Thursday - No Class!

Due to weather-related issues on my end, I have to cancel SCRP 280 Writing The Short Film for Thursday, February 11th. Do not despair, however. Even though we will not meet as a group, you can still do your pitches for your final project as planned. You can do this in one of two ways, depending on your level of boredom.

1. Write up a summary of your pitch and e-mail it to me. No more than a page.

-or-

2. Record your pitch and post it to YouTube where I can watch it. Keep them under 5 minutes, for all our sakes.

Then, I'll post links to everything on the blog site, so everyone can watch or read them. That is your snowbound homework. I want your pitches e-mailed to me no later than noon on Thursday.

Draft 2 Deadline Looms

Workshoppers, please note your 2nd drafts are due to me by week's end. Make some wise use of your snow day.

The Weather

If you're in SCRP 280 Writing The Short Film Thursday mornings this term, check this space Wednesday to confirm whether class will be held or not. If class is cancelled, I will provide instructions for submitting your pitches in writing.

Workshops Update

Just to keep everyone up to speed... I'm still reading through your first drafts. Next week, I'll be scheduling individual meetings to go through your scripts. After those meetings, I'll schedule our February group meeting.

As always, e-mail me, or come to see me during office hours if you have questions or need guidance.

Lit Class Notices

First and foremost, if you missed the first reading quiz, you have an opportunity to take another quiz (harder and with less time). Make sure you watch the clips before you start the quiz. This will be the only make-up opportunity. If you took the first quiz, there is no need to take the make-up quiz.

Second, the paper topic has been unlocked. You should review it and come to class next week with any questions. I expect you to devote time to prepping this paper, so start thinking about it immediately.

As always, e-mail me with any questions.

Sigh

That's the sound of the old respect-o-meter dropping.

Yes, for those of you who failed to make this morning's meeting (see the previous post), you have been moved to the top of the craptastic list. You need to check this board for any and all announcements, and you need to do it regularly.

The meeting for you people has been rescheduled for Wednesday Morning @ 10 in the seminar room. This is the last time I'll do this. You have a scheduled class time and location this term and it's your job to determine if there's a meeting scheduled.

NB: Your first drafts are due in my e-mail box Friday, by 5:00 PM.

New Year, New Announcements

Greetings, everyone. I trust you are rested and rejuvenated after the winter break.

Workshoppers, take note: The next few weeks are when most people totally screw the pooch. Consult your syllabus. Your first drafts are due next week, Friday, by 5:00. If you start missing deadlines now, you will absolutely have trouble meeting deadlines as the term goes on.

We will meet as a group Monday morning @ 10:00 in the Seminar room. The meeting is mandatory for all. If you slacked off over the holidays, you have some serious writing to do in the next few days, so get cracking.