Dramatique Flashcards
What does BUGPEF mean
Body language
Use of space
Gesture
Posture
Eye contact
Facial expression
What does PPTRAFICPAVE
Pitch
Pace
Tone
Register
Articulation
Fluency
Intonation
Clarity
Pause
Accent
Volume
Emphasis
How do you use characterisation
• character cards- a detailed description of a character giving background information
• hot-seating- question a character in role
• writing in role- dairy entries or letters
•thought tracking- character speaks their thoughts aloud
In characterisation what should be considered
- relationships with other characters in the drama
-portrayal- language voice and movement
-status- where they stand economically
-the background of the character
What is linear and non-linear
•a linear is a chronological structure when it unfolds beginning to end
•non-linear is when the drama shifts in time e.g- flashback/flash-forward
What are the types of lighting
•Fresnel- a soft edged beam of light
•profile- a hard edged beam of light, a spotlight
•flood- large wash of light that goes all over the stage
What are the different lighting effects you can use
•Gels- they are transparent coloured material you put in front of lanterns to add colour to the beam
•Gobos-these are stencils that create a shape of light
•intensity- the brightness that ranges from 1-100%
•Barn doors- the four metal flaps attached to theatrical light unit in order to spill light in a certain direction
What are dramatic conventions
-flashback
-flashforward
-freeze frame
-monologue
-movement
-slow motion
-narration
-voice over
-soliloquy
-tableau
-Split stage
What are the different Acting Areas
•End On- has wings and one audience view
•In The Round- audience can see all around the stage
•Thrust- the audience can see from 3 different angles, practically catwalk
•Proscenium arch- is the Dundee REP
• traverse- audience can see from the left and right of the stage
What is a layout of a stage
USR. USC. USL
CSR. CS. CSL
DSR DSC. DSL
