Feedback theatre for Children & Storytelling

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:	Jessica Nixon
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	D	90
Storytelling	M	80

                                                       

        

Assessors Name / Initials Rachel Maddix RMM

Assessor’s Signature:

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  M2/3 of Storytelling as Performance, you showed a better understanding of use of stylistic and structural elements and will have used these elements in a creative manner that, for the most part, meets the needs of the audience. Rehearsals & Workshops - Strengths You demonstrated real development from the first storytelling assessment work to the final piece. You became more confident vocally and adapted well to the particular needs of the Snow Queen piece. Rehearsals & Workshops – Skills Development You need to push yourself more when it comes to contributing directorial ideas. You are happy to provide input when prompted but need to offer ideas more readily when part of a larger cohort.

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 M4 of Storytelling as Performance, you were able to demonstrate a better degree of control and any lapses in consistency were infrequent. 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 were able to create characterisation You took an active role in the production of props and set contributing significantly to the final look of the piece. Performance & Production Role/s – Skills Development You need to build on your solo performance skills building vocal variety and developing vocal confidence. You struggled in the final storytelling piece but showed courage and development by taking your time and approaching the task again successfully. Remember the six senses in future performances to ensurte that descriptive detail is a priority.

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 at the end of each rehearsal. Your observations were made with pro-active ideas which became an integral part of the development process. 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. Ensure that you carefully check spellings.

Assessor’s Summary: Strengths –You took a creative, independent approach to the production roles  which proved beneficial to the group and had pleasing results. You were vigilant during the process working hard on both process and production whilst maintaining evidence of the choices made. – Well done. Development- You have made a strong start to studying drama and will do very well on the course if you continue to build on the progress made and the confidence you are developing as we go.
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Student’s Name: Jessica Nixon	Student’s Signature:	Date: