Unit 2 guidelines

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here are the guidleines for your written work for unit 2. The font's a bit weird, but the info is fine! This is also on the shared area

UNIT 2 GUIDELINES

2.1 Understand the development of a form of performance over a specified
period of time. This means you have to research the history of pantomime.
You will need to gain an understanding of the history of a performance type – this means the history of panto. You will do this by investigating a specific form of performance such as PANTO!

You will need to investigate:
• how the form originated i.e. how it began/started
• how and why the form has changed over time i.e. how has it got to the way it is now?

In considering how and why the form (PANTO) has changed you should take account of such factors as changing social conditions and the impact of developing technologies i.e. how new technology such as TV, DVD, Videos etc might have made people stay at home rather than see a play.
You will need to make reference to examples of your chosen form of performance – focus on the two we are performing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Whittington_and_His_Cat

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella

Use these websites to help you do this.

2.2 Be able to contribute to the planning of a performance – this means your performance in both Drama & Dance at Primary Schools.
You will need to take on a defined role in the performance you are involved in i.e. play a specific character. Whatever role you adopt, you must be involved in the planning of the performance, helping to make sure everyone is fully prepared – this means organise extra rehearsals, costumes, props etc.

You must, with reference to your specific role:
• research and generate appropriate ideas – this means look at costumes & props on the internet for Panto characters. It also means arrange sound effects & music
• select and develop ideas with others i.e. once you have decided, you need to try things out
• select appropriate materials to carry out your plans – this means choose correctly – think about what you make your props from, what the lyrics might be from any songs/music you might use & whether they are appropriate for your audience.

Whilst operating as part of a team you must:
• collaborate with others to work towards the achievement of your group’s aims – this means be in school, arrive at rehearsals, know your lines, have your kit/props/costume with you. You will also need to get along with others in your group.
• keep in mind the need to work safely at all times – you will need to complete a H&S checklist when you arrive in the performance space
• consider relevant legal and ethical requirements – this means whether you have permission to perform your script & whether your music etc is legal!

You can show this through your blogs & your ‘to do’ lists. You MUST follow the blog guidelines when writing in order to have enough evidence to get a grade.



2.3 Be able to contribute to the production of a performance
Along with the rest of your team you will need to put your plans into practice.
You need to:
• gather the resources you and others have planned to use – this means get everything ready to perform with
• carry out your role and responsibilities – make sure (a) you perform (b) you do the things you are supposed to do e.g. get costume sorted, download SFX etc.
• work to deadlines and time constraints – bring things in when asked e.g. 1/12/09 Dress Rehearsal!
• follow safe working practices – be aware of the space that you are working in. warm up your voice before performing.

Again, you show evidence of this in your blogs & ‘to do’ lists.

2.4 Be able to monitor own contribution to a performance
Throughout the process of planning and production you must regularly monitor your own progress and examine your achievements and aims, reflecting on these matters in relation to
what you are producing and actively using your reflections to inform, shape or modify your work as you think appropriate. This means in your BLOG you write about what you did, how it went, what you will change next time etc
You should consider this in light of your individual contribution as well as the progress of the team as a whole. This means that you evaluate your own work, then how effective your group was.


You will need to:
• examine where you succeed and where you do not succeed
• consider areas for improvement
• alter intentions or plans where necessary in order to achieve
your aims.
At the end of the process you should think about what you have learnt, and how you can put this learning to good use in your next project.


Ms w