Drama is a category of literature that is meant to be performed, to be seen and heard live on stage. For this discussion, you will be asked to explore clips of filmed versions of Shakespeare’s work.

To complete this discussion, please read the “Technical and Performance Elements in Drama”Preview the documentView in a new window handout.

Select one clip from a filmed version of one of the plays we have read up to this point in class. Here are instructions for how to find Films On Demand in the Library:

Go to the Library website by clicking on the Library link in either your student Portal or online classroom.

Click on the link marked Find Articles and More located on purple navigation bar on the top of the page.

Select Databases A-Z.

You will see an alphabetical list at the top of the page. Select F.

Select Films On Demand.

Enter the title of the play in the search box on the top right hand side of the page.

Hit the Search button.

Although Films On Demand is helpful, you do not have to use this resource.

When selecting your clip, please concentrate on a specific scene or speech. In your post

Identify the clip and explain the context in terms of information about the filmed version (year made, director, and any notable stars) as well as the play itself (where the clip fits in to the overall plot). Include a link(s) to a trailer or scene(s) from the film.

Discuss at least two aspects of performance from the clip, one technical element and one performance element, making sure to clearly identify the chosen elements and fully explain how they work in the clip.

Share your opinion of the various performance elements on display in your clip. Does it contribute to the overall tone of the play?

Include the name or partial name of the film/play you selected as the subject line of your discussion. Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references according to APA style.

References

Othello [Video file]. (1988). Retrieved July 3, 2017, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=…

Othello. (1995).

Othello. (Full Play).

Othello.

Shakespeare, W. (2014). Othello (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. In B. Mowat & P. Werstine (Eds.), Folger Digital Texts. Retrieved from http://www.folgerdigitaltexts.org/?chapter=5&play=…

Technical and Performance Elements in Drama

Technical Elements in Drama

Technical elements are those that help bring about the performance of the play itself. They are meant to enhance the presentation while also working to establish the overall mood or tone. While these are most obvious when watching a performance of a given play, certain notations are often called out in the text of the play and a careful reader will be able to understand the impact of these elements even in the act of reading.

Scenery: Sometimes referred to generically as “the set,” this element includes all manner of theatrical equipment, such as curtains, flats, backdrops, or platforms. These are typically used to convey environment.

Costume: The clothing and accessories worn by actors to help them portray character and period. Makeup is a related element. While most actors wear some type of makeup on stage to protect or enhance their appearance, more elaborate makeup, wigs or body paint may be used as well.

Props: A prop is any article, except costume or scenery, used as part of a dramatic production. In essence, this is any moveable object that appears on stage during a performance. These are often specified explicitly in the text of a given play.

Lights: This element encompasses the placement, intensity, and color of lights to help communicate environment, mood, or feeling. This element also includes any specific special effects generated through light – such as to indicate a lightning storm, the onset of morning, or a brush with the supernatural.

Sound: These are effects an audience hears during performance to communicate character, context, or environment. Again, specific special effects may be generated.

Performance Elements in Drama

Performance elements are those visible in the actual performance of a play. Often, these are invisible in the text and so are exclusively the work of the actors and director working together to bring about their vision of the play. As such, it is not uncommon to find different performance strategies employed in different performances of the same play.

Acting: Use of face, body, and voice to portray character

ENG 303: Introduction to Shakespeare

Technical and Performance Elements in Drama

Character motivation: The reason or reasons for a character’s behavior; an incentive or

inducement for further action for a character. An actor will truly inhabit the character they play

and will know how and why they act the way they do.

Empathy: This is a crucial capacity that indicates a character is relating to the feelings of

another. It is interesting to note both when it is present and when it is absent.

Speaking: The term used for describing the mode of expression or delivery of lines

Breath control: Actors must practice the proper use of the lungs and diaphragm muscle for

maximum capacity and efficiency of breath for speaking in order to project their lines and be

heard in a theater setting.

Vocal expression: How an actor uses his or her voice to convey character can often tell us

as much as what a character is actually saying. This can refer to accents and intentional slang

as well as overall timbre.

Inflection: A change in pitch or loudness of the voice may indicate some special importance

in a particular passage or word.

