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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.

Scene header – This scene header

follows the conventions of a EASTENDERS – TV SOAP
generic script as it states the
location, the time of day and
whether the setting is interior and
exterior.

Action – The action within this script

tells us a narrative description of what
is happening in the scene.

Parenthetical –
this allowed the
Characters – on this script the actor to know
characters names are in a how to say
different colour from the something
dialogue therefore standing therefore giving
out in the script. them direction.

The parenthetical
can also show the
action that is
needed to be done
during your
dialogue.

Informal – easy
to understand
everyday spoken
language.

Dialogue – The
dialogue show the
speech in what the
characters are to say.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.
Language: The language used within EastEnders is informal due to the time and location is set in
(the East End of London) the way of which the characters speaks makes it easier for the audience
to understand, this type of language used in Soap Operas is the restricted code, which is very
popular as its relatable to the audience but also avoids explicit words and phrases. “S’all a waste
of time and money” is said in the script it is informal in the sense it is having to be said in a
particular way of people within this location also “S’all” is not a real word therefore informal.
Format: The format of the script is different to other scripts. The beginning it doesn’t start off
with fade in, below the scene header it says ‘stage 1’ giving the location of the set in the studio.
The way the action is set within the script is not generic as it is in brackets (Mo making toast…)
which usually not the case is. In this script the mention of the first appearance of a character is
not in capital letters and does not follow through with a description of the character. There is
features such as transition, intercut, extension, page numbers and more and cont’d not included
within this script.
Generic Conventions: There are many conventions that fall under British TV Soap Opera such as
that they usually air week in – week out all year round. The narrative is continuous and deals with
real life situations; domestic themes and personal or family relationships. There are multiple main
characters which leads to the soap focusing on a smaller number of characters at a time to allow
the audience to understand each characters story. These type of soap operas have a very big cast
that gets bigger and bigger. Usually set within a small area for example EastEnders is set in the
east end of London – Walford (the square). Another convention of soap operas is certain episodes
take place in real time to complete the aim of realism such as Christmas specials and New Year’s
specials.
Three act structure: In this scene of EastEnders they are setting the mood for the valentine
episode - as this is not a pilot script there is a lack of character description. The narrative of the
scene allows the audience to gradually identify what is to come in the confrontation act and what
the episode will consist of/ unfold through this episode we can tell it most likely focuses on
Stacy. Storylines within this soap opera are relevant to real life which always end with a
resolution at the end.
Angle of Article: TV soap EastEnders is biased in its way of representing people through the
show viewers believe that people from east London are like how the show portrays them to be.
There are many stereotypes within the show however storylines are realistic and viewers can
relate on the lives of the characters. Through this particular part of the script you are unable to tell
us much but from my own knowledge of the show and script I think it is.
Style: The style in which this script uses is a multi-strand script this allows the writers to have
multiple characters all at once within a script. It is also linear as the scenes take place in
chronological order having no flashbacks between the scenes. In this particular scene we have 3
characters Mo, Stacy and Charlie – which compared to other scenes with multiple characters is
not too confusing, however the disadvantage of this type of script is that the audience may find it
hard to follow.
Type: EastEnders is a British Soap Opera we know this through the generic conventions of it
airing multiple times a week. From the script we are unable to identify that it is a Soap Opera.
The show is fictional and allows the audience to use it as an escapism even with the most realistic
storylines which are in most cases over exaggerated.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.

THE LION KING – MOVIE SCRIPT

Title of the scene

Fade In - The beginning of every
script starts with ‘fade in’ it’s a Scene Heading – description of
generic convention location and time of day. This shows
whether the scene is interior or
exterior.
Action - the narrative
description of the
events taking place
within the scene. This
sets the scene for
further on the film.

The First Character

Appearance - SIMBA
is in displayed in
capital letters as well
as a character
description

Characters Dialogue - name in caps

Just Character – The above the character’s dialogue.
character’s appearance in the
scene.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.

Language: The language used within this script is restricted code we know this because in the
script it says “why aren’t you running?” this is an example of restricted code as it represents
everyday spoken language, the word “aren’t” portrays this. The film being restricted code is
an advantage as it targets a mass audience of both children and adults.

Three act structure: This film in the beginning shows the structure of the set up when the
characters are being introduced as well as the situation unfolding for the main body of the
story the confrontation. In this scene we are introduced to Simba and Sarabi which is part of
the setup we get a first impression of Simba when he was a cub, this establishes the character
development that the audience sees within the 2rd and 3rd act of confrontation and resolution.

