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Characterisation – 06. Leading body parts

Characterisation

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Leading body parts

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Leading body parts

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Secondary drama
Presented by 
Jane Simmons

In this episode we continue our characterisation movement series by playing with how leading with different parts of the body affect character, meaning and voice.

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Characterisation – 06. Leading body parts

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Viewers are advised that the content, views and opinions expresses in the following presentation are those of the authors and do not represent the views and policies of the NSW Department of Education. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are a student and you are viewing this, you have sought prior approval from your parent/caregiver to do so.

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Characterisation

Characterisation – 01. Stereotypes

Secondary drama
Presented by 
Jane Simmons

Build engaging characters through role play and improvisation using voice, body and dialogue.

Duration: 
18:17
Video transcript – 
Characterisation – 1. Stereotypes
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Characterisation – 10. Konstantin Stanislavski fundamental questions

Secondary drama
Presented by 
Jane Simmons

In this episode we explore Stanislavski's fundamental  questions and given circumstances.

Duration: 
13:49
Video transcript – 
Characterisation – 10. Konstantin Stanislavski fundamental questions
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Characterisation – 11. Konstantin Stanislavski’s system of acting to create believable characters

Secondary drama
Presented by 
Jane Simmons

In this episode we learn about the magic 'if' and  muscle and emotional memory.

Duration: 
15:08
Video transcript – 
Characterisation – 11. Konstantin Stanislavski's system of acting to create believable characters
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Viewers are advised that the content, views and opinions expresses in the following presentation are those of the authors and do not represent the views and policies of the NSW Department of Education. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are a student and you are viewing this, you have sought prior approval from your parent/caregiver to do so.
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Characterisation – 12. Quiz

Secondary drama
Presented by 
Jane Simmons

Let Jane quiz you on what you have learnt throughout the Characterisation series - becasue a quiz is way more fun than a test! 

Duration: 
21:16
Video transcript – 
Characterisation – 12. Quiz
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Viewers are advised that the content, views and opinions expresses in the following presentation are those of the authors and do not represent the views and policies of the NSW Department of Education. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are a student and you are viewing this, you have sought prior approval from your parent/caregiver to do so.
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Characterisation – 02. Melodrama

Secondary drama
Presented by 
Jane Simmons

Learn about the dramatic form of Melodrama and how to act in style and with large emotions and gestures.

Duration: 
15:21
Video transcript – 
Characterisation – 2. Melodrama
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Characterisation – 03. Melodrama – characters and performance

Lower secondary drama
Presented by 
Jane Simmons

Stock characters are an integral part of melodrama. In the third video of the characterisation series, Jane Simmons introduces you to stock characters and delivers you a script to work with at home.

Duration: 
11:42
Video transcript – 
Characterisation – 3. Melodrama – Characters and performance
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