Course Title: Script edit a feature film

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: COMM7326

Course Title: Script edit a feature film

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6125 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Chris Anastassiades
Phone: 03 9925 4514
Email: christopher.anastassiades@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 70

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

none

Course Description

In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required by a script editor to work with a writer, either through a film production company or independently, to edit and develop a feature length script.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	ASWSEF613A Script edit a feature film
Element:	1. Build partnerships
Performance Criteria:	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font face="Calibri"><font size="3">1.1 A working relationship with the scriptwriter, producer and/or director is developed and maintained 1.2 Assistance is given to the writer to clearly communicate his/her story and concept 1.3 A project schedule is negotiated concerning target dates for rewrites, revisions and the final deadline for delivery <o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
Element:	2. Assist writer to develop script
Performance Criteria:	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Calibri">2.1 The structure, themes and genre of the story are identified 2.2 Consensus is built around the strengths and development needs of the script 2.3 Story, structure and character problems are identified 2.4 A review is undertaken of any rewrites and a written analysis given to the writer 2.5 Assistance is given to the writer in the preparation of logline and synopsis for the new draft 2.6 Goals for subsequent drafts are determined<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
Element:	3. Write a script report
Performance Criteria:	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Calibri">3.1 A script report is written to specifications of the funding body or production company 3.2 Feasibility of script is clearly evaluated 3.3 Story, theme, character development and structure are clearly assessed<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements and will be able to edit a feature length film script. This is normally done in association with other screen professionals such as fellow editors, directors and a production team.

Details of Learning Activities

In this unit, you will develop the knowledge and skills required by a script editor to work with a writer, either through a film production company or independently, to edit and develop a feature length script.<o:p></o:p>

Examples of learning activities:<o:p></o:p>

· class exercises – both written and practical<o:p></o:p>

· practical demonstrations<o:p></o:p>

· discussion regarding relevant web site and reading material<o:p></o:p>

· film viewing and analysis<o:p></o:p>

· group projects<o:p></o:p>

· guest presentations<o:p></o:p>

· research<o:p></o:p>

· independent project based work<o:p></o:p>

· ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback<o:p></o:p>

Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

While there are no prescribed texts you are strongly advised to make use of the listings of recommended reading and viewing posted on Blackboard, which will be updated on an ongoing basis.

While there are no prescribed texts you are strongly advised to make use of the listings of recommended reading and viewing posted on Blackboard, which will be updated on an ongoing basis.

References

You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.

You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

You will require access to a computer and the internet for this course. RMIT will provide you with further resources and tools for learning through our online systems and access to specialized facilities and relevant software. You will also have full access to the extensive RMIT library resources.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include: participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing and script editing tasks.

Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to your Blackboard site for assessment criteria). Once you have demonstrated competency, selected tasks, as indicated below, will be graded (refer to Blackboard for grading rubric).

ASSESSMENT TASK #1 – DRAMATIC QUESTION AND LOGLINE – Articulate the dramatic question that is posed in your partner’s script and the logline of the script. Due Week 3, 23 Feb.<o:p></o:p>

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ASSESSMENT TASK #2 – SYNOPSIS – Create a one page synopsis of your partner’s script, which is arrived at in collaboration with your partner. Due Week 8, 5 April<o:p></o:p>

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ASSESSMENT TASK #3 – SCRIPT EDITOR’S NOTES – Create a set of notes that suggest areas of work to be done on the script. These notes should not exceed 8 pages and should include a synopsis, sections on characters (the protagonist, then the other characters), plot (including genre), structure, themes, writing style, budgetary issues and other miscellaneous craft issues and a conclusion. Due weeks 12 to 14; 3, 10 and 17 May (confirmed date with your teacher)<o:p></o:p>

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Once you have demonstrated competency, your Assessment Task #3 will be graded (refer to Blackboard for grading rubric).<o:p></o:p>

Grades:
80 – 100% CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 – 79% CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 – 69% CC - Competent with Credit
50 – 59% CAG - Competency achieved – Graded
NYC - not yet competent<o:p></o:p>

For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.<o:p></o:p>

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (see above).

Other Information

Other Information <o:p></o:p>

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students<o:p></o:p>

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Cover Sheet for Submissions: <o:p></o:p>

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. <o:p></o:p>

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz<o:p></o:p>

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Attendance:<o:p></o:p>

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises <o:p></o:p>

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.<o:p></o:p>

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Assessment Feedback: <o:p></o:p>

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.<o:p></o:p>

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1<o:p></o:p>

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Student Progress: <o:p></o:p>

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential. <o:p></o:p>

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress<o:p></o:p>

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Adjustments to Assessment <o:p></o:p>

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.<o:p></o:p>

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kehn9bz22r41<o:p></o:p>

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Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: <o:p></o:p>

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.<o:p></o:p>

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity<o:p></o:p>

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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning <o:p></o:p>

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).<o:p></o:p>

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences. <o:p></o:p>

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Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained. <o:p></o:p>

