RATIONAL

The rational is to be 300 words on the director Concept/Vision which explain the basics of the
play, and the intended vision of the director.
You will need to refer to the basics of the play which should cover no more than 50-75 words:

The meaning behind the title of the play

The basic plot
The context
Style of Kabuki
Context and information on the playwright
Basics of Kabuki

The rest of the rational is used to explain the directors vision/concept using the remaining 225250 words. Questions to consider are:

Why the play was chosen?

What aspects of the play appealed to you and why?
What is your targeted audience?
Do you have a target theme?
What reaction do you want from the audience?
What do you want to present to the audience?
How do you intend to achieve this? (Make reference to lighting, audio, staging,
vision, dramatic techniques and concepts as well as theatrical conventions,
costuming and props). This should cover the majority of this section.

DIRECTORS FOLIO
You have an allotted 3500 words to complete a Directors Folio containing detailed information
on the vision, including images that support your design concepts. The folio needs to contain
the following:

An analysis of the text and discussion on the research and how it has influenced
the ideas presented.
A statement about the intended experience for the audience. What are they going
to experience, why and how do you intend to achieve this?
A detailed discussion on the concept/vision, integrating the dramatic and
theatrical elements. This is basically, what you are going to do and how you are
going to do it (intent and approach). It is an extension of the rational.
A discussion and explanation of the key theatrical elements (e.g. is the set a large
factor in creating the concept), features, effects (what is the impact of the
theatrical elements) or images (Images refers to themes and ideas presented to
the audience) which contribute to dramatic meaning. Both traditional Kabuki and
what you intend to use and why.

An outline of the design elements: Lighting, staging, costuming, audio, props.

This will include images, drafts, drawings and CAD designs (e.g. Lighting plots
and renderings, stage designs and example images, set drafting; and example
images, costuming drafts etc). It is to be a basic description of the elements and
changes throughout the play with images and sketches to support and show the
ideas further.

The approach you intend to take when working with actors in rehearsal: How
will rehearsals be structured, what will go on in rehearsal time, for how long and
any particular drama and theatre conventions to be used in achieving goals. You
may, if word count allows, add a simple rehearsal schedule.

MARKING GUIDELINES
Individual Project: Critical Analysis (Directors Folio)

Criteria for examining Individual Project: Critical Analysis (Directors Folio)

Directorial concept/vision
Analysis and synthesis of research
Production experience

Assessment Criterion 1: Directorial concept/vision (10 marks)

The assessment of this criterion focuses on the following aspects as appropriate

Originality, clarity and practicality of the directors concept/vision

Effective communication of the directors concept/vision

Effective use of key theatrical elements, features, effects or images which contribute to
dramatic meaning

Integration and unity of dramatic and theatrical elements.

Outcomes assessed: H1.3, H1.5, H1.7, H3.2
MARKING GUIDELINES Criteria
Clearly communicates a sophisticated and effective directorialconcept/vision
demonstrating originality, integrity and practicality Demonstrates a
sophisticated ability to imagine and integrate key dramaticand theatrical
elements to create meaning for the audience
Communicates a substantial and effective directorial concept/vision
demonstrating some creativity and practicality Demonstrates a substantial
ability to imagine dramatic and theatricalelements to create meaning for the
audience
Communicates an adequate directorial concept/vision which may vary in
appropriateness, clarity and/or practicality Demonstrates an adequate ability
to imagine dramatic and theatrical elements to create meaning for the audience
Presents a simplistic or inconsistent directorial concept/vision Describes
some dramatic and theatrical elements
Presents an inappropriate or incoherent directorial concept/vision

Marks
910

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Assessment Criterion 2: Analysis and synthesis of research (10 marks)

The assessment of this criterion focuses on the following aspects as appropriate
Effective understanding and interpretation of the text
Selection of the textual and support material and analysis of research contributing to
thevision for the production
Clarity in presenting the project
Outcomes assessed: H1.3, H1.5, H1.7, H3.1, H3.2 Criteria
Demonstrates a sophisticated theatrical and dramatic understanding of the
text Applies insightful research and analysis to the creative ideas of
theproduction
Demonstrates a substantial theatrical and dramatic understanding of thetext
Applies substantial research and analysis contributing to the creative ideas of
the production
Demonstrates an adequate theatrical and dramatic understanding of thetext
Applies adequate research contributing to the creative ideas of theproduction
Demonstrates a simplistic, superficial or inappropriate understanding of the
text with little interpretation evident Uses limited support materials which
may contribute to the ideas of theproduction
Demonstrates minimal knowledge or understanding of the text

Marks
910
78
56
34
12

Assessment Criterion 3: Production experience (10 marks)

The assessment of this criterion focuses on the following aspects as appropriate
Skill in conceiving a dramatic and theatrical experience for the audience
Appropriateness and effectiveness of rehearsal techniques
Use of design elements to create dramatic meaning
Outcomes assessed: H1.3, H1.5, H1.7, H2.2, H2.3, H3.2, H3.3
MARKING GUIDELINES Criteria
Presents sophisticated and integrated design elements appropriate to thevision
and intended audience experience Demonstrates a clear understanding of
highly effective rehearsal techniques
Presents substantial and consistent design elements appropriate to thevision
and intended audience experience Demonstrates an understanding of effective
rehearsal techniques
Presents adequate design elements appropriate to the vision and intended
audience experience Demonstrates an adequate understanding of rehearsal
techniques
Presents limited design ideas Demonstrates limited knowledge of rehearsal
techniques
Demonstrates minimal or no knowledge of design elements or rehearsal
techniques

Marks
910
78
56
34
12