Drama flashcards ( rituals, characters, media )
(35 cards)
What is a ritual
its a ceremony made up of actions :
performed mainlfor thier symbolic value
stylised and repeated
A ritual can de bsecribed as a ceremony which …
communicated info Abt a culture
used to educate, influence, control, glorigy, entertain, give pleasure
What is a ceremony
a traditional service performed in public
When are rituals often performed
on specific ocations
by individuals or communities
linked to important life moments
What times of the year are rituals often associated with
particular times such as coming of spring
religious or social significance events
What elements might rituals include that are also used in drama
music
dance
spectacle
masks
costumes
speech
performers
audience
performance space
make-up
props
Who may perform rituals and where
single individual
in random places
What is the significance of the image
it shows a Christian ritual
water symbolizes cleanding and white clothing symbolises purity
What are the steps in showing that you know ritual
in groups list rituals you’ve seen or taken part in
choose one and then create a poster explaining it
share poster with ur class
What is customs
tradition
What is the value system
an honest and upright way of behaving
What are the steps in cultural practises
choose a known cultural practise and create a short dramatic performance showing ritual aspects
What is characterisation
what an actor does to bring the character to life though their voice, body, and emotions
What is representation
the portrayal of a character
What are the physical aspects of characterisation
posture, movement, action, and gesture to build a believable character
What are the vocal aspects of characterisation
using voice to show status, emotion and motivation with control and variety
What are the steps in actions and voice
speak lines with matching actions and voice ot show character emotions meaningfully
What is the role in media
media carries messages from one person or a group to another. it informs, persuades, entertain , and influences people both positively and negatively
Why is it important to be aware eof media messages
to understand who is sending the message, what they gain, how it affects us, to continuously question rather than accept everything
What are the types of media
newspaper
readio
television
internet
How are newspapers used as a f0rm of media
they comment of current affairs anf have been used for centuries, can influence public opinion especially during elections
What is the role of television in the media
major source of news and entertainment that reaches a very large audience
How has the radio been used negatively
for propaganda
in Rwanda : radios fuelled with genocide
in Germany : propaganda against the Jews
How is the internet changing the media
its fast, far reaching , and immediate, allowing both formal and informal media to be shared worldwide by anyone
