Tuesday, 10/12/2010

Math:  
Orange Group - Study Island
Purple Group - Study Island
Blue Group - Study Island 

Science:
Orange Group - Study Island
Purple Group - Study Island
Blue Group - Study Island 


Humanities:
Orange Group - Study Island
Purple Group - Study Island
Blue Group - Study Island



History:
Group 1 - site work
Group 2 - site work
Group 3 - site work


Studio 22: Radio Plays!

Long before television, people got their entertainment from radio shows.  They’d gather to listen to “The Shadow,” or “Abbott & Costello,”  “Gunsmoke,” or “Superman”.   Today’s radio shows like “A Prairie Home Companion” still use the basic format of the early radio shows.
SFX (or Sound Effects) are used in these shows to create characters, setting, and genre.  The SFX are performed by a Foley Artist who specializes in creating these sounds. Foley Artists got their name after Jack Foley who was a pioneer of sound effects in the first films with sound. The same process is used for films when SFX are dubbed-in in post-production.

What do we do?
In groups you will create short pieces for radio. You’ll need to use correct radio format, dialogue, SFX, and music to make your story come alive. 

Who does what?
While everyone in the group must contribute to the creation and performance, one will take the lead in each of theses areas:

DIRECTOR             Takes the lead in directing the scene.

HEAD WRITER       Takes the lead in the writing of the piece.

FOLEY ARTIST       Performs mostly SFX.  Organizes all SFX making sure everything is in place for the live performance.

HEAD OF MUSIC    Takes the lead in finding and bringing in music for the piece.  Music may be performed live or recorded,
                                 but must be rehearsed into the performance with attention to cues and sound levels.

Sample Timeline
Week 1       Intro, samples, sound stories, radio script format
Week 2       Writing
Week 3       Complete scenes & read in class
Week 4       Review/Revision
Week 5       Rehearse
Week 6       Performances


RADIO PLAY RUBRIC

The score for the writing of your Radio Play will be the same for the group.  Individual grades will be assessed for the performance and the combined scores will make the final grade.  Each category will be scored out of 10 possible points.

Conflict  -  One central conflict drives the story.  The characters work hard to
                 overcome the problem and the story ends once the conflict is resolved. 

Character - Character names are used early in the piece to establish which voice belongs to which character. 

                    There is one main character who is the center of the story.

                     The role of each character is clear

                      Each character has a clear objective and is necessary to the story.

                      Language is distinct to individual characters.  We hear them and know immediately which character they are.
                     Personal details are included that reveal different personalities

Genre  -  Uses character voices, SFX & music to establish the style.

Setting  - Use dialogue and SFX to clearly establish time & place.   

Action -  Uses dialogue and SFX to indicate what is happening physically.

Dialogue  - Moves the story forward and sounds realistic. 

Plot  - The story progresses with LOGIC.  Scenes build to a climax as the Main Character tries to overcome the conflict. 

Format   - Correct format is used.  See handout.

Presentation  -   Spelling, punctuation, emphasis and stage directions are accurate.

Revision   - Suggestions for strengthening the play are included or otherwise addressed.