a note from our artistic director: final homework!
Guys,
This will be our last homework execise for this term (which you all will have to present on the 29th Jan) before the last evaluation which will be on th 5th of Feb right before the CNY. Most probably we'll have a break for a week before we'll comence with the second semester (Idora will confirm with you all on this).
Anyway since this is the last exercise before the evaluation, please give your best!!! coz the evaluation will be of similar format and question with this exercise. So if you give your fullest we'll know how you'll perform for the evaluation, hence aid you in area where you lack in, if any. But if you dont perform at your best, we wont know where you are lacking and i we cant help you.
So move in to the MAX gear ppl.
Attached is the homework you are required to research, script and perform.
have fun. and think! think !think! prepare! practise! .... no lame brain-dead excuses ok..
if you need anyclarification, please call me straight or sms me
my no is 012 3325011
.......................................
the attachment reads:
YA ENSEMBLE HOMEWORK
TO PRESENT ON Sat 30/1/05
Introduction
You all are required to prepare 2 pieces. The object of these 2 exercises is for you to demonstrate a clear and comprehensive understanding and the APPLICATION OF ALL THE SUBJECTS/ LEARNING POINTS WE LEARNT in the past semester.
Learning Points:
a) Script writing
b) Timing / pacing of script & acting
c) Presence - in acting, vocals & movement
d) Line enunciation & projection
e) Vocal expression - intonation or singing
f) Movement / dance expression - all the technical elements/ influences / character framing
g) Overall characterization - impersonation / personifying / role study / character elaboration / internal & external influences of the role
Exercise 1: Free style
With all the above a-g points, for this first exercise, you are required to write a script and perform it while demonstrating the above-mentioned leaning points
Note:
1) Props: With this exercise, you are required to bring / work with one or a few prop. Make one of the prop the key prop or a novelty item which your story evolves around or a particular prop that will enhance your story / performance. Remember, props should not distract your audience or shadow your show.
2) Setting - location & date: It is compulsory that this exercise is set in a Malaysian environment. It can be in the city or kampong as long as it is in Malaysia. You also have to mention the location or refer to some sort of a local geographical landmark in your script. On the other hand, it can be somewhere else, but the story must refer back / ties in to Malaysia. For example:
a) A poor 58 year old woman who lost her family in a bomb attack in Paris 30 years ago and now works as a tea lady in the Malaysian embassy in France
b) A rich royalty Malaysian VIP went to Nepal, had a tragic accident then lost her identity.
c) A kampong boy living in Moscow as a gigolo to a rich Russian KGB female detective.
Be creative. Explore… as long as it is appropriate.
Also the date must be mentioned somewhere in the script too. However please make your statement subtle. On the other hand, you don't have to even mention it boldly. This is just so the audience would know the setting of your piece.
3) Script/ performance: It must be an original piece. No rip-offs from movies. Remember to include all the point above mentioned (a-g) that we have learnt in this semester.
4) No of actor(s): Free. Individual to 4-person group work. You can choose.
5) Language: You can use a mix of other languages used in Malaysia like Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Arabic, Kadazan, Minang etc. You also can explore one or many other local sub dialects that are appropriate to the location of the script. For example, say your script is about
The English doctor who was sent to search for a miracle skin infection remedy that plagued the under-nourished locals during the Japanese invasion in 1942.This life-saving remedy comes from a particular 'Bunga Kepak Puteri Wan Kembang' flower that only grows in the jungle near in Pasir Putih Kelantan. There, the doctor then falls in love with a local kelantanese and tries hard to fit in…
In this script you can use a mix of the Kelantanese accent in your script. It would be interesting. However still keep your main language to English.
6) Story / topic: Freestyle. With all the above, it is best to keep your story in a Malaysian context. And as mentioned, something personal or familiar to you.
7) Lighting: you are free to set / design or bring your own lightings for this exercise to enhance your performance.
8) Music: you are free to bring your own minus-one or background music or play any musical instruments if needed.
9) Title: Must prepare an appropriate title for your piece and very brief synopsis.
10) Genre: Freestyle. You can mix it into a docu-drama, dance-drama, Horror-comedy etc.
11) Length / duration: keep the performance length between 5 to 8 mins
12) Written submission: You are required to submit your script (preferably printed) before your performance. Include your name, script title, genre, and a brief synopsis.
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Exercise 2: Translation
Attached below are 4 pictures. Choose one of these pictures. Your chosen picture will be your guide in terms of script direction, genre, tone and manner of script/ acting/ movement. Your story must be about the picture or as though the picture is a clip taken from a stage play or movie. Translate the chosen picture into a written text (poem, lyrics, story or script). Then translate your written text into an acting piece. Remember, your performance should demonstrate a clear understanding of the semester learnings (the learning points mentioned in the introduction)
As a summary:
Note:
1) Props: optional.
