* Scriptwriting

SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2025
SSG Course Reference Nos.:
TGS-2022016446 Scriptwriting
TGS-2024049644 Scriptwriting (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)

OVERVIEW

This course gives participants a clear understanding of the various documentary modes and formats, how to conceptualise a compelling documentary, conduct research, devise a plot structure for the script, and write the documentary script.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Develop the subject and/or focus of the documentary to provide a perspective which is of interest to the audience

  • Conduct research for a selected subject and focus on facilitating the writing of the script

  • Determine the format and style appropriate for the documentary to meet the expectations of the producer, distributor, and audience

  • Write the documentary script to meet the format and style defined for the documentary

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Scriptwriter, Copywriter

MODE OF TRAINING

In-Person and/or Online

DURATION

41 Hours

DATE

Commencement Date: 17 February 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$3,924.00

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$3,600.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$2,520.00
Nett Course Fee: S$1,080.00
9% GST*: S$97.20
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$1,177.20

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

Full Course Fee: S$3,600.00
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: S$3,240.00
Nett Course Fee: S$360.00
9% GST*: S$97.20
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$457.20

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

Full Course Fee: S$3,600.00
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$3,240.00
Nett Course Fee: S$360.00
9% GST*: S$97.20
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$457.20

*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.