Individual+Project


 * Individual Project**

**Rehearsal Day** Please write your name next to the session you will be working with me on your IP. You are welcome to stay all day, but I would like some focus time with each person. Please remember there must be at least 2 people present in rehearsal for it to go ahead.
 * Thursday 14th July**
 * 9am - 3pm**
 * **Time** || **Student** ||
 * 9am - 9:30 || Megan ||
 * 9:30 - 10am || Tom Br (possibly longer if I can get away with it?) ||
 * 10am - 10:30am ||  ||
 * 10:30 - 11am || Emma ||
 * 11am - 11:30 || Paul ||
 * 11:30 -12pm || Josephine!!! ||
 * 12pm - 12:30 ||  ||
 * 12:30 - 1pm ||  ||
 * 1pm - 1:30 ||  ||
 * 1:30 - 2pm ||  ||
 * 2pm - 2:30 || Tom Butt ||
 * 2:30 - 3pm || Tracy sorry :( ||

You will need to print out, read and sign the Drama contract. This needs to be approved by Mrs Lyons, Ms Eccleston and your parents. You will notice a lack of names. You must not write your name or anyone elses name in your IP Logbook. Sit down with your parents and read through the requirements of the project together, so that they understand the committment required and the type of work involved. Once you have collected all 4 signatures, this will then be glued into your logbook.
 * Drama Contract **



Read and understand the requirements of the project. Read the marking criteria. Glue marking criteria and guidelines into logbook Logbook entry explaining reasons for the choice of project Logbook entry outlining initial thoughts about what will be expected and how you will approach the project || yes yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes yes yes yes ||  || yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes yes yes yes || Yes yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes yes yes yes yes ||  || yes yes || Start looking at scripts. You will need to have at least THREE __//serious//__ ideas/samples written or glued into your logbook. Reflections about your experiences in looking for the ideal piece. __Tips__ Don't use the Internet as your primary/only source for scripts Visit the Performing Arts Bookshop DON'T use a film script. They lack the theatricality needed for your marks. Try looking at newspapers, novels, poetry, images, music, art - ANYTHING that will give you inspiration Glue EVERYTHING into your logbook! Flick through ALL of the books on the text list and select TWO to read. Read the play you like the best a second time. Write a logbook entry explaining why you like it. Make initial sketches in your logbook for a couple of characters Read again and analyse all references to costuming made in the stage directions, character description and dialogue. Make a list of costume requirements for each of the characters throughout the play. Make a list of themes and issues raised by the play Reserach images of dress from the period the play is set in, or its context (e.g. country, historical event, etc) Research the seasons (all the plays that company will show for the year) for all the major theatres in Sydney: - Opera House - Warf Theatre (Sydney Theatre Company) - Riverside Theatres - Griffin Theatre - Belvoir Street Brainstorm all the different mediums theatre is reviewed in Glue in some good examples of reviews you have found - annotate what is done well, how they use language, how it is structured Go over your Year 11 review - glue it in (what do you need to improve on, what do you do well?) Flick through ALL of the books on the text list and select TWO to read. Read the play you like the best a second time. Write a logbook entry explaining why you like it. Read again and analyse all references to setting, props, costume, character, etc, in the stage directions and dialogue Make a list of themes and issues raised by the play || yes yes yes || yes yes yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes || yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ||  || yes || yes yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes yes
 * Timeline **
 * Please write "yes" under your initials when you complete each task **
 * Term 4 2010 **
 * Weeks || Completed || JA || MB || TBr || TBu || CB || GF || PH || TL || LM || EM || JP || ES ||
 * 1 - 3 || Select project.
 * 2 - 5 || Print out and sign the drama contract. Glue into logbook
 * IP Performance**
 * IP Costume**
 * IP Review**
 * IP Director's Folio**

