April 20, 21, 24

April 20

1.  Zoom meeting: 

2.  Funny or not funny - watch the video then discuss:

3. Review Worksheet 1

April 21
1.  Zoom meeting
2. Voice is very important in acting. 

• Pitch – speaking in a high, low or natural voice.
• Pace – the speed at which someone speaks, eg the speed of response in an argument.
• Enunciation - is the act of pronouncing word clearly.
• Pause – a dramatic pause at a crucial moment could merit a comment.
• Tone – this suggests your mood and your intention towards the listener, eg happy or sad.
• Volume – you might be commenting on audibility but you’re more likely to be discussing the effect of a loud, powerful voice or a quiet, nervous or sad voice.
• Accent – you may be talking about how someone has achieved a convincing accent or how the choice of accent enhanced their characterisation.
• Emphasis – the pressure on individual words that makes them stand out. Emphasis or stress for a particular effect is significant and can change the meaning of a sentence as well as the feeling behind it.
• Intonation – the rise and fall of the voice. There’s a clear movement up at the end of a sentence when we ask questions for example. Intonation also helps us to say what we mean.

3.  Voices in use
First, let's revisit the above video and listen to the above BBC comedy clip again. Listen closely to the use of voice.

Next, let's look at a favourite of mine.

Finally, let's look at vocal fry and uptalk

4.  Now it's your turn:

Pitch Pattern   https://youtu.be/3ZrUJ0BkBy0

 
What is a Voice over?  Voice-over (also known as off-camera or off-stage commentary) is a production technique where a voice—that is not part of the narrative (non-diegetic)—is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations.

Voice Over - https://hitrecord.org/challenges/4188858?fbclid=IwAR0_sBurozJYRiGvsgSqnV_dYj8PtJBF0zZMbdTh4ftt8dVUhosNh-NjwkY&_branch_match_id=714554108988055870&utm_source=joe_fb&utm_campaign=guest_artist&utm_medium=marketing


Robot Voice Generator  https://lingojam.com/RobotVoiceGenerator

April 24
Criterion A - Knowing and Understanding

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i. demonstrate knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes, and the use of appropriate language

ii. demonstrate knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced contexts

Response Paper  -  1 - 1 1/2 page

A response paper is your chance to communicate in writing your personal viewpoint and personal learning as they relate specifically to the book, essay, paper, article, play, movie, etc. in question and the ideas and values contained therein.

Write a response (opinion) to the following unit question:

Is comedy an appropriate medium for raising awareness of issues in society?

Your outline could include:
Thesis sentence
2 paragraphs about the history of Commedia dell'Arte (strand i)
2 paragraphs connecting Commedia dell'Arte to the present (strand ii) - you could use Modern Family or another sit-com as an example.
Final paragraph answering the question