Writing, Theatre, Poster Design, Films, Education and Attempted Wit
Media Test 4 asks the pupils to examine the poster for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2011). They should consider categories (medium, purpose, tone, genre) and the use of print media language (image, colour, background, font) and music. Media Test 5 is a fill in the blanks quiz challenging the students to identify a … Continue reading Media Knowledge Test 4 and 5
This "tablemat" is best when printed large - at least A3 in size. Each group can have their own copy and use it to note down when discussing and planning their use of design concepts. This encourages groupwork as they have to cooperate to complete it. It also prompts them to read/use appropriate terminology. The … Continue reading DESIGN CONCEPTS TABLEMAT
This "tablemat" is best when printed large - at least A3 in size. Each group can have their own copy and use it to note down their initial ideas, and then start to develop them. This encourages groupwork as they have to cooperate to complete it. Some key information is printed around the perimeter of … Continue reading DRAMA STIMULUS TABLEMAT
The Drama Process
I put this short booklet together a few years ago to help pupils understand some of the key ideas in the design process. In terms of the Drama work we do, pupils spend a lot of time devising, rehearsing and performing - but they have always been expected to add to their performances by using … Continue reading Design Concepts in Drama
The Drama Process
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