2) Setting - location & date: It is compulsory that this exercise is set in a Malaysian environment. It can be in the city or kampong as long as it is in Malaysia. You also have to mention the location or refer to some sort of a local geographical landmark in your script. On the other hand, it can be somewhere else, but the story must refer back / ties in to Malaysia. For example:
a) A poor 58 year old woman who lost her family in a bomb attack in Paris 30 years ago and now works as a tea lady in the Malaysian embassy in France
b) A rich royalty Malaysian VIP went to Nepal, had a tragic accident then lost her identity.
c) A kampong boy living in Moscow as a gigolo to a rich Russian KGB female detective.
Be creative. Explore… as long as it is appropriate.
4) Script/ performance: It must be an original piece. No rip-offs, no re-makes from movies. Remember to include all the learning points above mentioned.
5) No of actor(s): Free. Individual to 4-person group work. You can choose.
6) Language: You can use a mix of other languages used in Malaysia like Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Arabic, Kadazan, Minang etc. You also can explore one or many other local sub dialects that are appropriate to the script.
7) Story / topic : Freestyle. With all the above, it is best to keep your story in a Malaysian context. Make it something personal, your area of expertise or familiar with. Even if the picture does not convey a Malaysian setting, adapt your script to a local setting.
8) Lighting: (optional) you are free to set / design or bring your own lightings for this exercise to enhance your performance.
9) Music: (optional) you are free to bring your own minus one or background music or play any musical instruments if needed.
10) Title: Must prepare an appropriate title for your piece and very brief synopsis. Apart form that, title your chosen picture and explain what you perceive from the picture briefly that leads you to your script.
11) Genre: Freestyle. Must define your genre (together when you introduce your synopsis with the title). You can mix it into a dock-drama, dance-drama, Horror-comedy etc.
12) Length / duration: keep the performance length between 5 to 8 mines
13) Written submission: You are required to submit your script (preferably printed) before your performance. Include your name, script title, genre, and a brief synopsis and state your chosen picture.
The pictures: pls ask me for pictures. ill mail you personally - idora
Picture 1:
Picture 2:
Picture 3:
Picture 4:
REMEMBER:
A) CHALLENGE YOURSELF , DON'T TAKE THE EASY WAY OUT
B) THINK CRITICALLY / CREATIVELY / EXPLORE POSSIBLITIES / OPEN YOUR MIND
C) CLEAN UP YOUR PERFORMANCE / MAKE IT BOLD / CLEAR
D) MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL & INTERESTING - VISUALLY, WELL ART DIRECTED. TEXT WISE, DEEP, MEANINGFUL AND SUBSTANTIATED WITH ALL THE LEARNING POINTS PACKED IN.
E) PREPARE WELL AHEAD, DON'T WRITE THE SCRIPT BEFORE CLASS!
Above all have fun.
Art&Soul
Vic
012 3325011
This will be our last homework execise for this term (which you all will have to present on the 29th Jan) before the last evaluation which will be on th 5th of Feb right before the CNY. Most probably we'll have a break for a week before we'll comence with the second semester (Idora will confirm with you all on this).
Anyway since this is the last exercise before the evaluation, please give your best!!! coz the evaluation will be of similar format and question with this exercise. So if you give your fullest we'll know how you'll perform for the evaluation, hence aid you in area where you lack in, if any. But if you dont perform at your best, we wont know where you are lacking and i we cant help you.
So move in to the MAX gear ppl.
Attached is the homework you are required to research, script and perform.
have fun. and think! think !think! prepare! practise! .... no lame brain-dead excuses ok..
if you need anyclarification, please call me straight or sms me
my no is 012 3325011
.......................................
the attachment reads:
YA ENSEMBLE HOMEWORK
TO PRESENT ON Sat 30/1/05
Introduction
You all are required to prepare 2 pieces. The object of these 2 exercises is for you to demonstrate a clear and comprehensive understanding and the APPLICATION OF ALL THE SUBJECTS/ LEARNING POINTS WE LEARNT in the past semester.
Learning Points:
a) Script writing
b) Timing / pacing of script & acting
c) Presence - in acting, vocals & movement
d) Line enunciation & projection
e) Vocal expression - intonation or singing
f) Movement / dance expression - all the technical elements/ influences / character framing
g) Overall characterization - impersonation / personifying / role study / character elaboration / internal & external influences of the role
Exercise 1: Free style
With all the above a-g points, for this first exercise, you are required to write a script and perform it while demonstrating the above-mentioned leaning points
Note:
1) Props: With this exercise, you are required to bring / work with one or a few prop. Make one of the prop the key prop or a novelty item which your story evolves around or a particular prop that will enhance your story / performance. Remember, props should not distract your audience or shadow your show.
2) Setting - location & date: It is compulsory that this exercise is set in a Malaysian environment. It can be in the city or kampong as long as it is in Malaysia. You also have to mention the location or refer to some sort of a local geographical landmark in your script. On the other hand, it can be somewhere else, but the story must refer back / ties in to Malaysia. For example:
a) A poor 58 year old woman who lost her family in a bomb attack in Paris 30 years ago and now works as a tea lady in the Malaysian embassy in France
b) A rich royalty Malaysian VIP went to Nepal, had a tragic accident then lost her identity.
c) A kampong boy living in Moscow as a gigolo to a rich Russian KGB female detective.
Be creative. Explore… as long as it is appropriate.
