Post on 26-May-2015
description
SCENE WITHOUT ACTORS
The task
In small groups you will create a scene without human performers. This scene will be in response to a given stimulus and may use any/all of the following:
sound, lightingprojections, objectsspace/audience position
The aim of this performance is to create meaning/impact for those watching.
What is the purpose of technology?
What is the difference between ART and
DESIGN?
DESIGN
How can you marry both FUNCTION and EXPRESSION?
SEMIOTICS
X
X
X
X Are they all the same?
‘X’ has multiple meanings
We all read and interpret signs differently depending on the context, our experience, understandings, culture and age.
Some signs have more universally agreed value and meanings
Some signs accrue meaning dependent on context and circumstance
SEMIOTICS
2 X 2 = 4
Xylophone
O & X
Luv u X x x x Are they all the same?
Meaning?
Are you sure your audience is ‘reading’ your scene in the way you intend it?
Elements to work with….
Lighting Sound Props/Costume Space/Set Projections
Elements to work with….
Elements to work with……
Elements to work with…..
Props/Costume
Projections/Media – purpose -value
- support or contradict
Space/Set – open vs intimate - position of audience
Drama Medium/Elements of Drama Use of
sound/music Use of lighting Use of space/levels Use of set/props
Action/Plot/Content Forms Climax/Anti-climax Rhythm/Pace/
Tempo Contrasts Symbols
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SAY?
WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE?
WHAT MEANING ARE YOU MAKING?