Criticizing “The Switch” by grade9 “Critique” Criticizing “The Switch” by grade9

Criticism of a work does not mean the work is "bad" It is merely to refine it…

What is a “Critique”?

How to critique? Step 1 Describe the work … Genre… Theme… Plot… Audience… What type of drama was it?

How to critique? Step 2 Interpret the work… what does it mean?

How to critique? Step 3 Evaluate the work… Is it good… Is it interesting… Was the performance genuine?

Step 3 Evaluate the work… Did the actors portray believable characters for the time and place that was being depicted? Why or why not?

Step 3 Evaluate the work… Was the costuming appropriate for the time and place being depicted? Why or why not? What effect did the costuming have on the overall performance?

Step 3 Evaluate the work… Did the scenery or lack thereof allow you to believe the illusion of time and place being depicted? What about the lighting? The sound effects? The use of props? Why or why not?

Step 3 Evaluate the work… Did there seem to be a smooth flow to the action of the play? Remember: Actors rarely decide how a scene will be played. This is the director’s job. Actors only move and interpret according to the director’s vision