Dramatic Arts Memo 1 (English)

May-June 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

Memo 2023 Grade 12 English

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2.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the original thea trical style of the play. The following is a guide: Award two marks for the correct answer. The theatrical style could be:

2.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding of the aims of Workshop/ Protest or Poor Theatre Award full marks for: wo statements relating to the aims of

2.3Markers accept answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theatrical elements of the production as criti cised by Bradley Adams. Award full marks for: Four separate theatrical elements The following is a guide:

2.4Markers ac cept relevant answers which demonstra te an analysis, and application of how the injustices of apar theid are presented in the play Woza Albert!

2.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding and analysis of the workshop process of the play which began

2.6Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding and evaluation of the importance of the character of Morena in the play

2.7Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis and evaluation of how the play still can inspire outrage, soli darity and action. The following is a guide:

2.8Refer to th e notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers wh ic h demonstrate knowledge, understanding

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3.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the theatrical style of the play. The following is a guide: Award two marks for the correct answer. The theatrical style could be:

3.3Markers accep t answers which identify the theatrical elements of the production as criticised by Lebo Ntshingila. Award full marks for: Four separate thoughts/ ideas The following is a guide: The theatrical elements of the production of

3.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an analysis, application and evaluation of how the injustices of apartheid are presented in the play, Sophiatown Award full marks for: Three well

3.5Markers accep t relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis, application and evaluation of the workshop process which began with a central idea and developed into a play Markers accept the different

3.6Markers accept relev ant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding and evaluation of the importance of the character of Charlie in the play. Award full marks for: Two well

3.7Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an un derstanding, analysis and evaluation of how the play still can inspire outrage, solidarity and action. The following is a guide:

3.8Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding, analysis, application and evaluation of staging a

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4.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the theatrical style of the play. Award ful l marks for The correct answer The theatrical style is

4.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding of the charac teristics of the genre identified in QUESTION

4.1Award full marks for Four characteristics of the genre The following is a guide: The characteristics of the style

4.3Markers accept answers which demonstrate a knowledge, understan ding and analysis of the theatrical element of the production as criticised by Sanet Ples

4.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an ana lysis and application of the socio economic situation i n South Africa during ap

4.5Markers accept r elevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding , knowledge, analysis, application and evaluation of the importance of the character of Pa in the play

4.6Markers accept relevant and well motiva ted answers which demonstrate an und erstanding, analysis and evaluation of how the play still can inspire outrage, solidarity and action. The following is a guide:

4.7Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding and evaluation of how to create a prod uction of Siener in die

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5.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding of the value and use of director s notes. Award full marks for: One well motivated statement OR Two separate

5.2Markers accept rel evant answers which demonstrate an understanding of a good audition process and w hat is expected of the actor auditioning for the role Award full marks for:

5.8Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform y ur marking. Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demo nstrate an

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6.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding of the value and use of director s notes. Award full marks for: ne well motivated statement OR

6.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding of a good audition process and what is expected of the actor auditioning for the role. Award full marks for: Two well motivated statements OR

6.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis and application of the set design of the play as well as the design requirements involved. Award full marks for: Two well motivated st

6.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the set a s an environment for the play. Award full marks for: Two well motivated statement

6.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding , analysis and application of the character of Thami as the manager of Garnet Lodge.

6.6Mar kers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Stanislavski ystem/

6.7Markers accept relevant and well mot ivated answe rs which display a knowledge, understanding, analysis and evaluation of the significance of the play

6.8Refer to the notes below and A NNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers whi ch demonstrate an ability to compare, analyse and synthesise ideas which link the pers

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7.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding of the value and use of director s notes. Award full marks for: One well motivated stat ement OR

7.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an understanding of a good audition process and what is expected of the actor auditioning for the role. Award full marks for: Two wel motivated statements OR

7.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis and application of the set design of the play as well as the design requirements involved. Award full marks for:

7.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a owledge and understanding of the set as an environment of the play.

7.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers whi ch demonstrate an understanding, analysis and application of the character of Meisie as well as the socio

7.6Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Stanislavski stem/

7.7Markers accept relevant answers which display a knowledge, understanding, analysis and evaluation of the significance of the play s title in relation to the themes of Missing

7.8Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an ability to compare, analyse and create ideas which link the personal stor ies

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8.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrat e knowledge and an understanding of an arena stage. The following is a guide: Award two marks for the correct answer Another name for an

8.2Markers accept relevant answers which display an analysis and evaluation of the disadvantages of an arena stage. Award full marks for: Two

8.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a knowle dge and understanding of Poor Theatre and the stage type. Award full marks for: Three well motivated statements OR Six separate thoughts/ ideas

8.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and application of the actor audience relationships for an Arena stage

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9.1Markers accep t relevant answers which emonstrate knowledge and understanding

9.2.1Markers accept relevan t answers which provide a title of any play studied in Dramatic Arts. The following is a guide: Award two marks for the correct answer The play selected:

9.2.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstr ate a creative application and selection of knowledge of the play identified in QUESTION

9.2.1and creativity in their choices of what to include in their TikTok video. Award full marks for: Three well motivated statements OR Six separate thoughts/ ideas The following is a guide:

9.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of how plays have the power to change the way we think about the world we live in.

9.2.4Mark ers accept relevant answers which demonstrate an ability to analyse and debate the pros and/ or cons of an argument for or against the inclusion of TikTok videos as part of the Dramatic Arts teaching.

Topics Identified

ActingDirectingPlaywritingTheatre History

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 20 + 20 = 280 marks

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2023

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages39

Downloads4

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