Endorsed by Edexcel, this Student Book supports you through the GCSE Drama design options of costume, lighting, set and sound design. / The clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and fully undersatnd key design ideas and information. / Written by an experienced author and drama teacher in collaboration with expert consultants working professionally in each of the design areas. / Separate chapters for each of the four design elements give a solid foundation on which to develop the required exam skills. / Numerous diagrams, sketches, plans and photographs help you visualise the practical elements of being a drama designer. / Provides a range of practice questions with exemplar answers and extensive advice on exam preparation.
Course outline and how you will be assessed; How to use this book;
Introduction to Design;
Set Design; Lighting Design; Costume Design; Sound Design; Component 1 -
Devising; Designing Set for the devised piece; Designing Lighting for the
devised piece; Designing Costume for the devised piece; Designing Sound for
the devised piece; Component 2 - Scripted Performance; Designing Set for the
Scripted Performance; Designing Lighting for the Scripted Performance;
Designing Costume for the Scripted Performance; Designing Sound for the
Scripted Performance; Theatre Makers in Practice - The written exam; Set
Design; Lighting Design; Costume Design; Sound Design
Sue Shewring worked as an actor and education development officer during the height of Britain's Theatre-in-Education movement. She later became Head of Drama at an 11-18 school where she staged several full scale productions at a local theatre. She advised in the capacity of Lead Teacher of Drama for Lancashire, and now tutors GCSE and A-level students.
