National four/Five

National four/Five

Drama Purpose Revision

Created by L McCarry


The purpose, or purposes, of a drama

must be established in order to communicate

meaning.



A target audience is an identifiable group of people at whom a drama is aimed. This

relates to both purpose and focus.


Drama Purpose revision

Focus will identify key moments or scenes, key characters, key relationships and/or key events

within a drama.


Drama Purpose revision

Look through the following slides to help you to understand the

Many purposes of a piece of drama:



communicate a message

For example:‘Don’t drink and drive’ or ‘live your

life to the full’



Entertain



tell a story



Educate


Drama Purpose Revsion

explore a theme or issue



explore and experience(e.g. through audience participation,

forum/theatre)


Drama Purpose Revision Questions

On the next slide you will find revision questions on Drama purpose.

Complete these on paper or in word and email to your teacher for marking.

These questions are suitable for all levels.


Drama purpose revision questionsSection 1

1. Think of a recent stimulus drama that you have created. What was the purpose of this drama? Explain your answer.

2. Did your drama achieve this purpose? Give two reasons to justify your answer.

3. How did the plot of your drama help to communicate the purpose?

4. Identify the Main focus of this piece of drama (key moment, scene, character or relationship). Why was this the main focus of your drama? How did it help to communicate your purpose?

5. Who would you choose as a Target audience for this piece of drama? Give reasons for your choice.


Drama purpose revision questions Section 2

Look at the Theatre Posters below then answer the questions on the next slide.a) b) C)

Cinderella‘Entertainment for

all the family’

Bullying‘Does anyone really

understand?!’

Drugs‘Say no to them’


Drama Purpose Revision Questions Section 2

1. What do you think the drama purpose would be for each of the dramas on the posters? Explain your reasons.

2. Choose one of the posters on the previous slide and write a storyline for this drama, making your purpose for the drama clear throughout.

3. Think about the main focus of this drama. Which part would communicate the purpose most effectively? (a relationship, a scene, a particular character or an event that happens?) Give reasons.

4. Who would be your target audience for this piece of work? Give two reasons for your choice.

5. What do you think is the most difficult drama purpose to achieve? Give two reasons for your answer.


Well DoneYou have now completed revision on Drama purpose. NOW evaluate your understanding:

If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your revision booklet.

Red- still struggling

Amber -understand some of this revision

Green- fully understand


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