FWS421 : Writing and storytelling for animation / Faculty of Film, Theatre and Animation

This course provides students with the opportunity to acknowledge the animation format and style for scripts or books. Students are able to create premises, outline and a final manuscript in proper format for animation’s writing. In this course, students are exposed to the key concepts of storytelling such as story structure, theme, premise, characters and dialogue. The second part of the course emphasizes on the practical aspects where students are to pitch story ideas, upon approval of the story idea, students are then to prepare a storytelling presentation of their own ideas. During the practical process, students are encouraged to consult the course tutor for guidance and assistance.