MYP 1 and 2 Phase One: ARTS: DRAMA

Melodrama and Silent Movies - a Scriptwriting Project

STUDENT NAME.
CLASS . TEACHER Mrs Hull...

Task Task One: Summative- Melodrama script writing and directors notes
Bii, Cii, Ciii, Di, Dii

Everybody in the class will write their own short Melodrama, featuring stock
characters including the Villain, Hero, Damsel and Villains Sidekick. You might also
choose to add in Servant and Aged Parent characters. Remember, the play must
have a happy ending!

You must include links to music for your scene. The music should show emotion,
build tension and create atmosphere. You might choose to use a theme tune for
each character. Search Youtube for Silent Movie Music or Scott Joplin or
Melodrama Music etc. You will find lots of options, including this starter link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzx5Q-WNgIE

As well as a one-two minute script you will need to provide directors notes for the
scene. These should explain where and when the scene is set, who the key
characters are, which music, lights and special effects will be used and where,
notes to the actors playing the characters (focused on voice, gesture and emotion)
plus designs for costume and set.

You also need to write a short statement (max two paragraphs) explaining how
your inquiry into Melodrama (including the things you learned in class and any
independent research) has given you ideas and influenced your work. Make sure
you include a bibliography of any sources you consulted/used.

Present your work as a Directors Notebook (maximum 4 sides of A4) which includes
your script, directors notes, statement of inspiration, designs, images, sketches and
character notes.

Global Context Orientation in Space and Key Concepts Aesthetics

and exploration Time (subject specific)
Statement of There are many different modes of communication
Inquiry
Marking This task will be assessed against Criterion B strand ii, Criterion C strands ii and iii
and Criterion D strands i and ii.
Conditions The task will be prepared during lesson time and for homework.
ATL Communication skills
Use a variety of media to communicate with a range of audiences
Time Allocation Five lessons Resources Starter links provided. Further
online research is encouraged.
Date of Issue 6B: Tuesday 17th October Due Date/Time 6B: Tuesday 7th November
7C: Tuesday 17th October 7C: Tuesday 7th November

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 Marking Your work will be marked by your drama teacher and may be moderated by
another drama teacher.
Authenticity Copied work will result in the awarding of zero for the assignment.

All summative assessments, with marking rubric attached, will be available to parents via Managebac or
at consultation meetings.

Criterion C - MYP One - Grade 6

1-2 ii) Identifies limited alternatives and perspectives You have provided a limited exploration
Limited iii) Demonstrates limited exploration of ideas of ideas and alternatives in your
Directors Notebook. There is little
evidence of creative thought in deciding
upon and presenting your final ideas for
character, costume, lights, design and
dialogue.
3-4 ii) Identifies adequate alternatives and You have provided an adequate
Adequate perspectives exploration of ideas and alternatives in
iii) Demonstrates adequate exploration of ideas your Directors Notebook. There is some
evidence of creative thought in deciding
upon and presenting your final ideas for
character, costume, lights, design and
dialogue.
5-6 ii) Identifies substantial alternatives and You have provided a substantial
Substantial perspectives exploration of ideas and alternatives in
iii) Demonstrates substantial exploration of ideas your Directors Notebook. There is clear
evidence of creative thought in deciding
upon and presenting your final ideas for
character, costume, lights, design and
dialogue, most of which are imaginative
and original.

7-8 ii) Identifies excellent alternatives and You have provided an excellent
Excellent perspectives exploration of ideas and alternatives in
iii) Demonstrates excellent exploration of ideas your Directors Notebook. There is very
clear evidence of creative thought in
deciding upon and presenting your final
ideas for character, costume, lights,
design and dialogue, all of which are
imaginative and original.

Criterion D - MYP One - Grade 6

1-2 i) Identifies limited connections between art You have provided limited evidence of
Limited forms, art and context or art and prior learning the ways in which you have transferred
knowledge (from your classwork and

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ii) Demonstrates limited recognition that the
world contains inspiration or influence for art
3-4 i) Identifies adequate connections between art
Adequate forms, art and context or art and prior learning
ii) Demonstrates adequate recognition that the
world contains inspiration or influence for art
5-6 i) Identifies substantial connections between art
Substantial forms, art and context or art and prior learning
ii) Demonstrates substantial recognition that the
world contains inspiration or influence for art
7-8 i) Identifies excellent connections between art
Excellent forms, art and context or art and prior learning
ii) Demonstrates excellent recognition that the
world contains inspiration or influence for art
independent research into Melodrama)
to your Directors Notebook and script.
You have provided limited evidence of
the ways in which your work was
possibly inspired and influenced by your
inquiry into the contexts, stock
characters and plots of Melodrama.
You have provided adequate evidence
of the ways in which you have
transferred knowledge (from your
classwork and independent research
into Melodrama) to your Directors
Notebook and script.
You have provided adequate evidence
of the ways in which your work was
possibly inspired and influenced by your
inquiry into the contexts, stock
characters and plots of Melodrama.
You have provided substantial evidence
of the ways in which you have
transferred knowledge (from your
classwork and independent research
into Melodrama) to your Directors
Notebook and script.
You have provided substantial evidence
of the ways in which your work was
possibly inspired and influenced by your
inquiry into the contexts, stock
characters and plots of Melodrama.
You have provided excellent evidence
of the ways in which you have
transferred knowledge (from your
classwork and independent research
into Melodrama) to your Directors
Notebook and script.
You have provided excellent evidence
of the ways in which your work was
possibly inspired and influenced by your
inquiry into the contexts, stock
characters and plots of Melodrama.