Blog Review Scriptwriting P3, M3

I have assessed your blog in relation to P3 & M3 of Unit 27  Scriptwriting. This criteria requires you to answer the following question….

Have you understood how to improve your script/s and been able to redraft it with improvements?

Evidence: More than one draft of your script posted in your blog

- with progression between drafts demonstrated.

Megan, the evidence you have provided for Criteria 3 demonstrates thatyou have achieved P3 at this point in the process. Your posts require additional analysis supporting the changes made to your script. You have demonstrated development in the second draft of your soap opera script, but need to support this by demonstrating you have understood the reasons for the changes made.

Green = the level you are currently working at .

Red= the areas you need to focus on to achieve the next criteria

*You will maintain this grade if you continue providing this level of detail, examples and analysis in your blog posts. If you wish to improve your grade, please look carefully at the annotated criteria provided below.

To achieve P3 of the Scriptwriting Unit, You should include some evidence of the revision of your script There is a clear distinction between the first draft of the script and your separate final draft.  

To achieve M3of the Scriptwriting Unit, You need to achieve all of the Pass criteria and include detailed evidence of where and why changes have been made.

To achieve D3 of the Scriptwriting Unit, You should demonstrate a sense of continually revising and an understanding that, the only reason revision stops is because of given deadlines..

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Blog Review

Student: Megan Ring	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	Your Elizabethan research discusses this, but I would like to see more evidence of research into what the Painters would have seen on their trips to the Theatre, which was in the notoriously rough district of Southwark. Your work on the Greek Theatre is excellent and provides good cultural background. You need to now focus on the social and historical elements.
MERIT 1 explain the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	What would Elizabethan audiences have thought of the characters and themes in Shakespeare’s plays. Use the task where you have to compare three modern productions with how they would have been done in Shakespeare’s time.
DISTINCTION 1 analyse the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles	Give examples from research that show in detail how Elizabethan audiences lived.
2: Research and Analysis – NOT YET MET
PASS 2 use research and analysis to develop performance style of classical roles in rehearsals	Create rehearsal diaries that chart HOW your research and analysis into Elizabethan society and theatre have affected your characterisation.   Talk about vocal and movement skills used when portraying Ariel and Mrs. Painter. Justify your choices by showing that you have researched into these roles.
MERIT 2 apply skilful responses to research and analysis in rehearsal	You DID actually achieve skilful responses in your development of Ariel, but there is not enough evidence of this in your blog.
DISTINCTION 2 apply imaginative, disciplined and skilful responses to research and analysis in rehearsal	You DID actually show discipline, skill and imagination in your responses in rehearsal, but there is no evidence of this in your blog.
3: Developing Roles – NOT YET MET
PASS 3 develop contrasting classical roles through rehearsal with tutor support	Create rehearsal diaries discussing the practical exercises that helped you find your character of Ariel (“Spaces of the Mind”)
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	You DID show good discipline in rehearsals, and your interpretation was imaginative and creative, but there is no evidence of it in your blog. A rehearsal diary is needed that shows the developments you made independently of tutor support – such as the movement work you did with Beth.
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.	In your “Tempest Evaluation” give specific examples from the performance that show 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 research outlines some background context. Your work on the Greek Theatre is at a more appropriate level.
MERIT 1 explain the background context of performance material, providing detailed research findings	Annotate the history timeline. Update the Mrs. Painter section to show that you have looked in detail at life in a country house in the Elizabethan era. (no pianos!)
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: ·       Size and shape of typical Elizabethan theatres ·       Discussion of other Ariel-like characters from play of the time ·       What did the themes of The Tempest mean to Elizabethan audience (use comparison table task to meet this criteria)
2: Performance Material Contextualised for Contemporary Use – NOT YET MET
PASS 2 describe how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use	Use the “Macbeth on the Estate” task and complete the task about finding 3 examples of a modern production. The Lion King is an excellent start, but there is not enough detail.
MERIT 2 explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use
DISTINCTION 2 comprehensively explain how performance material is contextualised for contemporary use
3: Communicating Result of Research – MERIT
PASS 3 communicate the results of research.	Your Greek Theatre research is communicated well.
MERIT 3 communicate the results of research effectively in an imaginative and coherent manner.	Good use of a mixture of diagrams and quotes. Good referencing – make sure all of your sources are listed though, not just the ones you have directly quoted from.
DISTINCTION 3 communicate the results of research in an informed, highly articulate and creative manner.	Photographs of your annotated script, showing how your research has been reflected in your acting choices (i.e.: In Elizabethan times, Ariel would have been played by a man, or boy. We chose to make Ariel a “she” to better reflect gender roles as we think they will be in the future.)
Overall Grade: PASS Megan – at the moment, this averages out as a PASS, though as there are several criteria that haven’t been met yet, if this was your final blog, you would not pass. I advise that you spend a minimum of three hours per week on your blog in order to bring it up to date. I strongly believe that you are capable of a DISTINCTION in these units because: ·      You are good at research, as evidenced by your work on Greek Theatre ·      You are an excellent actor, using appropriate vocal and movement skills to communicate roles to an audience ·       Your performances and responses in rehearsal show a deep understanding of the background of Classical Theatre roles. ·       You soak up complicated information brilliantly, and you show in your practical work, in rehearsal and performance, that you are retaining that information. Unfortunately, “doing” isn’t enough for these units. You must show us evidence of your process in your blog, discussing in detail what you have done and why you have done it.

