This online Postgraduate diploma in Transmedia Screenwriting will allow you to develop all your knowledge about the creation of characters and stories and professionally capture it in an audiovisual format" 

To carry out the creation of any type of script it is necessary to acquire a series of skills that allow the idea to be put into practice and make it work. From the initial idea and its historical process, to the legal and juridical elements involved. Keeping up to date in this area is necessary, even if scriptwriters' basic skills are extensive and experienced. In addition, it is not only enough to know the fundamentals of the processes that must be carried out for the creation of the script, but it is also important to incorporate the necessary information for its pre-production, production and post-production, viewing the process as a whole in an integral manner.

The syllabus is mostly focused on delving into each type of media that can serve as support for the scripts produced and adapted by the screenwriter. The first part is based on the documentary, its different styles, forms and genres in which to adapt. The next section is related to the environment of the screenplay and the screenwriter; it deals with the legal and legislative framework in which the screenwriter is situated: it is very important content and information that screenwriters should know. The last two sections deal with the different means by which a script can be adapted, focusing on two in particular: the screenplay in the short film, and the script in video games.

This program is the most complete and targeted program for professionals in the creation of transmedia screenplays to reach a higher level of performance, based on the fundamentals and the latest trends in the development of audiovisual screenplays in all formats. Make the most of the opportunity and take this program, 100% online.

Work with the best screenwriters and teaching professionals in this Postgraduate diploma with excellent curricular value”

This Postgraduate diploma in Transmedia Screenwriting contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in screenwriting for different media
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which they are conceived, provide rigorous and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest developments in screenplay creation, taking into account the latest social trends and advances in the different multimedia formats
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on transmedia screenplay creation methodologies
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making on the situations raised in screenplay creation
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This program is perfect for you to raise your performance level when telling the story you want to tell”

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the world of script production in all existing media and formats, who bring their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists belonging to leading companies and prestigious universities.

Thanks to its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, it will allow professionals a situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to prepare in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by recognized experts in the field of transmedia project screenwriting and with extensive teaching experience. 

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The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals in the creation of scripts for different media, aware of the relevance of the current importance of specialization in order to delve into the area of knowledge, to create professional quality scripts using the new tools available.  

This Postgraduate diploma in Transmedia Screenwriting contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market”

Módulo 1. El documental

1.1. Introduction to the Documentary Genre

1.1.1. Basic Concepts

1.1.1.1. Documentary and Fiction

1.1.2. Historical Development of the Documentary Genre

1.1.2.2. Types of Documentaries

1.2. Transformation of Documentaries

1.2.1. Current Trends
1.2.2. Hybridizations
1.2.3. Examples

1.3. Transformation of Documentaries II

1.3.1. Documentary Language

1.3.1.1. Historical Development of the Documentary Genre Language

1.3.2. Examples

1.4. Narratives and Documentaries

1.4.1. Narrative Strategy
1.4.2. Format and Content of the Documentary Script
1.4.3. Treatment

1.4.3.1. Visual
1.4.3.2. Auditory

1.4.4. Documentary Project Choices and Delimitations

1.5. Narratives and Documentaries II

1.5.1. Types of Narrative Strategies

1.5.1.1. Character and Plot
1.5.1.2. Management

1.5.1.2.1. Explicit or Implicit Presence

1.5.1.3. Research
1.5.1.4. Reconstruction
1.5.1.5. Speeches

1.5.1.5.1. Oral
1.5.1.5.2. Visual

1.5.1.6. Other Narrative Strategies

1.6. Documentary Creation Tools

1.6.1. Images

1.6.1.1. Types
1.6.1.2. Uses

1.6.2. Audiovisual Documents

1.6.2.1. Types
1.6.2.2. Uses

1.7. Documentary Creation Tools II

1.7.1. Sounds

1.7.1.1. Types
1.7.1.2. Uses

1.8. Script for a Documentary

1.8.1. Introduction to the Documentary Script
1.8.2. Approach
1.8.3. Twist or Progress
1.8.4. Denouement or Ending

1.9. Script for a Documentary II

1.9.1. The Only Rule
1.9.2. Interviews in the Script
1.9.3. Final Script

1.10. Interviews

1.10.1. Document
1.10.2. Narrative
1.10.3. Emotion
1.10.4. People Interviewed

1.10.4.1. Types
1.10.4.2. Interaction

1.10.5. Closure

Module 2. Introduction to the Legal and Labor Framework for Screenwriters

2.1. Introduction to Intellectual Property

2.1.1. Screenwriter

2.1.1.1. Intellectual Property
2.1.1.2. Author

2.1.2. Script

2.1.2.1. Intellectual Property
2.1.2.2. Work

2.2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.2.1. Author Rights

2.2.1.1. Contents
2.2.1.2. Duration
2.2.1.3. Occupations in Audiovisual Works
2.2.1.4. Protection
2.2.1.5. Industrial Property

