National FourFive Drama Script and Directing Revision Created
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National Four/Five Drama Script and Directing Revision Created by L Mc. Carry
Script A script consists of the written words of a drama. A script may be a published or original work. Created by L Mc. Carry
Script The elements of a script include: The division of the script into acts and/or scenes: Act one Created by L Mc. Carry
Script The elements of a script include: A description of the set for each act/scene: ‘A single table sits C. S with an old wooden seat behind this. U. S. L there a handful of shopping bags on the floor. U. S. R there is a table with a family picture above this. ’ Created by L Mc. Carry
Script The elements of a script include: An indication of changes of time and place for each act/scene: Scene one – Living room 10 pm Scene two – Disco 12 am Created by L Mc. Carry
Script The elements of a script include: The allocation of lines to characters: Jan: Oh I do love you George! George: Yes I'm quite something, I know. Created by L Mc. Carry
Script The elements of a script include: The inclusion of stage directions: Cinderella and Prince Charming smile sweetly at each other. Cinderella shyly says her line. They then move C. S to dance the Waltz. Created by L Mc. Carry
Script The elements of a script include: Advice to actors on delivery of lines: Eric speaks in an American accent and with a loud volume. His tone should reflect his confidence. He should remove his glasses at the end of his line and give a full smile. Created by L Mc. Carry
Script The elements of a script include: Recommendations on the use of theatre arts to enhance the action: As the King lifts his sword a red gel should wash the stage. As the queen leaves the gel should fade to a profile spot on the King C. S. Created by L Mc. Carry
Directing is the process of one person’s interpretation of a script or scenario and its realisation in performance, in conjunction with actors and design team members. Created by L Mc. Carry
Directing Design concepts are a director’s ideas on how theatre arts can reflect and emphasise themes and issues of a drama, its characters, mood, atmosphere and tension. Created by L Mc. Carry
Directing A director assumes responsibility for: The interpretation of script/scenario Design concepts Casting Communicating/liaising with actors and design team The rehearsal process Blocking Created by L Mc. Carry
Script and Directing Revision Questions Complete the revision questions on paper or in WORD and email to your teacher for marking. Created by L Mc. Carry
Script and Directing Revision Questions 1. Think of the recent stimulus drama that you have created. Write out the first three scenes as a script, using all of the details you learned about in the slides. 2. What do you think are important skills to have as a director and why? 3. Imagine you have been asked to direct a drama which starts in an office. Write your opening stage directions and set design ideas. 4. Write the first part of the dialogue for the characters and include advice on delivery of lines. 5. Think of how this drama may progress. Write a brief outline of this. 6. What Theatre Arts will be required in this drama and why? Created by L Mc. Carry
Well Done You have now completed revision on Script and Directing. NOW evaluate your understanding: Red- still struggling Amber understand some of this revision Green- fully understand If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your Revision Booklet. Created by L Mc. Carry
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