1. Drama 2.5 Perform a substantial acting, technical or production role 90303 V2 Credits5

2. Achievement Summary Production will be a scripted work Production will be a scripted work Script will be selected by the teacher Script will be selected by the teacher Performance will be in front of an invited public audience Performance will be in front of an invited public audience You will need to develop and sustain an acting role. You will need to develop and sustain an acting role.

3. The Importance of being Earnest- Production Schedule You will receive a rehearsal schedule every two weeks detailing what we will be rehearsing and when. It is essential that lines must be down by the due dates and failure to do may result in recasting. Week 1 1Stagecraft - Active on stage (Energy activity) 2Blocking and annotating a script 3Read through act 1 & 2 of the play in cast groups 4Continue 5Set up wikispace page for play - read unit standard etc - set up your own pages to complete Research tasks set for yr13 Lines for Act 1 Due Start of Week 4 Week 2 1Block Act 1 scene 1 (red) 2Block Act 1 scene 2 (black) 3Block Act 2 scene 1 (red) 4Block Act 2 scene 2 (black) 5Work on wikispace page - diary of week catch up any annotating Week 3 1Review Act 1 (Red Cast) 2Review Act 2(Black Cast) 3Block Act 3 scene 1(red) 4Block Act 3 scene 2 (black) 5Work on wikispace page - catch up on annotating LInes for Act 2 Due Start of Week 6 Week 4 Rehearse Act 1 Books Down Run Act 1 Work on wikispace page - annotation/character notes

4. The Importance of being Earnest- Production Schedule Week 5 Review Act 1 Rehearse Act 2 Books Down Work on wikispace page- annotation/character notes Lines for Act 3 Due Start of Week 7 Week 6 Review Act 2 Rehearse Act 3 Books Down Work on wikispace page - annotation/character notes Week 7 Run entire production Sticky bits Week 8 MondayTechnical rehearsal ( lights/music) TuesdayFull Dress rehearsal WednesdayFinal Dress rehearsal ThursdayPerformance 1pm and 6.30pm FridayPerformance 1pm and 6.30pm Week 9 1Pack out and clean up AV 2Reflection discussion in cast groups 3Wikispace pages 4Wikispace pages 5Watch performance film

5. Use of drama techniques Prior to the start of our rehearsals we will do a series of classes on each specific drama techniques. Prior to the start of our rehearsals we will do a series of classes on each specific drama techniques. This will ensure that all actors are confident in using drama techniques effectively. This will ensure that all actors are confident in using drama techniques effectively.

6. Voice Using appropriate pace, pausing, projection,volume and pitch For example a loud, low pitch and fast voice might tell us a character For example a loud, low pitch and fast voice might tell us a character is angry. is angry.

7. Body Using posture, gesture, body-awareness and eye-contact

8. Movement Showing timing, direction, and energy

9. Space Choosing levels and groupings Choosing levels and groupings.

10. Instructions This activity will take place over a period of ten weeks and will involve class and out-of-class time. This activity will take place over a period of ten weeks and will involve class and out-of-class time. In this activity you will perform an acting role in a scripted production for a. The production is The importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and your role will be assigned. In this activity you will perform an acting role in a scripted production for a. The production is The importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and your role will be assigned. To help you to understand and reflect on your acting role, you will record your development in your portfolio. Your portfolio should include: To help you to understand and reflect on your acting role, you will record your development in your portfolio. Your portfolio should include: An annotated working script of the scene An annotated working script of the scene Character notes Character notes Play research Play research Rehearsal log and schedule Rehearsal log and schedule Assessment will be based on: Assessment will be based on: Your appropriate participation in the production process and active support of the production team Your appropriate participation in the production process and active support of the production team Your written record of the development of your role Your written record of the development of your role Your ability to develop and sustain an acting role Your ability to develop and sustain an acting role

11. Task 1Preparation As a class we will explore various drama techniques and how they may used. As a class we will explore various drama techniques and how they may used. The teacher will explain and discuss the selected play with you. You will then be assigned an acting role in the play. The teacher will explain and discuss the selected play with you. You will then be assigned an acting role in the play. Discuss with your teacher and the director the framework of the production. Record this framework in your portfolio. Then discuss with your own group how your individual scene will fit into this overall framework. Explore ways in which the scenes can be linked cohesively and creatively. For example: Discuss with your teacher and the director the framework of the production. Record this framework in your portfolio. Then discuss with your own group how your individual scene will fit into this overall framework. Explore ways in which the scenes can be linked cohesively and creatively. For example: Narration Narration Music Music Dance Dance Visual Display Visual Display

12. Overall Framework Stage Production Brief Scene Selected Characters Action of the scene Central Themes or Ideas Concept for production

