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T125 Performance as Art & Design
Spring 2021
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.

iii. Organize the images in the most impactful and/or logical way
throughout the presentation.

c. Visual images are most persuasive and of higher quality when the
utilize the following standards:

i. Images should be at least 4” x 4” and no more than four to a
slide.

ii. If dragging images, drag from corners so they don’t torque or
skew.

iii. Images should be medium to high resolution. Clarity is key.

d. Bibliography and/or citations for images is NOT required.


2. Upload the document preferably as a PDF under the same Assignment Link
as ‘Part One’ on Canvas.




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RUBRIC: (grading criteria)


GRADE
RANGE

Establishes a
clear approach
Demonstrates
critical
evaluation of
text
Images
persuasively
tell the story

Writing

PowerPoint
“A”
Evidences a
degree of
excellence
through
thoughtful and
attentive
engagement
with the
storytelling and
time spent
creating a
written &
visual response
Writing
demonstrates
excellence in
establishing
and
articulating a
persuasive
argument to
approaching
the Hamlet text
in a unique or
evocative way.
Demonstrates
excellence in
ability to
identify and
describe
actions and
moments in
the text that
drive the story
through the
student’s use of
scenic,
costume,
lighting
and/or sound
and/or
technology.
Demonstrates
excellence in
clarity to
identify and
describe the
proposed
approach to
the text.
Visual images
clearly
reinforce the
written
statement and
ideas about the
world of the
play.
Writing is free
from any
grammar,
technical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors;
evidences a
clear and
cohesive
narrative
(train of
thought).
Images are of
excellent
resolution and
clarity;
organized
cohesively,
sized at least
4” x 4” and
the font,
layout and
background
support the
mood & spirit
of the concept.
“B”
Evidences a
degree of
concentration
through fairly
thoughtful and
attentive
engagement
with the
storytelling and
sufficient time
spent creating
a written &
visual response
Writing is
strong as it
establishes and
articulates a
persuasive
argument to
approaching
the Hamlet text
in a unique or
evocative way.
Identifies and
describes
actions and
moments in
the text that
drive the story
through the
student’s use of
scenic,
costume,
lighting
and/or sound
and/or
technology.
Identifies and
describes the
proposed
approach to
the text.
Visual images
clearly
reinforce the
written
statement and
ideas about the
world of the
play.
Writing is free
from any
grammar,
technical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors;
evidences a
clear and
cohesive
narrative
(train of
thought).
Images are of
quality
resolution and
clarity,
organized
cohesively,
sized at least
4” x 4” and
the font, lay-
out and
background
support the
mood & spirit
of the concept.
“C”
Demonstrates
a basic
understanding
of concepts &
methodologies
of performance
Demonstrates
some grasp of
the play & has
identified a
theme in their
approach.
Identifies
moments in
the text and
gives some
indication of
how design
elements
support their
approach.
Demonstrates
a basic
understanding
of how the
physical
environment &
performers
help shape
time and place
Serviceable
writing style
with little to
no grammar
and
punctuation
errors and no
typos.
Has some
grasp of
images that
create some
impact in
visually
describing the
world of the
play

“D” to “F” level grades are earned by failing to meet the above outlined criteria as evaluated by
instructor.
Any project not submitted receives zero points.




























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































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