Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare to write production material
- Define appropriate script-writing construction, style and formats for given type of production and clients
- Define and develop ideas and concepts of the given production material, including analysis of genre, audience and purpose
- Develop elements of narrative, including visual and aural narrative components, dialogue, and other communication techniques, such as symbols and icons, to convey information in production material
- Develop storylines or treatments
- Identify components of script development required by concept proposals
- Develop concepts to synopsis stage or equivalent as required by type of production format or genre
- Develop treatment and scene breakdown as required by type of production format or genre
- Evaluate narrative development with relevant personnel as required and incorporate feedback
- Develop material in appropriate format for story conferencing or pitch presentation to client
- Finalise storylines or treatments
- Present materials for discussion to production team responsible for story conferences or pitching to clients
- Redraft materials incorporating feedback from production team
- Ensure that relevant production material is ready for next stage of production and is completed within agreed timeframes and budget requirements