Screenwriters for the Production Portfolio will need to navigate to the following address:
MIT Writing Course
Senior Screenwriters: Scripts are due Thursday, 2/26.
Junior Screenwriters:
Each week ALL STUDENTS will look at the playwriting exercises and follow this schedule
Week Of:
2/17 PE 1 One page. Part 1 of MIT lesson. 2 characters, extreme needs. 3 Acts.
2/24 PE 1 One page. Part 2 for Juniors. SENIORS: SCRIPT DUE 2/27.
3/10 PE 2 One page. 2 characters, 1 object. DUE 3/12.
3/17 PE 3 Two pages. Focus on the action of one character. Due 3/21.
You should have a composition book or a three prong binder that will include all of your writing. This will be checked periodically through notebook checks or in class presentations.
Watch me for fun!
Structure:
THE HOLY GRAIL OF STORYTELLING TROPES: Periodic Table of Tropes
THE THREE ACT STRUCTURE: The Hero's Journey: Star Trek
THE STORY OF STORY: How I learned to love structure]
DRAMATICA: 12 Essential Questions
SAMPLE SCRIPTS (INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION--AKA DOCUMENTARY SCRIPT):
Click here for examples (Breen O's Site)
#1 Click on the site and look at the CHECKLIST section at the bottom of the page.
#2 Click on the site and look on the EXEMPLARS column. Click on "HL Ind Study" & "Sample Script"
#3 Watch this video: Filmmaking: How to Write a Documentary
Advice from Hunger Games Screenwriter
Advice from Alan Ball (FSU/Asolo): Creator of True Blood and American Beauty
Advice from MULTIPLE OSCAR WINNING screenwriters
For others links go to: NOFILMSCHOOL.COM and type "screenwriter" in the search (screen right)
NARRATIVE SCREENWRITING (PORTFOLIO--AKA FILM PROJECT):
Here are some articles regarding SCREENWRITING that will give you some insight and tips to use when creating a script: CLICK HERE FOR SCREENWRITING TIPS AND INFO!
WRITING PROGRAMS:
As we transition from the Oral Presentation to the Independent Study and the Portfolio, you will need to begin to start investigating screenwriting programs. Here are a few that you will need to take a look at and explore before selecting one to use for the remaining two assessments. Here are your options:
WRITER DUET:
As you will discover, WD is a web based screenwriting website that can provide real-time collaboration with co-writers, colleagues and/or teachers. Other programs allow collaboration, but not in real-time. That could be advantageous, especially when working on your Portfolio Assessment.
Writer Duet
Writer Duet Article
Writer Duet Website: Free Program!
ADOBE STORY:
Adobe Story: Article
Adobe Story: Short Article w/video
Adobe Story: Website
CELTX:
Celtx: Everything You Need to Know...
Celtx Website
RAWSCRIPTS.COM
Rawscripts.com
Of course you could use paid programs to write your scripts. There are a number of Apple and PC programs out there. However, these three sites/programs have a great deal to offer for free. Not to mention that the benefit of collaborative opportunities could push these options to the top of your list.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Oral Presentation: Weekly Progression
The following films have been selected for analysis:
The Night of the Hunter
Toy Story 2
A Separation
Now that they have been announced, you need to do the following (Suggested timeline. Look at the previous posts regarding template and timeline--timeline/template) :
11/15-22/13: VIEWINGS
Go to RUBRIC LINK and click on PRESENTATION SL (under Rubrics) and click on PRESENTATION (under checklists). Save each of these downloads. Copies of these two documents need to go into your student portfolio folder before 11/18/13.
Watch each of these films and select the one that will be the subject of your analysis.
11/23-24/13: BEGIN PRIMARY RESEARCH
Research any publications/reviews about film. These resources should be from reputable publications and critics, NOT from laymen writers or fanbois (think these: List of critics NOT iluvmovies93845).
Look at IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes as a launching off point. You can also go directly to major publications/websites (Variety, New York Times, or industry specific publications--even the film/filmmaker's site).
Also, look at any available DVD commentaries and/or documentaries on the film. The DVD/Blu-ray disc is a good first source. After that, look around for additional documentaries from the same production company/director from other sources (also look at YouTube, and other video streaming/broadcasting sources)
11/25-30/13: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: Genre & Audience/Historical/Sociocultural
Select specific FIVE minute clip from the film of your choosing.
Take notes on how the selected clip relates to the film as a whole (how does the clip's FORM articulate the entire films UNITY and COHESION).
Take notes on: Genre and audience; historical and institutional factors; socio-cultural context; critical and commercial success (list of critics); begin analysis (narrative aspects and structure of the film).
By 12/2/13 every student should have their BACKGROUND and CONTEXT outline completed.
