Film & Television Scriptwriting Skills Class

The Department of Art Studies (Faculty of Literature – University of Social Sciences and Humanities) in collaboration with the Center for Research and Application of Culture and Arts is recruiting students for a short-term training course on film and television scriptwriting skills, commencing in December 2015.

The course aims to train students in basic and practical skills to enter the field of film and television screenwriting, meeting the increasingly high and expanding broadcasting demands of television channels today.

1. Subject

This course is for all individuals interested in learning film and television screenwriting.

2. Lecturers

• Reputable directors and screenwriters in the country include: director Dang Nhat Minh, director Phan Dang Di, director Pham Nhue Giang, director Dang Vu Thao (former Director of Vietnam Animation Film Studio), screenwriter Trinh Dan Phuong…
• Experienced and highly specialized lecturers in film theory and criticism from the Department of Art Studies - Faculty of Literature: Assoc. Prof. Tran Hinh, Dr. Pham Xuan Thach, Dr. Hoang Cam Giang

3. Objectives

By the end of the course, students will have grasped the following basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills:

• An introduction to film theory, basic concepts and characteristics of film and television.
• Screenwriting skills for films and television series
• Skills in writing scripts for documentaries and animated films.
• Gain practical knowledge about film production processes and systems (including field trips to one or more film and television production facilities in Hanoi).
• The instructors will contact and introduce good, highly-rated scripts to film producers for adaptation into television.

4. Study time

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, 3 sessions per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays or Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

5. Learning conditions

Benefiting from the modern facilities and equipment of the Ford Foundation-funded film training project, students will study in standard classrooms with 30-40 students per class, watch films, and use learning materials in the film project's library and screening room with standard sound, screen, and lighting systems. In addition, students will be able to familiarize themselves with professional cameras and editing equipment to practice their filmmaking skills…

6. Register for the course

Applications will be accepted from September 15, 2015 to [date].06/12/2015At the Film Club office – 4th floor, Building I, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (please call 0978679659 before submitting your application)

7. The registration documents include:

• Registration form (obtain and fill out the form at the registration location orDownload here.
• A copy of your identity card or a copy of your student ID/university diploma (or college, vocational school/high school/junior high school diploma)
• Two 3 x 4 cm photos (taken within the last 3 months)

Tuition3,000,000 VND (including internship fees and printing of reference materials); 10% tuition discount for students at the university. Students are required to bring their tuition fee (at least 70%) when registering.
Duration: 16 sessions
Start date(expected):09/12/2015
Location4th floor, Building I, No. 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi

Contact:

Film Club– Department of Art Studies – Faculty of Literature – University of Social Sciences and Humanities – VNU Hanoi
Address: 4th Floor, Building I, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi
E-mail:duandienanh2005@gmail.com, greenish88@gmail.com
Consultation: 0978679659