FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RULES AND GUIDELINES

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MALAYSIA

DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.0 Introduction

The Drama Competition serves as a platform for students and teachers to promote and demonstrate creative ideas in their work. Drama motivates students to use English and therefore improves their command of the language.

It is hoped that drama can also instill values amongst students to be more sensitive and appreciative towards local arts.

2.0 Objectives

2.1 To support the nation’s efforts to encourage the use of the English

language amongst students. 2.2 To encourage students to appreciate drama as it promotes integration and inculcates moral values.

2.3 To provide the opportunity for students and teachers to show their talents and creativity in the art of dramatisation; the usage of English which incorporates script writing, directing, stage management and other technical aspects.

3.0 Competition Rules

3.1 This competition is open to all students

3.1.1 with a maximum of 3 from Form 6 (optional) 3.1.2 from government-aided schools under the purview of the Ministry of

Education.

3.2 Each team comprises a maximum of 15 participants (including the technical crew: stage manager, technical coordinator, set and prop assistant, prompter) and two teachers-in-charge.

3.2.1 It is encouraged that the majority of the team members act and

speak. This will work in favour of the team.

3.2.2 Performance should be confined to the stage only. 3.3 All team members must be from the same school. 3.4 The duration of performance is limited to 20 minutes.

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3.5 The selection of theme is open but should not touch on sensitive issues for instance, race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.

3.6 Participating teams are encouraged to produce their own scripts. Scripts

or translated scripts of established plays must be adapted and cited. 3.7 Drama scripts must include synopses and cast lists and be typed using

Font 12 Times New Roman on A4 paper. Scripts should be sent to the Organising Committee two weeks before the competition proper.

3.9 Judging is based on these criteria:- 3.9.1 Creativity of Drama 35 % 3.9.2 Language 30 % 3.9.3 Overall Coordination & Performance 25 % 3.9.4 Positive Values / Message(s) 10 % Total 100% 3.10 Teams which do not abide by the rules will be penalized.

4.0 Guidelines

4.1 Language 4.1.1 It is compulsory to use English language throughout the drama

performance. Nevertheless, limited use of certain local Malaysian registers is allowed.

4.1.2 Use of vulgar words and gestures and gruesome scenes are strictly prohibited.

4.1.3 Scripts must not touch on sensitive issues for instance, race,

religion, politics, etc.

4.2 Theme

4.2.1 Themes reflecting positive messages and values should be predominant in the drama.

4.3 Costumes

4.3.1 Participants should wear appropriate costumes in line with the

characters they portray.

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4.4 Set and Props

4.4.1 The use of sets and props should be minimised. The management and use of all equipment is the direct responsibility of each participating team.

4.4.2 Sets and props should not hinder the movement of the team members on stage.

4.4.3 Use of sharp objects (for instance knives, keris, etc.), fire,

inflammable and dangerous chemical substances is strictly prohibited.

4.4.4 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing

of sets and props (5 minutes). Only the 15 participants are allowed on or behind the stage throughout the drama.

4.4.5 Safety of sets and props should be ensured at all times.

4.4.6 Drawing of curtains is not allowed between scenes.

4.5 Music 4.5.1 Each team should have technical assistant(s) from the team

members to coordinate music and recordings.

4.6 Lighting and Additional Equipment for Special Effects

4.6.1 Participants may bring their own additional equipment. However, the equipment used must be suitable on stage and should not disrupt the flow of the drama presentation.

4.6.2 Each team is responsible for managing lighting and special effects.

4.7 Demeanour

4.7.1 Participants should not portray indecent actions or excessive movements that are provocative.

4.7.2 The presentation should take into account the comfort and safety of

the audience and actors. 4.8 Duration of Time 4.8.1 Time allocated for each presentation is 20 minutes. The timing of

the presentation starts with the first movement, first word uttered by the actor(s) or any sound effects. Marks will be deducted thereafter.

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4.8.2 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing of sets and props (5 minutes).

4.9 Adjudication

4.9.1 There will be a panel of five judges at the state and national levels.

4.9.1.1 The judges for the national level will be appointed by

the Division of Co-curriculum and Arts, Ministry of Education.

4.9.2 Penalty: A total of 5 marks will be deducted if:

4.9.2.1 sensitive issues are touched 4.9.2.2 performance is below or above stipulated time

4.9.2.3 stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines are

infringed

4.9.2.4 use of vulgar words and gestures as well as gruesome scenes are present.

