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Unit 4 Area of Study 3: Analysing and evaluating a devised solo performance

Outcome 3

Analyse and evaluate the creation, development and presentation of a solo performance devised in response to a prescribed structure.

Examples of lear​ning activities

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    Annotate a working script and related documentation, using highlighting, sticky notes etc. to show use of:
    • stimulus material
    • play-making techniques
    • performance styles and conventions
    • application of symbol and transformation of character, time and place
    • application and manipulation of dramatic elements and production areas
    • expressive skills and performance skills to communicate characters and convey meaning.
  • Write questions that will prompt analysis and/or evaluation of each of the points above and note two to three key words or ideas that you would use in a response to each question.
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    Analyse and evaluate the key processes involved in creating a solo performance.
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​​Detailed example

Analyse and evaluate a solo performance

Using a working script and other recorded documentation, students respond to any three of the following prompts:

Analyse and evaluate the use of play-making techniques in the creation and presentation of your solo performance.

Analyse and evaluate the use of (three or more) performance styles and their associated conventions in the creation and presentation of your solo performance.

Analyse and evaluate the application of symbol and transformation of character, time and place in the creation and presentation of your solo performance.

Analyse and evaluate the use of two dramatic elements in the creation and presentation of your solo performance.

Analyse and evaluate the use of two production areas in the creation and presentation of your solo performance.

Analyse and evaluate the use of two expressive skills in the creation and presentation of your solo performance.

Analyse and evaluate the use of two performance skills in the creation and presentation of your solo performance.