PLANNING FOR GROWTH IN YEARS OF RESTRICTED RESOURCES

i The director interprets specific storytelling statements and then specifies specific frame (screen) statementsor picturized statements for audience interpretation.ii Written storytelling statements like plot and dialogue revealing action elements intrinsic to the story.iii For physical action depicted in the example script (Hilliard) the statement “Frank starts to stalkoff…” and “Ann Turns to Max.” are examples of the physical action. Character statements delivered byAnn “ Frank, Wait…” and by Frank, “Get one of your boyfriends::” demonstrate mental or intrinsicaction statements.iv Inherent elements of scriptwriting refer to literary conventions that further the story throughdramatic action. Such elements would include elements of pacing, suspense and conflict.BEA—Educating tomorrow’s electronic media professionals 60