Part 4: Picture the Scene explores the overall structure of a screenplay and how it can be broken down into acts and scenes. To understand this further I read the chapter on The Three-Act Structure: Why You Need It and What to Do with It, from Linda Seger's book Making a Good Script Great (2010). With … Continue reading Notes on Part 4 – Picture the scene
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Reflections on Assignment 3
I finally handed in my latest assignment at the beginning of July. I'd already missed my deadline by two weeks - will I ever manage to defeat it during this course? - and I was feeling the pressure. The weekend in the run-up to my second deadline was spent burrowed in course work whilst trying … Continue reading Reflections on Assignment 3
Reflections on Assignment 2
My learning log has taken a back seat of late, although I am writing most days in my notebook which, I suppose, is better than nothing. I mentioned in my last post that I would be writing about the exercises taken in Conflict and Dialogue but alas, I didn't get round to it... Three months … Continue reading Reflections on Assignment 2
Passed!
I've passed the Art of Poetry! Considering I had little experience of writing poetry when I started AOP, I'm pleased. Thanks to my tutor for her guidance and encouragement. Much appreciated.
Notes on project 1, exercise 1
I've been writing in my notebook recently because it's easier to lug around the office than my computer and so the next few posts will be my notes on exercises for part two. I'm mindful of the number of films that one has to watch whilst doing this course and sometimes I get anxious that I'm … Continue reading Notes on project 1, exercise 1
Writefully So... 