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Glasgow Caledonian University
Television Fiction Writing
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The teaching programme has been developed in close collaboration with the television industry, ensuring that a real workplace context and direct market relevance is maintained. As well as input from Shed Productions (New Tricks, Waterloo Road, Footballers Wives), we also benefit from input from the BBC, STV and other independent producers and writers. It focuses solely on writing for the growing television sector which is a key element of the Scottish, UK and global economies. Successful students will graduate with both a masters degree and several projects or scripts ready to take to market. Its learning programme is underpinned by both academic research credibility and cutting edge industry interventions. Competitive, industry-sponsored scholarships are available for this programme.
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| Duration |
One Year Full Time |
| Level |
MA |
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There are sponsored scholarships available for MA TV Fiction Writing from: Shed Productions
MG Alba (must be fluent Gaelic speaker). Highlands and Islands Enterprise (must live in Highland and Island region). TalkbackThames. The application process for scholarships is separate from the admissions process, although you can do both at the same time. We will be asking all short listed applicants for the programme to come for interview and test, and we'll conduct scholarship interviews on the same day. |
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| For screenwriters television is where most of the opportunities lie. This award has been developed in close collaboration with the television Industry and wholly with its screenwriting needs in mind. Our students are taught by both academic staff and top TV scriptwriting practitioners. This programme forges an exciting new partnership between industry and education to produce the next generation of television script writers. Through this Masters, you will gain knowledge and skills essential to succeeding in contemporary television drama. We aim to maximise employment opportunities for our graduates through close exposure to the industry, to some of its most successful practitioners and to their professional practice in action. However, this is more than 'skills only' training. This programme gives you space to reflect critically upon creative processes and dynamics, and upon the realities of producing work for the television industry, to become a flexible and independently minded TV scriptwriter needed for the 21st Century. In other words, our graduates not only know 'how' but also crucially 'why'. |
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Requirements |
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Applicants should have: A UK Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent, Creative writing experience, A strong desire to write drama for television. Additional Requirements: In the Personal Statement section of the Application Form candidates must demonstrate evidence of prior interest and/or achievement in writing fiction for television and/or the general field of creative writing. This must be supported by samples of personal creative writing (up to 3 short pieces ie: short stories, scene from play or screenplay). These works do not need to have been published or performed. Additionally applicants must make a clear and unequivocal statement of why they wish to pursue a career in television writing.
Interview/TestCandidates will also be required to attend and pass an interview and test as part of the application process. The test will consist of a previously unseen scripting exercise conducted under class test conditions. Further information regarding the interview and test will be provided after review of a candidate's application.
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Modules |
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There are four main strands to this Masters: Story and Script Techniques (2 modules) - students study story telling and narrative, genre, character and voice, developing their critical and evaluative skills as well as their creative writing talents. Writing for Existing Long Running TV Drama (2 modules) - students gain understanding of how creative and writing processes work on long running dramas such as soap operas or medical dramas, and then write their own mock storylines and scripts. Developing and Writing Original TV Drama (2 modules) - students tackle the challenge of creating their own original drama in the context of current commissioning trends. Researching TV Drama Markets - students will explore the terrain of the TV fiction market, the main channels (home and abroad), commissioning policies and audiences in order to enhance their market readiness.
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Contact Information |
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Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
Scotland, UK
G4 0BA
Tel: +44 (0)141 331 8640 / 44 (0) 141 331 8097 (Dr Catriona Miller)
Fax: +44(0)141 331 8676
www.gcu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/television-fiction-writing-8997.php?loc=uk
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| Department: |
Creative and Design, Journalism and Media Studies |
| Contact Name: |
Dr Catriona Miller |
| Contact Email: |
postgraduate@gcu.ac.uk / c.miller@gcu.ac.uk |
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