Creative Storytelling – Developing Storylines

SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2025
SSG Course Reference No.: TGS-2024045056

OVERVIEW

In this 2-day course, participants will immerse themselves in the art of narrative filmmaking, honing their skills to craft compelling stories and dynamic characters. Through a comprehensive exploration of story development, participants will learn to define plots and characters with clarity, while also generating innovative ideas and themes to infuse depth into their narratives. Participants will master the art of crafting professional scripts that captivate audiences. Furthermore, the course will equip learners with a diverse toolkit of visual storytelling techniques, enabling them to effectively convey meaning, context, and emotion within their stories. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical exercises, participants will emerge with the expertise needed to produce engaging and impactful narrative films.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Generate ideas for a narrative film, create a theme for a story and build effective story plots

  • Develop engaging and believable characters and write a script in a professional format

  • Utilise various visual storytelling techniques to convey meaning, context, and emotion in a story

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Screenwriter (Film), Staff Writer (TV), Writer (Entertainment), Director, Producer, Content Creators, Vlogger, Aspiring Writer, Marketing/Communications Professional, Social/Digital Marketer

MODE OF TRAINING

In-Person

DURATION

16 Hours

DATE

Training: -

Assessment: -

Registration closes on -.

Note:

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

TIME

9:00am to 6:00pm

VENUE

1 Stars Avenue, Mediacorp Campus, Singapore 138507

FEES (INCLUSIVE OF 9% GST)

Application Fee: S$54.00 -Waived-

Full Course Fee, including 9% GST: S$1,575.05

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$1,445.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$1,011.50
Nett Course Fee: S$433.50
9% GST*: S$39.02
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$472.52

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

Full Course Fee: S$1,445.00
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: S$1,300.50
Nett Course Fee: S$144.50
9% GST*: S$39.02
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$183.52

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

Full Course Fee: S$1,445.00
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$1,300.50
Nett Course Fee: S$144.50
9% GST*: S$39.02
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$183.52

*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

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Age: 18

  • Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE N-Level subjects including English (or IELTS overall band score 5 and above or equivalent)

  • 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

    • Oral interview or evaluation test by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course

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