The document provides analysis of scripts for various media types, including film, TV, radio, video games. It summarizes key elements of each script such as language used, format and layout conventions, three-act structure, target audience and angle. For example, it notes that the Bohemian Rhapsody film script uses informal language to match the time period and entertain audiences, while the Dr. Who TV script introduces characters quickly through a three-act structure to set up the narrative.

1. Unit 22: Task One
Understand scripted elements for a range of media products
2FILM SCRIPT: Bohemian Rhapsody
Type of script: UK
Language The language used is informal which is shown using words like ‘bastards’
and words like because being shortened down into ‘coz’. The purpose of
this script is to entertain and inform, which means that the language used
is more informal so that everyone can understand it, and so that it links to
exactly how the band and other people spoke during that time. The target
audience of this script is obviously fans of Queen or Freddie himself and
as they were known globally the language used is more commonly known
English slang and words that everyone uses. The genre being biographical
musical drama affects the language because it needs to be more realistic,
as it needs to match how the band talked and acted and needs to be used
in a way to clearly show and create conflict and drama. The language used
is Elaborate so that everyone can understand it and it makes the film more
widely watchable as there is no need to research a topic to understand
what is being said.
Format & Layout
Conventions specific to this
type of script
The typical layout for this type of script is:
-Dialogue along with the character or thing speaking is in the center of the
page
-All names used are in caps
-Action starts on the left-hand side of the page
-Sluglines all in caps and in a bold font, also starts at the left-hand side of
the page
-Any important information, like props, are put in caps within action and
any important words are underlined within dialogue
A bold font and use of all caps words ensures that the important
information stands out so that the production team know what to focus on.
Three-act script Act 1 – Find out that Freddie Mercury has died, and how this event has
affected Brian May, Roger Taylor, The media, and the rest of the world
Act 2 – Brian begins an interview talking about the life of Queen and
Freddie Mercury
Act 3 – Interviewer asks Brian one last question; Brian reacts by giving him
an atlas. Interviewer leaves Brian and Brian starts listening to queen
A three-act-script is important for this media as it sets a clear path for the
story to follow and acts as a foundation.
Angle of article The script is aimed at fans of Queen and its’ band members who are
targeted using a clear title that links to Queen directly, name of one of their
most famous hits, and the use of band members as characters, Brian and
Roger. The interviewers are made to seem quite over the top and
insensitive, this is shown through the first set of interviewer dialogue where
he keeps asking Brian and Roger inappropriate questions that make them
uncomfortable, this is shown in both Brian and Rogers dialogue as they
react by being sarcastic and/or swearing at the interviewer. I think this film
is aimed at any type of person regardless of their gender, class, sexuality,
and ethnicity, however I do think that it requires a more mature audience
than being a targeted age of anywhere above 18 or so. I also believe that
people of the LGBTQ community and people in religion heavy families will
feel more targeted as they will be able to sympathise with Freddys
struggles and life issues more.

2. Unit 22: Task One
Understand scripted elements for a range of media products
Style
i.e.
single-stranded
multi-stranded
linear
non linear
The script is non-linear and single-stranded. The script being like these fits
because the genre is Biographical meaning it must show most aspects on
the bands life and only be on that one thing and seeing as Brian is telling
their story to an interviewer makes the script non-linear as it goes back
and forth between 2016 and around the 1980s.
Type
i.e.
fiction
non fiction
Fiction, things are dramatized to fit genre.

3. Unit 22: Task One
Understand scripted elements for a range of media products
TV SCRIPT: Dr Who
Type of script: Drama
Language The fact that the genre is Sci-fi action means that there will be more
questions asked by characters as they are confused by what they see. The
language used is informal shown using English slang and commonly used
words like ‘love’, this means that the intended audience, English people
because of the slang and words used, can understand what is happening
easier and can relate to it more. The purpose of the script is to entertain as
shown by the informal language and how actions are described and what
actions are happening. The language used is both elaborate and restricted
as it needs to be easy to understand for most people but does have
language that would only be known by people who have watched another
doctor who's. Examples of this is the English slang and creature and
technology names like the sonic screwdriver. The language appeals to its
audience as it is made up of common words and slang that are used by
English people daily and isn’t too confusing and demanding of prior
information about the show.
Format & Layout
Conventions specific to this
type of script
The typical layout for this type of script is:
-Scene timings to help people working on the show to understand how
long scenes should take before moving on
-Action starts at the left side of the page
-Names in all caps
-Dialogue and the person or thing speaking put in the center of the page
-Sluglines put in all caps, in a bold font and underlined at the left side of
the page
-Any scene changes underlined
The bold font and underlining make it obvious to anyone reading the script
what the important information about the scene is and when there is a
change of scene. Words being in all caps shows who or what is important
and is vital for the scene.
Three-act script Act 1 – Ryan talking for a YouTube video, cuts to Ryan, his Nan and
Graham all on top of a hill whilst Ryan tries to learn how to ride a bike.
(Get and idea as to who the main character, other than the Doctor, will be
and a sense of relationships)
Act 2 – Introduction to the protagonist, The Doctor, and an antagonist, the
monster. All characters introduced currently all on the train or making there
way towards it (Ryan and Yasmin)
Act 3 – Monster is defeated. Ryan’s nan dies and everyone attends the
funeral, and later Graham, The Doctor, Ryan and Yasmin find themselves
stuck in space.
A Three-act-script is important for this type of script as it introduces you to
characters quickly and effectively and gives the audience an idea of the
genre and where the story is going and what the focus of the story will be.
Angle of article The script is aimed at fans of Dr Who, has the same title, and English
people, this is shown using English slang and words that are more
commonly used by English people. It is also aimed at fans of Sci-fi and
action, this is shown by the title being Doctor Who, people can assume
there will be a nice mix of both and the use of immediate action from the
weird monster and the doctor appearing soon after the start of the script.
The people are presented in a way that makes them oblivious as to who
the doctor is and what is going on in the moment, Ryan Sinclair and
Yasmin Khan are presented as young, this is shown by how they speak to
one another and other people, their actions, and the fact they know what

