February 2

Good Morning, Year 10.

 Let's warm up. . .

1.  Let's warm up.    Character shape - helps the student realize that the way we move our body helps to shape the character that we are playing . . .

2. Statement of Artistic Intention -  in-class assignment

3. Process Journal entry

Remember:
Criterion A - Research
Criterion B - Techniques, Acting
Criterion C - Ideas, Decisions
Criterion D - Feedback (given and received), Movie reviews/critiques

January 26, 28

Good Morning, Year 10.

January 26
Unfortunately half of the class is absent today not allowing us to do group work.
As a consequence, you can finish up work and update your Process Journal

January 28
Decisions, decisions, decisions.  Today in your group decide what you will do.
Decide:
   what your group is going to do (sit-com name, premise)
   who your audience is
   what your message is
   what commedia dell'arte character you will portray
   how you are going to make your character come alive (clothing, props, techniques)

Tuesday we will write the Statement of Artistic Intention in class.

Your Statement of Artistic Intention basically states what you are going to do, why you are going to do it, and how you will do it. Write well defined paragraphs which include substance and detail outlining the following:

What you are going to do   (purpose)
This paragraph includes:
 - what topic you are studying this term in Drama,
 - small background about Commedia dell'arte
 - what your task is,
 - name and premise of your sit-com

Why are you doing this    (message)
 - what is the main message/theme you with to communicate in your sit-com pilot?
 - who is your audience and what last 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 this   (production and performance elements)
 - what Commedia dell'Arte characters will be represented in your sit-com pilot?
 - how will you bring your character to life? (include costume, props and acting techniques that you will use)

3.  Process Journal Entry

January 19, 21

Good Morning Year 10. We have lots to do today.

Before we begin let's look at an example of your task.

 1. Let's warm up!
        Horseshoe is a game designed to help people get used to "messing up" in front of each other, and getting focused in the moment. It promotes risk-taking and playing with commitment. (10 minutes)

2. The History of Commedia dell'Arte. Let's watch this little video which was produced by an IB student;)


 
3. Let's talk a bit about what you have learned so far about Commedia dell'Arte . . .

4.  Script writing-Before you write the script for your sit-com pilot,  there are a few things you need  to know and do.
      a.  Brainstorm  - Take notes, create mind-maps, etc to document this process.
      b.  Write a plot idea and the basics of an outline of the script.  Remember that you are writing a sit-com pilot. Look at your Commedia dell'Arte characters. Who will be whom?  What kind of scene will you create?  What will the basic story line be?  What acting techniques will you use?
      c.  Develop a relationship map (who's who, and how is everyone related?)

http://www.thefrisky.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/24/madmencrop_022412_m-600x450.jpg

Your presentation should be about 8-10 minutes. It will be video-taped. 

Your tasks:  write the script, perform, film, edit and submit a final sit-com pilot.
 
This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention.

4. Remember to keep your process journal up-to-date. Write an entry at the end of each class. Include the date. Include the criterion (A, B, C, D) (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.) Is it necessary to submit all your assessment tasks? How are you graded?
 

January 12, 14

Good Morning, Year 10

1.  Living an emotion . . .

 Notes from video:

* 7 Universal emotions: joy, grief, fear, anger, surprise, love, laughter (people display these emotions in a similar way)

* Emotions scale,

* An emotion brings you on to a scene,

* Live the emotion as you - that's the authentic bit of you that you bring into the story . . .

2. Conduct research: Worksheet 2 - Stock Characters - Due Jan 14 end of class.

Use this link to help you learn about stock characters and complete the worksheet: http://www.humanracetheatre.org/commedia_dell'arte_AUG_7_SCREEN.pdf 

3. Write a journal entry at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? How will it help you become a better actor/actress? etc.)

Modern Day Arlecchino Examples:

Fawlty Towers - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072500/   This might be a good series to take a look at on YouTube.

January 5, 7

1.  Grammelot is babble speech. This can be a very effective means of communication. Watch the video to learn a little more about this technique.

Our first exercise in babble speech was a good way to start the day.

2.   Let's complete our Commedia dell'Arte for Thursday;)

3.  Process Journal entry (let's look again at Criterion Defined)
       You should produce a journal entry for each class. Remember to include the criterion that you are addressing.