Terminology

Question 1

Name some vocal skills

Answer 1

Pitch, tone, tempo, pause, accent, voice level, clarity, emphasis

Question 2

Physical skills?

Answer 2

Gesture, posture, facial expressions- eyes

Question 3

What does gait mean?

Answer 3

The way a person walks

Question 4

Movements?

Answer 4

Gait, stillness, proxemics, interaction, positioning on stage, physical response

Question 5

Proxemics meaning

Answer 5

Proxemics is how close or near you are to others on stage. This can help to communicate meaning e.g. if your character is scared of another character you might stand far away.

Question 6

Costume terminology?

Answer 6

Makeup & hair design, material quality, colour, time period, wigs, jewelry

Question 7

Sound design terminology

Answer 7

Music, sound effects, live sounds, recorded sounds, volume, echo, instruments- live band?

Question 8

Lighting design?

Answer 8

Intensity, focus, angles, special effects, colour - gels, gobos, different lanterns

Question 9

What are gobos?

Answer 9

Goes over lights to create shapes

Question 10

Set design?

Answer 10

Shape of stage, flats, backcloth/backdrop, exits & entrances, levels- blocks, furniture

Question 11

What is a flat? (Stage design)

Answer 11

A flat is a piece of scenery used to represent a wall or to conceal a backstage area. A series of flats can be joined together to make a run, where each flat is supported by a brace
with a heavy weight attached.