Introduction to dramaturgy

Brief description

Introduction to the basics of dramaturgy
Structure of film narratives in different genres
Screenplay theories and models
Structure characteristics including exposure, climax, resolution, plot points, three-act structure, etc.
Film analysis and discussion

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Stutterheim, K., Kaiser, S. (2009): Handbuch der Filmdramaturgie, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften (ausgewählte Kapitel)
McKee, R. (2011) Die Prinzipien des Drehbuchschreibens, Alexander Verlag, Berlin,
Field, S. (2007) Das Drehbuch - Die Grundlagen des Drehbuchschreibens, Autorenhaus Verlag

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, analysis and categorisation of case studies, group division for cinema and TV dramaturgy

Assessment methods and criteria

Final written exam (70%, closed book), continuous assessment (30% based on active contributions in the lessons)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Infos

Degree programme

Produktionsmanagement Film-, TV- und Streaming

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

German

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

1 WS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course, the students can
recognize and specify different narrative forms of different genres in fictional and non-fictional areas
read screenplays and analyse the structure with regards to narrative framework, exposure, climax, resolution, plot points, etc.
check fictional film narratives for dramaturgical laws of genres and TV formats

Course code

1702-23-01-VZ-DE-09