April 28

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1.  Submit work

2. 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?)

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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.

3. 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?

April 26

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 April 28 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 

  

More examples:

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CommediaDellArte 

Thank you, Jisse.

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.

April 19, 21

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 is a good way to start the day.

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

3.  Now, let's watch the Modern Family pilot.  Remember that the "pilot" episode is the first episode of a series and tends to identify characters and plot line. Why is this series entitled "Modern Family"?  What can you surmise from the title?

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4.  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.

April 12, 14

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1. Warm Up - Woosh, Bang, Pow    -    builds and focuses on energy, commitment and pacing.

2.  Let's begin  . . .  Worksheet 1
This worksheet is located above in "Pages".  It is entitled "Worksheet 1".
*You need to include a "Works Cited" page with your final research.

3.  Process Journal - Like in all MYP Arts classes, it is important to document your learning and show your learning path. Make an entry about today's lesson.  What did you learn?  How will you use this information to improve your acting knowledge and/or skills? (Example:  Lesson from April 5- Video on Commedia dell'Arte - Criterion A, Warm-up exercise - Criterion B, Any ideas or comments you have regarding this unit or what to expect - Criterion C)

April 7

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1. Very few students are here - everyone seems to be playing in the sports tournament.  Let's wish them well and in the meantime watch an episode of Modern Family or the Middle or The Simpsons and look for elements of Commedia Dell'Arte.

April 5

Welcome to MYP Drama at OIS.  This term you will be studying Commedia dell'Arte

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1.  What is comedy? What makes something funny? There are no rules as comedy is subjective.

During this term you will begin your journey to explore comedy as an art form and, hopefully, laugh all along the way.

2.  Let's look at  what we will be doing this term. . .

3.  But, what is Commedia dell'Arte?

4.  How can we get used to working together in this environment? How can we learn techniques that will help us?  Warm-up exercises are useful tools that allow students to learn about and practice techniques that help them develop as actors.  Let's try one!

Warm up exercise: I'm cool and so are you if . . . (used with new groups to share with each other and learn about each other)