Coursework: Preliminary exercise 2023
1) Choose at least three TV dramas similar to your concept and watch at least one scene from each. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene. Better call Saul Breaking Bad Utopia In terms of camera works- Tracking shots, over the shoulder, medium, extreme, etc. close ups, long shots, establishing shots match on match. Mise en scene - costume, uses a lot of suits and casual clothing to represent different jobs and positions of characters Editing is slow when dialogue is present, for tension purposes and in action sequences, editing is fast paced. 2) Write a script for your TV drama scene. You'll find guidance for writing a script in the BBC Writers' Room (click on the Script Library to read real examples of professional TV scripts). Lay it out like a real script (see right) - it will add a level of professionalism to your production. Link to script 3) Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film AN