2021 : Production work : due March 30
Learners are required to submit the following tasks :
a screenplay for a short film of at least 800 words which includes one of the following:
· a narrative twist
· a narrative which begins with an enigma
· a narrative which establishes and develops a single character
· a narrative which portrays a conflict between two central characters.
Screenplay should closely follow the standard screenplay format( look at examples ) and should be written in the present tense.
Screenplay should closely follow the standard screenplay format( look at examples ) and should be written in the present tense.
It can be very descriptive in terms of mise-en-scene and action
The screenplay can also describe all elements of film form such sound elements in detail and use of camera.
Consider issues like dialogue revealing plot and character, narrative structure and narrative tension in your screnplay as well as careful use of all elements of film form you have learnt from other films and screenplays.
Or
a storyboard covering either the whole narrative or a key section from the screenplay
( 12-18 storyboard shots).
The storyboard can be either handrawn or use images or a combination of both and should be accurate and relevant in terms of framing, shot type, type of setting and lighting as well as any instructions and content about film form .
The storyboard can be either handrawn or use images or a combination of both and should be accurate and relevant in terms of framing, shot type, type of setting and lighting as well as any instructions and content about film form .
You should list the shot type, any camera movement or transitions and sound elements such as music, sound effects, dialogue or voiceover.
You can also hand in other visual content such as mood boards and other images and annotations and notes
templates available here
and
An evaluative analysis
Learners should also complete an evaluative analysis of their production of between 750 and 1200 words and make reference to some of the short films selected for study from the compilation set by WJEC. The evaluative analysis will include:
· narrative structure of the short film 250-400 words – an analysis of how the narrative features and dramatic qualities some of the short films studied are constructed, including through dialogue, highlighting key ideas which informed learners' own production
· cinematic influences 250-400 words – an analysis of how visual/audio elements of other professionally produced films or screenplays, including short films, influenced their short film or screenplay.
· creating meaning and effect 250-400 words – an evaluative analysis of how their production creates meanings and generates responses for the spectator in relation to other professionally produced films or screenplays, including at least one of the short films studied.
