ocr gcse drama unit 4
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OCR GCSE Drama – Unit 4
Written Exam Preparation Booklet
Section B – 1 Question = 30 marks
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Group: ____________________
Teacher: _________________________
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Contents
Introductory Paragraph
Form, Style & Genre
Synopsis of Story
Themes
Context
Characters
Use of Drama Skills to Convey Meaning
Relationship Development & Proxemics
Moments of Impact
Costumes
Set Design
Props
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Mood & Atmosphere
Practice Questions
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Introductory Paragraph
You need to write a paragraph to memorise which will begin your evaluation in Section B
Ways to begin….
Quote… you could use a lyric/line from the show – immediately setting the idea that you
have extensive knowledge of the show (i.e. “Unlimited” this production was, unlimited.)
On 27th September 2018 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, London, I watched a production of
the musical Wicked. …
Start with a question you are going to reply to in your writing… (for instance take the
question you are being posed and literally begin by wording it to introduce your essay.
For instance; If asked to discuss the visual impact of the performance reword the question:
“What visual impact did Wicked have on it’s audience?”
To Finish…
In the exam you then need to finish the introduction with a response to the question being
asked. I.e. If the question is about the visual impact you could finish with a sentence
about how
“you believe the show took on the traditional approach of a large scale musical by using
extensive aesthetics.”
.. or “the show was an extravagantly visual performance.”
.. “the pure spectacle of Wicked the musical is perfect to discuss for this question.”
….”The production of Wicked has the same impact that I’m sure the original Wizard of Oz
film had to audiences of it’s time – we are amazed by this other world in full technicolour.”
Middle of the paragraph…
This should include the following details;
Title of the show you saw.
Date of the show you saw.
The writer and director of the show and any notable performers.
A very brief description of the story (optional).
Wicked * 27th September 2018 * Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
Stephen Schwartz * Joe Montello * Alice Fearn * Sophie Evans * David Witts
Writer Director Elphaba Glinda Fiyero__
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Write your paragraph here:
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Form, Style & Genre
What Form is Wicked?
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What Style is Wicked?
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What Genre is Wicked?
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Synopsis of Story
ACT ONE
ACT TWO
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Themes
Good vs Evil
Power
Prejudice
Fate & Free Will
Propaganda
Friendship
Home & Family
Language & Communication
Defeat & Rejection
Versions of Reality
Notes about Good vs Evil:
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Notes about Power:
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Notes about Discrimination:
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Notes about Fate & Free Will:
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Questions for Friendship:
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Notes about Propaganda:
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Questions for Home and Family:
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Notes about Language and Communication:
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Notes for Defeat and Rejection:
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Notes for Versions of Reality / Perspective:
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Context
Understanding the context of The Wizard of Oz. Make some notes here to show
you understand the context of the original work by Frank L. Baum.
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The Context of Wicked – find connections to things going on when Wicked was
written. Read the article by Elizabeth Wright to examine how Wicked relates to
our modern society.
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Characters
Describe Elphaba’s character:
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Find 3 quotes to justify your
character analysis:
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3.
Describe Elphaba’s relationship with
the following:
(B=beginning, M=middle, E=end)
Glinda
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Fiyero
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Nessa-Rose
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Dr Dillamond
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The Wizard
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Madam Morrible
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Identify the key moments which
develop her character:
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Describe Glinda’s character:
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Find 3 quotes to justify your
character analysis:
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2.
3.
Describe Glinda’s relationship with the
following:
(B=beginning, M=middle, E=end)
Fiyero
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The Wizard
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Boq
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Identify the key moments which
develop her character:
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2.
3.
4.
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Describe Fiyero’s character:
Beginning:
Middle:
End:
Find 3 quotes to justify your
character analysis:
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2.
3.
Describe Fiyero’s relationship with the
following:
(B=beginning, M=middle, E=end)
Boq
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Identify the key moments which
develop his character:
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Use of Drama Skills
Analyse the impact one main actor had on you as an audience member. In your
answer, you should consider:
• How the actor created and communicated meaning
• What skills the actor used in the characterisation
• How the actor effectively used props and/or stage design
You should use appropriate drama and theatre terminology in your answer.
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Proxemics
Using the four stages below draw an example of how proxemics were used in the
production then explain what the proxemics communicated to the audience:
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Moments of Impact
Describe, in detail, three key moments from the production which impacted you
the most! Consider;
Set
Props
Lighting States
Sound Effects
Special Effects / Technology
Moment 1:
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Costume
Atmosphere / Mood
Why did the moment impact you?
What skills did the performers
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Moment 2:
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Moment 3:
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Costumes
Summarise your findings from the costume resources for each character:
Elphaba
Costume 1
Costume 2
Costume 3
Glinda
Costume 1
Costume 2
Costume 3
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Fiyero
Costume 1
Costume 2
Costume 3
Other Characters
Nessa-Rose
Dr Dillamond
Madam Morrible
The Wizard
Boq
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Set Design
Give a description of some repetitive themes within the set design and an overall
summary of your ideas relating to the set.
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Pick 3 Scenes where the set was memorable and visually appealing to you. Use the table to
show your understanding in regards to the set.
Scene Title Key Items Colours
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Props
Item Description of Item Where does the item
come from?
What importance does
it have on the story
development?
Elphaba’s Hat
Elphaba’s
Broom
Glinda’s Staff
The Grimmerie
The Green
Elixir
Silver Slippers
Lion Cub in
Cage
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Lighting Design
Pick three specific scenes where the lighting states impacted your experience.
Scene Title Description of the lighting state
and the effect it has
What lights were used to create
the effect?
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Sound Design
What sound design elements were part of the production?
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What kind of microphones did they use?
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Describe the way music was produced.
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What sound effects (SFX) were used?
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Mood and Atmosphere
Pick three moments within the production where a specific mood/atmosphere was created
and the elements that worked together to create this.
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Practice Questions
Remember: This section is worth 30 marks.
At the start of your answer state the name, venue and date (month and
year) of the live performance you have seen.
It is worth spending at least 5 mins planning what you are going to
write.
Use the space in this booklet to plan how you would respond to the
questions.
Then, write out full answers (by hand or on the computer) which you can
submit to your teacher to get some feedback. You may wish to complete
several drafts.
1. Evaluate the visual impact a live production had on you as an audience member.
You must include examples from the live performance you have seen in your
answer.
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2. Describe how one or more actors in a particular scene or section used their
vocal and physical acting skills to create convincing characters.
Analyse and evaluate how successful they were in communicating their
character to the audience. You should make reference to:
• The use of voice
• Physical skills
• The actors’ use of space.
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3. Describe how costumes were used to help create the style of the production.
Analyse and evaluate how successful the costumes were in helping to
communicate the style of the production to the audience. You should make
reference to:
• Shape and fit
• Fabrics and accessories
• Colour and texture.