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Semester 1 - 2009

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Below I'll list all my assignments, a brief description, when submitted, when result received, and what that result is.
 
 

Grades at a glance:- (a period indicates assignment not graded yet)

Module 1: B, B, B, B, B, C, C, B = Credit! 

Module 2: B, B, B, A, B, C, ., . =  

Start Date
Assignment
Description
Date Submitted
Date Result Gained
Grade Obtained

02 Feb 09

Module 1 Assignment 1

Write one page introduction focusing on my development as a writer, & a two page script following correct format as outlined in unit.
 
Script based on 'Wake-up Call' short story.

06 Feb 09

23 Feb 09

B
 

09 Feb 09

Module 2 Assignment 1

Inspiration & Marketing - A four part assignment detailing the ideas, background reading, market research for a novel idea. I'm basing all assignments in this module on Newland.

12 Feb 09

05 Mar 09

B

16 Feb 09

Module 1 Assignment 2

Write a three page screenplay establishing mood, setting & character. I'm required to also cover inner and outer character needs, conflict, have an antagonist and use a catalyst.
 
I am going to try and convert a short piece I did for an assignment last year as the basis for this screenplay.

04 Mar 09

09 Mar 09

B

23 Feb 09

Module 2 Assignment 2

Writing living characters. I need to do a CV for my protagonist and write up a couple of dialogue fragments which convey different aspects of my character's character.

13 Mar 09

27 Mar 09

B

02 Mar 09

Module 1 Assignment 3

4 minute script required. I did this one based on a 350 word flash piece I wrote for Cafe Doom titled Hoon. You can read the flash fiction version on my examples page. 

15 Mar 09

16 Mar 09

B

09 Mar 09

Module 2 Assignment 3

Plots & sub-plots: provide a one page synopsis of Newland; a chapter chapter breakdown; an explanation of how I'm intending to tackle plot factors; a discussion on theme(s) used in the central plot - all in about 500 words (Ha!)
 
I then need to do a similar run down on parallel or sub-plots within Newland. No synopsis needed her or chapter breakdown so I should be able to manage it within 500 words.

27 Mar 09

11 Apr 09

B

16 Mar 09

Module 1
Assignment 4

A 5 page script - I've done this one a new story. The situation revolves around a teenager purchasing condoms from his local convenience store - make of that what you will. At least he's being responsible about it.

26 Mar 09

02 Apr 09

B

23 Mar 09

 Module 2
Assignment 4

POV - Write a review of a novel I've recently read, discussing POV used and how successful I thought it was. I used The Harrowing. I also needed to include an extract of AKL and explain what POV I was using, and then rewrite that extract in a different POV. I then needed to compare the two and provide an evaluation report.

24 Mar 09

05 May 09

A

30 Mar 09

Module 1
Assignment 5

Developing Believable Characters - a six page script showing my ability to create and develop characters.

08 May 09

13 May 09

B

06 Apr 09

Module 2
Assignment 5

Authenticity: essential research - Choose a passage from a novel which conveys an authentic sense of place or period. I chose a passage from The Harrowing. I also had to discuss place and period of my own novel and detail the type of research I'd done to ensure authenticity of place and period depicted within my novel.

12 May 09

12 June 09

B

13 Apr 09

Module 1
Assignment 6

Developing your form - for the final assignment weare required to write a 10-14 page script. This assignment was to produce:
 
a one line synopsis
a one page synopsis
a three page treatment
 
for that final assignment.

15 May 09

19 May 09

C

20 Apr 09

 Module 2
Assignment 6

In the mood - present a drafted passage from AKL likely to evoke an emotional response from a reader and provide an explanation of the mood evoked and how I acheived it.

05 June 09

26 May 09

C

27 Apr 09

 Module 1
Assignment 7

Editing - I am required to go back to the 6 page script I wrote earlier and edit it to improve it. There is no length limitations this time round but it must be done in Word with track changes enabled to show the editing I did.

21 May 09

23 May 09

C

04 May 09

 Module 2
Assignment 7

Approaches & manuscripts - create a submission package for AKL to be presented to a fictional publishing company. The package includes: a cover letter (the query), a synopsis, and a sample chapter.

12 June 09

 

 

11 May 09

 Module 1
Assignment 8

Write a 10-14 page script. The final product must be under 15 minutes in length. I have again turned to Idolatry to achieve this, converting it into an 11 page script.

09 June 09

21 Jun 09

B

18 May 09

 Module 2
Assignment 8

Acceptance, rejection and after - Get critical feedback from three beta readers on a sample chapter. I need to present a detailed report on their findings. I need to present a detaile self analysis of the work and where I intend to go from here.

15 June 09

 

 

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