How to format a script for educational media part 2
Following on from our previous post, here is part 2 of our guide to formatting scripts for educational media.
How to format a script for educational media part 1
In previous posts in this series, we explained the importance of properly formatting scripts. In this post, we’ll be explaining how to format scripts for educational media projects.
Script formatting for educational media
Scripts for educational media have extra formatting requirements. In the latest in our script formatting blog series, we outline some of our preferred formatting conventions.
Why script formatting matters
Script formatting isn’t just tradition, it’s a language. It helps everyone in a production instantly understand what’s happening on the page. In our latest blog series, we take a look at script formatting and why it matters.
You need the right scripts. We’re here to write them.
There’s a lot of ambition and imagination in educational projects - ideas are shared, visions are sketched, and creativity runs free often before the budget is even in place. The challenge comes when those ideas move from page to screen.
Learning concept: Metacognition
In our latest look at learning concepts, we explore the metacognition which is often described as “thinking about your thinking”.
Learning concept: Repetition (and Temple Grandin on “exposing your brain to the data”)
Introducing a new series of blogs where we take a look at selected learning concepts. First up, some reflections on the role of repetition in learning.
5 scriptwriting devices to optimise engagement for learning-first content
Whilst it’s not an exact science, there are some tricks we can draw on. Read on to find out more.
Recent work: Connection through film
In addition to learning-first content, we also produce promotional films and content for educational brands as well as a diverse range of innovative and mission-driven organisations. Take a look at some of our recent work.
‘More Than Words: Songs for the Language Classroom’ -our new book out now!
The book takes a deep dive into the world of ELT songs and sets out a model for multidisciplinary collaboration between songwriters and non-musician collaborators including authors, teachers, and publishers.
Concept development (and what music producers can teach us about cultivating creativity)
As well as establishing the objectives and practicalities, concept development involves cultivating an environment that allows creative ideas to flourish. Read more about our approach to creating learning-first content.
The power of music and its potential as an aid to learning
There is a wealth of research examining the influence of music on our brains, emotions and behaviour. In this article, we take look at the power of music and its potential as a tool to aid learning and development.
Staying in tune with our children’s changing musical tastes
With a smorgasbord of music to pick and choose from in today’s era of music streaming, it can be argued that children are acquiring musical tastes faster than any generation before them. Our Creative Director, Luke, reflects on what this means for our educational children’s songs.