Blog Post 3

Deadline: Wednesday, 1^st April 2009, 5 pm

Word Count: 600 words total (200 + 200 + 200 words)

Task:

• There are 3 questions you need to answer as part of this task.

• The questions relate to the ‘R’ and ‘S’ phases of Porto’s development in the RSVP model of devising

• Conduct wider independent reading and use quotes and examples to support your views.

• Present your writing in academic language with Harvard Referencing and a Bibliography presented alphabetically at the end of your post.

Questions:

1. Critically reflect on how the ‘R’ (research/resource) phase of devising has moved onto the ‘S’ (score) phase of devising in the creative journey of Porto.
You might need to briefly establish what is meant by ‘research/resource’ and ‘score’ within the devising process before you discuss its place within Porto’s development. (200 words)

2. As Porto is starting to be scored, discuss if there is any structure or narrative that is beginning to emerge through it. Give reasons for your answer. (200 words)

3. Discuss your own character’s transition from the ‘R’ phase to the ‘S’ phase of devising Porto. How has it grown, adjusted and become more tangible (physically and emotionally) through the progress of the devising process? (200 words