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variation in the use of pitch, rhythm, tempo, volume of voice, movement qualities,
lighting, set and sound;
(c) demonstrate technical competence in completing tasks associated with Drama or
Dance or Stagecraft;
(d) show a variety of skills and understanding of the creative process of Theatre Arts;
(e) participate in and contribute to theatrical production and demonstrate personal
involvement, powers of organisation and cooperation; and,
(f) share and be receptive to ideas and demonstrate willingness to participate in
theatrical performance/production as a member of a team.
3. Creating (CREA)
The ability to:
(a) articulate how his/her ideas could be given stage life (as an actor or a dancer or a
designer of technical effects);
(b) communicate clearly a practicable interpretation of a play or dance;
(c) show an appreciation of the nature and practice of theatre by creating and recording
theatrical works and linking appropriate research to the performance and production;
(d) present innovative documentation of his/her understanding of the process of
theatrical production;
(e) work together and resolve differences in a creative process; and,
(f) find solutions to challenges that may arise in a creative process.
FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATIONS
Candidates will be required to complete Paper 01, Paper 02 and Paper 031 or Paper 032.
Paper 01 A compulsory paper assessing the Specific Objectives in the Core and
(1 hour and 30 minutes) the Appreciating and Analysing profile. The paper will consist of 60
(60 marks) multiple-choice questions as follows: 30 items on Elements of Theatre,
15 items on Caribbean Cultural Forms and 15 items on Text Analysis.
Paper 02 An assessment of practical skills based on the Appreciating and
(Performance Paper) Analysing, Creating and Performing profile dimensions. Candidates must
(100 marks) choose either Option A OR Option B OR Option C. Details of the conduct
and assessment of the practical skills are provided on pages 60–78.
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