Back to Basics: Criterion D

Responding

Evaluating the Artwork of Self and Others

You have been working with a partner to interpret the status relationship between
the characters from a published play script.
You have used the following movement and vocal skills to communicate this
relationship to the audience:
Movement

Vocal

Facial Expressions
Gesture
Pace
Levels
Proxemics
Eye line
Mannerisms
Stance
Style of movement

Use of pause
Volume
Projection
Tone
Intonation

1. Evaluating the Art of Others

During todays lesson you will observe your peers perform. You will evaluate how
one group utilises the skills listed above to clearly communicate the status
relationship between the characters in their scene.
Whilst watching this performance closely you must evaluate the use of the actors
movement and vocal skills to communicate meaning.
Please complete the following table:

Title of Play:
Names of Actors and Characters:

Please detail the status relationship communicated during the scene. (Who has
the power? Does the power shift between the characters during the scene?)

How did the actors succeed in communicating this relationship? (Please refer to
specific moments you observed and to specific movement and vocal skills the
actors utilized):
Movement Skills:

Vocal Skills:
What additional skills could have been used to create an even clearer
representation of the status relationship between the two characters?

Once you have completed this section please email a copy of this document to
the actors that you observed during the lesson.
2. Evaluating Your Own Art.
Today I will record your performance during the public rehearsal so that you are
able to observe yourself perform.
I will upload these videos to the drama website under Back to Basics>Criterion
D Responding>Rehearsal Videos.
Please watch your own performance and complete the table below:

Title of Play:
Names of Actors and Characters:

Please detail the status relationship communicated during the scene. (Who has
the power? Does the power shift between the characters during the scene?)

How did you and your partner succeed in communicating this relationship?
(Please refer to specific moments you observed and to specific movement and
vocal skills you and your partner utilized during your performance:
Movement Skills:

Vocal Skills:
What additional skills could you and your partner have used to create an even
clearer representation of the status relationship between the two characters?

You should have received some feedback from your peers following your

performance today. What areas will you focus on during your next rehearsal to
develop the communication of status within your scene?