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Drama
DRAMA – 0411
Key Subject Aims
- To develop candidates’ understanding of Drama through practical and theoretical study.
- To enable candidates to realize the performance possibilities of text and other stimuli.
- To encourage the use of dramatic forms and structures to communicate feelings and ideas to an audience.
- To foster the acquisition and development of skills in Drama, both individually and in groups.
- To develop understanding of the processes leading to performance and the elements involved in creating a performance and to develop evaluative ability across the various stages of performance work.
Questions cover the following aspects.
- Characterisation
- Role
- Pacing contrast dynamics
- Spatial awareness
- Physicality
- Tension
- Other features
Candidates are also expected to demonstrate the understanding of the role of:
- set,
- lighting
- sound
- costumemake-up.
Careers related to the subject
- Acting in film and television productions
- Commercials
- Radio voice-overs
- Directing
- Scriptwriting
- Producing
- Journalism
- Lighting design
- Sound design
- Wardrobe- scenic construction
- Prop making and stage management