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The Critique and the Research Paper must be written in essay format.

1. Critique

The Critique must:

(a) be based on a production viewed;

(b) be no more than 500 words in length;

(c) include production details: the date, time and venue and any other relevant details;

(d) be written using appropriate theatre terminology specific to the dance or dramatic
production viewed;

(e) include information about the style, design and other technical elements ideas in the
production; (discriminate between what is specific to Dance or Drama – for example,
Dance includes levels, type of music);

(f) include personal opinion in the discussion of significant aspects of the production;
and,

(g) include a detailed description of the impact and importance of the production; with
reference to impact on audience, society, student.

Church plays and School plays performed at a standard comparative to syllabus requirements
are acceptable. Students should be able to discuss production details to cover all areas
specified in the rubric.

2. Research Paper

The Research Paper must:

(a) be about any one of the following: a cultural or theatre practitioner, a cultural
institution or cultural/folk group, Dance Company, Theatre Company, Technical
Production Company, or a venue of Historical and Cultural significance;

(b) be no more than 500 words in length;

(c) include a content page;

(d) include (an accurate) bibliography;

(e) include one interview;

(f) include evidence of research and supporting materials which can
include photographs, newspaper clippings, and significant objects/words;

(g) include personal evaluations– target this aspect for the CREA;

(h) include a reflective creative piece. This piece must be informed by
experience/information gathered/evaluated during the research process. This may
include but not limited to any one of the following: a poem, song, cartoon, short
video clip; and,

(i) include personal reflections and evaluations.

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