February 26, March 1, 2

http://slideplayer.com/slide/9236241/

February 26
Presentations

March 1, 2
Criterion D - Responding  Due March 2 End of class

Brief introduction - 1 or 2 sentences explaining the purpose of this work (For example: The purpose of this commentary is to evaluate my work and its impact on my audience. . .)

Paragraph 1
Write a paragraph that connects your product (your video and your performance) to the statement of inquiry (When looking at plays and books one can see the impact of circumstances in the forming of a situation, character and person:  Circumstances sometimes affect the future.) and the global context (Identities and relationships).  (For example: Throughout this process I have gained an understanding that . . .)

Paragraph 2
You can talk about how your message either reflects on the world or impacts the world and your audience.  For example:  Throughout this process I have learned  that art can be created for a purpose and theater/performances/films can send a message . . .)

Paragraph 3
Critically analyse your own performance.  Look at your acting, voice control, facial expressions, acting techniques used, etc.  (Use the feedback you received from your peers to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses.   How would you improve?  What would you do differently next time?) Suggest ways to improve.    

February 19, 22, 23

https://lewywarriors.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/its-showtime/

February 19, 22
Practice play

February 23, 26
Presentations

February 5, 8, 9

February 5

1.  Warm-up:   What are you doing?    -   good for warming up the brain and body, and practicing using the brain and body differently at the same time

2. A Week in Review - Let's review what you have done and prepare for Criterion C - Statement of Artistic Intent.

February 8  -  
1.  Reflection . Write a reflection on Monday's warm up activity.

2.  Character Worksheet  - Who are you?  What makes you tick?  Complete the worksheet to help you build the character that you will portray.

In your workbook, complete a character worksheet for your character.

Character Worksheet Templates:
http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0090/9591/CHARACTER_ANALYSIS_WORKSHEET.pdf
http://www.stlcc.edu/Student_Resources/Academic_Resources/Writing_Resources/Writing_Handouts/Character_Development_Worksheet.pdf

February 9

Criterion C - Statement of Artistic Intent

Write a statement of artistic intent regarding your artistic process. Document the process taken and identify alternative options and justify the ones they took.

Statement of Artistic Intent      (4 paragraphs)  Use subject specific language

1. What are you doing? (purpose) This paragraph includes:
- what topic you are studying this term in Drama  
- small background about Gothic novels and Gothic film
- what your task is  
- name and plotline/storyline of your play

2. Why are you doing this    (message)
 - what is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your play
 - who is your audience and what lasting impact do you want this video to have on your audience?
 - why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your "targeted" audience?

3.  How are you going to achieve this   (production and performance elements)

-  how will your group bring this play to life? (include set, props, costumes, techniques)

-  how will you bring your character to life? (include costume, props and acting techniques that you will use)
- what challenges/problems can you anticipate? How can you overcome these difficulties? 

4.  Justify your decisions (inspiration)  

-  What inspired you? (Were you inspired by someone or something?) What made you choose this theme/topic? 
-  Document the process that you took and talk about alternative options and justify your final decisions. 

Add this to your task sheet:   Paragraph 3 - How are you going to achieve this:

- what challenges/problems can you anticipate?  How can you overcome these difficulties?