Also the date must be mentioned somewhere in the script too. However please make your statement subtle. On the other hand, you don't have to even mention it boldly. This is just so the audience would know the setting of your piece.
3) Script/ performance: It must be an original piece. No rip-offs from movies. Remember to include all the point above mentioned (a-g) that we have learnt in this semester.
4) No of actor(s): Free. Individual to 4-person group work. You can choose.
5) Language: You can use a mix of other languages used in Malaysia like Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Arabic, Kadazan, Minang etc. You also can explore one or many other local sub dialects that are appropriate to the location of the script. For example, say your script is about
The English doctor who was sent to search for a miracle skin infection remedy that plagued the under-nourished locals during the Japanese invasion in 1942.This life-saving remedy comes from a particular 'Bunga Kepak Puteri Wan Kembang' flower that only grows in the jungle near in Pasir Putih Kelantan. There, the doctor then falls in love with a local kelantanese and tries hard to fit in…
In this script you can use a mix of the Kelantanese accent in your script. It would be interesting. However still keep your main language to English.
6) Story / topic: Freestyle. With all the above, it is best to keep your story in a Malaysian context. And as mentioned, something personal or familiar to you.
7) Lighting: you are free to set / design or bring your own lightings for this exercise to enhance your performance.
8) Music: you are free to bring your own minus-one or background music or play any musical instruments if needed.
9) Title: Must prepare an appropriate title for your piece and very brief synopsis.
10) Genre: Freestyle. You can mix it into a docu-drama, dance-drama, Horror-comedy etc.
11) Length / duration: keep the performance length between 5 to 8 mins
12) Written submission: You are required to submit your script (preferably printed) before your performance. Include your name, script title, genre, and a brief synopsis.
]
Exercise 2: Translation
Attached below are 4 pictures. Choose one of these pictures. Your chosen picture will be your guide in terms of script direction, genre, tone and manner of script/ acting/ movement. Your story must be about the picture or as though the picture is a clip taken from a stage play or movie. Translate the chosen picture into a written text (poem, lyrics, story or script). Then translate your written text into an acting piece. Remember, your performance should demonstrate a clear understanding of the semester learnings (the learning points mentioned in the introduction)
As a summary:
Note:
1) Props: optional.
2) Setting - location & date: It is compulsory that this exercise is set in a Malaysian environment. It can be in the city or kampong as long as it is in Malaysia. You also have to mention the location or refer to some sort of a local geographical landmark in your script. On the other hand, it can be somewhere else, but the story must refer back / ties in to Malaysia. For example:
a) A poor 58 year old woman who lost her family in a bomb attack in Paris 30 years ago and now works as a tea lady in the Malaysian embassy in France
b) A rich royalty Malaysian VIP went to Nepal, had a tragic accident then lost her identity.
c) A kampong boy living in Moscow as a gigolo to a rich Russian KGB female detective.
Be creative. Explore… as long as it is appropriate.
4) Script/ performance: It must be an original piece. No rip-offs, no re-makes from movies. Remember to include all the learning points above mentioned.
5) No of actor(s): Free. Individual to 4-person group work. You can choose.
6) Language: You can use a mix of other languages used in Malaysia like Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Arabic, Kadazan, Minang etc. You also can explore one or many other local sub dialects that are appropriate to the script.
7) Story / topic : Freestyle. With all the above, it is best to keep your story in a Malaysian context. Make it something personal, your area of expertise or familiar with. Even if the picture does not convey a Malaysian setting, adapt your script to a local setting.
8) Lighting: (optional) you are free to set / design or bring your own lightings for this exercise to enhance your performance.
9) Music: (optional) you are free to bring your own minus one or background music or play any musical instruments if needed.
10) Title: Must prepare an appropriate title for your piece and very brief synopsis. Apart form that, title your chosen picture and explain what you perceive from the picture briefly that leads you to your script.
11) Genre: Freestyle. Must define your genre (together when you introduce your synopsis with the title). You can mix it into a dock-drama, dance-drama, Horror-comedy etc.
12) Length / duration: keep the performance length between 5 to 8 mines
13) Written submission: You are required to submit your script (preferably printed) before your performance. Include your name, script title, genre, and a brief synopsis and state your chosen picture.
The pictures: pls ask me for pictures. ill mail you personally - idora
Picture 1:
Picture 2:
Picture 3:
Picture 4:
REMEMBER:
A) CHALLENGE YOURSELF , DON'T TAKE THE EASY WAY OUT
B) THINK CRITICALLY / CREATIVELY / EXPLORE POSSIBLITIES / OPEN YOUR MIND
C) CLEAN UP YOUR PERFORMANCE / MAKE IT BOLD / CLEAR
D) MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL & INTERESTING - VISUALLY, WELL ART DIRECTED. TEXT WISE, DEEP, MEANINGFUL AND SUBSTANTIATED WITH ALL THE LEARNING POINTS PACKED IN.
E) PREPARE WELL AHEAD, DON'T WRITE THE SCRIPT BEFORE CLASS!
Above all have fun.
Art&Soul
Vic
012 3325011
