What's New: Contemporary Quiz#5
What's New: Contemporary Quiz#5
What's New: Contemporary Quiz#5
In the Philippine Contemporary Arts, there are different materials that are used. Unless, one
is familiar with these integrations and materials, it is not usual that one can easily identify the
integration evident in such an art. So, get ready to see things through the different
perspectives of contemporary art.
What’s New
What is It
There are many different things to consider in putting up an art production. This may vary
according to the resources, type, and other things. In general, here are the Four Methods (4Ms) to
consider:
Methods
Methods will determine the standard procedure of a production. This is the step-by-step
procedure of the production. This provides the structure or framework which will be its foundation.
We also call it the production plan. The method shall contain the following:
Materials
This refers to the artwork to be produced and presented to the audience such as the script,
playwright, music, and choreography. A material must have a concept. A concept is the main idea,
message, context, or story that needs to be conveyed.
Machine
These are the materials, machines, or equipment to be used in the production. These may
refer to the physical materials in a production design such as the stage, lighting, sound systems, or
any technological medium.
Manpower
Manpower refers to the production team. Each will be assigned to specific activities in the
plan.
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● Concept writers - create and write the storyline and/or script
● Researchers - research to ensure a properly contextualized and well-informed production
● Director - the head of the production; the one whose vision manifests the most in the
production
● Producers - produce machineries and manages the manpower
● Choreographers - produce the act and the motions in the storyline to be executed by the artists
● Performing artists - lead the roles in the storyline
● Crew - the associates in the production
10. You were assigned as the director of a production, what is the most important characteristics
should you possess?
I. Bossy III. Intimidating
II. Detail-focused IV. Visionary
a. I and II b. II and III C. I and IV D. II and IV
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