Scriptwriting for Games | ||
Instructor:
Lindsay Grace |
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Syllabus for Scriptwriting for DMP | Spring 2006 Syllabus: Course Schedule and Logistics | 0 | |||||||
Viewing Schedule | This is the list of required films for the class. Please watch these films and TV programs on your own time. | 1 | |||||||
Grading Criteria | A short description of the grading policy for our class. | 1 | |||||||
Scriptwriting Software | Software designed to help in formating and managing a script. These tools are not to be used as a crutch, but they should help you create your work faster. | 1 | HTML | ||||||
Final Project Self-Evaluation | Final project self-eval required with final script. Ms Word Format for easy completion. | 10 | |||||||
Glengarry Glen Ross Sample | Sample dialogue from Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross script | 2 | HTML | ||||||
Tips for writing good dialogue | Tips for writing good dialogue | 2 | |||||||
PSA Assignment Description | The PSA assignment is due on Thursday of week 4 (4/20/06). This assignment is more than 50% of your midterm grade. | 3 | |||||||
PSA Format Guide | A general list of instructions for formatting your radio or TV Public Service Announcement. | 3 | HTML | ||||||
Southern Cali PSA Format Guide | Southern California Broadcasters Association PSA format guide. | 3 | |||||||
PSA Examples | A list of locations for downloading Public Service Announcements and their scripts. | 3 | HTML | ||||||
Tips for Writing a PSA | Tips for Writing a PSA | 3 | HTML | ||||||
PSA Format Sample-Video | Format sample for a TV PSA | 3 | |||||||
PSA Format Sample-Radio | PSA radio for "live copy" sample | 3 | |||||||
PSA Format Sample-Radio | PSA radio for "live copy" sample #2 | 3 | |||||||
Broadcast Media Demographic Data Links | Links to demographic data for broadcast media. | 4 | HTML | ||||||
Audience evaluation articles | Audience evaluation articles | 4 | HTML | ||||||
Audience Evaluation Worksheet | A sample set of questions to ask in one-on-one audience polling for demographics and psychographics. | 4 | |||||||
Homework Due 5-2-06 | Create 5 situations assignment | 4 | HTML | ||||||
Project 2: Teleplay Description | This project is due day one, Week 8 (5-22-06 ) | 6 | |||||||
Tool for quick evaluation of a project | I thought it might be helpful for you to have a way of evalauting which of your ides would be best to consider producing on a small budget. | 6 | |||||||
Audience Evaluation Worksheet | A sample set of questions to ask in one-on-one audience polling for demographics and psychographics. Complete 10 of these for project 2 | 6 | |||||||
Camera Language: Examples and terms | Website containing sample animations of camera movement and a guide to basic camera terms. | 7 | HTML | ||||||
Television Demographic Evaluation Form | Form used as part of in-class activity to indicate intended audience. | 8 | |||||||
Camera Language Website | The site I created to help you learn the basic terms for camera movement, transitions, etc. | 8 | HTML | ||||||
Final Project Assignment | The description of the final project for Spring 2006 scriptwriting students. This project is due Day 1 of week 11 | 8 | |||||||
Pitch Worksheet | Pitch worksheet in MS-Word Format. | 9 | |||||||
Script Copyright and Registration Information | Links and forms for intellectual property | 9 | HTML |
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