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?