Production+Rotations+Information


 * __ Step One __** - Select one of the following options
 * 1) Select a play from teachers pile
 * 2) Bring in your own script (purchased or downloaded) – must be approved
 * 3) Write your own ([|Write Your Own PlayGuidelines.doc])

All design begins with reading the play and determining theme, style, and mood. This is the basis for theatrical works. Secondly, characters must be analyzed in order to know who they are and their purpose in the play. Once you have done these two tasks, you will use this information to generate designs in each production area.
 * __ Step Two __**

You and a partner will spend the next 22 class periods learning about each area of production and applying your new knowledge to the creation of your product for that particular area. For each area of production, you and your group will create an online portfolio (a wiki). This will be a record of your learning and a way to demonstrate your knowledge of each area**.** **__ The areas are as follows: __** As you design products for each area, keep in mind the **//7 Elements of Design//**
 * __ Step Three __**
 * Play Analysis
 * Sets
 * Props
 * Costumes
 * Make-up
 * Lighting
 * Sound/Music
 * Publicity

Study the following anagram:
All technicians are concerned with the image created by their work on sets, props, costumes, make-up, publicity, and lights. What **effect** will the image make in **capturing a sense of mood and atmosphere** for the play? This is an essential question to justify all designs for a play.
 * ==Drama (Direction)==
 * ==Students (Shape)==
 * ==Like (Line)==
 * ==To (Tone)==
 * ==Create (Color)==
 * ==Silly (Space)==
 * ==Theatre (Texture)==


 * __ Portfolio: __**

You and your team mates will create a //Wikispace// to highlight your creations and demonstrate your knowledge in each area of production. The //Wikispace// should have a page for each of the design areas (see above). For each page, you must include your design cycle journal which includes: Investigation, Design, Plan, Create, and Evaluate. You will add your final product: a sketch, a photo, a written text, an audio file and/or a video file. Finally, you must include a reflection (evaluation) of your final product (what worked well, what would you change next time). In addition, you will need to view the //Wikispaces// for classmates and post comments for their works.