4.9.3 Points will be awarded according to the scoresheet. 4.9.4 The team with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.

4.9.5 Individual team marks will not be disclosed.

4.9.6 The decision of the judges is final.

4.9.7 Leaflets are not to be distributed to the judges.

4.9 Prizes

Prizes are awarded as follows:-

4.10.1 Champion

4.10.2 Second Prize winner

4.10.3 Third Prize winner

4.10.4 Two Consolation Prize winners

4.10.5 Best Performer

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4.10.6 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the

winning teams. Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating teams.

Note:

The winning teams from the previous year may participate in the current year but the text and performance must not be an exact replica.

This concept paper is valid until further notification or revision from the Ministry of Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized by the Ministry.

Division of Co-curriculum and Arts Ministry of Education, Malaysia

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FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MALAYSIA

DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

SCOPE OF ADJUDICATION: A GUIDE

CREATIVITY OF DRAMA

LANGUAGE

OVERALL

COORDINATION & PERFORMANCE

POSITIVE VALUES / MESSAGE

“Freshness” or uniqueness of the content

New / unusual / different perspective

Storyline

Development

Plot

Coordination: scenes & timing

(Music and theme)

(Music and scenes)

Dialogues

Costumes

Suitable props

Dialogues

Overall pronunciation / comprehensible

Words properly projected

Voice consistent with the character

Lines & cues memorised well

Language spread

Emphasise interplay & cooperation

Team members work well together

Many characters have significant roles in the play

Enjoyable performance & pleasing to the audience

Choreography

Music effect

Well projected

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TIME SHEET

DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________

Team No.

Setting up of Sets & Props (5 minutes)

Stage Performance (20 minutes)

Clearing of Sets & Props (5 minutes)

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Timekeeper's Name

Signature

Date

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DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______

T E A M

CREATIVITY OF DRAMA

(35 marks)

LANGUAGE

(30 marks)

OVERALL COORDINATION

AND PERFORMANCE

(25 marks)

POSITIVE VALUES / MESSAGE

(10 marks)

PENALTY (max.

5 marks)

T I M E

T O T A L

P

L A C I NG

Sensitive issues

touched, below or above

stipulated time,

stipulated exclusions

under competition guidelines infringed,

use of vulgar

words and gestures

and gruesome

scenes

Creative /

Innovative ideas in performance

(20 marks)

Words clearly

articulated; comprehensible

(30 marks)

Flow of Drama between Cast,

Delivery; Interplay and cooperation

emphasised; within the

allocated time (20 marks)

Positive Values

emphasised / projected

(10 marks)

Storyline &

development of ideas, dramatic structure in plot

(10 marks)

Props

(5 marks)

Effective

utilisation of space

(5 marks)

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______

T E A M

CREATIVITY OF DRAMA

(35 marks)

LANGUAGE

(30 marks)

OVERALL COORDINATION

AND PERFORMANCE

(25 marks)

POSITIVE VALUES / MESSAGE

(10 marks)

PENALTY

(max. 5 marks)

T I M E

T O T A L

P

L A C I NG

Sensitive issues

touched, below or above

stipulated time,

stipulated exclusions

under competition guidelines infringed,

use of vulgar

words and gestures

and gruesome

scenes

Creative /

Innovative ideas in presentation

(20 marks)

Words clearly

articulated; comprehensible

(30 marks)

Flow of Drama between Cast,

Delivery; Interplay and cooperation

emphasised; within the

allocated time (20 marks)

Positive Values

emphasised / projected

(10 marks)

Storyline &

development of ideas, dramatic structure in plot

(10 marks)

Props

(5 marks)

Effective

utilisation of space

(5 marks)

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10

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12

13

14

15

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Judge’s Name: ______________________

Signature: ______________________ Date: ________________ 9

FREQUENCY COUNT

DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______

PLACING

TIME

JUDGE

RESULT

1 2 3 4 5

TEAM NUMBER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Position

Name Signature

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Judge 5

Date

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FREQUENCY COUNT

DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ________________

BEST PERFORMER

Team No.

Role in Play and Name

Overall Best Performer

Position Name Signature Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Judge 5

Date

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FOR

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RESULTS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MALAYSIA

RESULT

DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _________

PLACING

TEAM NUMBER

STATE / SCHOOL

CHAMPION

SECOND

THIRD

FIRST CONSOLATION

SECOND CONSOLATION

BEST SCRIPT

BEST PERFORMER

Position

Name

Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date

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