12/2-6/13: FOCUSED ANALYSIS: Narrative and Film Language/Representation
By December 4/5th you should have your entire outline completed. Everyone will be participating in peer editing on the 4-6th. Familiarization with the rubric and having a printed out, completed, easy to assess analysis will be required for completion (graded) this week.
12/9-13/13: Practice, practice, practice...
The next week will be devoted to practicing your oral presentation, creating five note cards, devoting amounts of time to each section, and fine tuning. By the end of the week I will be checking how much time you are devoting to each of your sections as well as your note cards.
ADDITION (12/8/13): Practice Week!!!
Go to Presentation Template Page and print out the PRESENTATION MARKSHEET and FEATURES OF CLOSE FILM ANALYSIS.
Also, if you want an alternate template check out this version: ALTERNATE TEMPLATE
You will use this for your PEER ORAL PRESENTATION on TUES/WED and THURS/FRI classes.
Again: YOU WILL BE PRESENTING YOUR ORALS THIS WEEK! BE PREPARED.
12/16-20/13: Oral Presentations
We will create a list of who is presenting when. Your assessments will be audio-recorded.
The Night of the Hunter
Toy Story 2
A Separation
Now that they have been announced, you need to do the following (Suggested timeline. Look at the previous posts regarding template and timeline--timeline/template) :
11/15-22/13: VIEWINGS
Go to RUBRIC LINK and click on PRESENTATION SL (under Rubrics) and click on PRESENTATION (under checklists). Save each of these downloads. Copies of these two documents need to go into your student portfolio folder before 11/18/13.
Watch each of these films and select the one that will be the subject of your analysis.
11/23-24/13: BEGIN PRIMARY RESEARCH
Research any publications/reviews about film. These resources should be from reputable publications and critics, NOT from laymen writers or fanbois (think these: List of critics NOT iluvmovies93845).
Look at IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes as a launching off point. You can also go directly to major publications/websites (Variety, New York Times, or industry specific publications--even the film/filmmaker's site).
Also, look at any available DVD commentaries and/or documentaries on the film. The DVD/Blu-ray disc is a good first source. After that, look around for additional documentaries from the same production company/director from other sources (also look at YouTube, and other video streaming/broadcasting sources)
11/25-30/13: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: Genre & Audience/Historical/Sociocultural
Select specific FIVE minute clip from the film of your choosing.
Take notes on how the selected clip relates to the film as a whole (how does the clip's FORM articulate the entire films UNITY and COHESION).
Take notes on: Genre and audience; historical and institutional factors; socio-cultural context; critical and commercial success (list of critics); begin analysis (narrative aspects and structure of the film).
By 12/2/13 every student should have their BACKGROUND and CONTEXT outline completed.
12/2-6/13: FOCUSED ANALYSIS: Narrative and Film Language/Representation
By December 4/5th you should have your entire outline completed. Everyone will be participating in peer editing on the 4-6th. Familiarization with the rubric and having a printed out, completed, easy to assess analysis will be required for completion (graded) this week.
12/9-13/13: Practice, practice, practice...
The next week will be devoted to practicing your oral presentation, creating five note cards, devoting amounts of time to each section, and fine tuning. By the end of the week I will be checking how much time you are devoting to each of your sections as well as your note cards.
ADDITION (12/8/13): Practice Week!!!
Go to Presentation Template Page and print out the PRESENTATION MARKSHEET and FEATURES OF CLOSE FILM ANALYSIS.
Also, if you want an alternate template check out this version: ALTERNATE TEMPLATE
You will use this for your PEER ORAL PRESENTATION on TUES/WED and THURS/FRI classes.
Again: YOU WILL BE PRESENTING YOUR ORALS THIS WEEK! BE PREPARED.
12/16-20/13: Oral Presentations
We will create a list of who is presenting when. Your assessments will be audio-recorded.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
IB ASSESSMENTS: Oral Examination, Independent Study, Portfolio
Overview of IB Assessments (includes examples):
Support materials: Assessments, examples, rubrics
THE BEST COMPREHENSIVE SITE REGARDING RUBRICS AND EXEMPLARS
Planning of IB Film Orals (Textual Analysis):
Oral Presentation Template
Oral Presentation Outline and Checklist
Examples of IB Film Oral Presentations:
Exemplars: Sound File Links
Support materials: Assessments, examples, rubrics
THE BEST COMPREHENSIVE SITE REGARDING RUBRICS AND EXEMPLARS
Planning of IB Film Orals (Textual Analysis):
Oral Presentation Template
Oral Presentation Outline and Checklist
Examples of IB Film Oral Presentations:
Exemplars: Sound File Links
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