Things to think about for Duchess of Malfi

* main text of The Duchess of Malfi is set in Italy
     ^ I have chosen to set it in France.      =      Why??

• The Catacombs of Paris - I Like the idea of something looking a little unpleasant about the lives of the characters and believe that there is a lot of skulduggery ongoings in the play. I felt like the atmosphere of the world that these character live in show look somewhat imposing but with a closer look you can see all the cracks in their world. You can see the real side of the characters and that their world is not as perfect that they would have us believe.
• The Cardinal and Ferdinand are not what they seem, in fact they are worse, which we gradually find out through out the play. The Cardinal has blood on his hands and Ferdinand goes a step further and destroys his family. The skulls which appear to be a structure in the making of this family implying that they haven't been all truthful and as good as they want us to believe. 
• The skulls show the structure of their world and what it was built on, death, deceit and dishonestly.

Professional Practise | Portfolio

Your portfolio wants to be ...

• A reflection on your work and what you are. (i.e prop maker, set designer)
• A reflection of your personality. (who are you?)
• It should construct an narrative. (show your 'story')
• Themes, your artist identity and interests.
• Chronology of professional development.

What is it for? ...

• To present your profile
• Expression of your creativity and skills.
• An archive or your work.
• A statement of shared understanding
• Engagement of current practise

What is a Portfolio? ...

• Evolve to reflect your professional development
• Show understanding and Knowledge
• Show your awareness of your own artist identity
• Demonstrate your design style
• Reflect your interest
• Create formalised sketchbook, expand on blog

In the future ...

• Digital or hard copy portfolio?
• A repository
• Evernote/blogger
• Website
• Chronological or themes record 

Things to consider ... 

• Digital / hard portfolio
• Size? A4/A3
• Plastic sleeves
• Style of font and colours
• Motif
• Quantity
• Process work > Fabric samples
• Original or photocopied images?
• Background colours
• Texture, samples, fabrics
• Quality or photographs, should i use a photographer?
• Layout
• Text, type, quotes, reviews
• Should i include technical drawings?/Life drawings?

CV = Show intention and desire
Portfolio = Extension of blog
Quicktime Movie = Digital portfolio/ Photos of work with titles of project 

Blog = Personal diary/ sketchbook

Website = Digital Shop front

Portfolio  =Sent when requested

Practising with the puppet

We started practising the manipulation of the puppets. We used the green room and learnt some movement methods with Sean. 

The first thing that we learnt was the angle of the eyes and how to make sure that we are holding them at the right angle to make sure that we could direct the eyes of the puppets onto each other. This was important to learn so that the audience can understand and follow the attention of the puppets. 

We developed ideas of interactions with each puppet with the puppeteer and then tried to manipulate the puppets by interacting them together. Sean gave us situations to act out with the puppets which involved them being by themselves and then interacting with each other. 

The next method we tried was to walk the puppets from the door over to the table. Figuring out how we could travel with the puppets. 

Thinking about Performance

We are now beginning to think about a location in which we can place our puppets and their conversations.

Arising themes have brought about a variety of things...

Gym

Night Club

Study Group

Naturalistic locations 

A dark street

Private room

Library 

Student Union

Coffee Shop

Q: What is Gender Binding?
Q: How women dress
Q; 'Walk of Shame'


Plan:

• Tuesday 18th - Have all transcripts printed (put them in the Dropbox)
• Set up a email and blog account linking to the project
• Think about the space?    

                       ^ Needs to be performed in a space that is for presenting and has respect

                       ^ A Gallery/ Exhibition Space

                       ^ Bonnington Gallery