Drama

• To know and understand the characters, plot and themes of ‘Woyzeck’.
•  To explore practically the complete play text ‘Woyzeck’ by Buchner from the point of view of a theatre director applying the techniques of the theatre practitioner Bertolt Brecht.
•  To be introduced to the Live Theatre Review requirements for the written exam.
•  To understand how to analyse live theatre in depth and critically evaluate all the staging elements and acting skills.

• Knowledge of plat, characters and themes of “That Face” by Polly Stenham.
•  How to apply different staging in the exploration of text.
•  To know the principles of “building a character” according to the principles of Stanislavsky.
•  How to identify meaning and messages within a play text.
•  How design elements contribute to the interpretation of play scripts in performance.

• To know how to develop an original piece of theatre based on an extract from a full play text considering its context, characters, plot and themes.
•   To collaborate independently as an ensemble to create and perform a live piece of theatre with clear intentions and impact.
•  To understand and explore the methodologies of the practitioner Antonin Artaud.
•  To know how to undertake relevant historical, social, cultural, research material and apply it to the theatre piece.
•  How to create a portfolio of written evidence as part of coursework for this component.

• To practically explore a play text through workshop techniques in depth both as directors and actors.
• To be able to analyse a live theatre performance in depth referring to the themes, performance skills and design elements critically. 

• How to interpret characters.
•  How to interpret proxemics within performance.
•  Applying rehearse skills from the perspective off the perspective of the Director.
•  To be able to apply the principles of naturalism towards characterisation.
•  To be able to discuss and evaluate the role of design elements in the performance process and production.

• Ability to apply the methodologies of Artaud to devised work and to document it.
•  Ability to work independently as an ensemble for the drama.
• Ability to complete relevant independent research and document how it was used.
•  To direct others and be directed for overall success of the drama.
• To develop a vision for the original piece of drama and its intentions and impact on the audience. 
• To document and evaluate the process and performance.

• To know the social, political, cultural and historical background to the play ‘Woyzeck’ and its playwrights intentions (Buchner) including the play’s original performance conditions.
•  How to create a production concept for a complete play including the acting and design elements using the methodologies of the theatre practitioner Brecht.
•  To watch a live theatre event and create analytical notes about the skills and design.
•  To research the production and the playwright and directorial intentions and the context.

• Understanding social, historical and cultural contexts of the performance scripts.
•  Understanding the style, genres thematic content of contemporary practice and theatre makers.
•  Developing textual understanding to communicate well-considered and coherent interpretations of text in performance.

• How to identify meaning and messages within the ‘That Face’ by Polly Stenham play script.
•  How design elements contribute to the interpretation of play scripts in performance.
•  How to apply the concepts of interpretation and Directorial perspective to the “Woyzeck” play script.
•  How design elements are fused with performance elements to create a performance and how to evaluate this process as a live performance review.

• How to create a full and realistic production concept for a play text.
•  Understanding how to apply the methodologies of a theatre practitioner both for the acting style and the design of a production of a play.
•  Ability to research and interpret the social, political, historical and cultural background to their concept.
•  Ability to describe and explain their concept clearly using given specific scenes from the play as their examples and including references to the playwright and their intentions.
•  How to debate a statement about live theatre and its place in today’s society.
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• Applying character construction using the principles of a variety of theatre practitioners.
•  Using staging areas and proxemics to design a performance.
•  How to utilise the relationship between performer and audience.
•  Working independently and collaboratively to create performance pieces.
•  Ability to apply relevant rehearsal and performance techniques.
•  Developing characterisation through vocal expression, movement, gesture and physicalisation
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• How to effectively revise both within and outside the classroom.
•  How to construct essays to effectively answer examination questions.
•  How to manage time effectively in an examination setting.
•  Applying rehearse skills from the perspective off the perspective of the Director.
•  To be able to interpret and apply the differing principles and practices of a variety of theatre practitioners.
•  To be able to discuss and evaluate the role of design and performance elements in the performance process and production.
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Research activities to source performance material

 Practice essays and mock examination essays.