University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Scriptwriting (TV, Film and Radio)

First Year Module Choices

This course will allow you to combine practical projects in writing with theoretical studies in film and media. Practical projects include screenwriting, writing for radio, and writing for factual television and journalism. In your first year you will study the following modules:

MAC101 Introduction to Media & Cultural Studies
MAC116 Introduction to Academic Research Skills
MAC170 Introduction to Film Studies
MAC175 Introduction to Screenwriting
MAC176 Introduction to Radio Drama

You can choose an additional 30 credits worth of modules to study in your first year, Film, Media and Cultural Studies modules available are listed below.  Download information about individual modules here: Level 1 Media Modules available in 2010

Film Modules
MAC120 History of Cinema
MAC178 Contemporary Cinema

Media & Cultural Studies Modules
MAC111 Introduction to Cultural Representations of Women
MAC118 Popular TV Genres
MAC124 History of Broadcasting
MAC129 Introduction to Cyberculture
MAC177 Writing Gender
MED102 Introduction to New Media: Theory and Practice

Your module choice form is now available here: BA (Hons) Script Writing Module Choice Form

What you need to do: download, complete and email the form to us at adm.student-timetables@sunderland.ac.uk by Sunday 5th September.  Don't worry if you are unsure what you would like to study, please email us with any queries you may have.  Alternatively, you can ring us on 0191 515 3817 on Wednesday 1st or Thursday 2nd September when Ashleigh Little will take your details and an academic member of staff will call you back to discuss your concerns further.