Year 9
This term we are learning how to read a 2D script and visualise it as a 3D production. The students will be studying “Othello” by William Shakespeare and learn how the script comes alive through the creative vision of a director. Particular parts of the script will be chosen, with reference to Iago’s manipulation and Othello’s fatal flaw. The attached photos show the depth of annotation skills that the students have acquired this year, and some freeze frames showing how the script can be translated into a dramatic version on stage.
Special mention to our two actors, Foxton and Ryder who took turns at playing Iago and Roderigo respectively.
Student descriptions of the freeze frames
“Iago’s posture communicated a dominating demeanour and confidence in himself, as despite being stared down by a fellow officer, he remained calm and held his ground before continuing to apply his beliefs. This demonstrated an ego and strong opinions.” CJ
“Iago is presented as cocky by denying his hatred for Othello. ‘Abhor me,’ is delivered with a confident tone, stating he is sure of his statement, that being he has never despised Othello. Emphasising his manipulative characteristics, Iago is proving the true extent of his antagonism.” Carla
Year 10
In preparation for the Year 10 visit to the ASB Theatre to watch “The Scottish Play”, the students have been hard at work unpacking the language techniques, structure, and genre conventions of the script. The students from last year have impressively built upon the learning from last year’s Shakespeare unit, and continue to support the new students collaboratively to reach new standards. The students will only be reading selected scenes that are based around the themes and the characterisation of the main characters.
The photos show the depth of the annotation skills the students now exhibit. They are identifying the relevant quotations and describing how the dramatic techniques of voice, movement, body and space are presented on stage.
