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LAP IV: Scripts

Rationale: Three of the most popular mediums of entertainment today rely heavily on scripts: movies, television shows, and theatrical productions. A script is an uninterrupted monologue or dialogue interspersed with the occasional description, significant action, setting shift, or authorial tip designed to enhance the narrative or offer stage direction. On this LAP, it is my hope that students will compose and film a unique script in a dynamic collaborative process.

Objectives: By the end of this LAP you will:

A) Organize an inventory binder to begin assembling your own thoughts and

interests in terms of creative writing.

B) Identify the essential components and conventions of scriptwriting.

C) Demonstrate the capacity to work with a group on a creative endeavor.

D) Compose and revise a collaborative short film.

E) Continue to post writings on your blog!

Extra Credit: Write a thoughtful reflection on Stranger than Fiction (5 pts). Write a thoughtful reflection on Melinda and Melinda (5 pts). Write a thoughtful reflection on The Red Violin (5 pts). Write a thoughtful reflection on Sliding Doors (5 pts). Write a thoughtful reflection on Memento (5 pts).

Bring yourself to class everyday on this LAP. Do NOT forget to keep collecting three articles per week for your Muse Manual.

#1 (regular), #3 (short), #4 (alternate short)

Class 1, Monday, March 19 (#1A) Sample film shorts.

HW: Start brainstorming about short topics with group members.

Class 2, Tuesday, March 20 (#1A) Impromptu- respond to script clip. Essentials of script writing… Exchange contact information with partners (email addresses)

HW: Begin brainstorming about short film ideas.

Class 3, Wednesday, March 21 (#3A) Impromptu- respond to script clip. Essentials of script writing continued. Group brainstorming.

HW: Complete brainstorming plot outline worksheet.

Class 4, Thursday, March 22 (#1A) Impromptu- respond to script clip. Distribute rubric for short films. Final hammering out of basic plot outline and trajectory of individual groups.

HW: Finish plot outline of short film concept and put together presentation to film studio executives or film school admission officer.

Class 5, Monday, March 26 (#1AB) Presentation of short film concepts. Group critique of short film ideas. Begin writing script together.

HW: Keep brainstorming for script ideas.

Class 6, Tuesday, March 27 (#1A-D) Collaborative work on script in computer lab.

HW: Continue developing your script - > 3-4 page mark

Class 7, Wednesday, March 28 (#1A-D) Collaborative work on script in computer lab.

HW: Continue developing your script 5-8 page mark

Class 8, Thursday, March 29 (#3A-E) Collaborative work on script in computer lab.

HW: Continue developing your script - > 9-12 page mark.

Class 9, Monday, April 2 (#1A-E) Collaborative work on script in computer lab.

HW: Continue developing your script - > 13-15 page mark.

Class 10, Tuesday, April 3 (#4A-E) Collaborative work on script in computer lab.

HW: Continue developing your script - > Finish your script.

Class 11, Wednesday, April 4 (#3A-E) Turn in rough draft of scripts. Adaptation film.

HW: Film script outside of class!!! Respond to blog prompts on film.

Class 12, Thursday, April 5 (#1A-E) Adaptation film.

HW: Film script outside of class!!! Respond to blog prompts on film.

Class 13, Tuesday, April 10 (#1A-E) Return rough draft. Adaptation film wrap-up.

HW: Film script outside of class!!! Respond to blog prompts on film.

Class 14, Wednesday, April 11 (#1A-E) Edit final drafts in computer lab.

HW: Finish filming of script and revise rough drafts. Film festival on Monday.

Class 15, Thursday, April 12 (#1A-E) Film Festival. Screen shorts and turn in final drafts.

HW: See new LAP.