Dramatic Arts Memo 1 (English)

November 2022 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

Memo 2022 Grade 12 English

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2.1Markers accept relevant and well moti vated answers which demonstrate a knowledge and under standing of stage directions

2.2Markers accept answers which demonstrate a kn owledge and understanding of the technical elements of production. The following is a guide:

2.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding of how the use of technical elements

2.4Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge , understanding and application of vocal and/or physical skills in the portrayal of a

2.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answer s which demonstrate knowledge of stage prod uction and a valid assessment of a suitable set.

2.6Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an analysis of the actors' use of the set and performance space. Mark holistically The following is a guide: The actors might use the set:

2.7Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the positives in the lives of the characters. Award full marks for:

2.8Refer to the notes belo w and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept answers which identify and evaluate themes and mes

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3.1Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of stage directions. Award full marks for: One well motivated statement OR

3.2Markers accept answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the technical elements of production. The following is a guide: Award two marks for the correct answer. The technical element is lighting

3.3Markers accept relev ant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding of how the use of technical elements

3.4Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and application of either vocal and/ or

3.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answer s which demonstrate knowledge of stage production and a vali d assessment of a suitable set. Award full marks for:

3.6Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an analysis of the actors use of the set and performance space. Mark holistically

3.7Markers accept relevant and well motivated answe rs which demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and analysis of the positives in the lives of the characters

3.8Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept answers which identify and evaluate themes and mes sages as depicted (shown\ in the image

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4.1Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of stage directions. Award full marks for: One well

4.2Markers accept answers which demonstrate a knowledge and under standing of technical elements of production. The following is a guide: Award two marks for the correct answer. The technical element is he curtai

4.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding of how technical elements create the dramatic impact of a

4.4Markers accept relevant and well mo tivated answers which demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and application of vocal and / or

4.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answer s which demonstrate knowledge of stage production and a valid assessment of a suitable set. Award fu ll marks for:

4.8Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept answers which identify and evaluate themes and mes sages as depicted (shown\ in the images

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5.1Markers accept other relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of Realism in the heatre.

5.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the realistic set as an environment for the action. Award full marks for: Two well

5.4Markers accept relev ant and well motivated answers which demonstr ate knowledge of the well

5.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysi s and ev aluation of how what happens at the end

5.6.1Markers ac cept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge understanding and an ability to identify the sound effects. Award full marks for:

5.6.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a clear understanding and analysis of how the so und effects add to the overall impact

5.6.3Mark ers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis and evaluation of how the actors might use their voices or bodies

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6.1Markers accept other relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of Realism in the Theatre. Award full marks for: One well motivated statement OR

6.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the realistic set as an environment for the action. Award full marks for: Two wel

6.3Markers accept relev ant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding of how the principles of Stanislavski System/Method can

6.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis and evaluation of how what happens at the end of

6.6.1 Markers ac cept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge understanding and an ability to identify the sound effects.

6.6.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate a clear understanding and analysis of ho w the sound effects add to the overall impact of the play

6.6.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis and evaluation of how the actors might use their bodies or voices, to identify the characters

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7.1Markers accept other relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of Realism in the Theatre. Award full marks for: One well motivated statement OR Two

7.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the realistic set as an environment for the action. Award full marks for:

7.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding of how the principles of Stanislavski System/Method can create a believable performance when

7.4Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate knowledge of the well made play structure. The candidate should also show an ability to analyse why and how the play structure reveals the developments and

7.5Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, anal ysis and evaluation of how what happens at the end of

7.6.1Mark ers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge understanding and an ability to identify the sound effects used in Missing Award full marks for:

7.6.2 Mark ers accept relevant answers which demonstrate a clear understanding and analysis of how the sound effects add to the overall impact of the play Award full marks for: Two well

7.6.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which demonstrate an understanding, analysis and evaluation of how the actors use their voices or bodies Award full marks for:

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8.1.1Markers accept other relevant and well motivated answers which reflect an ab ility to identify two environmental issues which might help save the planet. Award full marks for: The following is a guide:

8.1.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answer s which reflect knowledge, understanding and analysis of Environmental Theatre The candidate must refer to the environmental

8.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which reflect knowledge, understanding of a comparison and analysis of the elements of Realis tic Theatre and Poor Theatre.

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9.2Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which display an understanding of the performance style of the play text selected in 9.1.1 and why it appeal to

9.3Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which display an understanding of t he positive life lessons in the play for an audience. Answers must reflect the appropriate themes of the texts selected.

9.4Markers accept relevant and well motivated answers which reflect an understanding and analysis of the value of watching live theatre especially after a harsh lockdown.

Topics Identified

ActingPlaywritingTheatre History

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 28 + 12 = 280 marks

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2022

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages42

Downloads7

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago4y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2022

Days since exam1,450

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