T125 Performance as Art & Design
FINAL HAMLET PROJECT OBJECTIVES, INSTRUCTIONS & RUBRIC

REQUIREMENT:

All T125 students are required to complete a FINAL PROJECT for the course.
It must be complete and completely uploaded by 8:00am Wednesday, May 5,
2021. This project requires a written component and a visual image collection.

OBJECTIVE:

To apply concepts and methods learned in class and through required reading to
the conception and approach to an unrealized production of Hamlet. To engage
critical analysis of the Hamlet text, characterization and to develop a clear outline
of place, character identification and audience experience through their
storytelling.

INSTRUCTIONS:

PART ONE: The Written Component

1. Write a two-page, double-spaced statement that clearly addresses the following
prompts:

a. The first two paragraphs must clearly state the overall thematic and
stylistic approach the student will take to the production.

b. The major body of the statement should persuasively describe WHY
this approach to the play is being developed.

i. Cite specific actions, characters, inciting incidents, moments
where the approach drives the storytelling and engages at a
deeper level.

ii. How will space, place, time, character identity, experience be
explored through the use of scenic, costume, lighting, sound,
technology or projection.

c. The closing paragraph will address the student’s intentions on HOW
the approach will engage and/or impact an audience for their
production idea. What is the audience response to the approach?

2. Upload document in Word or as a PDF to the Assignment Link on Canvas.



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PART TWO: The Visual Component

1. Create a PowerPoint slide deck or similar slide/video presentation of visual
images that clearly address the following outline AND stay specific to the
quality of presentation expected in the rubric.

a. Create a PowerPoint collection of 20 images that visually support the
production approach outlined in The Written Component in Part One
of this project.

i. Images must support how this world will look in terms of place,
character’s appearance, lighting, props, overall environmental
and students may choose to embed brief video and/or sound
links into their document.

b. Presentation is important so keep in mind the following:

i. Select a background that reflects the mood and spirit of the
concept/approach. This means the color and/or texture etc.

ii. Select a Font and Font Size that also reflects the mood and
spirit of the concept/approach.