Dna PartWritten Exam Structure Flashcards
What point of view are the first two questions about
Point of view of a performer, write in first person,, “as a performer I would,”.
What will the first question ask for
2 examples from a specific performance skill, vocal, physical or non verbal communication.
Identifying an appropriate skill x2
Linked explanation of why you have chosen that aspect of the skill.
What will the 2nd question ask you for
3 suggestions for how you would use general performance skills.- vocal, spatial, physical
State how you would use performance skill X3
Give a valid reason X3
What point of view are the third and fourth question in
The point of view of a director- write in third person.
What must you do in the third question
Discuss how you would use one production element from a list of 3- could be costume, staging, props/stage furniture, set, lighting, sound.
Only use the extract
Must talk about the impact through use of production element. Should have 3 moments from the extract where production element is applied and justified. Do a para per point
What does question 3 ask you to do
Consider how you as a director will make decisions about characterisation and how it is communicated to the audience. You will have to consider voice, physicality, stage directions and space - use all of these in your answer. Must use extract AND refer to the wider play. Use around 4 points and do a para per point
What pov does question 5 want from you
Question 5 wants you to write from the pov of a designer.
What do you need to do for Q5
Select 1 design element from a list of 3, could be - set, lighting, sound, costume, staging, props
You must give 4 or 5 moments in separate paragraphs which must demonstrate what you are intending to communicate to the audience. Consider DNA a naturalistic play but you may use metaphors or symbols to give meanings
