Scriptwriting, 1 year

Scriptwriting from a holistic perspective

This is an advanced one-year distance-based vocational programme. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop as a scriptwriter for films, TV and interactive media. You will learn to master the basics of dramaturgy and various narrative models and develop your artistic ability. You will also gain theoretical and practical knowledge of interactive narration.

Development, guidance and discussion

Most of the work is conducted as distance learning with the aid of an Internet-based program. You mainly work on your own writing projects and participate actively in script discussions and exercises with other students. You receive guidance from professional dramaturgists and instructors. We work with some of the top dramaturgists and filmmakers in the Nordic countries.

Joint meetings with lectures and feedback

The course takes place in the form of three sessions per term, including script analysis sessions, guest lecturers, film analysis, workshops, and meetings with professional Scriptwriters, Actors, Directors, Producers and Film Consultants. Each session lasts for 4-5 days. The teaching takes place at the school in light, fresh and clean premises with a view of the Fryken lakes. Some of the lectures are given in the Alma Löv Museum, a centre for contemporary art in the middle of the countryside. It comprises a large newly renovated barn with comfortable armchairs, skylights and a view of the surrounding landscape. We also visit the Göteborg Film Festival.

The programme includes ten weeks of learning in the workplace.

Goals

• Develop as a Scriptwriter for films, TV and interactive media.
• Develop your own artistic ability.
• Gain more in-depth knowledge of dramaturgy, narrative models, imagery and genres.
• Develop effective cooperation with Dramaturgists.
• Gain insight into the collaborative processes between Scriptwriters, Directors and Producers.
• Present projects to financiers in a professional way.
• Master the tools required for narration in the field of interactive media and films with a broken structure.

Graduation from the programme

Eligibility and selection

Selection is based partly on samples of your work plus a personal letter in which you describe yourself and your goals in taking the programme.

The admission process includes an assessment of your level of knowledge and experience plus your artistic ability. After the first round of selection, applicants will take a written test within a set time limit.

The application form can be downloaded from our website: www.brobygrafiska.se.

Examples of your work

Task 1 - Examples of your own work. A script of a short film, an excerpt from a feature film script or literary texts. Max 10 A4 pages.
Task 2 - The synopsis of a script for a feature film, TV film or interactive media on which you wish to work during the programme. Max 2 A4 pages.
Task 3 - Your CV and a personal letter in which you describe yourself and your goals in taking the programme. Also give the name and phone number of someone who is willing to give you a reference. 1-2 A4 pages.

Application

Send your entire application including four copies of your work samples to:

Intagningsnämnden KYMFI
Broby Grafiska Utbildning
37. Sunne kommun
SE-686 80 Sunne
Sweden