There are several different modes in interactive documentary which are;

1) The conversational mode

2) The hypertext mode

3) The participative mode

4) The experimental mode

These modes are important because each mode creates a dynamic with the user, the author, the artefact and its context.

The two points that stood out for me from the week 2 reading (Slogans for the Screenwriter’s wall). Firstly, that screenplays are not written, instead they are rewritten several times, which also three different which are Long, Too Long, Much Too long. Secondly, the role of antagonist may have to do more to do with the structure of the plot rather than the character of the Protagonist. We should also think through our situations from the point of view of whichever characters oppose the will of the protagonist, if we are stuck for a third act.

A point that excites me from Jasmine’s lecture on Screenwriting that I have taken is that screenplay follows a more rigid set of rules such as protagonist vs antagonist, active protagonist, journey based pilot, as well as 3 act structure. It’s also not like real life, and we create the world, characters, the plot or story, and the beginning, middle and end.

My goals and desires from this semester are to develop extensive or general understanding and knowledge regarding Film/TV Production, following up fram what I learned from the previous semester in Broadcast Media. Also to learn the skills of screenwriting. Apart from that, my main goal would be trying to obtain a high grade, which is hopefully a Distinction or higher from this semester. I am not sure how hard it would be, but I would certainly try my best to achieve that. At the same time also, to have fun with my fellow coursemates. Finally, I also hope that this could help set me up in a career in the media industry and hopefully build a network with future media practitioners.