Ms. Monsod

A  The student keeps journal updated in an outstanding manner.  Notes, visuals, and reflections show consistent care and specifics in keeping a record of the learning process.

B  The student keeps journal updated in a commendable manner.  Notes, visuals, and reflections are generally of high quality in keeping a record of the learning process.

C  The student keeps journal updated in a satisfactory manner.  There are some notes, visuals, or reflections, but the quality seems to be inconsistent in keeping a record of the learning process.

D  The student shows difficulty keeping the journal updated. There appears to be perfunctory effort in keeping a record of the learning process.

The three main units studied this semester were Status, Commedia Dell Arte, and Masks.  What was the  most important principle or technique I learned with regard to each?

Devote a paragraph to each topic.  Support your main point with experiential specifics (it could have been your own work or work of a peer that you witnessed).  Tell the story of what happened.  You may use visuals. To remind you of what is important in a journal, please go to Reminders for Journals at http://monsods.ism-online.org/2010/08/27/reminders-for-journals/

Due Monday, Dec. 6

The two main units studied this semester were Improvisation and Published Scene Performance.  What was the  most important principle or technique I learned with regard to each?

Devote a paragraph to each topic.  Support your main point with experiential specifics (it could have been your own work or work of a peer that you witnessed).  Tell the story of what happened.  To remind you of what is important in a journal, please go to Reminders for Journals at http://monsods.ism-online.org/2010/08/27/reminders-for-journals/

Due Wednesday, Dec. 1

Please make sure that:

1) The question/topic is addressed.

2) Correct terminology is used.

3) Someone who wasn’t there will be able to visualize/hear/understand what the event/exercise/moment was all about, just by reading your work.

4) There are details to support your observations, evaluations, conclusions, etc.

5) The essay is organized into paragraphs and neatly presented.

Note: It is highly recommended that you use visuals (sketches, drawings, pictures) to strengthen your reflection. Caption and acknowledge the visuals properly.