2.3. Contracting and Assignment of Rights

2.3.1. General Regime

2.3.1.1. Assignment of Rights

2.3.2. Editing Contract
2.3.3. Production Contract in Audiovisual Works
2.3.4. Licences

2.3.4.1. Creative Commons

2.4. First Steps for Audiovisual Creation

2.4.1. Pre-Production

2.4.1.1. Screenwriter and Production

2.4.2. Sales Reports
2.4.3. Pitch or Sales Argument

2.5. Introduction to Pitching in Transmedia and Multiplatform Projects

2.5.1. Pitching

2.5.1.1. Types
2.5.1.2. Other Guidelines
2.5.1.3. Structure
2.5.1.4. Public

2.5.2. Transmedia Project

2.5.2.1. Composition
2.5.2.2. Platforms
2.5.2.3. Ideas
2.5.2.4. Introduction

2.6. Introduction to Pitching in Transmedia and Multiplatform Projects II

2.6.1. Keys to a Good Pitch

2.6.1.1. Audience
2.6.1.2. Visual Elements
2.6.1.3. Organization
2.6.1.4. Feedback

2.7. Phases in a film Marketing Structure

2.7.1. Existence
2.7.2. Persuasion
2.7.3. Reminder
2.7.4. Positioning
2.7.5. Marketing
2.7.6. Representativeness

2.8. Festivals, Markets and Awards

2.8.1. Festivals
2.8.2. Markets
2.8.3. Awards

2.9. Festivals, Markets and Awards II

2.9.1. Europe
2.9.2. America
2.9.3. Africa
2.9.4. Asia

2.10. Audiovisual Financing

2.10.1. Development Funds

2.10.1.1. Screenwriters

2.10.2. Public Financing Funds

2.10.2.1. Production

2.10.3. Private Financing Funds

2.10.3.1. Production

Module 3. Short Film Script

3.1. Introduction to Short Films

3.1.1. Concept
3.1.2. Origin
3.1.3. Evolution

3.2. Short Films in the Film Industry

3.2.1. Historical Development
3.2.2. Trends

3.3. From the Idea to the Literary Script

3.3.1. Idea
3.3.2. Synopsis
3.3.3. Literary Script

3.3.3.1. Heading
3.3.3.2. Description
3.3.3.3. Dialogues
3.3.3.4. Transition

3.4. Technical Script

3.4.1. Annotations
3.4.2. Stage
3.4.3. Numbered Shots
3.4.4. Numbered Sequence
3.4.5. Camera Movement
3.4.6. Music
3.4.7. Sound Effects
3.4.8. Character Name
3.4.9. Stage Name

3.4.9.1. Interior/Exterior
3.4.9.2. Day/Night

3.4.10. Floor Shot

3.5. Graphic Script or Storyboard

3.5.1. Origin
3.5.2. Function
3.5.3. Features

3.5.3.1. Sequence Images
3.5.3.2. Texts

3.5.4. Components

3.5.4.1. Shots
3.5.4.2. Characters
3.5.4.3. Action of the Shot
3.5.4.4. Filming Duration

3.6. Sound Script

3.6.1. Origin
3.6.2. Function
3.6.3. Features

3.7. Sound Script II

3.7.1. Components

3.7.1.1. Soundtrack
3.7.1.2. Direct Sound
3.7.1.3. Dialogues
3.7.1.4. Foley
3.7.1.5. Effects
3.7.1.6. Ambiences
3.7.1.7. Music
3.7.1.8. Silence

3.8. Videoclips, Commercials and Trailers

3.8.1. Videoclips
3.8.2. Commercials
3.8.3. Trailers

3.9. From Short Films to Micro and Nano Films

3.9.1. Short Films
3.9.2. Micro Films
3.9.3. Nano Films

3.10. Festivals

3.10.1. Definition
3.10.2. Types
3.10.3. Awards

Module 4. Video Game Scripts

4.1. Introduction to Video Games

4.1.1. Concept
4.1.2. Origin
4.1.3. Entertainment Industry
4.1.4. Internet Era

4.2. Video Games in the Audiovisual Industry

4.2.1. Historical Evolution
4.2.2. Leadership

4.2.2.1. Marketing
4.2.2.2. Cooperation's

4.3. Narrative Structure in Video Games

4.3.1. Theory

4.3.1.1. Literary
4.3.1.2. Video Games
4.3.1.3. Video Game Narrative

4.3.1.3.1. Characters and Players
4.3.1.3.2. Defined and Undefined

4.3.2. Intertextuality
4.3.3. Hypertext
4.3.4. Ludology

4.4. Genres in Video Games

4.4.1. Origins

4.4.1.1. Types According to Chris Crawford

4.4.1.1.1. Ability and Action

4.1.1.2. Strategy and Cognitive

4.4.2. Current Types

4.4.2.1. Action
4.4.2.2. Shooting
4.4.2.3. Strategy
4.4.2.4. Simulation
4.4.2.5. Sports
4.4.2.6. Racing
4.4.2.7. Adventures
4.4.2.8. Role playing
4.4.2.9. Other

4.4.2.9.1. Sandbox
4.4.2.9.2. Musical
4.4.2.9.3. Puzzle
4.4.2.9.4. Party Games
4.4.2.9.5. Education

4.4.3. Hybridization

4.5. Development of World, Characters and Objectives

4.5.1. World
4.5.2. Characters
4.5.3. Objectives

4.6. Design Document

4.6.1. Game Design Document (GDD)

4.6.1.1. Core
4.6.1.2. Plot and Storyline
4.6.1.3. Description
4.6.1.4. Technology
4.6.1.5. Game Modes
4.6.1.6. Game Mechanics
4.6.1.7. Options
4.6.1.8. Environment
4.6.1.9. Items

4.7. Technical Script

4.7.1. From the Literary to Technical Scripts
4.7.2. Elements in a Technical Script

4.7.2.1. Duration of Levels
4.7.2.2. Cameras
4.7.2.3. Storyboard
4.7.2.4. Description of Each Item

4.7.2.4.1. Visualization
4.7.2.4.2. Layout

4.7.2.5. Commands
4.7.2.6. Definition of Objectives by Level
4.7.2.7. Design Document

4.8. Videoludic Analysis

4.8.1. Semiology
4.8.2. Communication Esthetics
4.8.3. Ludology
4.8.4. Film Analysis
4.8.5. Psychology
4.8.6. Practical Example

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