Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Shakespeare


Hamlet Final Project

Each of you will need to select from the following projects:

 

  1. You act the scene:  Perform one act of the play on stage, in costume (15 minute min.)  Lines must ne memorized.  This will be graded on effort- so give it your all.

 

  1. You play the teacher:  Teach a 30 minute class on any aspect of the play.  You have long imagined it, now try it. Much like a real teacher, your aim should be to use varied, interesting instruction.  This must include some form of assessment at the end.

 

  1. You make the Movie:  Select one scene from the play and film and edit it. (10 minute min.)  Please only consider this if you have equipment available.

 

  1. Hamlet, Part 2.  Create a sequel to the play.  You must have a script and a way (storyboard/painting/powerpoint, etc.) to present it to the class.  (15 min)

 

 

  1. Paper: Theme: Select a topic from the play that interests you and write and essay in which you explore the development of that topic throughout the play. Come to a conclusion that you think the play comes to regarding the topic and give clear reasons.

 

Then, in the second part of the essay, personally respond to the topic/theme. Do you agree or disagree with the play regarding the theme? How has that idea been a part of your narrative? Suggested themes:

Morality: the nature of good and evil

Betrayal

Death (murder, suicide)

Power and Politics (corruption?)

Sex (gender issues, love vs. lust)

Love

Friendship and loyalty

Duty/ Responsibility

Revenge

 

Project idea of you own?  See me!  Anything flies.

 

 

Timeline:

Monday and Tuesday = Work days.

 

Wed. = Project due.

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