Classic and contemporary character studies

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Classic and contemporary character studiesThe aim of this scheme of work is to focus closely on the creation of character and to encourage students to think carefully about how to create convincing characters. The work is mainly based on short extracts of text, used first of all for students to examine closely a character in order physically and mentally to recreate them. Secondly, students will work off text to devise their own pieces of work based around the characters to whom they have

The process of moving up to secondary school can be overwhelming for students

In each case

blocking and intentions need to be revisited

many of the exercises do have a historical emphasis

Experiential work must include a selection of drama mediums

through action

The scheme also makes links to Our Country’s Good by Timberlake Wertenbaker which explores the impact of the first convicts to arrive on Australian shores

We have all cringed at actors who have leaned too much towards imbuing dramatic language with significance

I have taught the scheme over the last four years in slightly different forms

Berkoff’s version of Kafka’s Metamorphosis has long been a popular choice of text at both GCSE and A level

The unit is worth 30% of the total GCSE mark

which requires students to study and research the original performance conditions of a play written and performed in one of three given periods of theatrical development

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