Projection: This is related to breath control. Remember that an actor must ensure that their

lines are enunciated properly and clear so as to carry to the audience.

Diction: This element refers to the selection and pronunciation of words. Though the script

indicates what should be said, the actors are constantly making choices about how to say it.

Nonverbal expression

Gestures: Any movement of the actor’s head, shoulder, arm, hand, leg, or foot to convey

meaning.

Facial expression: Physical and vocal aspects used by an actor to convey mood, feeling, or

personality.

Othello: A critical guide [Video file]. (1997). Retrieved July 3, 2017, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=…

Assignment 3: Develop Literature Review based on Outcomes 1, 2, and 3 (total number of words 800)

In this Assignment, you will develop a literature review on course outcomes 1, 2, and 3. The purpose of this literature review for your Final Project business case is to establish a theoretical framework that is used to answer your management research questions. Once the management research questions are answered, the literature review helps to inform decisions on primary and alternative solutions to the business dilemmas identified in your business case.

Using inductive reasoning to build a literature review is no easy task, but practice makes perfect! Be sure to read about inductive reasoning using the Internship Handbook resources. Through employing practice to theory principles, you will build a literature review to develop best practices and solutions to the business dilemma problems and opportunities already identified in your Final Project business case. Your literature will be designed to answer the management research questions you developed, and to draw conclusions on best practices to solve the business dilemmas for Course outcomes 1, 2, and 3. To successfully complete this Assignment, execute the following requirements:

• Read Unit 6 in the Internship Handbook to familiarize yourself about the intricacies of writing a literature review for course outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
• Create an outline for your literature review to address your management research questions for Course outcomes 1, 2, and 3 using inductive reasoning techniques.
• Ensure the outline is comprised of major headings and subheadings that control the flow of your writing.
• In the introduction, explain how the literature review outline was inductively developed for Course Outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
• Using expository writing techniques, effectively connect practice with theory through analysis of the business dilemma for Course outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
• Use a minimum of 3 research resources to connect practice with theory in your literature review for each Course Outcome. A minimum of one peer reviewed resource should be used in the literature review for each course outcome.
• Draw conclusions to determine solutions to the major and minor management research questions.
• Use the Grading Rubric attached below for this Assignment to ensure your success.

Competency:

Compare and contrast new social media marketing trends with more traditional forms of advertising.

Instructions:

We have been looking at successful ad campaigns using social media. Let’s apply this directly and see how this compares with older methods of advertising.

Choose a recent social media campaign, possibly one you interacted with. Below are some possible examples:

• ALS #IceBucketChallenge
• Always #LikeAGirl
• Coca-Cola #ShareaCoke
• IKEA bookbook video
• McDonald’s Super Bowl 2015
• Taco Bell #OnlyInTheApp
• Virgin America Boo videos

Then consider an older commercial, before social media was (as big) an influence. You can look at famous ads on Youtube.

In a minimum of 3 pages, please do the following:

• Provide an introduction with a summary of the ads you have chosen, and an explanation of what the stated intent behind the ad is.
• From there, look at what the ad actually says (like a beer ad might actually be demonstrating that women are sex objects).
• Describe how social media plays into the intent and the actual message. What’s different between the two you chose?
• What made the ads successful (or not successful)?
• What ideas and opinions do you have about the product or brand after reviewing the ads?
• What can we learn about how businesses use Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, etc. to communicate, network, broaden their customer base, and promote their products/services?
• Summarize your analysis.

Assignment 2: Challenges in the Global Business Environment

Due Week 8 and worth 280 points

According
to the textbook, ongoing challenges in the global business environment
are mostly attributed to unethical business practices, failure to
embrace technology advancements, and stiff competition among businesses.
Use the Internet to research the code of ethical conduct of one (1) of
the following organizations:

