Blog Review

Student: Joe Gibbs		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 - PASS
PASS 1 discuss the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	You show evidence of research into Elizabethan Theatre in your section about Richard the wig-maker.
MERIT 1 explain the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	What did the characters of Othello / Juliet / Prospero, Ferdinand and Caliban represent to Elizabethan audiences?
DISTINCTION 1 analyse the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	Use the comparison table task to explore historical and social themes in more detail.
2: Research and Analysis - PASS
PASS 2 use research and analysis to develop performance style of classical roles in rehearsals
MERIT 2 apply skilful responses to research and analysis in rehearsal	This is evidenced a bit in your rehearsal diaries. More detail about what the character of Ferdinand would have represented to Elizabethan audiences will help to meet this criterion.
DISTINCTION 2 apply imaginative, disciplined and skilful responses to research and analysis in rehearsal	Update your rehearsal diaries to chart HOW your research and analysis into Elizabethan society and theatre have affected your characterisation of Ferdinand.
3: Developing Roles - DISTINCTION
PASS 3 develop contrasting classical roles through rehearsal with tutor support
MERIT 3 develop two contrasting classical roles through rehearsal with some tutor support	You speak about your choices for the character of Ferdinand. This shows that you have developed this character in rehearsal.
DISTINCTION 3 develop imaginative and creative interpretations of two contrasting classical roles through self-disciplined approaches to rehearsal	You showed self-discipline in rehearsals, and your interpretation was imaginative and creative.   You have evidenced how you responded to practical exercises, with examples of how this helped you develop your role.
4: Performing Classical Texts - DISTINCTION
PASS 4 perform classical texts using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate the role.	Evidenced on video of performance
MERIT 4 perform classical texts using appropriate vocal and movement skills in a considered way, to communicate the role confidently.
DISTINCTION 4 perform classical texts using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate the character creatively, inventively and assuredly.	Your performance was at distinction level. Your “Tempest Evaluation” includes specific examples from the performance that showed when you were creative, inventive and assured, with appropriate vocal and movement skills.
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 Character” research and your diary from the character lesson outline the background context.
MERIT 1 explain the background context of performance material, providing detailed research findings	Your Elizabethan research explains some background context. You show that you have researched into how these productions were originally produced in Elizabethan theatres. You need to include some historical research into what specific characters would have meant to Elizabethan society.
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 the themes in the plays you look at would have meant to Elizabethan audiences (use the comparison table task to meet this criteria)
2: Performance Material Contextualised for Contemporary Use – MERIT
PASS 2 describe how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	Your work on “Romeo and Juliet”, “The Tempest” and “Othello” meets this criterion.
MERIT 2 explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	You have looked thoroughly at the reasons why directors have made some of the choices they have made
DISTINCTION 2 comprehensively explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	How did Shakespeare’s audiences view Othello, Ferdinand / Prospero, 14 year olds getting married? Make comparisons between that and how modern audiences view soldiers, captive slaves and teenagers.
3: Communicating Result of Research – MERIT
PASS 3 communicate the results of research.	It is clear that you spent some time researching through some websites.
MERIT 3 communicate the results of research effectively in an imaginative and coherent manner.	Your writing is confident and coherent with good use of terminology.
DISTINCTION 3 communicate the results of research in an informed, highly articulate and creative manner.	Show how your research has been reflected in your interpretation of Ferdinand. Include a greater mixture of quotes, charts and annotated photos. Clearly reference your sources. Like with an essay, we need to know where you have found the information you have found.
Overall Grade: MERIT Joe – at the moment, this is right in the middle of the MERIT mark band. I strongly believe that you are capable of a DISTINCTION in these units because: ·      You are an excellent actor, using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate roles to an audience. ·       Your performances and responses in rehearsal show an excellent understanding of how to develop and perform Classical Theatre roles. ·      Your diary entries show commitment to writing and a willingness to understand why we have done the tasks we have. They will need to include direct references to research into how Elizabethan audiences would have viewed the social and historical themes in the plays that you discuss.