Commedia dell'arte

This past week our regular classroom was used for grad photos, so we took the opportunity to do some theatre history in computer labs/the library.

On Tuesday, students chose a partner to work with to create a poster of one of the major commedia characters.  Wednesday and Thursday were the two days we had in a computer lab or the library to complete our research and some students were also able to use a library computer on Friday to finish this task. 

Here's a good site to check out for more information:  http://www.theatrefolk.com/spotlights/commedia-dell%E2%80%99arte

ADA 3M – Commedia dell’arte Poster Assignment                                                                                    

1.       With your partner, select one of the Commedia dell’arte characters.

2.      You will create an eye-catching poster that will provide people in the drama room with accurate information about your chosen character.   You will include the following:  

a) costume  b) mask   c) usual props   d) dominant character traits and types of movement    e) typical lazzi (if applicable) 

f) the other names this stock character is known by (if applicable)  ex:  Arlechinno, Harlequin

3.      You will present this poster to the class on Tuesday, February 21. 

Criteria	Level 4	Level 3	Next steps needed  to reach provincial standard
Information on Poster (Knowledge/Understanding)	Detailed accurate well-organized information provided for the audience (viewer) of the poster;  the images and words are attractive and combine well to effectively  conveying the information	Information provided is accurate;  the images and words convey most of the required information
Presentation (Communication)	The presenters are well-prepared and able to answer questions when necessary; the audience can hear and understand everything they say	The presenters are prepared; the audience can hear and understand most of what they say without much effort

Please outline what was done by each group member/partner on the back of this assignment sheet.

Reflection:   (Thinking/Inquiry -  Level 4, 3, 2, 1, R)

1.       What was the most challenging aspect of this assignment?  How did you overcome it?  If there were no challenges for you, explain what it was that made it an easy assignment.

2.       Do you believe that your partner would say that you were a good person to work with?  Why/why not?  Explain what strengths you have when working on this type of assignment.  Explain what weakness you might have when doing this type of assignment and how you could address it in future. 

3.      How might the skills you develop doing this type of assignment benefit you in other situations, for example, the workplace, another class, as a future parent……?