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Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.<o:p></o:p>

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=az8fl470ucg41<o:p></o:p>

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<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> WEEK<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> CLASS CONTENT<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> ASSESSMENT<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 1<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Finding a Partner<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Pitch scripts to class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Conduct interviews and choose partners. Quiz each other on sources of your stories, genre and influences, hopes and aims, etc.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Work groups allocated.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> HOMEWORK: Prepare a reading/viewing list for your editing partner, listing films/shows/books that have influenced the writing of your script so that your partners can better understand where it comes from.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 2<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Dramatic & Thematic Question<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Present each other with reading/viewing lists and explain why each item is recommended.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Work in pairs to identify dramatic and thematic question of scripts to use as tools.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Work together to create a synopsis that reflects both these questions.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Present synopses to work groups.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> HOMEWORK: complete scene-by-scene cause and effect breakdown by next class. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Asessment Task #1 “The Dramatic Question” is briefed.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 3<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Scene By Scene Presentation<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Present overview of concerns raised by scene-by-scene breakdown, including plot holes, repetition of action, thematic inconsistencies, stakes (What happens next?), etc. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> HOMEWORK: complete breakdown of protagonist journey by next class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #1 Due<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #1 Due<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 4<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Protagonist Journey<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Identify and present the protagonist’s goal and need/flaw and how this evolves and is addressed through your partner’s script. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Inconsistency, inactivity is discussed. Active v passive protagonist. (Why do I care?)<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Compile a viewing/reading list for your partner that you feel the writer needs to see/read. This is due by next week’s class. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 5<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Genre/ Research<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Present reading/viewing list to partners with explanation of how you believe this would enhance the script.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Break down scripts in relation to genre and identify areas requiring or could benefit from more research. Sources of information identified and list added to.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Identify major turning points of script by next class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #2 “The Synopsis” is briefed by teacher.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 6<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Turning Point Discussion<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Present your feedback on the major turning points of partner’s script. Strengths and weaknesses discussed and adjustments negotiated.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #2 Work<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Use this to create the spine of a new synopsis for the script, which will also incorporate changes and information regarding dramatic and thematic questions, genre and protagonist’s journey, etc and reflect the work/discussion during semester so far.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> A draft of this is presented to work groups.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Prepare polished draft of synopsis of your partner’s script by next class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 7<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Synopsis Presentation<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Pitch your partner’s script by using synopsis as the basis of the pitch.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Class feedback presented then partner gives feedback.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Final adjustments to synopsis are made.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Prepare final draft of synopsis of partner’s script by next class. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Also choose two problematic scenes for discussion in next class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
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<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 8<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Scene structure <o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Review of scene structure by teacher. Work through of sample scene presented.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Work on two problematic scenes from your partner’s script and present the work to your partner. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Identify two more scenes from your partner’s scripts for next class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #2 Due.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 9<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Writing Style<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Review by teacher of dialogue and big print – functions and pitfalls – with the emphasis on providing a smooth read. Work through a sample scene.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Work on two scenes to enhance the ‘read’ focussing on dialogue and big print.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Re-read first 15 pages and third act of your partner’s script and ‘mark up’ pages for discussion in class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #3 “Script Editor’s Notes” is briefed.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 10<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Beginning and Ending Well<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Prioritise the first 15 pages and third act of your scripts, as this is crucial in capturing the reader and leaving them with a strong impression of the script. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Areas of focus should be a clear dramatic question being posed, an obvious genre, a strong protagonist and an effective and consistent writing style. Work in pairs to make extensive notes on these areas of each others’ scripts.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Prepare a list of characters, locations, number of script days, day/night shoots, vehicle, action or fx scenes, special requirements (eg. armoury, animals, etc) in your partner’s script for next class.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 11<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Writing to a realistic budget<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Teacher to preach on the importance of writing to a realistic budget, rationalising characters and locations, the number of days in a script, shooting at night, the cost and use of vehicles, FX, stunt crew, animals, guns, extras, etc.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Discuss ideas on how to reduce the cost of the script you’re working with, without reducing the impact of the story by consulting prepared lists.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #3 Reminder & Schedule for Two On One sessions w/ teacher<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 12<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Presentation of Script Editor’s Notes to Writer<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> First Group.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #3 DUE<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 13<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Presentation of Script Editor’s Notes to Writer<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Second Group.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task # 3 DUE<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 14<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Presentation of Script Editor’s Notes to Writer<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Third Group.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Assessment Task #3 DUE<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 15<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Director’s Workshop<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Working with a director. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Guest director breaks down a scene from one student’s script. <o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Pitch director your scripts and receive feedback.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> 16<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> *Pitching The Project/Planning The Second Draft<o:p></o:p>* <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Pitching the script includes verbal and written pitches (such as a cover letter).<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Discussion of the various approaches to re-drafting.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> Questions.<o:p></o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>	<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font> <o:p> </o:p> <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>