Introduction to film course

1. SCRIPTWRITING AND PRE-PRODUCTION
KRIZTINE ROSALES-VIRAY

2. TECHNICAL TERMS TO REMEMBER
Provide venue for prior knowledge check and
introduction for the learning activities to
come.

3. Provides the lecture content and
comprehension phase for the
activities.

4. Vision Revision
Rechecks prior knowledge against
New knowledge gained in the
concept catcher– where a
conceptual change is made.

5. Allows for the analysis of new knowledge and exchange of ideas

6. LEARNING ACTIVITY
New knowledge is put into test in a controlled environment

7. CRITIC’S CIRCLE
Evaluates the work done in the Learning Activity as well as provides the
opportunity for peer evaluation and self reflection.

9. EPISODE 1: ANY BRIGHT IDEAS?
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VISION
What do you think of the following ideas? Are they something NEW or OLD and
already considered cliché?
Concept
Poor girl loves rich boy. Poor girl works
hard and succeeds, gets to marry the rich
boy.
Gay is disowned by family. He feels that his
misfortunes are caused by his being gay.
Later finds out he has a superpower that
saves the world from crimes.
Child witnessed the death of his parents. He
grew up as a member of a drug syndicate
and he is out to look for his parents’ killers.
New/Old and cliché

10. •
CONCEPT CATCHER
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Conceptualization or the Prewriting Stage - first step in the writing process
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It all begins with a CONCEPT
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Conception of idea = Birthing

11. •
Where do we get our ideas?
OBJECTS
ANIMALS
IDEAS
EXPERIENCES/EVENTS
PEOPLE

12. •
How to come up with interesting concepts?
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1. Keep concept simple and clear.
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2. Think of something close to your
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3. Try to begin with WHAT IF?
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4. Think in concrete terms

13. YOU NEED:
• A journal
• A seed book

14. Guidelines in writing your journal and seed entries
• 1. Date your entries
• 2. Be as specific as you can in writing your entries.
• 3. Find and use the most appropriate adjectives and
verbs that capture the feel of the situation.
• 4. Use a language that you’re very confident and
comfortable with.
• 5. Just write!

15. • 6. Do not cheat or lie to yourself when writing.
• 7. Psyche yourself up! Talk to yourself in the
journal.
• 8. Look for your correlations or associations that
will assist you in reliving the emotion of the
moment
• 9. Personalize your journal and seed book.
• 10. Keep on writing!

16. Guide questions for a sound concept
• What is my message?
• Who will Receive my message?
• Why do I want to tell my message?
• How am I going to deliver my message?

17. Concept map

18. Topic clustering sheet

19. •
Vision Revision
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Common argument between a writer and a director is the term “NEW
CONCEPT”.
• Are all ideas recycled?
• Can you really think of a “new concept”?

20. •
Brainstorm
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Engage in an informal debate/recitation on whether a film’s success is
dependent on its genre or its cast or its concept or its marketability.
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Learning Activity
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Basing it from Amapola book of Ricky Lee, think of the most memorable
scenes/chapters in the novel (without reading it again) and use the Sense
Perception Sheet in jotting down the following:
• What captures your imagination (eyes)
• What unforgettable sound you’ve imagined hearing (ears)
• How does the different setting smells (nose)
• What touches your skin
• What is the taste that tickled your tongue

21. Sense perception sheet

22. • Write down in detail what you have imagined from the book.
• Critic’s Circle
• Based on your concept map, write a one-sentence story concept
proposal.
• Prepare to present it in the class and be ready for the critiques of
your classmates.
• Be sure to follow the guidelines for evaluating the story concept
proposal.

23. Guidelines for evaluating the story concept proposal
• 1. Review the message
• 2. Think of the audience perspective
• 3. See if objectives are achievable
• 4. How effective is the method used to put across the
message?
• 5. If concept is translated as a visual narrative, is it
visually appealing and rich to attract audience’s
attention?

24. Guidelines for critiquing a work
• 1. The workshop is a venue for improving one’s work and the work of
others.
• 2. Do not be afraid to give or receive feedback.
• 3. Read through the work once. Do not just scan it. Then write initial
comments/impressions.
• 4. Read through the work a second time. Give more careful and
thoughtful feedback.
• 5. Always provide constructive criticism.
• 6. Provide suggestions or recommendations on how to improve his/her
work.
• 7. Create an e-group where you and your class can post your proposal
and others can post their feedback online.

25. Thank you!!!!