Discuss what lighting or sound added to your devised piece based on the theme of 'power'. Support your answer with reference to specific moments. [15]
Award marks using a best-fit approach (max 15):
Level 4 (13-15 marks): Accomplished discussion with clear understanding of how the design element contributed. Specific examples with strong justification.
Level 3 (9-12 marks): Detailed discussion with good examples of how lighting or sound supported the performance.
Level 2 (5-8 marks): Sound discussion with relevant examples. May lack detail or depth.
Level 1 (1-4 marks): Basic response. May describe rather than evaluate.
Indicative content:
Lighting:
- Specific states used and their effect on atmosphere.
- How changes supported transitions between scenes.
- Use of colour to suggest mood or theme.
- How lighting focused audience attention.
Sound:
- Specific sound effects or music used and why.
- How sound supported atmosphere.
- Use of silence as a dramatic tool.
- Whether sound design effectively reinforced the theme of power.
Answer Details
Award marks using a best-fit approach (max 15):
Level 4 (13-15 marks): Accomplished discussion with clear understanding of how the design element contributed. Specific examples with strong justification.
Level 3 (9-12 marks): Detailed discussion with good examples of how lighting or sound supported the performance.
Level 2 (5-8 marks): Sound discussion with relevant examples. May lack detail or depth.
Level 1 (1-4 marks): Basic response. May describe rather than evaluate.
Indicative content:
Lighting:
- Specific states used and their effect on atmosphere.
- How changes supported transitions between scenes.
- Use of colour to suggest mood or theme.
- How lighting focused audience attention.
Sound:
- Specific sound effects or music used and why.
- How sound supported atmosphere.
- Use of silence as a dramatic tool.
- Whether sound design effectively reinforced the theme of power.