Feedback Theatre for Children & Storytellin

Worthing Academy of Performing Arts Assessment Feedback Forms – 1 of 4
COURSE: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in                        Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) UNITS: Unit 11: Theatre for Children Unit 28 – Storytelling as Performance ASSESSOR: Rachel Maddix
POINTS AVAILABLE FOR COMPLETED UNIT…. Overall Distinction = 90 points     Overall Merit = 80 points      Overall Pass = 70 points

Student Name:	Joseph Gibbs
Assignment Title:	Telling Tales
Key Dates:	Assignment Completion Date: 20/12/12 Summative Assessment date: 8/1/13 Re Submission Date: 16/1/13

Grading Criteria

Storytelling                                                    Theatre for Children                                 

Pass

P1	P2	P3	P4	P5		P1	P2	P3
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Merit

M1	M2	M3	M4	M5		M1	M2	M3
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Distinction

D1	D2	D3	D4	D5		D1	D2	D3
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Name & Number of Unit	Final Grade	Final Points
Theatre for Children
Storytelling

                                                      

        

Assessors Name / Initials Rachel Maddix RMM

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Date of Final Feedback 1:1:

Worthing Academy of Performing Arts Assessment Feedback Forms – 2 of 3
COURSE: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in                        Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) UNIT/S: Unit: 11 Theatre for Children                Unit:28 Storytelling as Performer ASSESSOR: Rachel Maddix
Assessor’s Feedback on the Grading Criteria met, Strengths and Areas for Development

Task 1 Workshops and Rehearsal Process – DVD/Observations

You achieved D2 of Theatre for Children by making an enthusiastic and focused contribution to the development process. Ideas and suggestions were imaginative, inventive and showed a firm understanding of the key elements of children’s theatre and the needs of the target audience. You achieved D2/3 of Storytelling as Performance, you were able to manage the stylistic and structural elements fully to produce work that demonstrated a more sophisticated use of the source material. Your work showed a comprehensive understanding of the needs of the target audience, creating a story that is completely suitable for their needs. Rehearsals & Workshops - Strengths You are a positive, energised contributor who maintains consistency, arrives early and is a considerate group member with a balance of listening and offering ideas. Rehearsals & Workshops – Skills Development You are capable of directing scenes and should develop your confidence in leading wherever possible.

Task 2 -  Performance of Traditional Tales, My Life Story Performance and Production of Children’s Theatre Piece– DVD/Observation

You achieved D3 of Theatre for Children by demonstrating a proficient and creative use of performance and/or production skills and showing imagination and a feel for the nature of the piece. You achieved D4 of Storytelling as Performance , by demonstrating full control over techniques and performing with flair and ease. You achieved D5 of Storytelling as Performance , by demonstrating a full appreciation of how the style of presentation could be tailored to the needs of the audience, responding to the reactions of audience members in an appropriate and imaginative way. Performance & Production Role/s - Strengths You managed strong vocal clarity, focus and control in the Theatre for Children performance, maintaining an effective, lively, watchable performance throughout. You also contributed a great deal to the production process, maintaining an interest throughout. Performance & Production Role/s – Skills Development You are about to embark on a project that requires more conventional musical theatre skills. You need to continue creating contrasting characterisation and build a repertoire of vocal approaches.

Task 3 - Theatre for Children & Storytelling Blog

You achieved D1 of Theatre for Children by showing you were able to evaluate source material making imaginative suggestions about how it could best be developed to meet the needs of the target audience. Evidence of the development and shaping of material and ideas should be evidenced in learner logs, supported by tutor observations, self and peer group assessments and recordings of devising, rehearsing and making activities. You achieved D1 of Storytelling as Performance, by researching a wide range of material, you were able to fully assess its potential and discuss why certain material is more suitable and how it might be used. Blog & Research Essay - Strengths You managed to maintain an analytical approach to your written work throughout the process. You were able to make valid, creative suggestions about development regularly throughout the process. You achieved the higher grade as you also made constructive suggestions for future rehearsals. Blog & Research Presentation – Skills Development You should include your assessment week task in a separate entry in your blog to ensure all evidence can be easily accessible.

Assessor’s Summary: Strengths –You are a real source of motivation for many in the group and managed a strong first production with us. You took responsibility for specific production roles, maintained a creative flow of ideas and contributed strong directorial ideas. A really positive group member with sensitivity and humour aswell as strong characterisation skills– well done.  Development – You need to focus on continuing to build your analytical theatrical vocabulary whilst maintain and building on your written entries into your blog.
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