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Characterisation Techniques

Characterisation Techniques. Vocabulary (Use it or lose it). A Definition…. Characterisation is the process of developing a role into a character. When creating a character, thought should be given to developing appropriate and distinctive language, voice and movement characteristics.

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Characterisation Techniques

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  1. Characterisation Techniques Vocabulary (Use it or lose it)

  2. A Definition… • Characterisation is the process of developing a role into a character. • When creating a character, thought should be given to developing appropriate and distinctive language,voice and movement characteristics. • Theatre arts – Costume, Make-up and Props can be utilised to present a character. • Techniques to investigate and develop character include:-

  3. Role-play • A means of exploring attitudes and beliefs

  4. Improvisation • Exploring how a character would act and react in a variety of situations

  5. Character Card • Detailed information about a character

  6. Writing-in-role • Writing a diary/letter etc from perspective of character.

  7. Hot Seating • Questioning a character in role

  8. Thought Tracking • The character speaks their thoughts out loud.

  9. Thought Tunnel • Characters walk past other characters who commenton their situation. You’ve done it now You can’t go back You fool. What will you do now? Wait till the others find out.

  10. Voices in the head • Recall of words said by others about a characterorsituation. “You will never be a winner” “How could you be so stupid?” “She’s just like her mother.”

  11. Status • A character’s importance relative to others. Characters are interesting when their status is threatened or altered.

  12. Stereotype • An exaggerated portrayal of a type of person.

  13. Other considerations.. • The character’s relationships with others in the drama. • The social, economic and cultural background of the character.

  14. Roles Thief Murderer Son/Brother Landlady Boxer Manic Depressive Tycoon Young Wizard Characters Aladdin Sweeney Todd Bart Simpson Kat Moon Rocky Balboa Stacey Slater Montgomery Burns Harry Potter Characters/Roles

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