Today, I handed out your major assignment. I have posted it below. We then began to read Hamlet (we finished Act I, Scene 2).
English 30-1
Hamlet: Major Assignment
Aim: Your group will create a production of an act (scene) in Hamlet in which the language will be modernized, and the setting will be of your choice.
This will involve the use of
· Props
· Costumes
· Creation of a script
· Creation of a video (try for seven minutes).
You will be allowed to choose your own groups, however, If the numbers are off and there are extra people or if your group is too large (aim for around four), then I will add or subtract in order to make sure everyone is involved. Be sure to group with people you can actually get together with on weekends, evenings, lunch hours or spares. Also, make sure that someone in your group has access to a camcorder.
Once you have formed your groups, you will be provided with an act to perform. Each act contains a number of scenes. You only need to choose one scene (or one part of it if it is too long and you can successfully invoke the meaning in a part of the whole). Try to make it one that has the most action or is important to the understanding of the outcome or action of the play.
Each group member must take on a role or task. For example, if “Billy” doesn’t like to act or has limited time to get together after school hours, he could write the script (good copy) and create props. He could also be the camera guy.
In order to be successful, keep in mind that you must use clear body language (stance and gesture).
Due Date:/viewing Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Ideas from earlier attempts
· Put it to music (music video)
· Change the setting drastically (on a ship, in space)
· Change the characters to fit the setting (Captain Hook, Luke Skywalker)
· Pick a diction to fit the era or place (Irish accents, Jamaican accents)
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