SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2025
SSG Course Reference No.: TGS-2022016443
OVERVIEW
This practice-based workshop will guide the participants through the processes of creating characters, designing character's journeys and dynamics, developing plotlines, and structuring the narrative experience by the audience. By the end of this workshop, the participants would have formulated a show bible that will include character biographies, story arcs, episode stories, story world, etc. The show bible will serve as an important tool to help them communicate their creative vision and transform it into a script.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Overall outline for a cross-media story
Series bible for a drama series
TRAINER
Dr Lee Chee Keng brings with him rich experience in conceptualising, writing, and teaching TV drama writing and has worked alongside numerous renowned TV drama writers in China. He is a long-time associate of Zhang Xiaofeng Writing Studio and has worked on works such as Seeking Nirvana at Shaolin (2016) and Pushing Hands (2019). After graduating from the National University of Singapore and the renowned Central Academy of Drama (Beijing), Chee Keng dedicated his time and energy to writing and teaching. He has taught at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Yale-NUS College, the National University of Singapore, and the Nanyang Technological University.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Budding Writers, Media Practitioners who wish to upskill or reskill
MODE OF TRAINING
Online
DURATION
45 Hours
DATE
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Note:
This course will conclude with a compulsory assignment. Participants have to achieve at least 75% attendance to be eligible for the assignment.
For online classes, participants are required to attend lessons via a personal computer (laptop, desktop, or tablet with a front-facing camera) to optimise the learning experience and for the purpose of taking attendance.
TIME
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VENUE
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$4,011.20
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$3,680.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$2,576.00
Nett Course Fee: S$1,104.00
9% GST*: S$99.36
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$1,203.36
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and Above
Full Course Fee: S$3,680.00
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: S$3,312.00
Nett Course Fee: S$368.00
9% GST*: S$99.36
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$467.36
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Full Course Fee: S$3,680.00
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$3,312.00
Nett Course Fee: S$368.00
9% GST*: S$99.36
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$467.36
*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 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
At least 2 year working experience in any industry
Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy