1. A topic for the journey, ‘My Journey as a writer’, was first chosen. Script was written in this topic to properly utilise drama elements. After editing and improving, final script emerged. After several practices it was recorded using some of the drama elements and a few props like books and photos were used. Windows movie maker was used to edit the movie effectively.
The short film ‘The Gift’ was chosen for viewing for ‘Arts responding’ aspect of the assessment. The drama brought tears and had a very important message for everyone. ‘Being rich is not about how much you have, but how much you give’. This drama helped in understanding most of the drama elements including the role, characters and relationship between son and father, what …show more content…
I have attended collaborate sessions regularly and have had some discussions with peers in arts mates group and the information provided were very useful. I have watched a few videos provided in the Black Board, including one by Sarah Kay, which was very inspiring. I watched some more of Sarah Kay’s impressive talks in the ‘Ted and Talk’ show. I also referred to the topics in the ‘5R’s reflective writing scale’ (p106). And ‘Drama Elements; (pg 191) of the text book, to complete the assessment. I have learnt that the journey story should not be read out from the paper, but should be presented with some actions, voice modulation and body language. I referred to the ‘Drama elements’ to understand the building blocks of drama and be able to apply them in my art making. I referred the ‘Drama Elements’ again, to answer the second component, namely ‘Art responding’. I referred to the ‘5Rs reflective writing scale’ to understand the five components used as reflective …show more content…
Insight gained
I viewed the short film ‘The Gift’ several times, and each time, I cried. I realised that the makers have achieved their purpose. It was not to make the audience cry, but to bring out the empathy, inherent in every human being. The expressive use of voice and the moving body; which is a drama element, has contributed to the success of this drama ( ). I would practice using expressive voice and action as described by Dinsham ( ) in the text book, in my story in future.
6. Role of father and son and the relationship between them were expressed using different situations in the short film ‘The Gift’ and also in ‘My Journey as a Writer’. The making and reflection of drama has helped me have a better understanding of important drama elements such as roles, characters and relationships. I understood the importance of characters, the active participant in a drama, animating the story and bringing it to life ( ). When children enter the imaginative world of make-believe, they enter into drama play, characterised as being child-driven and spontaneous
The short film ‘The Gift’ was chosen for viewing for ‘Arts responding’ aspect of the assessment. The drama brought tears and had a very important message for everyone. ‘Being rich is not about how much you have, but how much you give’. This drama helped in understanding most of the drama elements including the role, characters and relationship between son and father, what …show more content…
I have attended collaborate sessions regularly and have had some discussions with peers in arts mates group and the information provided were very useful. I have watched a few videos provided in the Black Board, including one by Sarah Kay, which was very inspiring. I watched some more of Sarah Kay’s impressive talks in the ‘Ted and Talk’ show. I also referred to the topics in the ‘5R’s reflective writing scale’ (p106). And ‘Drama Elements; (pg 191) of the text book, to complete the assessment. I have learnt that the journey story should not be read out from the paper, but should be presented with some actions, voice modulation and body language. I referred to the ‘Drama elements’ to understand the building blocks of drama and be able to apply them in my art making. I referred the ‘Drama Elements’ again, to answer the second component, namely ‘Art responding’. I referred to the ‘5Rs reflective writing scale’ to understand the five components used as reflective …show more content…
Insight gained
I viewed the short film ‘The Gift’ several times, and each time, I cried. I realised that the makers have achieved their purpose. It was not to make the audience cry, but to bring out the empathy, inherent in every human being. The expressive use of voice and the moving body; which is a drama element, has contributed to the success of this drama ( ). I would practice using expressive voice and action as described by Dinsham ( ) in the text book, in my story in future.
6. Role of father and son and the relationship between them were expressed using different situations in the short film ‘The Gift’ and also in ‘My Journey as a Writer’. The making and reflection of drama has helped me have a better understanding of important drama elements such as roles, characters and relationships. I understood the importance of characters, the active participant in a drama, animating the story and bringing it to life ( ). When children enter the imaginative world of make-believe, they enter into drama play, characterised as being child-driven and spontaneous