Unit 22

Scriptwriting for Media Products

LO1: Understand scripted elements for a range of media product.

Initial script investigations
Investigating the purpose of scripts

Investigating the language used in scripts
Understanding format and layout conventions.

Investigating a three-act script (Part 1)

Investigating a three-act script (Part 2)

Investigating different script styles
Understanding different script types 

LO2: Be able to generate ideas and plan the script for a media product,in response to a client brief. 

Understanding the requirements of the brief
Investigating style,content and narrative
Gaining audience feedback 
Understanding conventions- formatting
Understanding conventions:scene headings
Creating a plan for the intended script

LO3: Be able to produce the script for a media product,in response to client brief.

Decisions for the intended script
Draft 1- Developing action and scenes in a script
Draft 2- Developing the dialogue and mode of address

Draft 3- Incorporating music and sound effects

Draft 4- Incorporating transitions
Draft 5- Final draft
Incorporating camera decisions
Evaluating the final product