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Radio drama
Format and Style
The page is formatted in a specific way similar to that of a TV script.
Sound effects are abbreviated to F/X showing a sound understanding of the
technicality of radio. The language is rather informal as it reflects that of a
conversation.
Content
The script includes all spoken lines and sound effects, which include references to
certain props allowing a picture to be painted for the audience.
Narrative Structure
The script begins with a scene unfamiliar and not well explained and so allows for
intrigue on the audiences behalf, as the script progresses the story unravels in
chronological order explaining the run up to the current events to the audience.
Genre
The genre of this script is drama, the climax of events abide by typical dramatic
conventions.
Target Audience
The drama is aimed at an audience of house wives, older audience as younger people tend
to watch TV.
News Broadcast
Format and Style
The page is formatted in a specific way which allows for all information that is needed,
to be shown in an easy access manner.
Content
The script includes all spoken lines, video instructions and any other audio aspects.
Narrative Structure
The script takes chronological order, as the script is purely for information purposes
the structure is logical and easy to comprehend.
Genre
The genre of this script is informative and so includes aspects of subject specific lexis.
Target Audience
News scripts tend to appeal to an older audience, as younger people tend to lose
interest in present day affairs.
Film
Format and Style
The page is formatted in a generic form allowing for a simple viewing
experience. It is formatted so that lines are clearly divided between each
speaker.
Content
The script includes all spoken lines, settings of the scenes and stage instructions,
making sure the lines are delivered with the correct body language and
movement.
Narrative Structure
The script takes chronological order, the story is introduced and as the script
continues the plot unravels enabling a logical storyline for the audience.
Genre
The genre of this script is for entertainment purposes, with dramatic elements.
Target Audience
The film is appropriate for all a general audience viewing, however the
focus is primarily for a competition submission, as this is a common way
to make yourself known in the film industry.
TV Comedy Sketch
Format and Style
The page is formatted in a generic form allowing for a simple viewing
experience, it features stage actions, informing the actors of how the lines
should be delivered.
Content
The script includes all spoken lines, settings of the scenes and stage instructions,
making sure the lines are delivered with the correct body language and
movement. However, a lot is left to the interpretation of the actor.
Narrative Structure
The script takes chronological order, the story is introduced and as the script
continues the plot unravels enabling a logical storyline for the audience.
Genre
The genre of this script is for entertainment, with comic elements.
Target Audience
The script is appropriate for all ages, with family appropriate comedy.

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Radio drama

  • 1. Radio drama Format and Style The page is formatted in a specific way similar to that of a TV script. Sound effects are abbreviated to F/X showing a sound understanding of the technicality of radio. The language is rather informal as it reflects that of a conversation. Content The script includes all spoken lines and sound effects, which include references to certain props allowing a picture to be painted for the audience. Narrative Structure The script begins with a scene unfamiliar and not well explained and so allows for intrigue on the audiences behalf, as the script progresses the story unravels in chronological order explaining the run up to the current events to the audience. Genre The genre of this script is drama, the climax of events abide by typical dramatic conventions. Target Audience The drama is aimed at an audience of house wives, older audience as younger people tend to watch TV.
  • 2. News Broadcast Format and Style The page is formatted in a specific way which allows for all information that is needed, to be shown in an easy access manner. Content The script includes all spoken lines, video instructions and any other audio aspects. Narrative Structure The script takes chronological order, as the script is purely for information purposes the structure is logical and easy to comprehend. Genre The genre of this script is informative and so includes aspects of subject specific lexis. Target Audience News scripts tend to appeal to an older audience, as younger people tend to lose interest in present day affairs.
  • 3. Film Format and Style The page is formatted in a generic form allowing for a simple viewing experience. It is formatted so that lines are clearly divided between each speaker. Content The script includes all spoken lines, settings of the scenes and stage instructions, making sure the lines are delivered with the correct body language and movement. Narrative Structure The script takes chronological order, the story is introduced and as the script continues the plot unravels enabling a logical storyline for the audience. Genre The genre of this script is for entertainment purposes, with dramatic elements. Target Audience The film is appropriate for all a general audience viewing, however the focus is primarily for a competition submission, as this is a common way to make yourself known in the film industry.
  • 4. TV Comedy Sketch Format and Style The page is formatted in a generic form allowing for a simple viewing experience, it features stage actions, informing the actors of how the lines should be delivered. Content The script includes all spoken lines, settings of the scenes and stage instructions, making sure the lines are delivered with the correct body language and movement. However, a lot is left to the interpretation of the actor. Narrative Structure The script takes chronological order, the story is introduced and as the script continues the plot unravels enabling a logical storyline for the audience. Genre The genre of this script is for entertainment, with comic elements. Target Audience The script is appropriate for all ages, with family appropriate comedy.