Research already completed

Purpose of research What did you How has it helped What source did you
research? you? use? (video, article,
podcast, interview etc)
To research into my I researched into the This research has Folklore and
character to gain a world of Faries to helped me by mythology books,
better understanding enhance the providing inspiration online resources, and
(character authenticity and depth and insights into the academic articles on
development) of my character. characteristics, folklore studies.
behaviours, and
folklore surrounding
Faries.
To research makeup My research involved This research has In conducting my
and hair design for the studying 60’s makeup helped me by research, I have
production to enhance trends and colours to providing me with the utilized a variety of
overall aesthetic and suit the characters in knowledge and sources such as online
visual appeal. the production. I inspiration needed to tutorials, 60s beauty
explored various hair bring the characters to and fashion magazines,
life. By understanding professional makeup
design concepts to
different 60’s makeup and hair design
allow me to create
and hair techniques, I websites, and books on
unique and memorable have gained a deeper theatrical makeup and
looks for the understanding of what hair styling.
performers. to include.
The purpose of the The research focused The research has The research drew
research was to on different elements provided a deeper from a variety of
enhance the related to the play, understanding of the sources, including
production of ‘’A including the life and play, allowing for a academic articles,
Midsummer Night’s works of William more authentic and books on
Dream,’’ by gaining Shakespeare, the meaningful portrayal Shakespearean
insights into various Elizabethan era, the of characters, themes literature, historical
aspects of the play, themes of the play, and overall aesthetic resources on the
such as historical character analysis, Elizabethan era, online
context, character stage design ideas, and databases for
motivations, thematic costume inspirations. theatrical design ideas,
elements, and design and biographies of
possibilities. Shakespeare for a
better understanding
of his life and
influences.

Research you intend to complete

Purpose of research What will you How will it help you? What source will you
research? use? (video, article,
podcast, interview etc)
To gain a deeper I will research the This could help me Sources I could include
understanding of origin and folklore develop a more for my research include
Shakespeare’s surrounding fairies in nuanced and authentic academic articles and
portrayal of Faries so Shakespeare’s time, as portrayal of your fairy books on Shakespeare,
that I can bring the well as how they are character folklore, and fairy
character to life in the depicted in other mythology. I could also
production works of literature and look at the critical
art. analyses of the play
that discuss the
portrayal of fairies in
the production.
To explore the This research will This information will Sources for this
movement, gestures, involve studying then be applied to my research may include
and physicality various theatrical character for a more academic articles on
typically associated productions this authentic and movement in theatre,
with Faries in theatre feature fairies, enchanting portrayal. books on fairy folklore
to better understand analysing their and mythology, videos
how these qualities movement patterns, of theatrical
can be used to embody gestures, and productions featuring
my character in the physicality to identify fairies, and interviews
production common themes and with theatre
techniques used to practioners who have
portray these magical experience working
creatures. with fantasy
characters.
To conduct research on I will research how This research could Sources could include
relationships with relationships with help me gain insights books, articles, essays,
other characters in other characters affect into how relationships interviews with
various contexts or character are portrayed and creators or experts,
settings to better development, plot analysed in different and analyses of specific
understand the progression, and narratives, and how works or genres. I
dynamics, implications, thematic elements in they can impact could also explore
and outcomes of these literature, film, or individual experiences primary sources such
relationships. other forms of media and social interactions. as the texts, films, or
It could also provide artworks themselves to
me with perspectives examine the
and tools to critically relationships with
evaluate and interpret other characters in
the relationships detail.
depicted in art and
media
To gather inspiration I will research various This research will help Possible sources could
and ideas for creating a artwork, literary works, me in developing a rich include classic works of
vivid and immersive and mythological and detailed setting for fantasy literature. I
magical realm for my narratives that portray my portrayal in the could also explore art
character to inhabit. By fantastical realms and production. Providing movements like
studying depictions of landscapes. This could ideas for fantastical Romanticism or
magical realms and include studying elements, flora and Surrealism that
landscapes in various paintings, illustrations, fauna, and overall showcase dreamlike
forms of art literature, books, poems, and atmosphere of the and mystical
and mythology, I can folktales that depict fairy world. By drawing landscapes. As well
enrich my imagination magical worlds filled inspiration from mythological tales
and creativity in with mythical diverse sources, I can from various cultures
constructing a unique creatures, enchanting craft an engaging that feature magical
and compelling world scenery, and mystical magical realm that realms and beings
for the production. elements. captivates the
audience.
The purpose of this This research will By studying my Sources can include
research is to analyse examine the dialogue characters voice and the original text of the
the speech patterns, spoken by my language in depth, I play featuring my
language choices, and character and paying can develop a deeper character, critical
poetic style of my close attention to the understanding of the analyses and
character’s voice. rhythm and cadence of character and how interpretations of the
the speech, and any they fit into the larger work, and articles and
unique stylist choices narrative. books discussing
made by the character. aspects of the fairies'
voice and language.
To gain a deeper This research will By studying the I could use a variety of
understanding of the involve developing my physical and emotional sources for my
world of Fairies and character for the transformations of my research, including
how they are typically production by character throughout books on folklore and
portrayed in literature providing insight into the play, I would be mythology, online
and mythology. the physical able to better resources, and
characteristics, understand the themes discussions with
behaviour, and of metamorphosis and experts in the field of
emotions commonly growth within the fairy folklore.
associated with fairies. narrative.
To delve into the This research could This could add depth The sources I could use
power dynamics help me in shaping and and authenticity to the may include various
between the Fairies understanding the production. literary works, folklore,
and Titania. relationships and mythology, and
interactions between possibly even historical
these characters. references related to
Fairies and their
interactions with other
characters
To study the language, To enhance my By looking into the Sources for this
verse, and structure of interpretation of the intricacies of research may include
Shakespearean plays. text and improve my Shakespearean articles, books on
delivery of lines with language and verse, I Shakespearean
proper rhythm, will gain a deeper language, online
emphasis, and appreciation for the resources dedicated to
understanding. nuances of his writing analysing his works,
style and be better and of course, the
equipped to convey plays themselves as
the intended meaning primary sources.
and emotions behind
the words.

To explore various This would help me to By examining different Sources will include
directional choices and focus on how these approaches taken by articles on theatre
production tehcniques decisions shape the directors and analysing production, reviews of
employed in the interpretation and the techniques used in different performances
staging of the play impact of the play. production of this play, of the play, interviews
I will gain insights into with directors or actors
the creative involved in
possibilities and artistic productions, and any
decisions that enhance relevant behind-the-
the audience’s scenes materials
experience and documenting the
understanding of the staging of the play
text.
The purpose of this By delving into these By studying the Sources for this
research is to explore research topics, I can language, verse, and research could include
the reception and deepen my structure of articles, critical
legacy of the play over understanding of the Shakespearean plays, I analyses, historical
time, including its play, enhance my will gain a better reviews, biographies of
influences on performance, and gain understanding of the Shakespeare, and
literature, theatre, film a broader perspective nuances and studies on the impact
adaptions, and cultural of the play’s complexities of his of the play.
perceptions of the significance within the writing style, allowing
play. realm of literature and me to grasp the deeper
theatre meanings and themes
embedded within the
dialogue.