Duo Devised Drama
General Objectives
This Devised Drama syllabus seeks to offer learners the opportunity to:
- develop imagination and creativity
- increase self confidence
- develop a range of stage techniques
- instil enthusiasm and enjoyment
- develop creative and interpretive skills
- develop an understanding of dramatic structure and narrative
- work spontaneously
- employ language, movement, role and situation appropriate to the fictional context being created
Guidelines for Devised Drama learners
- The examiner will give appropriate preparation time during the examinations for preparation of a new scene, redirection and enactment unless specifically stated.
- Full costume or make up is not permitted, although a suggestion of costume (e.g. shawls, practice skirt or hat) and hand props are allowed. (e.g. fans, bags, walking sticks, etc.)
- Medals are only awarded to learners who are successful in the Solo syllabus.
- Learners are not permitted to present work which they have already submitted at another grade. Learners found to be repeating work will be disqualified and fees will be forfeited.
- In line with current standard Health and Safety advice, all learners must ensure they are warmed up both vocally and physically before the examination.
Duologues
The Duologue section of this syllabus provides learners with the opportunity to:
- work with a partner
- explore different ideas
- increase confidence
- understand a sense of dependency
Duologues are marked as one performance. The criteria for marking Duologues is the same as that for the Solo Grades.
Learners must put the word Duologue on their entry form together with the name of the learner with whom they are entering.
Duo Devised Drama - Entry Level
Duo Devised Drama - Level 1 - Foundation
Duo Devised Drama - Level 2 - Intermediate
Duo Devised Drama - Level 3 - Advanced
