Welcome to the S3 Drama
What do we study in S3 Drama:
- Improvisation
- Movement
- Scripted
- Production
- Theory
S3 are currently working on a movement Unit and Theory Unit.
There will be an S3 Drama pupils. This will be based on all theory taught since August. All information can be found in your jotter or on the school website to help you study for this. Good luck.
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Improvisation
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Movement
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Scripted
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Production
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Theory
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Workshop
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Voice Terminology
Accent Way of speaking used in a local area or country |
Pace Speed of speech |
Volume Loudness or quietness of the voice |
Clarity Clearness of the voice. |
Emphasis The stress on a word or phrase |
Pause A break in speaking a period of silence |
Pitch How high or low the voice is |
Tone Change of voice to express emotion |
Articulation Clear pronunciation of words |
Fluency Natural, flowing speech |
Intonation Rising and falling of the voice in speech |
Register Appropriate speech for the person being spoken to, or for the situation. |
Movement
Body Language Messages given by the position or movement of the body |
Facial Expression Look on the face which shows emotion |
Gesture Movement of the hands or arms which communicate a meaning or emotion |
Eye Contact Looking at another character directly in the eye. |
Posture Position of the body - how it is held |
Use of space How much of the acting area is used. |
Balance Keeping an even distribution of weight |
Speed Pace how fast or slow movement is completed |
Timing Speaking, moving or pausing at exactly the right moment |
Use of levels Different heights- high, mid, low |
Rhythm Movement which follows a pattern or a beat |
Stance Attitude or position of the body |
Workshop with Richard Rankin
Star of stage and screen, Scottish actor Richard Rankin, who can currently be seen on TV as Roger Wakefield in ‘Outlander’, recently visited the school to deliver a one-off drama workshop to S3 pupils who are studying for their National qualification in Drama. Richard got pupils to work in groups as they took part in various drama activities such as improvisation. Afterwards, Richard happily answered questions on his career as an actor and his top tips for success before posing for a photograph.