UNIT ONE

Modern theatre styles and conventions

How will you be assessed?

Written responses to questions. (25 marks)

Area of Study 1

Exploring modern theatre styles and conventions Outcome 1: On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify and describe the distinguishing features of theatre styles and scripts from the modern era.

Students study scripts from the modern era of theatre and investigate innovations in theatre practice from the 1920s to the present. They study at least three distinct theatre styles of the modern era, as well as scripts associated with each. They learn about contexts, cultural origins, production roles and performance possibilities for each of the selected theatre styles. Through practical workshops students gain knowledge of how these styles shaped and contributed to the world of modern theatre.

Key knowledge

Characteristics and features of three or more theatre styles from the modern eraOrigins, characteristics and contexts of scripts from the modern era Approaches to exploring theatre styles implied in scriptsProduction processes for realising scripts from the modern era for performance to an audience Approaches to interpretation of scripts through acting, direction and designInnovations established in theatre production in the modern eraTheatre terminology and expressions.

Key skills

Describe the factors that influence the development of theatre styles in the modern eraDescribe how the contexts of scripts can influence a productionOutline characteristics of theatre styles from the modern era Identify and describe production processes that are characteristic of the modern eraResearch and discuss production roles and their use in the modern eraResearch and discuss the impact of theatre productions on audiences in the modern era Identify and describe innovations established in theatre production in the modern eraUse theatre terminology and expressions in writing and discussion

How will you be assessed?

Practical Work: Application of stagecraft throughout the planning, development and presentation of performances.(30 marks)

Area of Study 2

Interpreting scripts Outcome 2: On completion of this unit the student should be able to work creatively and imaginatively in production roles to interpret scripts from the modern era.

Students work in at least two of the production roles of actor, director and/or designer to realise scripts from at least three distinct theatre styles from the modern era. Students gain an understanding of how production teams can work collaboratively to interpret scripts. They also learn how work in production roles is informed by and contributes to the development of different theatre styles, and consider ways that theatre production work is itself shaped by the styles and contexts of the scripts. Students learn about theatre production processes including dramaturgy, planning, development and performance to an audience, and apply this to their work. They study and apply elements of theatre composition and safe and ethical working practices in theatre production.

Key knowledge

Characteristics of theatre styles from the modern era Elements of theatre compositionApproaches to interpreting selected scripts creatively and imaginatively, including use of elements of theatre composition to exploit possibilities in a script Contexts of scripts from the modern era Collaborative nature of theatre productionDramaturgy and production processes and practices for realising a theatre production for performance to an audienceApproaches to applying the production roles of actor, director and/or designer in modern theatreUse of theatre technologies in theatre production Ways of documenting ideas that inform interpretation of the scriptSafe and ethical working practices in theatre

Key skills

Develop creative and imaginative interpretations of scripts from the modern eraApply dramaturgy and the theatre production process for performance to an audienceConvey the contexts of scripts from the modern era through the use of compositional skills and the application of production rolesApply appropriate theatre styles when presenting scripts from the modern eraEmploy two or more of the production roles to interpret scripts Apply theatre technologies as appropriateUse elements of theatre compositionWork collaborativelyDocument ideas that have contributed to the development of the interpretationApply safe and ethical working practices in theatre

How will you be assessed?

Written responses to set questions.(25 Marks)

Area of Study 3

Analysing and evaluating a theatre production Outcome 3: On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse and evaluate a theatre production.

In this area of study students focus on analysis and evaluation of a professional theatre production of a script. They study the nature of theatre production analysis and evaluation, including the application of acting, direction and design and their effect on an audience. Students study the use of theatre technologies and elements of theatre composition in professional theatre performance. Where possible, for this area of study students should analyse a modern play in performance.

Key knowledge

The nature of theatre production analysis and evaluationHow application of acting, direction and design enables an audience to construct meaning from a performanceThe ways in which theatre styles are interpreted by work in selected production rolesHow the application of acting, direction and design can be informed by the contexts of the scriptApproaches to using elements of theatre composition evident in a theatre production Approaches to using technologies in theatre productionTheatre terminology and expressions

Key skills

Analyse and evaluate a theatre productionAnalyse the application of acting, direction and design in a theatre productionAnalyse ways in which acting, direction and design are used to interpret theatre styles evident in a productionAnalyse connections between contexts of the script and the use of acting, direction and designEvaluate the ways in which acting, direction and design enables an audience to construct meaningAnalyse the use of elements of theatre composition evident in theatre productionAnalyse the use of technologies in theatre productionUse theatre terminology and expressions appropriately

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