• AT&T
• Hershey Company
• Coca-Cola
• Chevron

Next,
use the Internet to research the code of ethical conduct of two (2)
similar companies in the same industry as the company you have chosen.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Specify,
   in brief, the nature, structure, types of products or service of the
   business you selected. Examine the information within the company’s code
   of ethical conduct, and choose three (3) key issues from within the
   document that you believe are critical for success. Provide a rationale
   for the response.
2. Using the three (3) key issues you selected
   as a benchmark, compare and contrast the codes of conduct of two (2)
   similar companies within the same industry as your chosen company. 
3. Examine
   the extent to which the two (2) similar companies you researched have
   addressed the key issues you selected. Hypothesize two (2) potential
   positive outcomes for each company if each addresses the key issues in
   question and two (2) potential adverse effects if each company fails to
   address these issues.
4. Propose two (2) techniques that the
   original company you selected could use in order to ensure that its code
   of conduct will remain relevant through years of changing economic,
   political, social, cultural, and technological forces on business and
   society. Next, evaluate the effectiveness of two (2) methods that the
   company currently adopts in order to manage environment issues. 
5. Examine
   two (2) approaches that the original company you selected has taken in
   order to embrace technological advancements for innovation and thus
   improve business offerings. Anticipate three (3) potential technological
   challenges the company could face, and recommend one (1) strategy that
   the company could use in order to eliminate or minimize each of these
   anticipated challenges.
6. Specify at least one (1) one lobbying
   strategy that the original company you selected has used in an effort to
   influence national or local government decisions in its favor.
   Summarize the issue in question, and ascertain whether or not the
   lobbying effort was appropriate. Justify the response.
7. Analyze
   two (2) global corporate citizenship efforts of the original company you
   selected, and assess the extent to which these efforts are effective in
   accomplishing the company’s goals.  Examine the manner in which the two
   (2) global citizenship efforts could contribute significantly to the
   company’s sustainable development goals.
8. Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be
  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the
  assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
  and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
  the required assignment page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Evaluate the influences of changing economic, political, social, cultural, and technological forces on business and society.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in business and society.
• Write clearly and concisely about business and society using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric for this assignment.

