Year 9
Evaluating stagecraft - use of space and technical elements
In this lesson, we will examine use of space, lighting, sound and set design, evaluating how these features are used to create specific effects for an audience .
Year 9
Evaluating stagecraft - use of space and technical elements
In this lesson, we will examine use of space, lighting, sound and set design, evaluating how these features are used to create specific effects for an audience .
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, students will watch a short extract from a theatre production and construct an analytical response, considering the style and genre as well as the performers' use of acting skills. It offers students the chance to demonstrate an awareness of a range of genres and styles of performance and respond with initiative.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is atmosphere?
A special effect used on stage.
Sound used to support the action on stage.
Q2.
Analyse means....
To interrogate and question something
Q3.
Evaluate means....
To give an accurate account of something in detail.
Q4.
A tightly focused light just illuminating a small area of the stage is called a....
Flood light.
Strobe light.
Q5.
Music is only used in musicals and not in plays. Is that true or false?
True
5 Questions
Q1.
The large white cloth raised up to project an image in the play was called a....
Gauze
Projector
Q2.
What was the main instrument you heard when the ship appeared on stage?
Piano
Trumpet
Q3.
What is the position at the front and middle of the stage called?
Downstage right
Upstage
Q4.
What type of light was Hortense illuminated in at the end of the extract?
A flood light
A full wash
Q5.
What was the effect of this particular light?
It created comedy.
It made her look happy.