Course Date:
To be advised
Registration Period:
To be advised
Duration:
30 hours / 5 days
Time:
9am to 4pm (Saturday)
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
T2127
Course Introduction
Broadcasters, networks and digital media platforms are constantly on the search for original and compelling content. And it all starts with a good story idea. This course introduces conceptualisation and structure as crucial elements of good storytelling. Participants will learn to create original concepts for a scripted series for TV or the web. They will also learn how to develop their concepts using traditional and interactive narrative structures to create a multi-plot story for an episode of a TV or web series.
Course Objective
This course is targeted at professionals seeking employment opportunities in, or looking to expand their job scope to include content producer job functions in broadcast and media companies. The course will enable participants to be writers and content creators who are able to craft stories scripted series for digital media platforms.
Course Outline
This course will cover the following topics:
• Conceptualise, develop and pitch original ideas and stories for a web series
• Apply the art and craft of storytelling for web series
• Write a concept paper for a scripted series
Suitable for
Scriptwriters, Media Professionals
Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge
Participants should ideally have basic writing skills with at least a B4/C5 in English for GCE O-Levels
Award / Certification / Accreditation
Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate) will be issued to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessments
Assessment
All participants are required to complete the written reflection.
Course Fees payable:
| Singapore Citizens aged below 40 and Singapore PRs | Singapore Citizens | Others |
| Non-SME sponsored | 1Sponsored by SME | 2Aged 40 and above | 3Aged 35 and above, and earn ≤ $2,000 per month |
$304.95
(incl. GST) | $114.95
(incl. GST) | $114.95
(incl. GST) | $67.45
(incl. GST) | $1,016.50
(incl. GST) |
Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.
1 Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.
2 Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
3 Under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. For more information on the scheme, click here.
Funding Incentives
Please click here for more information on funding incentives.
Application Procedure
1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:
a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.
b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy
c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required details, you may mail the cheque here.
Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
