Wed. Dec 4

FINAL PROJECTS are due in both hard copy and digital version.
Please email the digital version--do not share on google drive--to me at:
kent.kirkpatrick@santafeuniversity.edu

Monday Dec 2

FINAL PROJECTS Due Next Monday:

1. final script in master scene format (this is from the first story we began developing. It may be a part of the whole, if you have created a long form feature film story, or if your idea is in short film form, you should turn in the complete script)

2. Outline of your webisode.

3. A completed script for one episode of your webisode series.

Monday Nov. 25

(snow delay)

Reminder: story beats for JUNO (hard copy) due next Monday 12/2.

DUE Finals Week: 1) script in master scene format; 2) your idea for a webisode outline and one episode (in mater scene format)

Monday Nov 4

CLASS WILL NOT MEET Wednesday 11/6 and Monday 11/11.

Assignments due 11/13

1) RESEARCH webisodes (see examples on blog) & begin writing your own:

•Pick ONE of your favorite webisodes, watch as many episodes as you can and analyze the form and structure and answer the following:

            What is the story?

What is the target audience for the series?

Define the conflict(s)? Overall and individual episodes?

What is the linking device between episodes, i.e. what draws the audience to the next episode?

Describe the genre of the webisode.

Can you find the 3 act structure in each episode? If not, what is the structure?

How do episodes begin and end? How long is each episode?

Are characters clear? What are their objectives?

What is the style of writing of this webisode? How do the visuals and audio elements match or not match the style?

How does this webisode compare to TV and/or movies?

•Post a link to your selected webisode on the class blog (in comments section in this post) and be prepared to show your episode in class and discuss the analysis. A hard copy of this analysis is due in class Wed 11/13.

•Choose one of your story concepts and write an outline in webisode form and write ONE episode of your webisode. A hard copy of this outline and first episode is due in class Wed 11/13.

2) Continue writing/polishing the scripts we have been working on. Complete the FIRST ACT, in master scene format, due in class 11/13. You may turn this assignment in via google drive OR a hard copy.

3) READ the script, JUNO. As you read this, begin to think about story “beats.” We will be discussing this in class, with an analysis of the story beats due Monday 11/18.

some webisodes

The Guild

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

Afterworld

You Suck at Photoshop

Delusional Downtown Divas

Enter the Dojo

Husbands

Mon 10/21

Choose one of your story concepts, and write detailed breakdown of what happens, from first image/sounds to last. This breakdown will reveal your structure: the 3 acts, and the elements of story (setting, character, conflict and resolution).

Then, choose one scene, and write that in Master Scene Format. This is due next class Wed 10/23.

Wed. 10/9

email your 5 story concepts to me, if you have not done so. Continue to develop your concepts, these will be the material we use for scripts for the rest of the semester.

Review all assigned readings for the semester to prepare for a mid-term exam next Wednesday 10/16. We will also discuss any questions you may have about the readings and assignments on Monday.

Wed 10/2

Assignments:
Read Invisible Ink pgs 1-101 (the first five chapters)
Read Writing for Visual Media, Chapter 8 "Dramatic Structure and Form"

Write five story concepts or treatments, fiction of your choice. Think about how these stories express your voice, your responsibility, your point of view.

No class on Monday 10/7. Email your 5 story concepts, and please bring a hard copy to class next Wednesday (10/9).

Monday 9/30

From your completed treatment, write a script of the documentary on your "expertise." You can use the A/V format for this, describing the visuals that tell your story. You may have some dialog, on-screen graphics and text, but do not use extensive voice over or narration. This documentary is told in visuals.

This script is due in next class, Wednesday 10/2.

Begin reading Invisible Ink, pages 1- 51.

Wed 9/25

Assignment: write a treatment, a description of the visuals describing a DOCUMENTARY about you and the thing that your are most expert at doing. How do you tell this story of "facts" in visuals? You may use limited text on screen, but no voice over or narration.

This is due in class on Monday.

Mon 9/23

We will complete sharing and discussing A/V scripts for recycling PSA.

Please read Chapter 7 in the text, and we will begin writing for documentary.

Wed 9/18

Assignment: Write you final A/V script based on in-class discussion and critique. Due at the beginning of class Monday 9/23. Be as detailed and specific as possible in your visual and audio descriptions.

Mon Sept 16

Read Chapter 4 in Writing for Visual Media, "Describing Sight and Sound"

set-up your account on Adobe Story in order to be able to access the screen writing software.
www.story.adobe.com

Complete A/V script for your recycling PSA

7 Steps to Develop Creative Concept

To see more messages or to view any that we watched in class again, go to: http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/top-tv-commercials-12121024

Assignment due next week: 1) write 7 step questionnaire for your PSA about recycling. All details are of your choice, but must be stated; 2) describe your PSA

Mon 9/9

Assignment: read Chapter 2 in Writing for Visual Media. Be prepared to create a PSA on recycling in class on Wednesday.

Wed Sept 4

Assignment for next Monday: read Chapters 1 and 2 in the text, Writing For Visual Media. Be thinking of the steps for developing a creative concept, for a recycling PSA.

Write the 3 part story (beginning, middle, end) based on the photo you chose. Send this to me via your google drive account.

Wed. 8/28

Set up google drive account & bookmark my address for sharing your work.

4 elements of story: setting, conflict, character, resolution.

Assignment (due next Wed 9/4) choose either A Farewell to Arms (by Ernest Hemingway) or The Catcher in the Rye (by J.D. Salinger) write a present-time action description of the chapter. Share this via google drive.

Welcome

Welcome to Fundamentals of Story Development, Section 03.

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