Option #1: Introduction to QuickBooks™: Journal Entries for Merchandising Activities: Sales and Purchases
Register for QuickBooks Online Simple Start 2015: https://qbo.intuit.com
For PC and Mac. You may have to start with a free trial with a credit card and cancel directly after module 5 is completed
Once QuickBooks™ is loaded, you may have to reboot your computer.
Here is the link to a number of training sources for Quickbooks:
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/resources/university/training-for-accountants#qbo
1. Setting up company:
Go to Home page, select the widget to the direct top right of the word ‘help’ and select on the left side ‘settings’, then company setting.
For each edit, hit the pen picture on the right hand side of each section. Enter the company name, Pit Bull Sings T-Shirt. Enter information as indicated below:
Company address: c/o CSU- Global; 7800 Orchard Road- Suite 200
City: Greenwood Village, CO 80111
State: CO
ZIP code: 80111
Phone Number: 999.999.9999
Choose Accrual Basis
Go to advanced setting and be sure everything is turned on except the accounting setting for the closing of the books.
X out of this screen, which returns you to the home page.
TIPS:
In the home page, go to the top right hand corner, to the right of the name of the company, click the gear symbol, which is the main link for everything you need for changes.
Input is on the left-hand side of the home page with links to customers, vendors, and transactions. Add one customer (see tight top corner for the button for new): Lair Corp. Add three vendors: Arotek, Sheng Freight, and Waters Corporation. Also in the left, in chart of accounts, be sure there is a current asset account called accounts receivable and a current liability account called accounts payable.
For doing the journal entries below: Go to top panel, in the middle of the top of the screen, where there is a plus sign (+) and select journal entries found in the other section. In the cash on and credit to opening equity, give company an opening balance of $100,000 cash and equity.
It is up to you to create the correct accounts, with the proper journal entries
Important to remember:
Do not forget to click on ‘save and new’ after you input and file.
Backup your company information many times as you work. To do this, click the button at the bottom of each screen called: save and new
Always check to be sure your input dates are correct. Transaction input date are on the top left side above the journal entryAlways best to record terms within the journal entry in the extra line provided to the right of A/R or A/P
Always best to record terms within the journal entry in the extra line provided to the right of A/R or A/P
2. Prepare journal entries. Be sure all dates agree with the problem and are not today’s date
AUG 1, 2015 – Purchased T-shirts (BI= 0, other assets, inventory) from Arotek. Bought 1950 shirts at $3.846 each. Round to nearest dollar. Arotek, vendor, terms are 1/10, n/30.
AUG 4, 2015 – At Arotek’s request, Pit Bull Sings paid $200 cash to Sheng Freight for freight expenses on the August 1.
AUG 5, 2015 – Sold merchandise to Lair Corp. 1040 T-shirts at $5.00 each. Lair Corporation, customer, is given credit terms to 2/10, n/60, FOB destination. The merchandise had cost of $3.846. Round to nearest dollar.
AUG 8, 2015 – Purchased Specialized T-shirts from Waters Corporation. Bought 1000 shirts at $4.50 each. Waters Corporation, vendor, terms are 1/10, n/45.
AUG 9, 2015- Pay Arotek Company for the shirts purchased on AUG 1. Round to nearest dollar.
Instructions: Enter above transactions into QuickBooks. To submit: go to homeà reportsà balance sheet and be sure your dates include August 1, 2015 to August 9, 2015. Also click on the inventory figure on the balance sheet to see the transactions within inventory. Cut and paste both of these reports into a document to submit.
Option #2: Introduction to QuickBooks™: Journal Entries for Merchandising Transactions
Register for QuickBooks Online Simple Start 2015: https://qbo.intuit.com
For PC and Mac. You may have to start with a free trial with a credit card and cancel directly after module 5 is completed
Once QuickBooks™ is loaded, you may have to reboot your computer.
Here is the link to a number of training sources for Quickbooks:
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/resources/university/training-for-accountants#qbo
1. Setting up company:
Go to Home page, select the widget to the direct top right of the word ‘help’ and select on the left side ‘settings’, then company setting.
For each edit, hit the pen picture on the right hand side of each section. Enter the company name, Pit Bull Sings T-Shirt. Enter information as indicated below:
Company address: c/o CSU- Global; 7800 Orchard Road- Suite 200
City: Greenwood Village, CO 80111
State: CO
ZIP code: 80111
Phone Number: 999.999.9999
Choose Accrual Basis
Go to advanced setting and be sure everything is turned on except the accounting setting for the closing of the books.
X out of this screen, which returns you to the home page.
TIPS:
In the home page, go to the top right hand corner, to the right of the name of the company, click the gear symbol, which is the main link for everything you need for changes.
Input is on the left-hand side of the home page with links to customers, vendors, and transactions. Add one customer (see tight top corner for the button for new): Lair Corp. Add three vendors: Arotek, Sheng Freight, and Waters Corporation. Also in the left, in chart of accounts, be sure there is a current asset account called accounts receivable and a current liability account called accounts payable.
For doing the journal entries below: Go to top panel, in the middle of the top of the screen, where there is a plus sign (+) and select journal entries found in the other section. In the cash on and credit to opening equity, give company an opening balance of $100,000 cash and equity.
It is up to you to create the correct accounts, with the proper journal entries
Important to remember:
Do not forget to click on ‘save and new’ after you input and file.
Backup your company information many times as you work. To do this, click the button at the bottom of each screen called: save and new
Always check to be sure your input dates are correct. Transaction input date are on the top left side above the journal entryAlways best to record terms within the journal entry in the extra line provided to the right of A/R or A/P
Always best to record terms within the journal entry in the extra line provided to the right of A/R or A/P
2. Prepare journal entries. Be sure all dates agree with the problem and are not today’s date
July 1, 2015: Construction in progress, (BI= 0, other assets, inventory) increase $3,200; corresponding accounts payable due in 10 days (DEF Company, vendor).
July 10, 2015: Furniture and equipment increase $6,000; corresponding account cash (DEF Company, vendor).
July 16, 2015: Sales increase $10,000; corresponding account accounts receivables (UVW, customer).
July 19, 2015: Loan from Bank $4,000; corresponding cash account
July 25, 2015: Make individual cash payment entries for payroll expense $1,000; rent expense $1,000; telephone expense $300; and utilities expense $500 (add new: expenses per their category).
Instructions: Enter above transactions into QuickBooks. To submit: go to homeà reportsà balance sheet and be sure your dates include July 1, 2015 to July 25, 2015. Also click on the net income figure on the balance sheet. Cut and paste both of these reports into a document to submit.
Here is the link to a number of training sources for Quickbooks:
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/resources/university/training-for-accountants#qbo