- what i need to do to update my blog i need to carry on my blog diary and i need to say how using diffrernt activitys it helps develop my charecter arial and madea

Milestone Feedback

Worthing Academy of Performing Arts

                       Milestone Assessment of Blog

COURSE: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in          

             Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)

UNIT/S:  Unit 1: Performance Workshop

Unit 5: Rehearsing for Performance

Unit 13: Contemporary Theatre Performance

Unit 14: Musical Theatre Performance

ASSESSOR: Rachel Maddix

Student Name:	Megan Ring
Assignment Title:	Showtime 2013
Key Dates:	Blog Milestone Assessment date: 30/5/13 Assignment Completion Date: 9/6/13

Criteria highlighted in green has been achieved. A criteria that needs more attention to achieve a pass or above. Details highlighted in yellow are particularly important to you!
Task 2   The Rehearsal Process & Performance Blog Milestone Grades - Read each description to understand the differences between each one.	You have achieved
You have achieved P1 of the Performance Workshop Unit ·       You have shown evidence that you have used research to identify possibilities for development. ·       You could have been more adventurous in your use of material. For M1 of the Performance Workshop Unit ·       You considered a number of possibilities for the development of your character based on the scripted dialogue and your own research and used an original creative approach. To achieve D1 of the Performance Workshop Unit ·       You explored in a detailed and insightful manner the development of your character based on the scripted dialogue and your own research source materials. ·       You have shown evidence in your blog of a number of possibilities/ideas and have included those you have not been afraid of rejecting some along the way. ·       You were also able to explain the thought processes behind your choices in a thorough manner.	Merit
For P1 of the Musical Theatre Unit ·       You have been able to discuss your roles but provided little explanation of how or why you arrived at these decisions. ·       You gave some explanation but it is not detailed enough or consistently maintained. For M1 of the Musical Theatre Unit ·       You have explained the reasons for the decisions you have made about your roles, based on the text, research and on the rehearsal process. ·       You have been able to explain how you have arrived at their decisions. ·       You have occasionally used research and some evidence of analysis. For D1 of the Musical Theatre Unit, ·       You have carried out relevant research into your roles both ‘on the text’ and ‘off the text’. ·       You have used secondary sources which have been analysed to support your interpretation. ·       You have demonstrated a consistently informed approach to your understanding. ·       Your artistic and intellectual decisions about the roles are fully supported by  reasoned arguments based on evidence from the text, the performer’s intuition and other sources. ·       You use appropriate language and terminology confidently and accurately.	Merit
For P3 of the Rehearsing Unit, ·       You have provided evidence that you have researched beyond the play script into relevant social, historical, cultural contexts and performance methods/techniques. ·       You have provided evidence of how you have developed your role using the research, in your blog and in rehearsal discussions. To achieve M3 of the Rehearsing Unit, ·       You have made effective use of your research findings into relevant social, historical, cultural contexts and performance methods/techniques. ·       You have provided evidence of how you were able to reach clear and valid conclusions about interpretation and the choices you made when developing your role and application of techniques, etc. in your blog and in rehearsal discussions. For D3 of the Rehearsing Unit, ·       In your blog you have shown strong awareness of how to use/apply research findings which are highly relevant to the role/production. ·       You have written clearly about your progression in both roles and the performance skills you used. ·       You have made clear references to research findings, both in physical rehearsal activities, and class discussions. You have supported your ideas with notes and analysis in your rehearsal blog. ·       You have shown imagination in your use and application of research, you have included less obvious forms of research or research findings, and/or provided additional insight or fresh and unusual interpretations for the performance.	Pass
To achieve P4 of the Performance Workshop Unit ·       You have identified what went well and less well and made some suggestions as to how the work might be further developed throughout your blog. ·       The suggestions however, could be more specific, detailed and include examples. For M4 of the Performance Workshop Unit ·       Your blog includes discussion on the potential of the work making reference to specific examples from the work produced. To achieve D4 of the Performance Workshop Unit ·       You really weigh up the potential of the work and make judgements about the feasibility of further development. ·       You use well-chosen examples from the work	Merit
Learners achieving P1 of the Contemporary Theatre Performance Unit, ·       You have have conducted some research into the two play texts, noting the main themes and style of the plays. ·       There is little evidence of any concerns over the relevance for interpretation for the audience. To achieve M1 of the Contemporary Theatre Performance Unit ·       You have included some evidence of practical research and understood the relevance of the themes of each of the plays to the audience. ·       You have included cultural, social and political content. ·       You have understood the style of the plays and the implications for acting style and design. To achieve D1of the Contemporary Theatre Performance Unit ·       You have shown full understanding of the social and/or political purpose embedded in the themes of the plays. ·       Your ideas for interpretation cover all aspects of the aesthetics of the work in great detail.	Pass