Due: Feb 15 -You will need to address three questions (one from each part below).
(Ch.1) Film Community Responds to Baggage
What other critics say about how to handle “film baggage” … (read more)
(Ch. 1) The Screenplay: The Blueprint Matters
Writing is a challenge to many, and yet a gift to others. Where do you fall within that scale? …(READ MORE)
(Ch. 1) Reviewing Films – Six First Steps
We will continue offer tips and thoughts throughout the semester on critiquing film and writing reviews.
(Ch.1) When “Story” is the Genre
Did you know that there is more to story-genre than comedy, drama, horror … (READ MORE)
(Ch. 1) The Freytag Experiment
Gustav Freytag was a German novelist from the Nineteenth century who explored formulas in stories and novels (well before Blake Snyder and his “Save the Cat” series), and he found that similar narrative patterns existed (READ MORE)
(Ch. 1) Life Lessons from Character Transformation
As we’ve explored character, the inciting incident, the story question and conflict this chapter, we’ve come to a better understanding about the hero’s journey, and how to evaluate character arc. Sure, we’ve looked at the character’s goal and quest, but we must also examine the character’s need. This need, is the internal story of the…
(Ch. 1) Conflict? What Conflict?
Conflict must exist … or the story isn’t engaging (Read more)
(Ch. 1) Understanding The Hero’s Journey
This guide should assist you in understanding and exploring the “Hero’s Journey” and should help with your semester project
(Ch. 1) Everyone Needs a Hero
What makes a hero? You may be one, and not even know it …(Read more)
(Ch.1) Baggage, Story, Inciting Incident, Character
We have several topics to cover this week – Scriptwriting, story and exploration of character …
(Ch. 1) Writing Assignment for Film Journal “Baggage” Due Feb. 10
For your personal film journal this week, I want you to explore your personal film baggage in more detail.
