Good Morning Year 10. We have lots to do so let's get started;)
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. Is language always necessary to communicate with others?
A movement exercise for the whole group. Move around the room, filling up the space, changing pace, changing direction, being aware of other people but not touching them. Now become aware of your nose. Let your nose lead you around the room. Follow it wherever it goes!
Develop this by focussing on different parts of the body, so that participants begin to discover new ways of moving. Very useful for dance or physical theatre, or simply for discovering movement ideas for characters. Try being led by your stomach, your little toe, your knee, your back and so on.
Learning Objectives:
To develop physical movement To cooperate in group work
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)
5. Decorate your Process Journal
6. Answer this question: What do I hope to accomplish this term in Drama class?(Criterion C)
7. Make a entry about today's lesson. (Video on Commedia dell'Arte - Criterion A, Warm-up exercise - Criterion B)
1. Warm-up - Sound Ball - keeps you spontaneous and in the moment, it's about giving and receiving ideas, letting the ideas and sounds be connected to each other, it's great for letting go of planning, letting go of editing
1. Warm up: What are you doing? is good for warming up the brain and body, and practicing using the brain and body differently at the same time.
2. Statement of Artistic Intent - Due February 6 (end of class)
Write a 1 page Statement of Artistic Intent that includes the following:
What you are going to do,
Why you are going to do it,
What you want to audience to know or learn,
How you are going to do it.
* 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 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?
This term in Drama class we are studying Commedia dell'Arte. This is important because. . . .
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?
Why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your ‘targeted’ audience?
Talk about plot line and the message that you are sending to your audience. Why is this message important to you audience.
What production elements will you use to present the piece effectively?
How do you intend to work with the "production elements" to help communicate your ideas?
How will your group use what you learned about Commedia dell'Arte (stock characters, costumes, etc) to perform your script.
What performance elements will you include to effectively communicate your message/theme?
How do you intend to work with the "performance elements" to help communicate your ideas?
What character will you play? How will you (personally) develop this character. (Think about what you will wear, etc. that will support you in developing the plotline. Think about warm-ups that we have done that will help you.)
3. Process Journal entry. Focus on criterion B and criterion C.
1. Let's warm up, (Shake Out: energizing, can be used right before performing to bring your energy level up.)
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?)
Your presentation should be about 8-10 minutes. It will be video-taped. This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention which will be due Friday February 6 (end of class).
3. Write a process journal entry at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How
did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.) Try to focus on Criterion B (developing skills) and Criterion C (thinking and ideas).
Lesson Goal: 1) Practice risk-taking; 2) Continue to research Commedia dell'Arte
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.Explore Criterion(Criterion Defined page at top of blog)
3.Continue research: Worksheet 1 due January 16 (beginning of class) 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.)
Welcome back, Year 10. 2015 will be a really good year for us!
1. Warm-up
Grammelot is babble speech. This can be a very effective means of communication. Watch the video to learn a little more about this technique. Is language always necessary to communicate with others?
Our first exercise in babble speech was a good way to start the day. 2. Have you finished your Process Journal entry from December 19 (or before)? If not, do so now.
3. Worksheet 1 due January 16 (beginning of class)
3. Process Journal Entry
Include the date
Criterion B - Warm-up video
Criterion C - Any ideas that you have that you would like to document
Criterion D - Critique of Modern Family episode
1. Last lesson we watched an episode of Modern Family (Season 2, Episode 21, Mother's Day (2010-11). Let's discuss what we saw. Remember that your unit question is "Is comedy an appropriate medium of raising
awareness of issues in society?"
There is a point to each and every episode of a sit-com;) There is always an event or conflict. The action rises and ultimately results in a climax or turning point. Finally, there is resolution. Think about this as you watch your favourite tv shows.
What issues were prominent in this episode? (Think about Cam, Jay, Clare) What did you learn from watching this episode?
A movement exercise for the whole group. Move around the room, filling up the space, changing pace, changing direction, being aware of other people but not touching them. Now become aware of your nose. Let your nose lead you around the room. Follow it wherever it goes!
Develop this by focusing on different parts of the body, so that participants begin to discover new ways of moving. Very useful for dance or physical theatre, or simply for discovering movement ideas for characters. Try being led by your stomach, your little toe, your knee, your back and so on.
Learning Objectives:
To develop physical movement To cooperate in group work
Age Group:
6+
Participants:
Whole group
Recommended time for activity:
10-15 minutes
4. Decorate Process Journal
5. Let's begin
Criterion A - Commedia dell'Arte Worksheet 1
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)
Year 10, it's time to say goodbye. We had a really great term. I think that each of you learned a lot about Commedia dell'Arte and we had some fun while we were doing it.
Let's quickly finish up with Criterion D - Responding
Year 10 we are just about done with this unit. Wow! It was great. Just a few more things to do. 1. Organize your feedback (peer, self and teacher) and response to it. I will come around and give you a grade for Criterion D;)
Background information on Commedia dell'Arte (how i t started it and why)
How Commedia dell'Arte developed (remember to include information about the concept of "grammalot" and how and why it developed)
Answer the question, "Is comedy an appropriate medium to raise awareness of social issues/ or critique a government?"
How did you employ these Commedia dell'Arte techniques to create your situation comedy (your character, write your script and participate in a group performance)
*Remember to use the subject-specific terms and vocabulary we learned throughout your essay:)
Your assignment was to create a troupe of stock characters, write a script based on a modern version of Commedia dell'Arte. Let the performances begin . . .
1. Warm-up exercise
2. Performances
3. Peer Evaluation (use Peer Evaluation form. Keep a copy for yourself and give the original to the person you evaluate).
4. Reflection in Process Journal
I will share your performance video with you. Please review the video then use the "self- evaluation form" to assess your own performance.
All necessary forms are located on the "pages" bar at the top of this blog or in the drama room;)
