Transcript DRAMA
Elements Elements of Drama Literary: the written story Technical: behind the scenes Performance: on stage Literary Elements Script Plot Structure Suspense Theme Setting Language (word choice, style, point of view, dialect) Monologue Dialogue Empathy Plot Structure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAOkGg2Lr4 – Aladdin Climax Rising Action Exposition Falling Action Resolution Literary Elements of Aladdin Suspense: Will Jafar steal the lamp and take over the world? Will Jasmine and Aladdin fall in love? Will Genie ever be set free? Will Aladdin survive? Theme: Greed/Selflessness; Telling the truth/Be yourself; Imprisoned/Set free Setting: Agrabah; Middle East; Before technology Language/Point of View: Simple words because it is a kids movie; Aladdin’s point of view– lead character (we see the story through the good guy’s eye) Monologue/Dialogue: Many times Aladdin talks to himself to think things through; Funny dialogue between Aladdin and Genie Empathy: We all have wanted to be someone we are not before; We have all been greedy before; We know that Aladdin is a good person deep down and although he is lying to Jasmine, we want her to fall in love with him anyways because we know he is good; We all have thought about what our 3 wishes would be The Red Balloon Watch The Red Balloon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhGLI7yyzYM Identify the PLOT STRUCTURE and other LITERARY elements OVERVIEW: French short film Only short film to win an Oscar for Best Screenplay (or Writing) Boy finds balloon (with a mind of it’s own) and has adventures around Paris making adults look puzzled and other children envious Technical Elements Scenery Sound Lights Make-up Props Costumes Set Design/ Scenery Set Design/ Scenery elaborate minimal Set Design/ Scenery abstract realistic Set Design/ Scenery Must have degree in theater arts (MFA or BFA) Goal of their profession: Fully immerse the audience into the production Make-Up and Hair Design Used to assist in creating the appearance of characters So the actor is not washed out on stage by the lighting Change shape of the actor’s face Rouge, Eye shadow, Eye liner, Lipstick, Mascara, Face paint, Eyelashes, Powder Must be dramatic How to become a Make up artist… Theatre arts degree– stage make up is different than every day make up Some beauty schools offer theatrical make up classes Learn important techniques such as hand-eye coordination, ability to draw straight lines and consistent shapes, creativity, good grooming and personal hygiene habits, etc. Build portfolios to show their clients and employers Work as freelance makeup artists or work for cosmetics brands in department stores Who are they? Who are they? Who are they? Who are they? Who are they? Who are they? Who are they? Costume Design Create characters Balance the scene with texture and color Enhance character’s personality Distort or enhance the body How do you become a costume designer? Bachelor’s in Fine Arts or Theatre Arts to work at a local theatre, company, or freelance Master’s in Fine Arts or Theatre Arts to work as a professor in costume design Know how to sew and alter clothing Know how to measure Know color theory Know about types of materials Know how to draw Sketches vs. Final Costume How do these costumes help the story? Sketches vs. Final Costume Sketches vs. Final Costume Sketch vs. Final Costume Sketch vs. Final Costume What does this costume say about the character? Group Project- 50 points FIRST, Draw a sketch of what you want your costume to look like Use one person as a model (both people will be making the costume) Create a costume using found items: garbage bag, paper, rolls, egg cartons, plastic, string, marker, etc. Winning team will get 5 extra credit points, other class will vote Paper dresses by a little girl… Paper dresses… VOTE: Cowboy vs. Alien And the winner is…. A 4 to 3 vote….CLOSE! VOTE: Basketball Player vs. Firegirl And the winner is… A 3 to 1 vote PROPS Stage property aka PROPS Things used on stage by the actors Anything moveable or portable To make the play more realistic (instead of pretending an item is there) HISTORY OF PROPS First props ever used were hand held masks in Greek Theatre, known as comedy and tragedy masks PROP MASTER Person that designs, finds props Doesn’t get credited that often Important for the realism of the play Different PROPS Prop weapon Stunt props Hero prop PROP GAME Use different objects as props BUT, do not use them for what they are supposed to be used for EXAMPLE: if you have a hat, use it for something that is NOT a hat Performance Elements Acting Communication- CLEAR Non-verbal expression Character blocking and movement Stage directions assignment Choose a monologue (I have some to choose from) Read it and read it again Make sure you UNDERSTAND what it is about Translate it to ASL Memorize it Perform it for the class using the PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS assignment With a partner, perform a short skit I will give you the script Memorize the script Use the elements of performance! Perform for the class