13. Task 2Research In order to research your role in the play, record brief answers to the following on your wiki page. In order to research your role in the play, record brief answers to the following on your wiki page. Your teacher will assist you with this task. Your teacher will assist you with this task. A: The world of the Playwright A: The world of the Playwright What are the important biographical details of the playwright? What are the important biographical details of the playwright? At what time and in what country did the playwright live? At what time and in what country did the playwright live? How did this affect their writing? How did this affect their writing? B: The world of the character B: The world of the character Describe the physical and personal characteristics Describe the physical and personal characteristics Describe your character’s relationship with other characters Describe your character’s relationship with other characters What happened before and after your scene? What happened before and after your scene? Describe the motivation for your character Describe the motivation for your character Describe the feeling/emotions of your character in the scene Describe the feeling/emotions of your character in the scene

14. Task 3Rehearsal During the rehearsals you will be expected to fulfil the following: During the rehearsals you will be expected to fulfil the following: A: Commitment to production process A: Commitment to production process Memorise lines to meet the requirements of the rehearsal deadlines Memorise lines to meet the requirements of the rehearsal deadlines Attend rehearsals to meet the requirements of the rehearsal schedule Attend rehearsals to meet the requirements of the rehearsal schedule Completion of rehearsal log should include an evaluation of your participation and development on a weekly basis, the contribution of other members in your scene, and a comment on the final rehearsal. Completion of rehearsal log should include an evaluation of your participation and development on a weekly basis, the contribution of other members in your scene, and a comment on the final rehearsal. Positive approach to rehearsal process which acknowledges necessity of group co-operation. Positive approach to rehearsal process which acknowledges necessity of group co-operation. B: Exploration during production process B: Exploration during production process Exploration of the ways voice, movement and use of space can create and develop your character Exploration of the ways voice, movement and use of space can create and develop your character Willingness to accept direction Willingness to accept direction Your annotated script should contain stage direction, director’s notes, character’s thoughts/feelings Your annotated script should contain stage direction, director’s notes, character’s thoughts/feelings

15. Task 4Performance Perform the role in your scene to an audience. You will be expected to: Perform the role in your scene to an audience. You will be expected to: present the role as rehearsed present the role as rehearsed sustain the role sustain the role relate appropriately with the other characters relate appropriately with the other characters communicate your role to the audience communicate your role to the audience support the production framework support the production framework

17. Task 5Reflection In your portfolio respond to the following questions: In your portfolio respond to the following questions: How well did you meet your individual responsibilities to the rehearsal process and performance? How well did you meet your individual responsibilities to the rehearsal process and performance? How successful was the production overall? How successful was the production overall? How effectively did you communicate your role to the audience? How effectively did you communicate your role to the audience?

18. Assessment Checklist You will be assessed on: You will be assessed on: Your active participation in the production process Your active participation in the production process Your support for the production Your support for the production Your ability to develop and sustain a role Your ability to develop and sustain a role Your appropriate interaction with other characters Your appropriate interaction with other characters Your ability to communicate your role to the audience Your ability to communicate your role to the audience Your satisfactory completion in your portfolio of: annotated working script of the scene, character notes, play research, rehearsal log and schedule, production framework, performance reflection Your satisfactory completion in your portfolio of: annotated working script of the scene, character notes, play research, rehearsal log and schedule, production framework, performance reflection

19. Achievement  Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team.  Record developing understanding of role.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role.

20. Merit Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team Record developing understanding of role with detail and insight. Record developing understanding of role with detail and insight.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role with confidence.

21. Excellence  Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team.  Record developing understanding of role with extensive and perceptive detail and insight.  Develop and sustain an accomplished acting, technical or production role.

22. Assessment Schedule TaskAchievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence In groups you will present a performance of the prescribed script of no more than 15 minutes in length that includes movement, use of space and use of voice to demonstrate a clear understanding of the use of drama techniques.  Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team. Eg. Student has attended all rehearsals punctually, met all production deadlines, and has actively suggested ideas in rehearsals.. Eg. Student has attended all rehearsals punctually, met all production deadlines, and has actively suggested ideas in rehearsals.. Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team. Eg. Studenthas attended all rehearsals punctually, met all production deadlines, and has actively suggested ideas in rehearsals. Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team. Eg. Student has attended all rehearsals punctually, met all production deadlines, and has actively suggested ideas in rehearsals You will need to provide written evidence to support your choice of techniques and performance.  Record developing understanding of role.  Eg: Student has submitted an accurate record of the production process and a response to character and play research questions  Record developing understanding of role with detail and insight.  Eg. Student has submitted a detailed and accurate record of the production process and response to character and play research questions. They have shown insight in the annotation of script and rehearsal log where they examine the use of voice for the character.  Record developing understanding of role with extensive and perceptive detail and insight. Eg Student has submitted a detailed record of the production process and their response to character and play research shows perception in understanding of the creation of a truthful character. They have shown insight through setting challenging goals and honest self evaluation that is responsive to the depth of the character.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role.  Eg. Student has performed a believable role with an appropriate characterisation and interaction.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role with confidence. Eg.Student has performed their role truthfully and confidently with a skilful use of voice and physical mannerisms.  Develop and sustain an accomplished acting, technical or production role.  Eg. Student has performed their role with significant skill, with strong emotional impact and have a sustained compelling presence on stage. The performance shows a sensitive response to the truthfulness of the character.