Unit Four - Script Analysis
Module 2: Directing
Lessons 1-4 On-line Alternative Lessons

Introduction:
The purpose of these lesson is to provide a virtual alternative to the directing unit. Please order a copy of Stage Struck from SaskEd well in advance of the time you intend to use it.

What is Stage Struck? Stage Struck is an Australian Theatrical Simulation. Within it, you may create soundscapes, design sets and costumes, direct scenes, and create productions. The simulation gives one student working alone the opportunity of experience the diverse roles of the director. In order to create work with the application, you will need one or two days to play around with it. Once you have had this opportunity, you should be able to create a proposal for an independent directing project.

Activity 1 - Proposal and Assignment:
You must create a written proposal for what you will create. You will develop the digital director's binder, a series of files created from within Stage Struck. The assignment must include:
• an initial proposal and mark scheme (out of 100), to be approved by the teacher
• 3 developed interactions, including a performed scene
• a written record of daily progress
• a statement of overall vision for the production including a style, a goal for audience reaction, and an evaluation of the success of the project

Completed assignments may be attached to e-mail or handed in on disk.

What is the role of the teacher?
The teacher provides guidance in creating the mark scheme and approves the proposal, but the project is an independent study. The teacher assists when requested, particularity with technical problems, and marks your assignment when it is done.

Evaluation: The categories and weight of marks in evaluation will be determined by you, in consultation with the teacher.

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