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This module is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and create longer short-form drama. There will be a primary focus on the creation of a story for drama genres as well as reference to documentary where appropriate. You will learn more about the skills of writing for short-form media as you explore historical dramatic principles to storytelling for the screen – from Aristotle’s theories to Transmedia. You will learn about creative approaches to research, narrative, story and character development. Idea generation sessions, writing exercises and regular workshopping will be used to enable you to improve and apply these skills to your own writing practice. You will develop your abilities to understand the principles of story for screen within a historical and international context. Throughout the module, you will be challenged to think about common themes within the stories you are telling and consider and understand the audiences you are writing for. Work for this module may potentially be developed in production modules. The Graduate Attributes developed in this module are Adaptable and Life Long Learner.

This module non-credit-bearing, compulsory module, you will consolidate and develop your academic and research skills to provide a foundation for the credit-bearing modules. To support this, the module comprises academic and research skills, including writing styles, critical analysis, data collection and analysis, and critical reflection. The GAME+ attributes developed and assessed in this module are Critical self-management, Professional identity and Skills mastery. Module content is adapted to reflect the specific needs of the (COHORT) and to ensure that the latest thinking is incorporated

This "Anchor Module" enables you to consolidate and develop further your knowledge of your MRes specialism. Key principles and theories relating to the specialist subject area are critically evaluated and contemporary practices in complex environments are explored. The module serves to broadly underpin your selected area of research later in the programme. The GAME+ attributes developed and assessed in this module are Critical Creativity and innovation, Professional identity and Skills mastery. The module thus addresses COHORT, CONTEMPORARY and CONSOLIDATE aspects of the curriculum.