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Staging theatre
Staging theatre
In this area of study students focus on developing skills that can be applied to the interpretation of a script for performance to an audience. They work collaboratively, creatively and imaginatively to contribute to the development of a production of a selected script. As members of the production team, students undertake exercises and tasks throughout the three stages of the production process and apply elements of theatre composition leading to a performance to an audience of the selected script.Students develop an understanding of, and enhance skills in, working in two production roles across all stages of the production process. They apply dramaturgy and use elements of theatre composition in the work they undertake in the two production roles.
They develop skills that contribute to the theatre production process, including thinking creatively and imaginatively, working collaboratively, time management, planning, scheduling and reflecting.
Throughout the production process, students develop their oral skills through discussions with others in the production team or through explaining how their work in production roles contributes to realising the production aims. They develop knowledge about and apply safe and ethical working practices in theatre production.
Outcome 1
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to interpret a script across the stages of the production process through creative, imaginative and collaborative work undertaken in two production roles.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 1.
Key knowledge
Key knowledge
• the nature and purpose of the three stages of the production process in the development of a creative and imaginative interpretation of a script
• the elements of theatre composition
• approaches to working collaboratively in a production team
• contributions that can be made by individuals working creatively and imaginatively as part of a production team to interpret a script across the three stages of the production process
• ways in which theatre production is informed by dramaturgical techniques that can be used as part of a production process, culminating in the performance of a script to an audience
• approaches to using elements of theatre composition to exploit possibilities in a script
• techniques and processes regarding safe and ethical working practices associated with theatre production
• strategies for documenting, analysing and evaluating contributions to the three stages of the production process
• theatre terminology and expressions.
Key skills
Key skills
• identify and describe aspects of the three stages of the production process
• apply elements of theatre composition creatively and imaginatively
• contribute effectively to the development of a creative and imaginative interpretation of a script for performance to an audience
• contribute effectively to two production roles in collaboration with others in the production team across the three stages of the production process
• apply dramaturgical processes and use elements of theatre composition to work in two production roles
• apply theatre technologies to enhance realisation of production aims
• demonstrate techniques and processes regarding safe and ethical working practices associated with theatre production
• document, analyse and evaluate on-going contributions towards the realisation of production aims across the three stages of the production process
• demonstrate appropriate use of theatre terminology and expressions in written and oral documentation and discussions
ASSESSMENT: 2 tasks worth 45 and 15 marks each.
ASSESSMENT: 2 tasks worth 45 and 15 marks each.
Ongoing developmental contributions to creative interpretation of a script across all three stages of the production process through collaborative work in two production roles. ASSESSED THROUGH OBSERVATION OF PRACTICAL ACTIVITES, DOCUMENTATION AND QUALITY OF FINAL OUTCOMES .
Analysis and evaluation, supported by relevant documentation, of Ongoing developmental contributions to creative interpretation of a script across all three stages of the production process through collaborative work in two production roles. ASSESSED THROUGH AN ORAL PRESENTATION WITH VISUAL/AURAL EVIDENCE.
ORIENTATION WEEK TASKS
ORIENTATION WEEK TASKS
Explore story, characters and preliminary dramaturgy for the 2 options of play for this outcome (see slides below).
Discuss initial responses, concepts and challenges for both options.
Vote in order to select production.
Identify production role choices, including casting preferences for actors.
Read through and set goals for holiday homework (script annotations and initial dramaturgy).
3.1 TASK DESCRIPTION
3.1 TASK DESCRIPTION
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