Period #1- THEATRE ARTS- LAB- Physical action- the students will examine how comedy can be conducted through physical action only. This kind of comedy is a parody of life itself. Lyrics are only used in order to set up the gag. Outlining a piece of comedy- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bm9mhX1q4o Elements of this kind of comedy- running gag/ social norms/ problem explored/ timing/prop work. Breaking down the comedy timeline.- building our own comedic timeline for a toping- planning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98V9cEYe6-A Assignment- in groups you will write, plan and film a piece of comedy through physical action. Due date Friday October 7th, 2011. Period #3-LAW 120- Case study- Ashely Smith http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2009-2010/out_of_control/   Period #4 DIGITAL SOUND 120- listen to 5 minuite mystries- discussion in class.   Period #6-LAW 120-  Case study- Ashely Smith (same as period #3) http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2009-2010/out_of_control/