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National Four/Five Drama

National Four/Five Drama. Script and Directing Revision. Script. A script consists of the written words of a drama. A script may be a published or original work. Script. The elements of a script include: The division of the script into acts and/or scenes:. Act one. Script .

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National Four/Five Drama

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  1. National Four/Five Drama Script and Directing Revision Created by L McCarry

  2. Script A script consists of the written words of a drama. A script may be a published or original work. Created by L McCarry

  3. Script The elements of a script include: The division of the script into acts and/or scenes: Act one Created by L McCarry

  4. Script The elements of a script include: A description of the set for each act/scene: ‘A single table sits C.S with an old wooden seat behind this. U.S.L there are a handful of shopping bags on the floor. U.S.R there is a table with a family picture above this.’ Created by L McCarry

  5. Script The elements of a script include: An indication of changes of time and place for each act/scene: Scene one – Living room 10pm Scene two – Disco 12am Created by L McCarry

  6. Script The elements of a script include: The allocation of lines to characters: Jan: Oh I do love you George! George: Yes I'm quite something, I know. Created by L McCarry

  7. Script The elements of a script include: The inclusion of stage directions: Cinderella and Prince Charming smile sweetly at each other. Cinderella shyly says her line. They then move C.S to dance the Waltz. Created by L McCarry

  8. Script The elements of a script include: Advice to actors on delivery of lines: Eric speaks in an American accent and with a loud volume. His tone should reflect his confidence. He should remove his glasses at the end of his line and give a full smile. Created by L McCarry

  9. Script The elements of a script include: Recommendations on the use of theatre arts to enhance the action: As the King lifts his sword a red gel should wash the stage. As the queen leaves the gel should fade to a profile spot on the King C.S. Created by L McCarry

  10. Directing Directing is the process of one person’s interpretation of a script or scenario and its realisation in performance, in conjunction with actors and design team members. Created by L McCarry

  11. Directing Design concepts are a director’s ideas on how theatre arts can reflect and emphasise the themes and issues of a drama, its characters, mood, atmosphere and tension. Created by L McCarry

  12. Directing A director assumes responsibility for: The interpretation of script/scenario Design concepts Casting Communicating/liaising with actors and design team The rehearsal process Blocking Created by L McCarry

  13. Script and Directing Revision Questions Complete the revision questions on paper or in WORD and email to your teacher for marking. Created by L McCarry

  14. Script and Directing Revision Questions • Think of the recent stimulus drama that you have created. Write out the first three scenes as a script, using all of the details you learned about in the slides. • What do you think are important skills to have as a director and why? • Imagine you have been asked to direct a drama which starts in an office. Write your opening stage directions and set design ideas. • Write the first part of the dialogue for the characters and include advice on delivery of lines. • Think of how this drama may progress. Write a brief outline of this. • What Theatre Arts will be required in this drama and why? Created by L McCarry

  15. Well Done You have now completed revision on Script and Directing. NOW evaluate your understanding: If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your Revision Booklet. Red- still struggling Amber -understand some of this revision Green- fully understand Created by L McCarry

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