Below is a list of project ideas. Choose your projects so that their value adds
up to 100 points.
Creative Writing:
- 50 pts. Autobiography— Write a 3-5 page autobiography of one of the characters (as though you are the character)
- 25 pts. Resume/Cover letter—McDonalds is hiring employees for several positions. Three characters from the play are applying. Each of the three (in your voice) needs to write a cover letter addressing “your” strengths and skills. Also, each of the three will write a resume, being sure to list skills and experience. Specify for what job each is applying. These documents need to be formatted properly. Look up proper techniques.
- 50 pts. Pick a character from Hamlet and pick a character from any other novel or Shakespearean play you have read. Describe a meeting between the two of them (where and when and how it would take place) and write forty lines of dialogue between them.
- 50 pts. Autobiography— Write a 3-5 page autobiography of one of the characters (as though you are the character.)
Art:
- 25 pts. Caricatures-draw caricatures of two characters, exaggerating the most noticeable physical characteristics and personality traits of each. (Note- this project can be done more than once. So you could get 50 pts for two characters, etc…)
- 25 pts. Interior Design—you have been hired to “decorate” a private room of Elsinore Castle. Choose a color scheme and the artwork that truly “represents” the atmosphere or owner of the room. The artwork can be from any time period. Each room should have at least two pieces of art. Your designs can be drawn, painted, created as a model (think shoe box) or done on the computer. (This project can be done more than once too.)
- 50 pts. Board game/Computer game-create a board game or computer game based on the characters and events of the play. Include clearly written instructions on how to play. For a board game, include a board and playing pieces. The game should “teach” what happens in the play.
Media Performance:
- 75 pts. A Video Production- For this project you must pick a few scenes and script, shoot, and edit the film. You must include one of the major soliloquys from the play. Consider costumes, music and who you’d like to recruit. I can give up to two people full credit for this project with a director role and an editor role. Actors from any of my classes can receive extra credit.
- 50 pts. Evening News-film the evening news special that would occur at the end of the play. You will probably need the following: anchorman, on-scene reports, cameramen, witnesses.
Combination
Projects:
- 25 pts. Mental Health Issues—research Hamlet or Ophelia’s mental condition. Provide a diagnosis and then prescribe a course of treatment. Projects can be presented via Power point or in written article form. (You can gain 50 pts. if you do both characters.)
- 50 pts. CD Case Design and Music Selection-create a CD with ten songs as either a soundtrack or a mixtape given from Hamlet to Ophelia. Each song should have a 1/2-page explanation of why you chose that song. (or 25 pts. for five songs)
Analysis
- 25 pts. A Lot Like Me - Which character is most like you? Why? Your explanation should be around two pages. Remember to describe the character well. Give evidence – examples of things the character has done or said that support your description. Also, give evidence of what it is about you that is similar to the character—these might be examples of things you have said and done.
- 25 pts. Take
Home Theme – Write your own final thoughts about the thematic meaning
or just your final thoughts about the beauty of this play. This 2-3 page
analysis should include a personal reflection with specific references to
the play.
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***All of these projects will be presented. You must be able to explain any choices you
made to the group. ***
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