4. Unit 22: Task One
Understand scripted elements for a range of media products
RADIO SCRIPT: 5 Live
Type of script: news
Language The purpose of this script is to inform people of what is happening
currently or what has happened. The audience influences the language as
it means the language needs to be informal to ensure everyone can
understand it clearly and equally and formal to fit the purpose of the script,
an example of this is the fact that proper words like overturned are being
used rather than flipped when talking about what has happened to a car
and the use of things like Mr. The specific target audience is people that
watch the news and stereotypically older people around their late 20s. This
audience is targeted using more formal language and the lacking inclusion
of things like slang words that the younger generation are using.
Format & Layout
Conventions specific to this
type of script
The typical layout for this type of script is:
-Title of Radio show in bold font
-Intro and Outro words so that production team know when to start and
stop recording or change to a different shot
-Scene durations
-Audio insert names in all caps, names in action begin with a capital
Words capitalized to show what the most important information is, and
bold font used to make certain things more obvious and harder to lose for
anyone working on or with the script.
they want just are yet to get there just yet as they need more education or
practice. All these things appeal to people who are 15 - 20 as they can
relate to the younger characters and having characters with different jobs
and from different backgrounds appeals to people in a range of classes
and ethnicities as they are being positively represented. The use of both a
range of male and female roles and having the leading role be a female
appeals to all manner of gender and sexuality as there are a range of
representations all of which are good.
Style
i.e.
single-stranded
multi-stranded
linear
non linear
The script is non-linear as it jumps between two different points in time, in
which both have sperate things happening. The script is multistranded as
there are multiple stories happening around the main one, for example
Ryan’s’ story with his nan is happening at the same time as the Doctor’s
story which is the main focus.
Type
i.e.
fiction
non fiction
Fiction based on the genre being Sci-fi.

5. Unit 22: Task One
Understand scripted elements for a range of media products
Three-act script There isn’t a three-act script as there is no need for a clear beginning,
middle or end for this type of script as it has no narrative to follow.
Angle of article The script is aimed at people who are interested in the news and what is
happening in the world. They are being targeted using informal language
and the title of the script. The script is aimed at people of all genders and
sexualities, and those of a more mature age (late 20s and above) as it tells
a variety of stories that let people know what is going on around the world
all of which are about different things. Each story targets a different class
of person, for example the one about the Russian security guard would
target a higher class of person, stereotypically, because of the addition
about a political figure (President Putin).
Style
i.e.
single-stranded
multi-stranded
linear
non linear
The script is non-linear and multi-stranded as it jumps from one story to
another, all of which happened at different times.
Type
i.e.
fiction
non fiction
Non-fiction because the script is based around real events.
VIDEO GAME SCRIPT: Red Dead Redemption
Language The language used is mostly informal but has some words used that may
not be commonly known to match the character, an example of this is
when John uses the word ‘Implore’ and Bill reacts by saying he was
always one for fancy words. The target audience affects the language
used as it must be informal so that everyone can understand it enough to
play and not get confused. The language shows that his script is meant to
entertain its audience as the words used clearly link to the genre and
create emotion. The language used is mostly Elaborate code as then a
much wider range of audience members can understand it. The use of the
word father when talking to the priest shows time as it is a way of
addressing this type of person many years ago and through time is not as
used as frequently. The further use of religious speech like ‘Hell’ shows
time as it shows that the time period it is based are heavily believing of
these ideas. The use of words like ‘savage’ shows genre as it clearly
describes the actions or type of person, and a work like this wouldn’t be
used in another genre.

6. Unit 22: Task One
Understand scripted elements for a range of media products
Format & Layout
Conventions specific to this
type of script
The typical layout for this type of script is:
-Name of game at the top of the script
-Chapter/quest titles
-Character names start with a capital
-Action in square brackets starting at the left side of the page
-Name of character talking with a colon followed by dialogue, all on same
line and starts at the left side of the page
There are lines separating the different kinds of information in the script so
that it’s easier to follow. For example, there is a line after the list of
chapters to clearly show where the actual script starts. This script is
different so that it can be clearly understood for the purpose and will not
get confused for something like a film script.
Three-act script Act 1 – Learn about Bills’ gang and get an introduction to what sort of
character he and John are. Also get an idea for the genre.
Act 2 – John makes his way for the fort and tries to reason with Bill and
defuse the situation.
Act 3 – John is shot and put in the back of a wagon.
It is important for this type of script to have a three-act layout as it means
that everything is introduced at good times and gives the audience clearer
ideas as to who they should route for and who and what the focus of the
narrative is or will be.
Angle of article The script is targeted at people who are into action-adventure games, with
a reasonable amount of violence. This audience is being targeted through
the language used and by what the narrative is about, that being John
Marston going after his old gang of outlaws. John is being presented as
reasonable and helpful whereas Bill is being presented as cruel and
unforgiving. The script is targeted at people that are 18 and above, and
mainly men based on the action, violence, language and heavy use of
male characters. It is targeted probably to people of white origin based on
the time period it is set, as many other ethnicities had negative views
against them during this time, and the use of a heavily white character
roster.
Style
i.e.
single-stranded
multi-stranded
linear
non linear
This script is linear and single-stranded as it all follows what John has
been ordered to do and all the events happen in order.
Type
i.e.
fiction
non fiction
Fiction, ideas based off what we know of the time period.