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Exploring & Experimenting in DP Theatre
What’s the difference between exploring and experimenting in the Research Presentation? How can practical exploration in the Solo Theatre Piece be informed by theory whilst also developing intentions? How do I equip my students to know where to start and how to independently follow their own practical pathway? A summary and slides from a virtual webinar unpacking the role of practical exploration in the DP Theatre assessment tasks, with methods for promoting student independe
Kieran Burgess
Feb 243 min read


Design Shapes & Spaces
This "Design Shapes & Spaces" unit is designed to explore scenography as a crucial element of theatre, empowering students to understand its role in shaping storytelling. It directly aligns with the DP Theatre course, particularly the PP and STP. The unit introduces the concept of scenography as a collaborator, and practically explores shape, space, light, and objects. Students engage in hands-on activities, developing knowledge, skills, and conceptual understanding of theatr
Kieran Burgess
Oct 13, 20255 min read


Engaging Audience for Feedback
The criteria in both the Collaborative Project & Solo Theatre Piece assessment tasks require audience feedback to support the student’s evaluation of the piece. This free teacher resource pack includes activities for teachers to use with a whole class, as well as a comprehensive guidebook with space for student responses. The guidebook can form the centre of this work for students, groups or teacher-led activities, and the presentation slides can be added at key moments.
Kieran Burgess
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Expressing Visual Design Ideas
This free resource is one of a series of units, guidebooks and lesson plans for teachers of Theatre. This mini-unit introduces students to an awareness of which production elements can be expressed visually, which formats work best, and some advice for producing clear images. This unit will show that even the 'worst' artists can still communicate clearly with quality visuals, ensuring success in DP Theatre Production Proposal.
Kieran Burgess
Sep 29, 20255 min read
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