Blog Review

Student: Abi Powell	Blog Review: October 2013
Criteria that have been MET are highlighted in GREEN Criteria that have been ALMOST MET are highlighted in YELLOW Criteria that are NOT YET MET are highlighted in PINK
Unit 12: Classical Theatre Performance
Assessment and grading criteria	Feedback and questions to help you meet the grading criteria
1: Social, Historical and Cultural background - MERIT
PASS 1 discuss the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	Your Elizabethan character research discusses this well.
MERIT 1 explain the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	You explain the social and cultural aspects of Elizabethan life.
DISTINCTION 1 analyse the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	Complete the task where you compare 3 modern Shakespeare productions to how they would have been in Elizabethan times. When you discuss the original productions, analyse the historical significance of the characters in them, and whether that has changed.
2: Research and Analysis – PASS
PASS 2 use research and analysis to develop performance style of classical roles in rehearsals	Good responses to research and analysis are evidenced in your sections on “Spaces of the Mind” and “Mary”
MERIT 2 apply skilful responses to research and analysis in rehearsal	You DID actually achieve skilful responses in your development of the Captain and Fransico, but there is not enough evidence of this in your blog.
DISTINCTION 2 apply imaginative, disciplined and skilful responses to research and analysis in rehearsal	Use rehearsal diaries to discuss how your research into Elizabethan times have helped you to create the characters you played in the way that you did.
3: Developing Roles – PASS
PASS 3 develop contrasting classical roles through rehearsal with tutor support	There is some mention of this in the “Spaces of the Mind” section.
MERIT 3 develop two contrasting classical roles through rehearsal with some tutor support	You responded well to direction and at in the performance week your characters were well developed and different to each other. Evidence this through rehearsal diaries.
DISTINCTION 3 develop imaginative and creative interpretations of two contrasting classical roles through self-disciplined approaches to rehearsal	You DID show good discipline in rehearsals, and your interpretation was imaginative and creative, but there is no evidence of it in your blog. A rehearsal diary is needed that shows the developments you made independently of tutor support.
4: Performing Classical Texts - MERIT
PASS 4 perform classical texts using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate the role.
MERIT 4 perform classical texts using appropriate vocal and movement skills in a considered way, to communicate the role confidently.	Teacher assessed due to illness. The last run through that you did showed some confidence in your characterisation.
DISTINCTION 4 perform classical texts using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate the character creatively, inventively and assuredly.
Unit 4: Historical Context of Performance
Assessment and grading criteria	Feedback
1: Background Context of Performance Material - PASS
PASS 1 outline the background context of performance material, providing some research findings	Your Elizabethan research outlines some background context.
MERIT 1 explain the background context of performance material, providing detailed research findings	You will meet this criterion if you compete the missing tasks in the same way as you have done the first one.
DISTINCTION 1 provide a comprehensive account of the background context of performance material, providing detailed research findings	To make your research comprehensive I need to see things that show: ·       What did the themes of The Tempest mean to Elizabethan audiences (use comparison table task to meet this criterion)?
2: Performance Material Contextualised for Contemporary Use – NOT YET MET
PASS 2 describe how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	Use the “Macbeth on the Estate” task and the task about finding 3 examples of a modern Shakespeare production to meet this criterion.
MERIT 2 explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	When completing these tasks, make sure you directly compare the separate aspects of production.
DISTINCTION 2 comprehensively explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	Including discussion of the themes in the plays and how they are handled by productions will meet this criterion.
3: Communicating Result of Research –PASS
PASS 3 communicate the results of research.	Your Elizabethan Character section is a good example of how to communicate the results of your research.
MERIT 3 communicate the results of research effectively in an imaginative and coherent manner.	You present your findings well and your writing is clear and confident. Your use of diagrams and photos shows promise. Annotate the Theatre History timeline.
DISTINCTION 3 communicate the results of research in an informed, highly articulate and creative manner.	Add annotations, mind-maps, photos and diagrams to meet this criterion.
Overall Grade: PASS Abi – at the moment, this is right in the middle of the PASS mark band, though as there is on criterion that has’t been met yet, if this was your final blog, you would not pass. I advise that you spend a minimum of two hours per week on your blog in order to bring it up to date. I strongly believe that you are capable of a DISTINCTION in these units because: ·      You are excellent at research, as evidenced by your work on Iambic Pentameter and “Mary”. ·      You are good, confident actor, using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate roles to an audience ·       Your responses in rehearsal show a good understanding of how to interpret Classical Theatre roles. Unfortunately, “doing” isn’t enough for these units. You must show us more evidence of your process in your blog, discussing in more detail what you have done and why you have done it.