Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in

Department of Mass Communication Media Production

Assessment Item Briefing Document

Course Code: Course Name:
MMP 3234 Screenplay and Script Writing
MMP3234N
Assignment 1
Project Title: Monologue Script and Performance Indicative Weighting: 40%

KDUPG UC Learning Outcome: University of Lincoln Learning Outcome:

On successful completion of this assessment item
a student will have demonstrated competence in
the following areas:
CO1 Identify the fundamental structure
and format of screenplay and
scriptwriting.
CO2 Recognize the cinematic language in
screenplay and scriptwriting in
content creation.
On successful completion of this assessment item
a student will have demonstrated competence in
the following areas:
LO2 Examine and question appropriate
contextual material to inform and
advance creative screen-based
practice. MED2279M Innovations in
Television Studio Practice
(Core module on 'Studio
Production' pathway)
LO4 Experiment with key concepts in
contemporary screen-based
production techniques and
practices. MED2279M Innovations
in Television Studio Practice
(Core module on 'Studio
Production' pathway)

Requirements Objective:
The monologue performance is one of the most important assignments in a drama
class. This assignment involves much more than simply reciting lines in front of the
class. Expectation consist of the student to research the play, develop a unique
character, and perform with confidence and control

Students are required to produce one formatted script in Courier font for one or
three minutes of acting. The length of the script is 1-3 pages in which your character
describes, explains, tells, or preaches about a specific event, experience, or idea.

Reference:
- This could be a Voice Over (V.O)/ Soundbite from the whole short
film script from Final Project.
 Method:
Complete Play: Whether it’s a full-length or a one-act, most plays have at least one
monologue worth performing.
Apply with Research of play, Create a Unique Character and Perform with
confidence.

Useful Students will be assessed in the following areas:

Information
Part 1: Pitching (idea) presentation (20%)
• Quality of information and organization – 20 marks
• Quality of verbal communication – 20 marks
• Story and Creativity -20 marks
• Direction and Format – 20 marks
• Overall presentation effectiveness – 20 marks

Part 2: Performance (20%)

• Memorization/Concentration – 20 marks
• Stage Presence/Confidence – 20 marks
• Diction/Projection – 20 marks
• Character Development – 20 marks
• Overall Performance – 20 marks

Submission -Assignment (script) format:

Instructions • Title Page
• Dramatis Personae Page
• Main Text Pages
• Page Numbering
• Act and Scene Designations
• Setting Designations
• Character Names
• Dialogue
• End Designations

The students must prepare for rehearsal and technical run thru

-The deadline for submission of this work is on Week 5.

Assignment Final Project
Project Title: Indicative Weighting: 60%
Produce Final Short film Script – Pitch idea for a short film
UOW Malaysia KDUPG UC Learning Outcome: University of Lincoln Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this assessment item On successful completion of this assessment item
a student will have demonstrated competence in a student will have demonstrated competence in
the following areas: the following areas:
CO3 Produce a screenplay and LO2 Examine and question appropriate
scriptwriting using correct formats contextual material to inform and
and appropriate structure for a advance creative screen-based
short film. practice. MED2279M Innovations in
Television Studio Practice
CO4 Pitch an idea to a full-length script. (Core module on 'Studio
Production' pathway)
LO4 Experiment with key concepts in
contemporary screen-based
production techniques and
practices. MED2279M Innovations
in Television Studio Practice
(Core module on 'Studio
Production' pathway)
LO3 Identify and test collaborative
opportunities within your creative
screen-based practice.
MED2279M Innovations in
Television Studio Practice
(Core module on 'Studio
Production' pathway)

Requirements Scriptwriting is a narrative art that requires great storytelling capabilities, familiarity
with specific screenwriting formats, and an understanding of visualization, that is,
how written words are transformed into concrete sounds and images. Scriptwriting
can be divided into two basic categories: fiction and nonfiction. Many feature films,
television series, miniseries, serials, made-for-TV movies, interactive games, and
animated productions originated from works of fiction, and most documentaries,
news programs, commercials, corporate videos, and interactive educational or
training productions are works of nonfiction.

One page of script is equivalent to one minute of duration in a short film.

For this assignment, students are required to write 5 to 10 minutes of screenplay
(5 to 10 pages of script).
 Assessment requirements:
1. Treatment
2. Narrative Structure
3. Screenplay/ Script
4. Shooting Script (in tables)
5. Storyboard Layout

Think About Your Theme:

The secret to developing a good story is by understanding why you want to tell that
story. So after you have that idea and it seems to spark interest in the people you
pitch dig deeper to find your theme. What bigger idea can you explore?

Your theme is the underlying idea of your story. It might be a story about a dyslexic
kid that wins a spelling bee, but the theme might be “overcoming obstacles.” When
you improve on a theme, you bring yourself closer to your audience because you are
sharing your unique perspective of the human condition.

• Students should deliver the first draft to a fellow student for feedback about
narrative and production requirements. Students will need to consider/
revise according to the feedback given in class.

Useful Assignment format:

Information Students will be assessed in the following areas:
Part 1: Final Script – (40%)
• Writing Process – 20 marks
• Organization – 20 marks
• Spelling and Punctuation – 20 marks
• Creativity – 20 marks
• Characters & Dialogue – 20 marks

Part 2: Pitching (idea) presentation (20%)

• Quality of information and organization – 20 marks
• Quality of verbal communication – 20 marks
• Story and Creativity -20 marks
• Direction and Format – 20 marks
• Overall presentation effectiveness – 20 marks

-If you are unsure about any aspect of this assessment component, please seek the
lecturer’s advice.

Submission Assignment (scriptwriting) format:

Instruction • Screenplays are written on 8 ½” x 11” paper (A4)
• Top and bottom margins are set between .5” and 1”.
• The left margin is set to 1.2”-1.6” and the right margin is set between .5”
and 1”.
• Page numbers go in the top right corner.
• The title page does not get numbered.
 • Font: Courier 12-point font.

Scriptwriting scenes must consist of:

• Slug Line
• Action
• Character
• Parenthetical
• Dialogue
• Transition

The deadline for submission of this work is on Week 10

Avoidance of Academic Offences Prepared by:

Take care to familiarise yourself with the appropriate regulations that
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submission that is not your original work must be properly referenced and
cited to indicate the source of that material. Content that is not cited and
referenced is assumed to be your original work. If that is not the case, you
run the risk of being penalized under the appropriate regulations.