Scriptwriting and Genre LJMU

Homework Week 1

This is where you should post your homework for Week 1. Choose one of the films and comment on the conventions and characteristics of genre you have recognised. Forum has been now locked.

Homework Week 2

This is where you should post your homework for Week 2. 1) Choose one of the films and comment on how one of the main characters is constructed. Think about the character sheet but also about shots, lighting, actors, etc. 2) Think of an idea for a film, short film or TV pilot. Post in the forum a short description about the characters and the story (100-250 words). This forum was locked in week 5

Homework Week 3

Watch one or more of the films from “Further viewing”. Identify the genre(s), the main plot points and the clichés. Post it in the forum. Following last week’s homework on your idea, write a draft with the main structure / plot points situate it in a genre or genres. You only need to write the “title” for the sequences or events. You do not need to post or send this, but you need to bring it to the lesson next time. This forum was locked in week 6

Homework Week 4

Read a script from one of the films in the previous weeks’ “Further viewing” section. Watch the film and compare the final cut to the script. Write in the forum if you have seen any difference and, if so, why do you think it has taken place. PLUS Following previous weeks on your idea, start the first page of your script and post it in the forum. This forum was locked in week 7.

Homework Week 5

Considering feedback from the previous week, modify or improve the first page of your script. You do not need to post it in the forum. Please work on your assignments. Locked forum, as there was not homework to submit.

Homework Week 6

Watch one of the films in “Further viewing”, choose a specific dialogue and post it on the forum (please make it short), explain why you think it is a good (or bad!) dialogue. PLUS Continuing with your idea from previous weeks, write the first five pages of your script. Choose a 5-10 lines dialogue and post it on the forum. Please, post ONLY the 5-10 lines dialogue, not the five pages. Please comment on other students’ dialogues (Are they too lengthy / too short? Do they include enough information or emotional charge? Could other words be used to convey more meaning? Etc). This forum will be locked in week 12

Homework Week 7

Your first assignment is due soon. Please finish your script and upload it to Blackboard before the midnight of the 19th of November. Make sure you have read and understood the assessment submission guidelines and rules. This forum is locked, as no homework needs to be submitted

Homework Week 8

Watch one of the films in “Further viewing”, discuss the characteristics of the genre.Script report: synopsis. Write a synopsis for your script, you do not need to post it or send it, unless you would like feedback on it. The forum will be locked in week 12.

Homework Week 9

Homework Week 10

Homework Week 11

Homework Week 12

Watch one of the films in“Further viewing”, discuss its characteristics as Puzzle Film. This forum will be locked in week 15

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