Level 3 Performing Arts

Unit 11: Research Project  Is it important to assign gender roles within theatre  Gender has always created an uproar for an topic as if it were battle of the sexes but has anyone ever stopped to question the importance of Gender and the affect it creates. Within the Acting industry Gender has always been a key aspect of history. When watching a performance or watching a movie you never really question the gender of an actor but behind the scenes it has always been questionable if changing a characters gender will impact the performance as a whole. Many societies forbid women from performing on stage. This was very common all over the world but mainly within Greek theatre, English Renaissance theatre and Japanese Kabuki theatre; Also within the Chinese theatre. All theatre and performances were performed by males, this was known as cross-dressing  In the past, only men could become actors in some societies. In the ancient Greece and Rome and the medieval worl...

Midsummers night dream  Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts I had achieve a B grade for acting in my previous studies before devoting my time towards the UAL performing arts. I am ever so proud of how much I have achieved over the last 2 years. Before starting the course, I wanted to expand my knowledge behind the history of theatre, key practitioners and their different skills and performance techniques which would help expand my skill audit e.g. Vocally, physically and theory wise. I knew I'd be able to achieve this due to attending lessons, doing researching and taking down key notes of things that I'd have learnt or had curiosity about. I would say my peers and teacher were big aspects of my journey as they taught me knew skills and helped me consistently with constructive criticism in order for me to develop. I believe this has strengthened not only my performances but also blossomed within my work. One thing I'd say I struggled with is pro...

Preparing for progression Since finishing my first year within college, I feel as if I have blossomed massively in terms of my skill set. Within class, we discussed the skills in which we believe each other possess. My class listed a number of skills such as: Confidence Leadership skills  Creativity/imagination Spacial awareness/body language/physicality Well spoken/diction and articulation Listening/focus Risk taker/open minded  Does research  Good Characterisation/very involved  Fair within groups  Great energy/stage presence  Although it was reassuring with all the great feedback given and feeling proud of how far I have come. I do believe that there are more skills out there for me to learn in order for me to become successful within the performing arts industry. Last year really put things into perspective for me and learning so many new skills also meant gaining knowledge and allowing me to have time to think of what I'd like to ...

Futures  Throughout Term 1-2 I have developed basic requirements within the acting industry such as observation, awareness, respect, trust and honesty. Although this is a foundation within acting, I have also developed confidence; I have always been confident but throughout my year I believe I have gained more confidence not just within acting but as a whole and this has allowed me to become more open minded. Becoming more open minded and confident has allowed me to broaden my creative side by exploring my imagination but also being able to share and collaborate my idea's with my class or the team i'm working with. Due to teachings and secondary research I have also developed skills provided by practitioners in the likes of Stanislavski and Brecht such as: staying true to my character Meaning that when given a role, I research who my character and adapt myself to that character so I become in one with the role I've taken on.  being spacially aware In term...

 Unit 8 - Love and Information by Caryl Churchill  Unit 8 project proposal Candidate Name: Diamontea Burton Pathway: Level 3 Acting Project Title: Final Major Project Review  Throughout the course, I gave myself different objectives and what I'd want the audience to feel about my perspective.  I believe I have conveyed exactly all the emotions I wanted to, I have developed useful skills throughout this unit such as empathy, honesty but respecting others views, becoming open minded, and understanding towards texts. I've worked on Brecht theories, such as minimalist sets, multi rolling and lighting. I have also worked on Stanislavski's techniques such as breaking the fourth wall; this is my favourite techniques as it gives you a chance to speak to the audience without breaking character. I feel as if I have gained more confidence within this year not through just my performances but also through my work as I have gained an understanding of what is required of ...

 Principles of Performance Within my first week as a class we discussed what requirements are important when becoming actors or studying acting: Observation Awareness  This is a crucial skill whilst acting as a performer you should always be aware whilst performing, whether this is spacial, vocal or overall awareness. Confidence  Confidence is a good trait for a performer, in order to continue your journey as an actor. You'll need to stand in front of your audience. Imagination/Creativity  Imagination is the key to performing, this is because throughout acting you use your imagination to create our pieces, to feed our motivation and creating a meaning/story throughout our actions. Collaboration Team work Teamwork is an essential part in Drama. Without it, no plays could be preformed and no activities could of been achieved.  Listening  Openness Vocals; Pitch, speed   We also discussed what our fears are in ter...