Clarke Steinback Ph.D. Concept Design and Storyboarding APCG 117 Fall 2005 Plot Points

2005 Fall ->Concept Design and Storyboarding ->Plot Points Tasks    Turn-in Document Contents    Plot Points Assignment 4:     Title Plot Points Due Date Monday 19 September 2005 by 6:00 PM Points 10 Preparation Read DDSF chapter 3 Venue External - to be completed outside of class or lab time. Connection Individually Turn-in Method Email - send email to ranger@ecst.csuchico.edu Format Word document Subject Line APCG 117 Plot Points your name File Name Plot_Points_ followed by your name. Use underscores instead of spaces. Notes Make sure your name is in the file. Tasks Top of Page Tasks         1. Story Format Determine the format your story will used - Aristotelian Drama, Hero Journey, Tragedy (Pure or Hollywood), Documentary, Mockumentary, Personal Anthology, Ensemble, SciFi/Fantasy, etc.       2. Goals 1. Theme of story     2. Protagonist plot goal     3. Protagonist theme goal     4. Protagonist initial state       3. Story Sequence Create character arc, hero journey cycle, tragic curve, episode cycle, or other plot sequencing element necessary for your story format.     Drama - create character arc, growth, change and metaphoric/symbolic imagery.     Hero - create the cycle of the journey, quest subject, goals, theme, and symbolic quest object     Tragedy - create the tragedy curve, prophecy, goals, plot twist(s) escalation, climax, redemption (if Hollywood), and resoltuion with appropriate symbols and metaphors       4. Setting up Plot Points Keep in mind your sequence.     1. Create the end of the story - consider protagonist's success or failure to achieve goal, or false endings     2. Create plot twists if appropriate - see page 117     3. Create three climaxes - Act I (medium), Act II (smallest) and Act III (biggest)       5. Symbolic Considerations Attach a symbolic setting to each plot point - page 126 - 127.       6. Plot Points Create a chart with the nine (9) Plot Points as headings. Brainstorm at least three (3) possible events, locations, or scene ideas for each plot point. Keep in mind the goals (theme, plot, protagonist), character history, and character arcs.     Select the best set of plot points - one from each column. Keep in mind visual story telling. Consider also if any variation of the order of the plot points or repetition of plot points will help your story.     1. Hook     2. Setup     3. Inciting incident     4. Journey into unknown     5. Investigation     6. Turning point/twist     7. Final confrontation     8. Climax     9. Resolution Turn-in Document Contents Top of Page Use the following headings in your document and obviously insert your story and plot details after each of the headings. Your Name:   Working Title:   Story Format:    Theme:   Plot Goal:   Theme Goal   Protagonist’s InitialState:   Symbolic Elements (if any):   Plot Point for each of the 9 elements:      Hook:         Setup:       Inciting incident:       Journey into unknown:       Investigation:      Turning point/twist:      Final confrontation:      Climax:      Resolution: 2005 Fall Concept Design and Storyboarding Assignments Calendar Gradebook Syllabus Samples 3D Computer Modeling Web Page Design Portfolio Video Game Desgin

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