October 14, 15, 18, 21, 24, 25

https://www.vyond.com/resources/how-to-storyboard-your-next-video/

October 14
Criterion C  -  Statement of Artistic Intention   in class writing (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? (Name at least 3 and say how you can 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.
October 15, 18

Now the fun begins.

Your task is to create:

- ensemble piece (each person has the same amount of face time - no stars)

- 3 Act Play (beginning, middle, end)

- 5-8 minutes total

- name of play

- message for target audience

- shows 2 strong emotions (there can be more emotions in the play but you need to focus and show 2 emotions that help the audience understand your message)

- no violence (no guns, no knives, no killing on stage)

1.  Storyboard the action
     https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Storyboard 
     https://www.vyond.com/resources/how-to-storyboard-your-next-video/
2.  Rehearse your play

Performance dates:  November 12, 15

October 7, 8, 11

Warm-ups:
October 7 
Warm up:   Breathing Relaxation Technique       purpose: focus, relaxation before performance
 


October 8
 Warm-up:



October 7, 8
Brainstorm ideas for a play/video

What is brainstorming?  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainstorming
What is a mind map? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map 

http://www.fengshuidana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/How-to-mind-map-1-e1477607963555.jpg

Brainstorm and create a mind map of your ideas.  (This is part of Criterion C)

https://english10dasman.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/plot-chart-diagram-poster-elements-of-literature-6-parts-of-plot-arc.jpg

Some of the Most Common Themes in Literature (keywords for more research on this topic:  Common Themes in Literature)

• Crime Doesn't Pay.
• Own Worst Enemy.
• Coming of Age.
• Overcoming the Odds.
• Love conquers all.
• Humanity vs. nature.
• The individual vs. society.
• Good vs. evil.

How many and what kinds of story plots are there?

According to Mr. Booker, there are only seven basic plots in the whole world -- plots that are recycled again and again in novels, movies, plays and operas. Those seven plots are: 1.Overcoming the Monster, 2.Rags to Riches, 3.The Quest, 4.Voyage and Return, 5.Rebirth, 6.Comedy and 7.Tragedy.  

1.  Create groups 
Group 1 - Aure, Bulut, Miguel, Luiza
Group 2 - Diego, Amicie, Ines, Marie, Eduardo
Group 3 - Francisco, Louis, Oscar, Alex, Mariana
Group 4 - Tomás, Luz, Isabella, Pascaline

2.  Work in your group to develop your plot  - Due October 10 end of class
Task:  Create a short 3 act play showing 2 emotions.  The play should be approx. 5-8 minutes.  All the students in your group are actors in the play. Each student should have the same amount of lines and acting time. (Remember this is a drama class and I am grading you primarily on your acting:)

Each group will choose a topic - no violence (no guns, no knives, no hitting) on the stage.

Work in your group to develop your ideas - Due October 10 end of class
         a.  Title of your film
         b.  Plot line (developed)
         c.  Message you want to send
         d.  Characters decided
         e.  Costumes/Props
         d.  Setting

You don't have to write the script out but you will storyboard the action.

October 10        Acting Techniques  -  Incorporating Thought and Emotion

1.   Name: Connecting the mind, body and emotion              Purpose: Changes in movement exemplify changes in emotion

One improv activity asks the class to compile a list of the many ways humans can move, such as walking, running or skipping. Assign each student one of these movements and then ask each student to vary the way she carries it out; for example, make it bigger, faster, heavier or more relaxed. Discuss with students how the changes in movement exemplify changes in emotion, both as felt by the student moving and by those observing. 

 walk, run, skip, stagger, march, crawl, hop, skip, sprint

2.   Name:  Exaggeration Circle -   Purpose: good warm-up to work on taking something small and heightening it.
                           https://youtu.be/GWuaQ1FKt1E?list=PL0F098B1E301351CC

3.  Name:  Character shape            Purpose:  helps the student realize that the way we move our body helps to shape the character that we are playing

HOMEWORK:  Watch this video: The many voices of  Meryl Streep

What techniques does she use to bring her characters to life?

How does Meryl Streep build her character? What does she change and develop?  Does she change her voice? Does she change her accent? Look at the way she moves and walks. We can see that she changes her clothes, hair and make up, but can you see that she's becomes a completely different person in each film that she plays in?    

 


 October 14
Criterion C    -     Statement of Artistic Intention   in class writing (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? (Name at least 3 and say how you can 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.