Describe only briefly what’s happening in the scene in terms of the plot.

attached play:
“Here’s My Ashes” Stage Play

Topic 1: Theater Design
Please watch the full video of a staged production.
From the play identify any strong design elements (scenic, lighting, costume, sound, etc.)
You may focus on one or more design concepts.
Describe only briefly what’s happening in the scene in terms of the plot. Focus your essay on analyzing why/how the design elements work to enhance the performance.
Support:
Include in your essay specific descriptions/analysis of the design and also support from any 2 of the following sources:
Any chapter(s) from Campbell’s Technical Theater for Non-Technical People (*each chapter may be considered a different source)
Working in the Theatre screenings assigned in Module 5 (required or optional)

Requirements for paper:
Please indicate at the top of your paper which topic you chose.
1500-2000 words, double-spaced, 12pt. font
Format and citations standardized in MLA, APA, or Chicago style
Theater 10 Paper

Theater 10 Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
Responds to prompt
40 pts
Excellent (A)
Responds directly to all aspects of the prompt. Strong focus. Excellent grasp of course material.
36 pts
Good (B)
Responds adequately to most aspects of the prompt. Acceptable focus. Good grasp of course material.
32 pts
Fair (C)
Responds to the prompt partially or inadequately. Grasp of course material is incomplete; paper lacks focus.
28 pts
Poor (D)
Did not address the prompt. Does not show grasp of course material. Lacks focus.
0 pts
No Marks
/ 40 pts
Clarity
20 pts
Excellent (A)
Clearly organized and carefully structured. Demonstrates specificity. Engagingly written, clearly understandable.
17 pts
Good (B)
Organized and reasonably well-structured, with a few problem spots. Not as specific. Clearly written, understandable.
14 pts
Fair (C)
Organization and structure are problematic and detract from reader comprehension. Lacks specificity.
11 pts
Poor (D)
Lacks a coherent structure and organization. Confusing.
0 pts
No Marks
/ 20 pts
Supporting Examples
15 pts
Excellent (A)
Provides at least two examples from course material as specified in the prompt. Examples are strong, relevant, and clearly explained.
13 pts
Good (B)
Provides at least two examples from course material as specified in the prompt. Examples are acceptable but not as strong, relevant, or clearly explained.
11 pts
Fair (C)
Provides only one example from course material as specified in the prompt, and that example is strong. Or provides two examples but they are weak.
9 pts
Poor (D)
Provides only one example and the example is weak or irrelevant.
0 pts
No Marks
/ 15 pts
Language
15 pts
Excellent (A)
Cogent prose, clear transitions, few or no grammatical or spelling errors
13 pts
Good (B)
Cogent prose, clear transitions, some grammar and spelling errors but they don’t interfere with comprehension.
11 pts
Fair (C)
Less fluid writing, confusing at points. Numerous grammatical and spelling errors that interfere with comprehension.
9 pts
Poor (D)
Writing is difficult to understand. Frequent grammatical and spelling errors that interfere with comprehension.
0 pts
No Marks
/ 15 pts
Word count
5 pts
Excellent (A)
Paper is 1500-2000 words
4 pts
Good (B)
Paper is 1400-1499 words
3 pts
Fair (C)
Paper is 1300-1399 words
2 pts
Poor (D)
Paper is less than 1200-1299 words
0 pts
No Marks
/ 5 pts
Format and citations
5 pts
Excellent (A)
Format and citations are in standard MLA, Chicago, or APA style, used correctly throughout.
4 pts
Good (B)
Format and citations are in standard MLA, Chicago, or APA style, used correctly with a few errors.
3 pts
Fair (C)
Format and citations are not in a standard style or are full of errors.
2 pts
Poor (D)
Citations are not presented in any consistent format.
0 pts
No Marks
/ 5 pts

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