The Written Exam Will Be in Two Sections
YEAR 9 DRAMA
REVISION GUIDE
THE WRITTEN EXAM WILL BE IN TWO SECTIONS:
SECTION A:
General drama questions to show your understanding and application of key skills & devices including reference to Bouncers and the topic on WAR. You will need to answer questions on the characters you played and how you used voice, movement, gesture, space, levels and devices listed below.
Still Image MonologueMarking the Moment
Thought Tracking Narration Cross-Cutting
Characterisation Synchronised Movement
Acting Styles:
Naturalistic Abstract Physical Theatre
SECTION B:
Your practical work on the scripted play ‘Blood Brothers’.
This section will ask you to reflect on your work last term in rehearsal leading to the practical assessment.
- You will need to be able to discuss how you created a character using voice, gesture, movement, facial expression, proxemics .
- Be able to explain how the social class of the characters can be communicated through voice and movement
- How costume can be used to communicate character to an audience
- What moments were successful for you when playing your chosen character from the play inthe final performance – describing the character and the acting skills in detail . Backup your answers with quotes from the dialogue you used.
What you did ? How you did it ?Why you did it ?
VOICEPHYSICALITY
AccentGestureSpace
ToneMovementLevels
PacePostureCharacter Relationships
PitchFacial Expression
Pause
WRITING ABOUT SKILLS AND HOW YOU HAVE USED THEM
EXAMPLES ANSWERS
Example 1
In the scene when my team scored the goal, I used FACIAL EXPESSONS to show how happy my character was at that moment : I widened my eyes in disbelief and held my breath in anticipation. Then as I realised it was indeed a goal, I smiled broadly and I opened my mouth wide to shout my approval. I used GESTURES by punching the air with a fist to show my excitement.
Example 2
When I played a role in the play, Bouncers, I said the line: I’m putting on a funky disco record.
I used a strong Northern accent, which immediately helped the audience understand the importance of the location to the plot.
My voice was loud and aggressive in tone which conveyed my anticipation and excitement. I also used gestures by clenching my fist to emphasise the words. My voice softened slightly when I went on to describe the lights which showed affection and indicated to the audience that I enjoyed my job.
I used open and animated facial expressions by smiling broadly when I said the words ‘colour TV'. My expression was bright, suggesting excitement about what I had to say.
More examples and revision of acting skills online: GCSE Bitesize KS4 Drama : Writing about Theatre And Drama