Lesson 1: Basics of Scriptwriting
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will understand and create a script containing plot characters and settings.
What is a script, and why is it important in video production?
What are the key elements of a script? Can you name a few?
script, video, storyboarding, dialogue, scene
DPV.01-Video Production Skills: Understand video production as a communication tool and the equipment and skills required to properly communicate a message.
Level 2 (Understanding): Students explain the relationships between features of a Level 2 (Understanding): Students explain the relationships between features of a purpose.
Every show that is on TV starts with a script.
Script writing is easy or too hard.
Students have different lengths, and voice and choice.
- Evaluate students' scripts based on their understanding of scriptwriting elements, creativity, and adherence to the standard script format
- Consider peer reviews and self-assessment as part of the evaluation process.
Handouts, worksheets, examples, whiteboard