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Select one design aspect (e.g. costume, set, masks, lighting, sound) and discuss how it contributed to the effectiveness of your devised piece.

The main things is to stick to the question and focus on one aspect. If you have done a devised piece and knew all the reasons behind your artistic choices this question should not be a problem. Let's say yo...
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Answered by Martin E. • Drama tutor
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What does “stylised” mean?

When something is stylised it is designed in certain way to depict a chosen style, e.g. stylised in a Brechtian way
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Answered by Billy L. • Drama tutor
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Describe how you would use your vocal and physical skills to perform a line from the text you are studying and explain the effects you want to create.

Students might refer to some of the following vocal and physical skills: Vocal skills: pitch, pace, pause, tone of voice, volume, emphasis, accent (if appropriate) delivery of specific words, timing, phras...
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Answered by Martha P. • Drama tutor
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How might you become more aware of how to perform your role in a naturalistic/ Stanislavskian way?

When performing in a naturalistic role, understanding your characters' motives are key. Stanislavski believed that actors should settle comfortably within the role that they are playing and consequently deri...
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Answered by Charlie H. • Drama tutor
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What are the main different stage configurations and how do they differ from each other?

There are 4 main types of stage: Thrust, End On (or Proscenium Arch), In the Round and Traverse. A thrust stage is designed so that there are audience members on 3 sides of the stage, upstage, stage left and...
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Answered by Amber D. • Drama tutor
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