Analysis Essay #2
Learning Objectives
Analyze the
play from the Designer’s point of view
Assignment Description
The
purpose of this assignment is to analyze the play SWEAT by Lynn Nottage from
the Set Designer’s point of view, and write a 2-3 page essay based on the essay
format.
Directions
FORMAT FOR
ESSAY #2
All essays
must be in paragraph form as stand-alone assignments. Spelling and grammar are considered, so it is
important to take time to write a paper that flows. I suggest you group these Essays into the 3
sections listed below. The essay must be
typed using double-spaced 12-inch font.
Analyzing
the Play
What is this play about? Describe the major themes and the human
change in a few sentences.
Is the play realistic, or nonrealistic, or somewhere
in between? (Remember to evaluate the 5 aspects of
realism: plot, characters, language, environment and style).
What is the location (city/state) and time period of
the play? What type of research would
you look for to inspire the design?
How many different locations does this play
require? Describe them.
The World
of the Play
What type of world is it? Find at least 3 of your own descriptive
words. (Example:
friendly, welcoming, harsh, fluffy, fragile, rough,
etc.)
What type of people live in this world?
How would these descriptions influence the
design? Would it affect the colors, textures,
etc.?
How important is the environment to the
story-telling? Why?
What
Choices would you make?
What type of theatre
space would you prefer to use? Why?
If you could only fully
realize one of the sets, due to space and/or budget, which one
would you choose, and why?
How would you propose changing the scenery? Depending on the space available,
would some locations roll in or fly out? If so, please describe which one(s), and how
you would attempt to change the scenery.
Are there any big changes required for the main
set? If so, how would you facilitate the
transformation, considering the scenes that come before it?
Rubric 75
points
Developing
Competent
Exemplary
Quality
of writing
The written text demonstrates a
confusing arrangement of paragraphs, a lack of transitions between
paragraphs, or a confusing arrangement of ideas within paragraphs. The
disorganization makes it difficult for a reader to understand the text’s
ideas. There are spelling and
grammatical errors.
The written
text demonstrates a generally clear arrangement of paragraphs, a generally
clear use of transitions between paragraphs, and a generally clear
organization of ideas within paragraphs. The organizational logic assists a
reader’s understanding of the text’s ideas.
There are few spelling and/or grammatical errors.
The written
text demonstrates a logical arrangement of paragraphs, a logical use of
transitions between paragraphs, and a logical organization of ideas within
paragraphs. The organizational logic enhances a reader’s understanding of the
text’s ideas. There are no obvious spelling or grammatical errors.
15-20 points
20-25 points
25-30 points
Analyzing
the Play
Missing multiple Exemplary
criteria. Not all questions are
considered.
Missing 1-2 Exemplary criteria
The written text
effectively expresses;
·
Major
themes and human change.
·
Character
analysis and justification.
·
Location
and research.
·
All
questions are given detailed consideration.
5-9 points
9-12 points
12-15 points
The
World of the Play
Missing multiple Exemplary
criteria. Not all questions are considered.
Missing 1-2 Exemplary criteria.
The written text effectively defines
the world of the play, and the role of the environment. All answers are well supported.
5-9 points
9-12 points
12-15 points
What
choices would you make?
The written text vaguely addresses
the student’s choices of theatre space, prioritizing and changing scenery.
Answers are not supported.
The written text addresses the
student’s choices of theatre space, prioritizing, and changing scenery. Answers
are somewhat supported.
The written text effectively
addresses the student’s choices of theatre space, prioritizing, and changing
scenery. All answers are well
supported.
5-9 points
9-12 points
12-15 points
Materials and Technology Needed
You must read the play SWEAT by Lynn Nottage for this assignment.
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