Theatre 1: Creative Journal

CJ16&17: Final Scene Preparation

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​​CJ8: Set Design - Model

Create a 3D model of your set design plans
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Requirements:
  1. Use your ground plan and elevation plan to guide your 3D creation
  2. Use a 1/2 box (provided and create all set elements as envisioned in your plans using material provided &/or materials your bring in
  3. Use a least 1 file folder hanger to create legs, drops, or backdrops
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CJ15: Makeup & Hair Design

Create a distinct hair & makeup that would fit into your Midsummer scene

Requirements:
  1. Plan & research designs for a Midsummer character
  2. Use the face template, or draft your own model, & sketch detailed hair & makeup design
  3. Use color & fine detail to bring the work to fuller fruition
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CJ14: Costume Design

Create two distinct costumes that would fit into your Midsummer scene

Requirements:
  1. Plan & research designs for two characters
  2. Use templates, or draft your own models, & sketch detailed costume designs
  3. Use color & fine detail to bring the work to fuller fruition
  4. Add fabric swatches to complete your design task
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CJ13: Mask Design

​Draft a design for a character mask

Requirements:
  1. Sketch ideas in your journal of a character mask from different angles
  2. Consider physical features that will aid in telling the audience more about the character
  3. Complete a final draft that uses color, fine, detail, & an angle that can show the dimension of the mask
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CJ12: Puppet Play Poster

Create a marketing poster in preparation of your puppet performance

Requirements:
  1. Sketch ideas in your creative journal
  2. Consider symbolism that could help portray the show's theme or main characters
  3. Develop a finalized poster in your journal or on additional paper
  4. Use color & fine detail to bring the poster to life
  5. One poster from your group will be used during your performance, or, divide up the task among group members and use the posters as scene changes during your performance

CJ11: Puppet Play Script

Create a script for your puppet presentation in week 12.

Requirements:
  1. Write the script on Google Drive, sharing with all 4-5 group members
  2. Create a 4-5 minute play incorporating each of your group's characters
  3. Each character must be engaged in the play for at least 30 seconds of action and dialogue
  4. Ensure the play has a distinct beginning, interesting middle, & fulfilling end 
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CJ10: Rod Puppet Design

Create a rod puppet design in your journal

Requirements:
  1. Draft many ideas for your puppet character's face and clothing
  2. Consider drawing the puppet from multiple angles
  3. Finalize a draft using color & fine details 
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​CJ7: Set Design - Drafting from Inspiration 

​Begin to imagine & sketch a set design, being inspired by your collage

Requirements:
  1. Sketch ideas based on your collage's forms, line, shape, textures, colors & content
  2. Develop a story concept based on your collage 
  3. Sketch a set design concept from a single scene of your story
  4. Complete a ground plan & elevation draft of your set

CJ6: Inspiration Collage

This is the first step in your multi-week Set Design Project

Requirements: 
  1. Gather images from magazines that inspire you in terms of color, form, texture, etc.
  2. Collage the gathered image in a thoughtful way, considering the principles & elements of design
  3. Final work must be at least 12" x 12", fully collaged
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CJ5: Edit, Revise,
​& Refine Your Monologue

Share your monologue with a peer and consider their feedback as you refine and edit your monologue.

Requirements:
  1. Read your monologue aloud to a peer
  2. Allow your partner time to offer critical and thoughtful feedback in writing, via the provided form
  3. Edit your monologue considering the feedback and discussion with a peer
  4. Begin the rehearsal process by scoring your edited monologue for beats and tactics
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CJ4: Draft a Monologue

Draft a first person narrative that you will recite onstage in a few weeks

Requirements:
  1. Draft the monologue in your journal
  2. Write around two pages, so when recited it's about 1-2 min. long
  3. Write through the voice of a fully realized character experiencing a story that has a beginning, middle, & end
  4. Be school appropriate in theme & content. Something you'll be proud to present in week 6
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CJ3: Play Writing

Draft a script that brings classic characters to life through dialogue.

Requirements:​
  1. Brainstorm using the picture to the right as a helpful guide
  2. Incorporate at least 2 familiar characters in an original dialogue
  3. Creatively bring the action to life with a beginning, middle, & end
  4. At least 3 pages of dialogue (regular handwriting & spacing)
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CJ2: Creative Writing

​Use art as inspiration for creative thinking:
  1. Based on your interpretation of the piece, write a creative short story that is 2-3 pages
  2. Consider adorning the writing with visuals that bring your story to life
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​CJ1: Finding Inspiration

Complete the guided exploration of the artwork in class
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