March 1

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1.  Submit Response paper

2.  Each group should open their sit-com pilot on one of their laptops. 
     Group #1 will view Group #2's video.
     Group #2 will view Group #3's video.
     Group #3 will view Group #1's video

2.  Give and receive feedback: 
      Each person in Group #1 gives feedback to each person in Group #2. 
      Each person in Group #2 gives feedback to each person in Group #3.
      Each person in Group #3 gives feedback to each person in Group #1.

3.  Self - evaluation

I will open a folder in Google Drive for you to submit your videos.  I will share this folder with each of you;)

February 25

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1.  Finish films.

2.  Homework:  Response paper - Answer the following question (400-500 words). Explain, include details, support your opinion.

     "Is comedy an appropriate medium for raising awareness of issues in society?"

February 23

1. Warm-up (calming, to center)



2.  Sit-com Pilot - Filming, editing, etc.

3. Process Journal

February 16

1. Warm-up- Breathing Relaxation Technique  - this will help you before any performance

2. Filming - Due date February 25

3. Process Journal - 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? etc.)

February 4

1. Work in your groups to finalize your sit-com ideas.  Script your ideas then create a production schedule that include dialogue, costumes, props, filming locations, filming dates, camera angles, editing, etc.  You will need to work outside of class on this task.

Your final submit date is February 25 (no ifs, ands, or buts).

You will submit a finished 8-10 minute sit-com pilot. The acting parts should be relatively equal to give everyone the chance to showcase his/her talent (and receive the highest mark possible).

You will receive a group grade.

2. Script writing

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3. Pay special attention to the format of the script (How to format a script) https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre-f80pjhCdsZBAc1axlnN29vsXPpAGA8YDCHC-treiC5BDwlxMTPTR42AHNnbNBsqCZJNusf9ttdZMuUApyhUYFzGZlz4G4Aj4iXfZSnX0yefCZ_Alt8d6tkr9_nOAk9dpf9nKfxGA8N/s1600/SCRIPT-FORMAT.jpg

(How to write a play)  http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Play-Script

4. Process Journal - 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? etc.)

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.

December 14, 16

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

2.    Your project is to create a pilot for a situation comedy using Commedia dell'Arte elements. You will write the script (8-10 minutes), perform, film and edit the piece.  To give you some idea about what a sit-com pilot looks like, let's watch the Modern Family pilot (season 1, episode 1), then discuss.

http://i1.huffpost.com/gen/1373218/thumbs/n-MODERN-FAMILY-CATCHUP-large570.jpg

http://putlocker.is/watch-modern-family-tvshow-season-1-episode-1-online-free-putlocker.html

3.  Let's start our research.

4. Write an entry in your Process Journal. *Remember to include the criterion 

December 10

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.  Decorate your Process Journal

5.  Answer this question:  What do I hope to accomplish this term in Drama class?(Criterion C)

6.  Before we go, let's vogue . . .

Strike a pose!

December 1, 3

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1.  response paper

2.  videos and Feedback!!!

November 17, 19, 24

 

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1. Filming of sit-com pilot
2. Process Journal Entry

November 10, 12

1.   Warm-up - Rumors  (building on what someone has said)
 

2.  Filming of sit-com pilot

3.  Process Journal Entry

November 2, 4

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 Good Morning, Year 10

1.  Warm up - Walk, walk, walk (good for using excess energy and for focusing)

2.  Filming of sit-com pilot.

3.  Process Journal Entry

October 22

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.


 

2.  Script writing and practicing

3.  Process Journal entry

October 20

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1.  Statement of Artistic Intention Due October 20 - end of period 1 

Task: Open your Drama Process Journal and 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 on the back of the rubric to help develop your ideas.  You are NOT limited by this template. It is merely another tool for you to utilize. 


2.  Continue working on your sit-coms.

October 15

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1.  Statement of Artistic Intention Due October 20 - end of class Preparation

Task: Open your Drama Process Journal and 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?

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?

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?

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?

October 12

1. Warm-up    The exaggeration circle is a good warm-up to work on taking something small and heightening it. It's good to learn about taking a small idea and making it bigger. It is also a physical warm-up.

2. Script writing and scene practice

3. Process Journal entry

Criterion C - Statement of Artistic Intention  -  October 14      in class writing assignment

October 8

1. Warm-up- Breathing Relaxation Technique

2. Script writing

http://d13s5ta1qg2cax.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/screenplay.jpg
3. Pay special attention to the format of the script (How to format a script) https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre-f80pjhCdsZBAc1axlnN29vsXPpAGA8YDCHC-treiC5BDwlxMTPTR42AHNnbNBsqCZJNusf9ttdZMuUApyhUYFzGZlz4G4Aj4iXfZSnX0yefCZ_Alt8d6tkr9_nOAk9dpf9nKfxGA8N/s1600/SCRIPT-FORMAT.jpg
(How to write a play)  http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Play-Script

4. Process Journal - 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? etc.)

October 6

Good Morning Year 10, our lineup for today is as follows:

 1.  Watch "Shape" video

2.  Warm up exercise

Follow Your Nose

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

3.  Get into groups and  

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.
 
 This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention.

4.  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).

October 1

Is it necessary to submit all your assessment tasks? How are you graded?

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


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

3. 
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.
 
This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention.

4. 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).

September 29

1.  In your Process Journal reflect on the following: What do you laugh at?  Who do you laugh at? What do you think is funny?

2. Warm up - The shake out is a classic, basic warm-up that gets people energized.

3.  Stock Characters Work Sheet - to be completed this morning in class.

4.  Journal entry.

September 24

1.  Submit Worksheet 1

2.  Start Worksheet 2 - Stock Characters

3.  Process Journal entry. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

Homework:  What do you laugh at?  Who do you laugh at? What do you think is funny?  Think about these questions and be prepared to reflect on this in your Process Journal.

September 22

Good Morning Year 10.

Lesson Goal: 1) Practice risk-taking; 2) Continue to research Commedia dell'Arte

 1.  Complete Process Journal entry from last class.

 2. 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 September 24 - paper version  (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.)

September 17

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 

2. Continue research: Worksheet 1 due September 23 (beginning of class).  I need a paper version.

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.)

September 15

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 today;)

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.

September 10

Year 10, today's lesson:

1. Warm-up:      Woosh, Bang, Pow  (energy and commitment)

2.    Let's watch the Modern Family pilot (season 1, episode 1), then discuss

http://i1.huffpost.com/gen/1373218/thumbs/n-MODERN-FAMILY-CATCHUP-large570.jpg

http://putlocker.is/watch-modern-family-tvshow-season-1-episode-1-online-free-putlocker.html


3.  Write an entry in your Process Journal. *Remember to include the criterion 

September 8

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

http://chucklewithsomething.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/comm-del-cast.jpg

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.  Before we go, let's vogue . . .

Strike a pose!