The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Theatre Department   Assignment brief
Unit number and title	Unit 13: Multimedia Performance
Qualification	BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Acting)
Start date	Thursday 20th of March 2014
Deadline	8th May 2014 for performance and 9th May 2014 written work
Assessor	WRe/JHu
Assignment title	Multimedia Skills
The purpose of this assignment is to: A Explore and develop a performance integrating live action with other media B Take part in a multimedia performance.
Scenario Since the beginning of the last century, theatre makers and artists have experimented with technology to create ‘multimedia’ or ‘mixed media’ performances. Today, these terms refer to innovative performances where video, projections, digital communication technology, laser displays and even robots are integrated with the work of live performers and musicians. Multimedia content traditionally associated with experimental theatre is now well established in popular theatre. You only have to take a look at productions in the West End and on Broadway to see this. In this unit you will explore the many possibilities for integrating different media into live performance. You will experiment with technology and materials, and will develop skills in how to plan and incorporate media into a real life performance. You will also develop performing skills that will help you to interact with, and respond to, different media successfully. The performance will be carried out a whole year group, and it can be in a mix of disciplines. This might be dance, drama, music or live art (where performers interact with art and design media, animations and projections). (Assessment through teacher observation and blog notes )
Task 1 – Multimedia Workshops You will take part in experimentation and skills sessions at the beginning of the term in your Thursday morning lessons. In these sessions you will develop voice skills such as; ·       Designing projected images, ·       Animations ·       Podcasts ·       Sound collages ·       Live feed Deadline:  27th March 2014 Criteria assessed: P1 M1 D1 Assessment through DVD/video recording of workshops, rehearsals and discussions, Teacher observation records.
Task 2 – Rehearse You will be cast in a short scene from Headlong’s play version 1984. You will have the opportunity to rehearse these scenes in your Thursday afternoon lessons and these rehearsals will sometimes be directed by your teacher and sometimes you will be expected to work on your own and make decisions about the scene. We will expect you to employ the techniques that you have acquired including; ·       Responding to textual content to create useful multimedia devices to develop atmosphere, environment, storyline and action. ·       Working as a multimedia performer/designer you will develop your skills technically and creatively and to be able to analyse what you do. ·       Learn how to operate technology in performance smoothly ·       Devising choices ·       Relationships with other performers ·       Applying research findings to scenes ·       Taking direction ·       Focus We will also expect you to have excellent time keeping and time management skills so that you understand what it means to   work as part of a company. Deadline: On going from 20th March 2014 Criteria assessed: P3 M3 D3 Assessment through DVD/video recording of workshops, rehearsals and discussions, Teacher observation records.
Task 3 – Performance You will actively take part in a multimedia performance based on the 1984 material that was planned, explored, developed and rehearsed. As a company you will explore the use of different media in live performance, develop a performance that integrates live action with other media and take part in the resulting multimedia performance. You will use various performing skills including, ·       Collaboration with other performers and technicians ·       Timing and coordination with the media presentation ·       Concentration ·       Correct positioning ·       Your response and reaction to media content ·       Spatial awareness ·       Engagement with the material ·       Sense of belief. You will perform your scene alongside the whole of Year 10 Theatre in two shows which will take place on Thursday the 8th of May. Deadline:  8th May 2014 Criteria assessed: P3 M3 D3 Assessment through Live performance documented on DVD/video, Teacher observation records
Task 4 – Research and Devising Blog You will receive guidance from your teacher about your blog which you will complete over the course of this term.  You will include thoughts about the exercises you have done, how they have helped you create your character and what decisions you have made in the creation of your character.  You will email this in on the morning of your performance, on 10th May 2014. Deadline:  10th May 2014 Criteria assessed: P2 M2 D2 Assessment through ·      Production log (including notes from group discussions, devising sessions, experimentation etc). ·      Tutorial interview (or video/audio presentation, social networking entries or blog) in which the choices and use of multimedia are explained and justified.
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Assessor	Mr W Rennison
Signature		Date	6th March 2014
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Unit 13:Multimedia Performance

Grading Criteria

P1 Explore, develop and shape a multimedia performance, making a positive contribution to the process.

M1 Explore, develop and shape a multimedia performance, showing commitment to the process and making a consistently positive contribution.

D1 Explore, develop and shape a multimedia performance, showing imagination, insight, a consistently positive contribution and a high level of commitment and input to the process.

P2 Describe the performance potential of the ideas, techniques and materials being used in the multimedia performance and their intended effect on the spectator.

M2 Explain the ideas and decisions made with regard to use of multimedia techniques and materials in the performance and their intended effect on the spectator.

D2 Justify the ideas and decisions made with regard to the use of multimedia techniques and materials in the performance and their intended effect on the spectator.

P3 Perform in a multimedia performance competently, applying relevant performing skills.

M3 Perform in a multimedia performance competently, applying relevant performing skills, reacting and responding to other media consistently and communicating themes, ideas and intentions to an audience.

D3 Perform in a multimedia performance competently; apply relevant performing skills with focus and engagement; react and respond to other media effectively throughout the performance; communicate ideas, intentions and meaning to an audience clearly and consistently.