Drama

Performance

The Individual Project: Performance will consist of:

a 300 word rationale
a solo performance of 6-8 minutes duration based on:
- excerpts or a combination of excerpts from one or a number of scripts or dramatised texts OR the student's own self-devised material
- a realisation of a coherent theatrical statement demonstrating a clear sense of dramatic purpose, shape and structure.
performances must be an individual performance. There should be no other students on stage, or off stage, accompanying the performance with live music, vocal sound effects or acting as a prompt.
The Individual Project: Performance will be presented to the visiting examiners on the same occasion as the examination of the Group Performance.
It is in the student's best interests to work within the specified time frame. Performances under time will be penalised and those significantly over time will be stopped by the examiners.

Projects will be assessed using the following criteria:

realisation of a coherent theatrical performance
originality of interpretation, clarity of the performance and practicality of the directorial vision and the performance
skill in the use of voice, movement and timing
capacity to develop and sustain a character or role
an understanding and skilful use of dramatic elements
effectiveness in relating to an audience in a manner appropriate to the piece
Individual Project:Performance should be a complete theatrical statement
performances that mimic characters from film, stage or video or students who present an undeveloped audition piece are not likely to meet the criteria for this project.