​​Script for Screen
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​​Purpose ​🎯​

​​Scripts for Screen form an important part of a career in film. The world of film is very competitive so it is very important that you do all you can to help get your scripts seen. Through this assessment you will learn how to write a script for screen. 
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​​Task Description ​✏️​

​​For your Script for Screen, you must: 
  • ​​Provide a clear sense of setting and character
  • ​​Include an exposition (not necessarily in dialogue) and a sense of story
  • ​​Not have any spelling or grammar errors 
  • ​​NB: some aspect of the story must be informed by your interview; it doesn’t need to be directly quoted, but the relationship between the script and the interview needs to be clearly articulated in your Reflective Essay
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​​Additional Information ​đź“š​

​​To help you complete this task successfully, the following resources are provided:
  • ​​Marking Rubric — refer to this to understand how you will be assessment
  • ​​Checklist: How to write a Script for Screen — use this to help you complete the task
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​​Checklist: How to write a Script for Screen ​âś…​

​​Please copy + paste this checklist into your Notes, ticking off each task as you go. 
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​​Step 1: Task Understanding
​​To help you understand what you need to do for this task and how will be assessed, you must:
  • ​​Read the instructions and checklist carefully
  • ​​Read your Marking Rubric 
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​​Step 2: Script Understanding
​​To help you better understanding what a script is, it helps to: 
  • ​​Read scripts from your favourite movies
  • ​​Critically analysis the scripts: what you like or don’t like and why 
  • ​​Map out how dialogue is written, characters are developed and action portrayed
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​​Step 3: Your Concept
​​Once you have an idea for your script, you can sketch out:
  • ​​Plot details: outline the larger point of your concept, the important elements of your concept, and address any holes in the plot
  • ​​Characters, personality traits and relationships: state who these characters are, how they interact, and why
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​​Step 4: Outline Story 
​​Once you have a clear idea of your concept, outline your story using this structure (add dot points under each heading):
  • ​​Set up 
  • ​​Inciting incident 
  • ​​Rising action 
  • ​​Climax
  • ​​Falling action 
  • ​​Resolution  
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​​Step 5: Write Acts
​​Once you know how your story will evolve, you can write it into three acts: 
  • ​​Act One: this is where you setup and set the tone for your story, introducing:
  • ​​Your characters
  • ​​Your protagonistÂ