Theatre Arts

1. Theatre Arts Sound Revision Created by L McCarry

2. Sound Revision Sound mainly refers to Sound Effects or SFX. Music is now a separate Theatre Art. Sound can help to : • Create mood and atmosphere • Create tension • Set time of day • Set the weather • Set the place of the drama Created by L McCarry

3. Sound Revision On the following slides you can test your knowledge of Sound. Write your answers down and then check them at the end. Created by L McCarry

4. Sound Revision What is the name given to the control desk for sound? Created by L McCarry

5. Sound Revision What is the term given to changing from one sound cue to another, with no silence in between? Created by L McCarry

6. Sound Revision What is the name given to a signal for an actor to do or say something, or for a lighting or sound effect to begin or end? Created by L McCarry

7. Sound Revision What is the name given to a SFX which is operated on cue during the performance e.g. a doorbell, a phone ring, a knock? Created by L McCarry

8. Sound Revision What is the quick way to write ‘sound effects’? _ _ _ Created by L McCarry

9. Sound Revision What is the term to bring the volume up ? Created by L McCarry

10. Sound Revision What term is given when a SFX is recorded on tape and played on cue during the performance? Created by L McCarry

11. Sound Revision What is the term given to bringing the volume down? Created by L McCarry

12. Sound Revision Well Done! Now check your answers on the following slides to see how many you have correct. Then complete the revision questions at the end. Created by L McCarry

13. Sound Revision What is the name given to the control desk for sound? Mixing Desk Created by L McCarry

14. Sound Revision What is the term given to changing from one sound cue to another, with no silence in between? Crossfade Created by L McCarry

15. Sound Revision What is the name given to a signal for an actor to do or say something, or for a lighting or sound effect to begin or end? Cue Created by L McCarry

16. Sound Revision What is the name given to a SFX which is operated on cue during the performance e.g. a doorbell, a phone ring, a knock? Live (SFX) Created by L McCarry

17. Sound Revision What is the quick way to write ‘sound effects’? _ _ _ SFX Created by L McCarry

18. Sound Revision What is the term to bring the volume up ? Fade in Created by L McCarry

19. Sound Revision What term is given when a SFX is recorded on tape and played on cue during the performance? Pre-recorded (SFX) Created by L McCarry

20. Sound Revision What is the term given to bringing the volume down? Fade out Created by L McCarry

21. Sound Revision Complete the revision questions on the next slide on paper or in WORD and email to your teacher for marking. Created by L McCarry

22. Sound Revision Questions • Think of a recent stimulus based drama. What sound effects did you use or could you have used? How would/did these enhance your performance? • What are the advantages of using sound effects? • What disadvantages can there be when using sound effects? • What sound effects could you use for the locations below: a) Courtroom b) Street c) Beach d) Hospital e) Shop 5. Think back to a drama that you have created during your course. How did you or could you have used a sound effect to create tension? Explain your answer. Created by L McCarry

23. Well Done You have now completed revision on Sound. NOW evaluate your understanding: If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your Revision Booklet. Red- still struggling Amber -understand some of this revision Green- fully understand Created by L McCarry