1.7 Discussion 1: Who Needs Structure?

Creative Writing Portfolio II - Online

:: Activity

1.7 Discussion 1: Who Needs Structure?

( Due: Sun, 08 May | Status: Not Completed )

:: Objective:

To evaluate and debate the entertainment industry’s focus on standardized story structure, particularly 3-act structure.

:: Reading and Resources:

• http://www.blakesnyder.com/2010/08/13/why-story-structure-matters-even-if-you-don’t-want-it-to/

• http://www.createyourscreenplay.com/structure.htm

• http://www.lavideofilmmaker.com/filmmaking/screenplay-tips-three-act-structure.html

• On game story structure: http://toddalcott.livejournal.com/190407.html

:: Instructions:

Please follow the detailed 1.7.1 Discussion Board 1 Instructions in the Assets box to the right.

:: Deliverables:

• Submission: Minimum 1 Initial Post and 1 Response Post

• Format: Microsoft Word, Times New Roman 12, single-spaced

• Length/Amount: Please refer to the detailed 1.7.1 Discussion Board 1 Instructions in the Assets box to the right.