The Scriptwriting FYP is for groups of not more than two students,
and is marked on three components:
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Seventy percent (70%) will be determined by the final script with accompanying relevant material |
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Twenty percent (20%) will be determined by the written summary |
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Ten per cent (10%) will be determined by the students' oral defense |
Moderation Submissions
For evaluation and grading, students must submit three [3] copies of their final
main script with accompanying materials together with their written summary,
in ring binding with clear, plastic cover and card stock backing. The written
summary should range from 10 to 30 pages.
Evaluation Criteria
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Project Overview (20%)
Students will write a project overview which is 10-30 pages in length.
The overview must contain:
- An introduction and description of the project, including some discussion of the rationale behind it and a brief plot synopsis or outline
- A story treatment for the script, in the range of 3-10pages, depending whether it is for a 30-minute, 60-minute, or 90-minute film
- Character biographies of the key dramatic personae
- Background research on the theme and/or subject of the script
- Proposed audience for the project
- Production feasibility
- An analysis of the project genre
A summary containing insights learned during the project, difficulties encountered and how they were solved, etc
Examiners will look for:
• Quality, originality, diversity and creative ambition of the content
• Story structure which moves the story/characterization/theme forward
• Relevant theme/s that communicate with audiences emotionally and/or intellectually
• Images that add cinematic texture to the theme & story
• Fully developed characterization and character relationships
• Clear and dramatic conflict or narrative spine
• Economical dialogue and/or narration
• Appropriateness and clarity of genre(s) or mode(s) employed
• Quality and rigor of supporting materials
• Professional competence in script presentation
• Analytical ability of the project, its progress, process, and its results
• Identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the screenwriting
• Production potential
• Target audience appeal
• The clarity and completeness of the writing and report |
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Main Script (70%)
Students will write a dramatic script, minimum 30 minute script, 60 minute or 90 minute. The general guide is one minute of screen time to one page of script.
A 60-minute script is considered a tele-movie and should reflect its medium by taking into consideration commercial breaks/teasers and the amount of actual screen time.
All scripts to be submitted in film format using software available from ACRC or any professional equivalent scriptwriting software.
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Oral Defense (10%)
Students should be prepared to participate in a Q & A
session lasting no longer than 25 minutes. Presentations are
not required, but if they are given, should contain new or
additional information not covered in the video or report.
Each group should anticipate questions from the panel, which
consists of the group's supervisor and two moderators. Each
member in the group should take turns to speak.
Examiners will look for:
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Level of preparation
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Evidence of critical thinking and evaluation
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Clarity of the presentation (if appropriate)
Where appropriate, students will be graded individually for
their contributions to the project. Students should see that
members of the group assume responsibility for their own share
of project tasks. |
Archival Submissions
A soft copy of the final written summary and script will be handed in to the School's resource library in accordance with specifications determined by the FYP committee. |
