SCME 2071Introduction to Script Writing

Tutorial Four

Schedule

• 2:00-2:15 Roll call ~ Who shapes the story?

• 2:15-2:45 Task 1a: Valuing critique - CHARACTERS

• 2:45-3:30 Task 1b: improving PLOT/STRUCTURE.

• 3:30-3:45 Task 2: Inventory- essential PROPS, COSTUMES and LOCATION ELEMENTS.

• 3:45-4:30: Prepare a dialogue scene to be acted out in the next tutorial

Who shapes the story?Watch “The Editor” and make a list of people who might influence (change) the story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G22Rn-jZA2U&list=PLLG25g6wv0Y4fO9qvWsnA07TvlSPjHQPf&feature=mh_lolz

The Producer The Director The Writer

The Editor

Task 1a – Valuing critique:*Review criticisms of DRAFT 1.

*Discuss options for improving the CHARACTERS with in groups.

Task 1b: 一人計短 , 二人計長 *Review criticisms of DRAFT 1.

*Discuss options for improving the Plot / Structure with a partner

Working with writers

• Write an inventory of essential PROPS, COSTUMES and LOCATION ELEMENTS.

• Can you afford them?

Task 2: Inventory

Who is the producer of your first script? ~ You are!

The Producer

Next tutorial: a scene of dialogue Prepare a dialogue scene…

In small groups read your scripts aloud and/or act them out.

Who will be the actor in your first script? ~ You / your friends

ReferencesImage – The Producerhttp://themoviestorm.blogspot.hk/2013/05/what-does-movie-producer-do.html

Image – The Directorhttp://www.richattractivefamous.co.uk/how-to-become-a-film-director/

Image – The Writerhttp://cinema-fanatic.com/2010/12/04/roman-polanskis-the-ghost-writer-wins-big-at-the-european-film-awards/

Image – The Editorhttp://hollywoodreinvented.com/2011/07/becoming-a-professional-film-video-editor/

Image – Two heads are better than onehttp://www.toatmosphericfund.ca/

Image – Working with writershttp://www.wretch.cc/blog/boogier

Image – Working with actorshttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/actors.htm