• Role/character: considering in depth the inner and outer life in developing a character; differentiating between authentic characters and stereotypes; using gestures and movement to convey character

• Relationship: analysing and portraying how relationships influence character development/change

• Time and place: establishing a clear setting; sustaining belief in the fictional setting

• Tension: using sound, light, technology, and stage effects to heighten tension/suspense

• Focus and emphasis: using drama conventions to reveal or communicate key emotions, motivations, perspectives, and ideas to the audience