Description: <\/p>\n
This assignment is an individual work for the TURNITIN submission. The students are supposed to watch the play in the following link and answer the questions in Part 1 and Part 2. Prepare the assigned exercise individually. <\/p>\n
Notes: <\/p>\n
Type your answers in English into the boxes allocated;<\/p>\n
Keep your answers short and clear;<\/p>\n
Handwriting is not accepted;<\/p>\n
The grading is based on the following criteria: comprehension, analysis, clarity, relevance and regularity.<\/p>\n
The Link of the play:<\/p>\n
War Horse – directed by Marianne Elliott – National Theatre – Act 01<\/p>\n
???? Link: https:\/\/vimeo.com\/689860887 <\/p>\n
War Horse – directed by Marianne Elliott – National Theatre – Act 02 <\/p>\n
???? Link: https:\/\/vimeo.com\/689861115 <\/p>\n
PART 1: DRAMATIC ELEMENTS (40 pts)<\/p>\n
Choose one Scene from the performance, mention the Act, Starting and Ending minutes from the videos.<\/p>\n
Scene Grades<\/p>\n
Act: 01 _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
From: 0:30 Minute To: 8:30 Minute Describe the SEVEN ELEMENTS of the chosen Scene from the performance.<\/p>\n
Answers Grades<\/p>\n
Plot in 1 line The scene opens in a somber tone where a war horse is brought to the stage as a war song is sung in the background before the same horse is taken to an auction where a drunk man buys it despite the better advise of his son. _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Characters The War Horse (Joey), Arthur, Ted, Rose, Albert<\/p>\n
_______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Dialogue Auctioneer to the bidders announcing the bid prices.<\/p>\n
Arthur and Ted\u2019s back and forth on the bidding price<\/p>\n
Ted and his son Albert back and forth<\/p>\n
Introduction of Rose into the ending of the scene _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Acts and Actions The action begins as the war horse is presented for sale. There is a bidding war between Arthur, a respectable member of the community, and Ted his drunk brother. The latter uses mortgage money to purchase the foal.<\/p>\n
_______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Conflict Conflict emerges between Ted and Arthur as they both want to get the foal.<\/p>\n
Another conflict emerges between Ted and his son Albert regarding the decision to buy a horse.<\/p>\n
Another conflict is seen when Rose is introduced into the picture.<\/p>\n
_______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Directing<\/p>\n
Instructions<\/p>\n
(for the Scene) Lights fading in and out <\/p>\n
Support characters entering the stage<\/p>\n
A barricade formed by the support characters _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Theme There is anger in Ted\u2019s voice<\/p>\n
Pain in Albert\u2019s scolding of his father<\/p>\n
And a desire for revenge between brothers<\/p>\n
_______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
PART 2: PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS (60 pts)<\/p>\n
What is the DIRECTING STYLE applied in the performance? (Mention the Directing type and provide its short description)<\/p>\n
Directing Style<\/p>\n
Answers Grades<\/p>\n
Directing Type Elliott is a creative artist who uses the translation approach _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Description Marianne Elliott collaborates closely with her team of choreographers, lighting and sound designers, giving her productions a distinctively experimental feel. Her clever use of ensemble is complemented by sparse staging and the use of symbolic design elements. _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Mention 2 Features of the Directing style that is applied in the performance:<\/p>\n
Features<\/p>\n
Answers Grades<\/p>\n
Feature 1<\/p>\n
The director makes necessary edits to the script as she sees fit _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Feature 2<\/p>\n
Ensures that the audience is engaged through comical breaks and laughter _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Describe the features of the performance\u2019s SCENOGRAPHY. <\/p>\n
Scenography Elements<\/p>\n
Answers Grades<\/p>\n
Decorations and Props A wide, irregular projection screen, resembling a torn strip of paper, forming the focus of a design which is otherwise minimalist and transient<\/p>\n
A maquette named Joey<\/p>\n
A dark background<\/p>\n
Guard rails held by supporting cast<\/p>\n
_______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Light Concept Lighting follows a bright stage with a dark background that is faded to represent the mid 20th century. The characters have variations of dark brown clothes to show the contrast. _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Sound Concept Sound is clear and original _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Costumes and Make-up Costumes include old and ragged clothing that resemble the time period of the play _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
What is the ACTING STYLE applied in the performance? (Mention the acting type and provide its short description)<\/p>\n
Acting Style<\/p>\n
Answers Grades<\/p>\n
Acting Type Classic theatrical acting<\/p>\n
_______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Description Taking this technique means that the actors have read the whole script in great detail and have investigated their roles in great depth. They have developed a performance that is not just entertaining but also riveting because of the connection that they have established with their characters and the audience. _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Mention 2 Features of the Acting style that is applied in the performance:<\/p>\n
Features<\/p>\n
Answers Grades<\/p>\n
Feature 1<\/p>\n
Understanding the mannerism and personality of the character _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Feature 2<\/p>\n
Creating a connection between actor and character he\/she portrays _______ \/ 5<\/p>\n
Submission Guidelines<\/p>\n
Type in the answers in the allocated boxes in English. Handwriting and computer handwriting style is not accepted.<\/p>\n
The name of the submitted Word file should be as follows: <\/p>\n
Section Number + Assignment Number + Student\u2019s name + Student\u2019s ID Number. <\/p>\n
To name the assignment\u2019s Word file please follow the example below.<\/p>\n
Ex: M1_A1_ Ali Mohamed_10001 <\/p>\n
Upload the Assignment 6 to the Turnitin submission link on Moodle. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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