AS 91519 · 5 credits · Internal
Script Writing
Script a drama suitable for live performance
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You need to write an original drama script that's ready to be performed on stage. Your script must have believable characters, a clear purpose, and work dramatically when performed. You'll write the script, test it with a rehearsed play reading, then hand in both the performed version and your final written script with proper formatting and stage directions.
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What you actually do
- ·Write an original, credible script that works as a complete drama and can be performed live
- ·Show who the characters are and what they want through dialogue and action
- ·Structure your script with dramatic pace and tension so it holds an audience's attention
- ·Use proper script formatting including cast list, stage directions, technical cues (lighting, sound, set), and clear dialogue conventions
- ·Conduct at least one rehearsed play reading to test your script, then refine it based on what you learn
AAchieved
You write a script that is credible and can actually be performed, with characters and a clear intention that comes through.
MMerit
Your script is convincing and well-structured so it flows smoothly, holding together as a coherent dramatic piece with unity.