CRITIQUE
INFORMATION SHEET
Next
to speaking, writing may well be the most significant learning
experience in communication. The
purpose of this written assignment is to communicate ideas and
information effectively. It
follows that an acceptable paper should have something significant to
say and should say it clearly, accurately, convincingly and
interestingly.
1. You are required to attend The Aspects of Love.
The performances are February 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. in
the LILY PETER AUDITORIUM. You
must be on time and stay through the entire production.
2. You must write a critique on the play. This critique must be typed and will receive two grades: one
for content and one for mechanics. The paper should be a minimum
of 3 typed pages (double-spaced) and include a cover sheet. The
information on the cover sheet should be centered and include Title,
(underlined ) your name, course name,
instructor’s name, and the date.
It is due no later than Friday, February 22, and must
include the following:
- An
opening introductory paragraph which gets the readers attention and
explains the purpose and
content of the paper. (Paragraph
1)
- Discuss
the 3 levels of communication – write a detailed paragraph for
each level, giving specific examples.
(Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4)
- Discuss
the 4 forms of communication – write a detailed paragraph for each
of the following forms, giving specific examples: (Paragraphs 5, 6,
7, and 8)
1.
Written Word
2.
Spoken Word
3.
Body Language (facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye
contact)
4.
Codes, Symbols, and Signals
- Choose
one of the following theatrical elements and explain how it
communicates to you, the audience member, and how it contributes to
the play. Write a
detailed descriptive paragraph giving specific examples to support
your opinion. (par. 9)
- Scenery/setting
– (mood, locale, time period)
- Costumes
– (age, socioeconomic level, occupation, nationality, time)
- Lighting
– (mood, special
effects, time of day)
- Choose
two performers: the most effective communicator and the least effective.
Explain your choices with specific support and examples.
(paragraph 10)
- A
closing paragraph - summarize your paper and end with a closing
thought!
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