Statement of Intention

Statement of Intent

Example from a music class:

In this unit we have to compose a song, I intend on exploring my options however focusing mainly on more popular genres either pop or incorporating some rap as I see fit.  I have done this since I am most interested in song writing and I think these genres opposed to more classical will give me more of an opportunity. These two genres, among with indie and soul are also what I listen to the most so I am most familiar, therefore I think it will be easier to compose in this genre. I  also intend in using the guitar as my instrument of choice as it is the instrument I am most familiar and I think it is the one that gives the most freedom even when one does lack in technical knowledge. For instance while I do know how to play the violin to some extent I think it's an instrument that's much harder to explore, also I think to use it I the genres of my choice would be harder and would require a much higher level of ability. Lastly I want my lyrics to be meaningful and represent a view I have concerning either politics or social issues as I think it will be easier to portray a stronger emotion and possibility compensate for some lack in dimension with the instrumental of my composition.


Your Statement of Artistic Intention should be/have:

approximately 400-450 words (1 A4 page)

* You may use the template below to help develop your ideas.  You are NOT limited by this template. It is merely another tool for you to utilize.

Why are you doing this piece? 

• What do you want to communicate to your audience? Why?
• What ideas explored throughout the unit and your individual research (including technical theatre) do you intend to further explore in developing your performance concept to a point of realization?

What message/theme do you want to convey when presenting this piece? 

• What is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your performance?
• What lasting impact do you want your performance to have on your audience?

 What are your "technical" goals? How will you achieve them?

•  What"commedia dell'arte" techniques will you use?  Why? How will this help you deliver your message?

What problems do you want to discuss and illustrate when performing this piece? 

• Why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your ‘targeted’ audience?

 Other
 Outline how you initially see the production and performance elements working TOGETHER to communicate your ‘main theme’/‘performance intent’ to your audience?