Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to write scripts
- Evaluate existing narrative form in preparation for developing scripts for specified productions
- Identify audience and purpose, and requirements for genre, structure and format
- Evaluate script concepts and ideas, narrative and structural framework in relation to stipulated source material, as required
- Review, discuss and obtain feedback about narratives from relevant personnel, as required
- Establish criteria to evaluate scripts in the form they will be produced
- Write draft scripts
- Develop scripts using a range of appropriate script-writing tools and techniques
- Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
- Collaborate with relevant personnel to refine and redraft script to meet creative, technical and artistic requirements
- Confirm factual accuracy based on original research and agreed existing narrative as required
- Confirm material complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication
- Check final draft of script meets production and performance requirements
- Produce final scripts