Drama Year 7 Knowledge Organiser

Questions and Answers

What is a still-image?

A frozen moment created by posing still bodies, used to crystallise a moment, idea, or theme.

What does pace refer to in performing?

The speed the dialogue is delivered to the audience.

What is thought-tracking in drama?

Being stopped during in-role activity to reveal a character’s inner thoughts.

What do you do in role-play?

Pretend to be someone else and think about what that person might say, think, and feel. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of narration in drama?

To provide a spoken commentary that accompanies stage action or a story. Signup and view all the answers

What is hot-seating in drama?

An actor sits in the 'hot-seat' and answers questions from the perspective of their character. Signup and view all the answers

What does slow-motion achieve in performance?

Magnifies a moment of action and alters the audience's perception of time. Signup and view all the answers

What is mime?

A form of storytelling through body movement, gesture, and facial expression, usually without words. Signup and view all the answers

How does physicality affect character portrayal?

It conveys a character’s age or emotions based on how they move. Signup and view all the answers

What is multi-rolling in drama?

When an actor plays more than one character on stage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of facial expression in drama?

It helps to convey a character’s emotions or thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

What does posture indicate in acting?

The position of the actor's body when standing or sitting conveys a character's age and attitude. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Creating Theatre Techniques

Still-Image: A static pose resembling a photograph, capturing a moment, theme, or idea through facial expressions, gestures, and spatial awareness.
Thought-Tracking: A technique where actors reveal a character’s internal thoughts during a performance, enhancing the depth of the role.
Role-Play: Involves embodying another character, imagining their thoughts and feelings to create a believable performance.
Hot-Seating: An interactive method where an actor answers questions in character, deepening their understanding and connection to the role.
Slow-Motion: The deliberate control of body movement and expression to extend a moment, altering the audience's perception of time.
Mime: Storytelling through gestures and facial expressions without spoken dialogue, conveying meaning solely through physicality.
Multi-Roling: The portrayal of multiple characters by a single actor, marked by distinct changes in voice, movement, and body language.

Performing Theatre Techniques

Pace: Refers to the speed at which dialogue is delivered, influencing the tone and tension of the performance.
Voice: Involves manipulating pitch, volume, and tone to convey character emotion and clarity.
Projection: Ensures dialogue is audible by using vocal power, crucial for engaging the audience.
Emphasis: Involves stressing specific words to highlight their significance and emotional weight in a delivery.
Volume: The control of loudness or softness of voice, key to maintaining audience interest and engagement.
Movement: The physical way an actor moves can express a character’s age, state of being, or emotional condition.
Physicality: Encompasses an actor’s body language, including posture and gestures, contributing to the portrayal of character emotions.
Gesture: Often highlights emotions through physical movements, such as clenching fists to show anger.
Mask: Using masks in performances to enhance focus on body language and gestures, emphasizing emotional delivery.
Facial Expression: The use of facial movements to indicate a character’s feelings, such as frowning to suggest sadness.

Additional Concepts

Physical Theatre: A performance style that emphasizes movement and physical expression as primary storytelling devices.

Description

This quiz focuses on key terms and definitions related to drama for Year 7 students. It covers concepts such as still-image, pace, and voice, which are crucial for creating and performing in drama. Test your understanding of these fundamental ideas.