Angle of article: The Lion King is biased as it tells the story in only Simbas’ point of view
and because some characters die we never get to see their perspective or their side of the
story. As the script is biased it shows the audience Simba is the main character in the film
through the number of scenes he is in, the writers may have done this because they may have
wanted to magnify and highlight Simbas’ importance within the film and also showcases his
emotions and feelings.
Style: This film is a multi-strand script as it consists of multiple characters within a scene the
script is also non-linear as it is not in chronological order due to the flashbacks within it,
however we don’t know this from the script itself but from the plot.
Type: The script is fictional, we know this because in the script the animals speak which
doesn’t happen. The film is an animation cartoon distributed by Disney in most cases they are
targeted at both adults and children making them a family film.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
TEEN WOLF – TV SERIES/DRAMA
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.

Scene Header - The scene header

consists of the location of which
the scene is taking place and the
Fade In – The script
time of day it is. It also tells us
follows the
whether the place is exterior or
conventions of a
interior.
script when using
fade in at the
beginning of their
script and before any
action and dialogue.

First Character Appearance – This particular script uses

the codes and conventions of a script by making sure the
Action– The beginning
first mention of the character is in capitals following by a
of the pilot episode of
description of the character.
teen wolf consists of a
lot of action before the
dialogue as this allows
the viewers to get a feel
of the atmosphere within
the show. It also shows
locations in the series
which are important like
Beacon Hills and McCall
Home. The action is a
descriptive narrative of
the scene.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.
Page Number –
This script follows
the conventions of
having the page
number at the top
right of the page
starting from 2.

Dialogue – This is what the character

Characters – The character says within the narrative and we are
within the script. This is able to see through the use of
mostly about the dialogue language it’s informal.
of what they say.

Cont’d - we can tell from the use of

the cont’d that there was a break in
between the character Stiles
dialogue.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.

Language: The language within this TV series is informal therefore it uses the restricted code
so the show avoids profanities and explicit language. In the script Scott says “what the hell
are you doing?” this is considered informal as you do not use the term “hell” in a professional
environment. The show replaces profanities to more friendly words but still being relatable to
the show which is a teen drama.
Format: The layout of this script follows the generic codes and conventions of a motion
picture script. It has fade in at the beginning of the script followed by the scene header of the
location and time. The action tells us a descriptive narrative of the scene. It follows many
other features of a script.
Generic Conventions: Teen dramas consist of clique stereotyped friendship groups and
usually deals with teenage issues and themes. The show is set in high school to portray the
teenage life. Within the show fantasy is a very big part as supernatural is a main element
within Teen Wolf as it revolves around of werewolves, banshees and other non-humans etc.
These TV dramas are usually aired once a week for 10-25 weeks per year.
Three Act Structure: As this is the pilot of the TV show the beginning mainly focuses on the
set up; introducing the characters (Scott in his bedroom with a lacrosse stick), the settings of
the woods, school and main idea of what’s to come. It leads up to the confrontation and the
problem – It follows with more introductions of characters. And most episodes end with
different resolution.
Angle of Article: This TV series is told from the main character Scott McCall’s point of view
this lead is closely followed by Stiles – Scott’s human best friend. This TV series is not
biased because it gives all characters a view however holds many stereotypes.
Style: This script is multi stranded as it follows the life of Scott McCall and the people in his
life such as Stiles, Alison and Lydia. Teen Wolf has flashbacks further on in the series
therefore not in chronological order making the script non-linear.
Type: Teen Wolf is fiction we know this through the fantasy genre within the show and also
the supernatural elements. From the script we know that it’s fictional as the setting “Beacon
Hills” is not a real location.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.
GREEN WING TEA – TV ADVERT

The TV advert
identifies the
beginning with This is the scene
‘intro’ whereas heading / action
in films and of the TV advert
movies it begins which sets the
with ‘fade in’ narrative and the
location.

Dialogue that is within

the advert informing the
audience of their product.

Transition within
the TV advert
letting the camera /
editing crew what to
do during this part
of the script.
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Unit 22 – Scriptwriting
P1 – Understand scripted elements for a range of media products.
Language: The language used within this TV advert is restricted as it
doesn’t use elaborated codes however is still formal but not
complicated its language that audiences of all ages will understand
and can interact with.
Format: The TV ad does not follow the format of usual moving
picture as it does not include features such as fade in and scene/sub
headings within the script, however it dos follow the format of having
camera work description and the action within the scene to withhold a
narrative.
Three Act Structure: TV adverts don’t follow a three act structure of
set up, confrontation and resolution. Within their adverts they
introduce the product and try and persuade you to invest in it with the
use of images and audio, and they end with the product long enough
for you to get the name.
Angle of Article: The TV advert is told to the audience through the
point of view of the blackbird. It is biased as its trying to sell their
product so uses persuasive language.
Style: This TV advert script is single stranded as it only has one
character that tells the story so there’s not multiple people involved
Type: The script is non fictional as all facts within the advert for the
green tea is true.