Bringing together professional standards, practices, and jargon from across the industry, Scripting Media provides a complete overview of writing for divergent forms of media.
While some forms of media writing have been honed and standardized over generations, others demand new ways of thinking and collaborating. Covering traditional forms of scriptwriting, such as news, advertising, and film scripting, as well as newer and more emerging areas of social media and virtual reality, this book is designed to prepare readers for the varying formats, styles, and techniques specific to each medium. Each chapter contains a list of key terms, an historical overview of the area, and technical specifications for students to be aware of. Exercises, essay prompts, and online links help reinforce students’ knowledge and provide avenues for private study.
Written in an accessible and engaging style by two renowned media practitioners, authors, and teachers, Scripting Media is essential reading for students approaching media writing for the first time.
By:
Frank Barnas,
Marie Barnas
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Weight: 326g
ISBN: 9781032229225
ISBN 10: 1032229225
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 August 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 – Language Foundations Chapter 2 – Theatrical Plays Chapter 3 – Newspaper and Magazine Chapter 4 – Graphic Novels Chapter 5 – Advertising Chapter 6 – Public Relations Chapter 7 – Corporate, Training, and Educational Videos Chapter 8 – Documentary Chapter 9 – Television News Chapter 10 – Radio Chapter 11 – Interview Shows Chapter 12 – Reality and Live Television Chapter 13 – Episodic and Serialized Television Chapter 14 – Feature Film Chapter 15 – Social Media and Podcasts Chapter 16 – Virtual Reality References Index
Frank and Marie Barnas work in the award-winning College of Media and Entertainment at Middle Tennessee State University. He designs and teaches courses in media writing and production while she serves as the Chair for the Department of Media Arts. Their professional scripts span the media fields of film, television, theatre, podcasts, news, radio, and documentary.
