National Four/Five Drama Script and Directing Revision Created by L McCarry

Script A script consists of the written words of a drama. A script may be a published or original work. Created by L McCarry

Script The elements of a script include: The division of the script into acts and/or scenes: Created by L McCarry

Script The elements of a script include: A description of the set for each act/scene: ‘ A single table sits C.S with an old wooden seat behind this. U.S.L there are a handful of shopping bags on the floor. U.S.R there is a table with a family picture above this.’ Created by L McCarry

Script The elements of a script include: An indication of changes of time and place for each act/scene: Scene one – Living room 10pm Scene two – Disco 12am Created by L McCarry

Script The elements of a script include: The allocation of lines to characters: Jan: Oh I do love you George! George: Yes I'm quite something, I know. Created by L McCarry

Script The elements of a script include: The inclusion of stage directions: Cinderella and Prince Charming smile sweetly at each other. Cinderella shyly says her line. They then move C.S to dance the Waltz. Created by L McCarry

Script The elements of a script include: Advice to actors on delivery of lines: Eric speaks in an American accent and with a loud volume. His tone should reflect his confidence. He should remove his glasses at the end of his line and give a full smile. Created by L McCarry

Script The elements of a script include: Recommendations on the use of theatre arts to enhance the action : As the King lifts his sword a red gel should wash the stage. As the queen leaves the gel should fade to a profile spot on the King C.S. Created by L McCarry

Directing Directing is the process of one person’s interpretation of a script or scenario and its realisation in performance, in conjunction with actors and design team members. Created by L McCarry

Directing Design concepts are a director’s ideas on how theatre arts can reflect and emphasise the themes and issues of a drama, its characters, mood, atmosphere and tension. Created by L McCarry

Directing A director assumes responsibility for: The interpretation of script/scenario Design concepts Communicating/liaising with actors and design team Casting Blocking The rehearsal process Created by L McCarry

Script and Directing Revision Questions Complete the revision questions on paper or in WORD and to your teacher for marking. Created by L McCarry

Script and Directing Revision Questions 1.Think of the recent stimulus drama that you have created. Write out the first three scenes as a script, using all of the details you learned about in the slides. 2.What do you think are important skills to have as a director and why? 3.Imagine you have been asked to direct a drama which starts in an office. Write your opening stage directions and set design ideas. 4.Write the first part of the dialogue for the characters and include advice on delivery of lines. 5.Think of how this drama may progress. Write a brief outline of this. 6.What Theatre Arts will be required in this drama and why? Created by L McCarry

Well Done You have now completed revision on Script and Directing. NOW evaluate your understanding: If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your Revision Booklet. Red- still struggling Amber - understand some of this revision Green- fully understand Created by L McCarry