* Creative Storytelling (Scriptwriter)

SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2025
SSG Course Reference Nos.:
TGS-2022016109 Creative Storytelling (Scriptwriter)
TGS-2024048685 Creative Storytelling (Scriptwriter) (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)

OVERVIEW

This course focuses on the elements of storytelling and character psychology and cross-media and non-linear storytelling principles. Participants will also learn about the mechanisms and devices to convey time, events or emotions, audience engagement techniques, principles, and design of emotional maps of plots.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Develop exciting themes with unique plots to engage the audience

  • Enhance characters and plots to improve audience appeal

  • Determine loose ends in the plots to make the storylines more robust

  • Adapt narratives to meet different designs, technical and production requirements

  • Experiment with different styles and techniques for audience excitement

  • Leverage on techniques to create content that generates new experiences for audiences

  • Liaise with the creative teams to facilitate the creative process and delivery of required outcomes for the audience

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Scriptwriter, Copywriter

MODE OF TRAINING

In-Person and/or Online

DURATION

16 Hours

DATE

Commencement Date: 6 March 2025

For the course schedule, please email marketing@MediaAcademy.sg

Note: This course will conclude with a compulsory assessment. Participants have to achieve at least 75% attendance to be eligible for the assessment.

VENUE

  • In-Person Classes: 1 Stars Avenue, Mediacorp Campus, Singapore 138507

  • Online Classes: Participants will be provided with the log-in links

FEES (INCLUSIVE OF 9% GST)

Application Fee: S$54.00 -Waived-

Full Course Fee, including 9% GST: S$1,853.00

Course Fee with SkillsFuture Funding+:

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

Full Course Fee: S$1,700.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$1,190.00
Nett Course Fee: S$510.00
9% GST*: S$45.90
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$555.90

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and Above

Full Course Fee: S$1,700.00
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: S$1,530.00
Nett Course Fee: S$170.00
9% GST*: S$45.90
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$215.90

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Full Course Fee: S$1,700.00
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$1,530.00
Nett Course Fee: S$170.00
9% GST*: S$45.90
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$215.90

*As per SSG Policy, GST payable is calculated based on prevailing GST Rates after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.

+Funding Eligibility:

  • Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders

  • Attain at least 75% attendance

  • Successful completion of assessment

More Information: https://pd.mediaacademy.sg/funding-information

SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 May 2024:

This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) only if you sign up for the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme.

If you are applying only for this module, you can still use your Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up to offset the course fee.

For Details on the Types of Eligible for Use of SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 may 2024, please see: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/initiatives/early-career/credit

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Age: 18

  • Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE O-Level subjects including at least B4 for English (or IELTS overall band score 6.5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent

  • Applicants are required to submit a written personal statement as part of the course application.

  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on:

    • At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or

    • English language proficiency assessment (written and/or oral) by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course

  • Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.