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Question 1

What is the Plot??

Answer 1

The sequence of events in the play

Question 2

____________ are the signs and symbols of drama and how they communicate meaning, with confidence.

Answer 2

Semiotics

Question 3

State all vocal skills in drama:

Answer 3

pitch, tone, pause, clarity, rhythm, pace, tempo and accent.

Question 4

Name all drama physical skills:

Answer 4

body language, gestures, movement, facial expressions, proxemics

Question 5

____________ is light coming from upstage, behind scenery all the actors this is used to sculpted and separate them from the background.

Answer 5

Black light

Question 6

What is a blackout??

Answer 6

The actor turning off or fading out stage lighting.

Question 7

_________ is bringing another lighting state up to completely replace the current lighting state.

Answer 7

Cross fade

Question 8

An increase ,decrease or change in the lighting level - definition of??

Answer 8

Fade

Question 9

What is a follow spot?

Answer 9

A light beam that follows the actor on the stage

Question 10

Definition of a spotlight

Answer 10

A stationary light, which focuses on the actor

Question 11

What is a fresnel?

Answer 11

Lighting used for a softer edged effect, with a diffusing lens in front of the lamp

Question 12

Definition of a flood light :

Answer 12

Lighting that produces a clear wide-angled light, but there’s little control over the spread of the light.

Question 13

What is a strobe light??

Answer 13

a flashing light, used for special effects. (for example in BB it could be used for the gunshots)

Question 14

What are conventions?

Answer 14

Theatrical techniques which can add effect and help to enhance drama.

Question 15

Give some examples of conventions:

Answer 15

Monologue, Aside, Flash- back, Freeze- Frame and Voice over

Question 16

What are sound effects used for??

Answer 16

To manipulate emotional response in the play.

Question 17

Scene transition is known as what???

Answer 17

Changing from one scene to the next

Question 18

What is a spot effect??

Answer 18

A lighting cue e.g thunder

Question 19

Live SFX definition??

Answer 19

Sound effects that are made live

Question 20

What is Timing??? e.g Cross fade

Answer 20

Length of the time it takes to introduce sound and/or mute sound.

Question 21

Difference between onstage and offstage world:

Answer 21

Onstage -> What can the audience hear??
Offstage -> What should the audience believe is offstage??

Question 22

Foley SFX meaning??

Answer 22

Sound effects that are created.

Question 23

What are pre- recorded SFX ??

Answer 23

Sounds that are recorded in advance.

Question 24

Barn doors definition??

Answer 24

Adjustable metal flaps attached to the front of a fresnel to shape the beam of light.

Question 25

What is a gobo???

Answer 25

A thin metal plate cut into a pattern and placed into a lantern, to project shape onto the stage.

Question 26

Personal props definition??

Answer 26

Objects that are carried on by the actor, can be used to show status.

Question 27

Whether it can be seen or health/ safety.

Answer 27

Visibility and viability

Question 28

Tailoring means??

Answer 28

The shape and fit of the clothing

Question 29

Specials ( costume )

Answer 29

Refer to fat suits, shoulder pads, pregnancy bumps.

Question 30

Flats definition =

Answer 30

Wooden frames covered in canvas which can be painted.

Question 31

What is a Cyclorama ???

Answer 31

A white cloth which can be used to light or project onto.