Post MEDEA Blog Review 17 / 12 / 13 NOT Final Grade

Student: Matt O’Hagan	Post Medea Blog Review
Unit 12: Classical Theatre Performance
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1: Social, Historical and Cultural background
PASS 1 discuss the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles
MERIT 1 explain the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles
DISTINCTION 1 analyse the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	Use “Women in Ancient Greece” task to meet this. The important questions are the ones specifically about Medea. Mention REHEARSAL PROCESS in answer.
2: Research and Analysis
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
DISTINCTION 2 apply imaginative, disciplined and skilful responses to research and analysis in rehearsal	In your performance review of Medea, include how research into Greek Life informed your acting choices. (i.e.: Because Jason was a man and a hero, this meant that my voice was..... ) Also posture, movement, pace.
3: Developing Roles
PASS 3 develop contrasting classical roles through rehearsal with tutor support
MERIT 3 develop two contrasting classical roles through rehearsal with some tutor support
DISTINCTION 3 develop imaginative and creative interpretations of two contrasting classical roles through self-disciplined approaches to rehearsal	Review your performance in Medea in the same way as you have done for Tempest (including quotes from the text)
4: Performing Classical Texts
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.
DISTINCTION 4 perform classical texts using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate the character creatively, inventively and assuredly.	Review will deal with this
Unit 4: Historical Context of Performance
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1: Background Context of Performance Material
PASS 1 outline the background context of performance material, providing some research findings
MERIT 1 explain the background context of performance material, providing detailed research findings
DISTINCTION 1 provide a comprehensive account of the background context of performance material, providing detailed research findings	Review – see above!
2: Performance Material Contextualised for Contemporary Use
PASS 2 describe how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use
MERIT 2 explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use
DISTINCTION 2 comprehensively explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	Blog post on Henry V and Medea. How are these different to original productions? (balloons / target audience / aerial work in Medea)
3: Communicating Result of Research
PASS 3 communicate the results of research.
MERIT 3 communicate the results of research effectively in an imaginative and coherent manner.	Always relate research section to the Play you are doing (“Women in Greece” can do this)
DISTINCTION 3 communicate the results of research in an informed, highly articulate and creative manner.
3 pieces left to do : review of you in Medea Women in Ancient Greece Henry V / Medea