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The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Theatre Department   Assignment brief
Unit numbers and titles	Unit 32 Developing Physical Theatre
Qualification	BTEC LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting)
Start date	Term 3 Week 1 8th January 2014
Deadline	Task 1. Term 3 Wednesday, Week 6 2014. Task 2. Term 3 Wednesday, Week 7 2014.
Assessor	WRe/SNi/EMi
Assignment title	Task 1 Practitioner Analysis Essay, Task 2 Scratch Performance. Assignment 3 of 4.
The purpose of this assignment is to: This is the third of four assignments where you will gain skills and techniques, learn about key developments in Physical Theatre and prepare to assimilate these skills for performance.
Scenario Through teacher led workshops and the study and analysis of recorded performance you will learn about key developments in the practice of physical theatre.  You will explore the application of these ideas in teacher led workshops and analyse the practitioners in an essay.
Task 1 Practitioner Analysis Essay Discuss the differences in devising practices between  Frantic Assembly and Grotowski’s work. Word limit 1000 words ·       You must hand in your Essay plan as well as your essay. ·       All work must be emailed to wrenniso@brit.croydon.sch.uk ·       All work will be tested for plagiarism. ·       Any quotes must be referenced. You will watch, discuss and analyse different contemporary physical theatre practitioners and company performances and make judgements concerning their key features, influences and working methods. You will record your findings in a course workbook. Assessed Criteria  P1 M1 D1 Deadline Term 3 Monday 10th of February, 09.00 am.
Task 2 Scratch Performance 2 You will create a scratch performance response to the stimulus material where you will listen to feedback and discuss the possibilities for performance and how best to develop the work. Using given stimulus material you will develop a short performance piece that demonstrates how you have responded to stimulus material and developed ideas, resources, research and materials for performance. You will develop this piece in small groups with some degree of independence You will take part in a post performance plenary discussion, this will include feedback and discussion on the way material was developed and skills and techniques incorporated. You will record your analysis and evaluation of the performance in your course workbook 10 minutes of performance material. 2.5 minutes per person. Assessed Criteria  P2  M2 D2, P3 M3 D3, P4 M4 D4 Deadline Term 3 Week 7 2013
Sources of information Task 1 Towards a poor theatre by Jerzy Grotowski The founder and director of the Polish Laboratory Theatre discusses his methods and philosophy The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre Written by artistic directors Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett, this book reflects on the history and practice of this company. Please try to read books to support your writing, the answers to this will not be found on the Internet. You must read about the two practitioners and galvanise your own opinions while doing this. Task 2 Stimulus material will be given to you at the beginning of the assignment.

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Unit 32: Developing Physical Theatre

P1 explain contemporary developments of physical theatre recognising key features, influences and working methods

M1 explain contemporary developments of physical theatre making clear and considered judgements about key features, influences, and working methods

D1 analyse contemporary developments of physical theatre fully justifying all judgements concerning key features, influences and working methods

P2 demonstrate the use of physical theatre skills in performance

M2 apply physical theatre skills with confidence and style in performance

D2 apply physical theatre skills with ease, confidence and fluency in performance

P3 respond to stimulus material, recognising performance possibilities

M3 demonstrate considered responses to stimulus material, recognising performance possibilities

D3 demonstrate responses to stimulus material, showing insight and full awareness of performance possibilities

P4 use ideas, resources, research and materials to find and shape an appropriate form.

M4 develop ideas, resources, research and materials, imaginatively shaping them in an appropriate form.

D4 develop ideas, resources, research and materials indicating the possibilities for performance, in a perceptive and comprehensive manner.