October 27, 28

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1.  Warm Up

2. Submit homework
 
3.  Continue filming - Remember that each of you has a role to fulfill in addition to being an actor (Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Production Designer, Art Director, Costume Designer, Cinematographer, Editor, Actors,Music Supervisor).  When you write your reflection, you should focus on this role as well as other aspects of your work.

4.  I have not received your Production Plan - please submit

5.  Reflections for each class 

Homework:  Criterion A Essay - Due November 18 (at the beginning of class on ManageBac) 

Criterion A

Essay (1000-1500  words)

An investigation task on the historical context of Greek Tragedy and how this influenced the development of drama up to modern times. 

• Explain how Greek Tragedy started. Identify the process to apply this type of drama and explain Greek Tragedy acting techniques and performance practices using subject specific terminology.

• Explain how Greek Tragedy was used originally and explain how it is used now. (Did it change? If so, how?) Compare the play Oedipus the King with modern drama.

• Explain how you applied this knowledge when you wrote the script for your play and how you used it in your performance.  Explain how this knowledge of Greek Tragedy had an impact on your process and performance.

October 20, 21

1. Role of Greek Chorus in modern theatre.

2.  Warm up:  What are you doing? is good for warming up the brain and body, and practising using the brain and body differently at the same time.

3. Filming, editing
a.  Assign roles to help facilitate this project. (Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Production Designer, Art Director, Costume Designer, Cinematographer, Editor, Actors,Music Supervisor.
b. Set a production schedule.

http://www.centerdigitaled.com/artsandhumanities/The-Roles-of-the-Production-Team.html

Assign your roles today, and above all make sure you stick to the producer's schedule. Each of you will be an actor, but you will need to assign additional roles as well.  Sometimes these roles will be rotating.  Keep track of the roles you are performing as you will need to reflect on this.

Depending on how long the film is going to be, plan that your project time will be between 2 to 3 weeks long. Reserve your last week for your editing and post-production.

4. Begin filming


5.  Process Journal Entry for each class - (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

6.  Additional separate posts for your Process Journal include but are not limited to:

a.  Create mind map to show how your plot line developed (Show your thinking process)    (C)
b.  What am I doing to include surprises/suspense/tension in our play? (C)
c.  What skills am I practicing and learning as I create this play and how will I use them during my performance? (B, C)
d. How is our play different than anything I have ever seen done by others? (C, D)
e. Our plan for this project unfolded like this. . . (C)
f. One thing that is unique about our play is . . . (C, D)
g. As I reflect on my work I think . . . (D)
h. Script/outline, storyboard(C)
i.  Review another group's script and comment on it. (D)

Homework for October 21
  Take the following quiz -   https://www.quia.com/quiz/6046046.html

Homework:   City Dionysia - The ancient roots of modern theater
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/greece/theater/

Read:  The Theaters: Temple of the Arts, Theater Anatomy, Contemporary Theaters
Write: Summary of and what you learned (to be submitted October 27 at the beginning of class)
      

October 14

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Statement of Artistic Intent - Criterion C

Write a 1 page essay with well developed, meaningful paragraphs.

What you are going to do?   (purpose)
This paragraph includes:
 - what topic you are studying this term in Drama,
 - small background about Greek Tragedy,
 - what your task is,
 - name and premise (story line) of your play,
 - include what inspired you.

Why are you doing this?    (message)
 - what is the main message/theme you with 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?

How are you going to achieve (realize) this?   (production and performance elements)
 - what tools and techniques you will use to bring your play to life?
 - how will you bring your character to life? (include costume, props and acting techniques that you will use)

Homework:   City Dionysia - The ancient roots of modern theater
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/greece/theater/

Read:  Prologue, The Ancient World,  and Contemporary Festivals
Write: Reflection on what you learned (to be submitted October 20 at the beginning of class)

October 6, 7, 13

1.  Let's watch this:  The Many Voices of Meryl Street
    While this video focuses on vocal expression, I would like you to also study her body language.
    When you build a character, you need to also think about physical development as well.

2. Lead With a Body Part



 3.  Script writing
      Before you write the script for your "Mexican Soap Opera" pilot,  there are a few things you need  to know and do.
      a.  Brainstorm
      b.  Write a plot idea and the basics of an outline of the script.  Remember that you are writing a tragedy. But what exactly is a tragedy and what should I include in my plot ideas. Click here for information that can help.
            For an example of scrip writing follow this link: http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Play-Script
      c.  Develop a relationship map (who's who, and how is everyone related? Include details of each character. Include a key.

see this mind map: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0179/3637/products/MadMen-18x24.jpg?v=1375306330)

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            d.  Write script.  (Plan for an 8-10 video in which all members of the troupe are on camera for roughly the same amount of time.)   

Script due at end of class on October 13.


This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention which will be due Friday October 14 (end of class).  

4.  Reflect in your Process Journal.  Focus on criterion B and criterion C.