Yes Yes Yes Yes || yes yes yes yes yes || yes yes ||  ||   || Experiment with script/performance ideas. Get up and move them around. Make a selection of ONE idea to seriously work on. (If you hate it you can then change to one of the other ideas later, but you have to give it a go) If you have a "found" script, begin to block your movements If you are compiling/writing, look for or write dialogue. Glue a first draft copy of the script into your logbook (you will scribble on this as you work on it) Continue to research images of dress from the period/context of the play - but with specific character choices in mind Analyse the themes/issues present in the play and make a decision about what you believe is the message of the play. Decide on the climax/pivitol moment of the play and analyse how the playwright communicates this on the stage (Theatrical elements) Begin to brainstorm ideas for a directorial concept. (that is, how you will communicate the message/themes/ideas of the play through your designs) Decide on some performances to see and book tickets if possible (the earlier you get in, the better the seats you will get) Look for different types of performances to see (eg. street theatre, outdoor venues, community theatre etc) Draw up a review analysis sheet (like the one you took to Rainbow's end in Year 10) What will you be looking for as you watch the play? Take notes as you watch the play, or in interval and after the show (Don't wait till you get home, or worse still, the next day) Analyse the themes/issues present in the play and make a decision about what you believe is the message of the play. Decide on the climax/pivitol moment of the play and analyse how the playwright communicates this on the stage (Theatrical elements) Begin to brainstorm ideas for a directorial concept. (that is, how you will communicate the message/themes/ideas of the play through your designs) ||  || yes yes yes yes ||  || Yes Yes Yes Yes ||  ||   || Yes Yes Yes Yes ||
 * 6 - 10 || **IP Performance**
 * IP Costume**
 * IP Review**
 * IP Director's Folio**

Yes Yes ||  ||   ||   ||   || Begin to memorise sections of the script. This is so you can move the character around without that annoying script in your hand. Block the entire performance (obviously as a first draft which you will edit later) Write logbook entries about your challenges and successes in rehearsing the script Time your performance regularly and try to get it down to 8 minutes or over 6 minutes. Begin to make rough sketches of costumes for specific characters Write a character analysis for the main characters in the play Collect fabric swatches which are linked to your concept in terms of colour, texture, print, fibre Continue to research for more ideas Write logbook entries about your progress and problems in developing your ideas. See more theatre! Take more notes! Book more tickets! Write a first draft for at least TWO plays you have seen. Research images, social/historical events, articles, etc which help to communicate your message Think about the use of symbols and theatrical images on stage - how might you make use of this in your play? Begin to make sketches of, or find images that show your initial ideas for the set design, costumes etc and explain how they communicate your concept. Write drafts explaining the relevance of your research to your idea and a draft of your rationale (or explanation of your concept) || yes yes yes yes || yes yes ||  || Yes Yes ||  ||   || Yes ||
 * Xmas Break || **IP Performance**
 * IP Costume**
 * IP Review**
 * IP Director's Folio**

Yes Yes ||  ||   ||   ||   || Time your performance and edit the script to get it between 6 and 8 minutes Experiment in the mirror with your character's physicality Look for rhythms in the script by uniting and beating. Block the whole performance Memorise entire script Get feedback from teachers, peers, parents etc Begin to make specific choices of costume design based on your concept. Begin renderings for a variety of characters in your logbook Write first drafts for all performances you have seen Submit drafts for feedback Write an outline of your directorial concept for the play - make a final decision Draw a sketch of your set design - taking into consideration the requirements of the script Find images of the character types you imagine will inhabit your set. Continue to research for your concept ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Term 1 2011**
 * Weeks || Completed || JA || MB || TBr || TBu || CB || GF || PH || TL || LM || EM || JP || ES ||
 * 1 - 2 || **IP Performance**
 * IP Costume**
 * IP Review**
 * IP Director's Folio**

Yes ||  ||   ||   ||   || Have you done enough? What else do you need to do to get it to fulfil the marking criteria Make final changes before assessment task. Check marking criteria and ensure your project is your best attempt for the assessment. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 3 - 4 || Check the requirements of the assessment task
 * 5 || **Assessment Task 3 Due**
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