Terrified Eyes wide, staring at the one place (i.e. whatever is terrifying them) Mouth open, Scared facial expression. Straight upright posture with high shoulders – tense. Standing still – almost frozen in position. Gesture – on face, over eyes. Confident Strong eye-contact with other people and when engaged in conversation. Calm and collected facial expression (depending on the situation). Upright posture, open and positive body language. Initiates hand – confident gestures. Voice ___________________________________________ You need to know the following voice terms and be able to use them correctly: Accent – Way of speaking use in a area or country. Volume – loudness or quietness of the voice. Pace – of speech (fast or slow). Pitch – How high or low the voice is. Tone – Change of to express emotion. Clarity – Clearness of the voice. Pause – A break in speaking, a period of silence. Emphasis – The stress on a word or a phrase. Articulation – Clear pronunciation of words. Intonation – Rising and falling of voice in speech. Fluency – Natural flowing speech. Register – Ways of speaking, appropriate to the situation and/or the person being spoken to.
You will sit one written paper which lasts 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES and is worth 40 MARKS The paper is split into two sections: SECTION 1 – 10 In this section, you are expected to answer questions on a recent drama you devised and performed in with your group. You may be asked about the following: Problems and solutions that you faced. Who is your Target audience - justify your answer positively. What is the purpose or message – justify. What themes and/or issues are explored – how has this been developed through characters/plot? – Why did you choose this? Advantages/Disadvantages – What did you choose and why? – is it naturalistic or non-naturalistic? Why? Form (e.g. play form) /Structure (e.g. linear or non-linear) /Conventions (e.g. flashback) – what did you choose and why? Mood, atmosphere and tension – how did you create this? link to acting and production areas. Performance Concepts – planned use of voice and movement, characterisation, character relationships, status, etc. Characterisation techniques/rehearsal activities – describe fully and justify how they helped. Production areas: Sound, Lighting, Props, Set, Costume, Make-up – remember to justify and relate to what the question asks (e.g mood and atmosphere, a dramatic moment). Also remember to use correct terminology. SECTION 2 – 30 In this section, you are provided with different types of stimuli. From these, you are required to choose one and develop ideas for a drama. Your answers to the questions in this
Make sure that you understand what ALL of the vocabulary on this page means. If you are asked a question on any of these areas you will have to use the correct vocabulary to gain marks. General Terms Movement Voice Characterisation techniques/ Rehearsal Activities Conventions Stimulus Characterisation Target Audience Mood Atmosphere Directing Design Concepts Purpose Focus Time period Language Special effects Performance Concepts Rehearsal Activities Status Tension Dramatic Irony Naturalistic: Eye-contact Facial Expression Posture Gesture Use of Space Body Language Stance Mannerisms Stylised: Mime Balance Speed Timing Use of Levels Positioning Rhythm Use of Direction Pace Accent Volume Articulation Tone Register Intonation Clarity Role-on-the-wall Character Card Hot-seating Writing-in-role Thought Tunnel Improvisation Flashback Flash-forward Narration Mime Slow-motion Monologue Aside Soliloquy Split-stage Form Style Structure Production Areas A play, scripted or improvised Dance drama Mime Monologue Movement Musical Pantomime Comedy Tragedy Crime drama Docudrama Melodrama Commedia dell ‘arte Naturalistic Linear Non-linear Lighting Sound Props Set Costume Hair/Makeup General Drama Vocabulary List You should be familiar with all of this vocabulary. In particular pay attention to the staging vocabulary and the technical vocabulary. tracking