FLTV20017 Screenwriting Practices 2B
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is FLTV20017 hard?
FLTV20017: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 3 other hurdle tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Genre writing: sci-fi, romance, thriller, fantasy and horror conventions, ending in a 30-page genre screenplay.
After it you can
- Use the conventions of a chosen genre
- Work through story exercises in a team
- Write a 30-page genre screenplay
What you need first
FLTV20012 and FLTV20018
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Assignments 80%
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Quick answers
- When is FLTV20017 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking FLTV20017?
- Needs FLTV20012 and FLTV20018.
- Does FLTV20017 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Assignments 80%.
- How many class hours a week does FLTV20017 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take FLTV20017 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after FLTV20017?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example FLTV30015, FLTV30028, FLTV30029.
- Can I rate FLTV20017?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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