Assignment Brief A3 PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTION PROCESS

The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Theatre Department   Assignment brief
Unit number and title	A3 PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTION PROCESS
Qualification	BTEC Level 2 Diploma Performing Arts (Acting)
Start date	10th January 2014
Deadline	April 2013 – performance dates to be confirmed
Assessor	TCr/ WRe/ RPe/ JHu
Assignment title	Production Project This assignment runs alongside Unit B7: Performing Scripted Plays
The purpose of this assignment is to: Know how to carry out planning requirements for a performing arts product Be able to take part in the developmental process for a performing arts product Understand the purpose of the planning and preparation process in the creation of a performing arts product
Scenario This unit will be assessed alongside the rehearsal process and performance of your Production Project. You will take on a production role and be responsible for planning and undertaking the tasks necessary to make the production happen successfully.  This project is all about being an effective part of a team. You will be assessed through written tasks and through ongoing teacher observations of your contribution to production meetings and the successful completion of your given production role.
Task 1 Researching Roles Sheet You will research the various production roles necessary to make a play happen.  You will complete a research sheet to illustrate your findings which will be assessed by your teacher. Deadline: January 17th 2013 CRITERIA ASSESSED P1 M1 D1
Task 2 Personal Production Role Proposal As a company we will agree a personal production role for each member of the group. Some of the larger roles will be shared by a small team of people. The roles will include jobs such as marketing, props and costume design, liasing with venues, sound design, lighting design, front of house. You will write a proposal detailing the jobs you need to do. You will also complete a timeline detailing when these jobs will be achieved, which will be assessed by your teacher. You will be given further guidelines about how to complete your proposal in lessons Deadline: 31st January 2013 CRITERIA ASSESSED P1 M1 D1, P2 M2 D2
Task 3 Carrying out the personal production role You will participate in production meetings, communicating with other members of the group about your progress, and the steps that need to be taken next. You will ensure that all the tasks you detail have been completed. Assessment will be via ongoing teacher observation and through the minutes of production meetings that you should include in your log book. Deadline: April 2013 CRITERIA ASSESSED P3 M3 D3, P4 M4 D4
Task 4  Evaluation essay You will evaluate the work you did in your production role. You will comment on your effectiveness and suggest ways that you might have improved   Deadline:  April 2012 - One week after the final performance of your play.  This should be handed in with your log book CRITERIA ASSESSED P5 M5 D5
Sources of information

  

P1 identify the necessary planning requirements for a performing arts product

M1 describe the necessary planning requirements for a performing arts product

D1 explain the necessary planning requirements for a performing arts product with insight, foresight and confidence

P2 identify appropriate materials/ equipment suitable for a performing arts product

M2 describe appropriate materials/equipment suitable for a performing arts product with an attempt at shaping the nature of the work in development

D2 explain appropriate materials/ equipment suitable for a performing arts product in a way that shows a positive and artistic contribution to the work in development

P3 communicate with other team members and/or event personnel as appropriate

M3 communicate with other team members and/or event personnel using appropriate channels and methods to ensure communication achieves its objective

D3 communicate effectively with other team members and/or event personnel

P4 carry out a role in the development process showing a grasp of the task requirements and with some commitment

M4 carry out a role in the development process showing that the task requirements are handled with some thought and attention to detail and with some commitment

D4 carry out a role in the development process showing that the task requirements are handled with efficiency, commitment and independence

P5 evaluate the main strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference to the planning and preparation process.

M5 evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference to the planning and preparation process and with some reasoning.

D5 evaluate in detail the effectiveness of the product with reference to the planning and preparation process and with considered conclusions.

Revisiting your development plan.

http://prodevbrit.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/year-11-theatre-professional.html


Everyone must revisit their development plan and add more detail. To gain the final criteria for the unit.

You must be, 'giving detailed explanations of progress towards targets.' To attain the D grade.

The link above is to the blank development plan but you should all have a copy of the one you began filling in during term 1. 

P3 monitor a professional development plan, identifying progress towards targets.

M3 monitor a professional development plan describing progress towards targets.

D3 monitor a professional development plan giving detailed explanations of progress towards targets.

Great Expectations Production Tasks.

Task 3 Carrying out the personal production role You will participate in production meetings, communicating with other members of the group about your progress, and the steps that need to be taken next. You will ensure that all the tasks you detail have been completed. Assessment will be via ongoing teacher observation and through the minutes of production meetings that you should include in your logbook. Deadline: April 2013 CRITERIA ASSESSED P3 M3 D3, P4 M4 D4.

Task 3 Written Task What is a production meeting? ·       What happens? Copies of interdepartmental emails. Production meeting minutes Ideas as they develop. Weekly progress notes detailing what needs to happen next. A list of tasks with their deadlines and space to add further notes depending on each task. You cannot get a distinction without proving… 1.      You are communicating effectively with other team members. 2.      You show that you understand how to carry out your production role. 3.      Detail your development process showing that the role’s requirements are handled with efficiency, commitment and independence. Deadline Tuesday 22nd April, 9am Check out http://www.mgcfutures.com/ for help in understanding your role, (do not copy and paste).

Task 4 Evaluation Essay You will evaluate the work you did in your production role. You will comment on your effectiveness and suggest ways that you might have improved   Deadline:  April 2012 - One week after the final performance of your play.  This should be handed in with your logbook. CRITERIA ASSESSED P5 M5 D5.

Task 4 Written Task Performing arts production process evaluation 1.      What was your production role? Evaluate the strength and weaknesses in this role. Be detailed in your response. 2.      What character did you play in the production? Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in this role? Evaluate the strength and weaknesses of your rehearsal technique and your performance...YOU SHOULD HAVE COVERED THIS IN YOUR PREVIOUS NOTES/LOG.  Some prompt questions What are you proud of in your production role? What could you have done differently to be more effective? What skills do you think you have used in the production role? What obstacles did you have to overcome? Who supported you in being successful in your role? Deadline Tuesday 22nd April, 9am

Look at the criteria while you complete each task!!!

P3 communicate with other team members and/or event personnel as appropriate

M3 communicate with other team members and/or event personnel using appropriate channels and methods to ensure communication achieves its objective

D3 communicate effectively with other team members and/or event personnel

P4 carry out a role in the development process showing a grasp of the task requirements and with some commitment

M4 carry out a role in the development process showing that the task requirements are handled with some thought and attention to detail and with some commitment

D4 carry out a role in the development process showing that the task requirements are handled with efficiency, commitment and independence

P5 evaluate the main strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference to the planning and preparation process.

M5 evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference to the planning and preparation process and with some reasoning.

D5 evaluate in detail the effectiveness of the product with reference to the planning and preparation process and with considered conclusions.