Stylised Movement

Question 1

What is stylised movement

Answer 1

Stylised movement is used to express abstract ideas. It can express ideas, emotions and relationships.

Question 2

Mime

Answer 2

A stylised form of movement which is used to represent the illusion of reality. The 5 principles of mine are Slow, Precise, Exaggerated, Clear and Simple (SPECS)

Question 3

Use of space

Answer 3

Awareness and use of the entire performance area.

Question 4

Use of levels

Answer 4

Performers incorporate different heights (standing up high in a balcony, lying down on the floor, sitting on a chair etc)

Question 5

Rhythm

Answer 5

Movement which follows a pattern or beat

Question 6

Balance

Answer 6

An even distribution of weight

Question 7

Timing

Answer 7

Moving or pausing at exactly the right moment.

Question 8

Synchronisation

Answer 8

Consciously moving at the same rate and exactly together

Question 9

Proxemics

Answer 9

The amount of space that people feel is necessary to set between themselves and others

Question 10

Speed

Answer 10

The speed at which a character moves at (slow motion might draw attention to movement, moving fast might create a frantic feeling)

Question 11

Use of direction

Answer 11

Moving in different directions (e.g. backwards to represent going back in time or maintain eye contact)

Question 12

Positioning

Answer 12

Placement on stage (centre stage to draw all attention, downstage and closest to the audience to create impact and intimidate)

Question 13

What is SPECS

Answer 13

SPECS stands for Slow, Precise, Exaggerated and Simple and this is to be used when doing Mime.