Year 7
Introduction to live theatre: Lighting and sound design
In this lesson, we will begin to explore how to describe and analyse live theatre, looking at a short extract from a play.
Year 7
Introduction to live theatre: Lighting and sound design
In this lesson, we will begin to explore how to describe and analyse live theatre, looking at a short extract from a play.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, students will watch a short extract from a theatre production and begin to develop a personal response. Using acting terminology to describe the performers' use of skills, they will comment on how the performers interpreted their roles.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
Why do we use lighting design in theatre?
To help the audience find their seats.
To make the costumes look more colourful.
Q2.
What does 'describe' mean?
Question something.
State a fact.
Q3.
What does 'analyse' mean?
To calculate the sum of something.
To give a command.
Q4.
Which of the following words could be used to describe sound?
Focus, brightness, colour.
Width, length, depth.
Q5.
Why would we add sound effects in to a theatre production?
It means we can charge more for tickets.
To make sure the audience stay awake.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is a strobe light?
A light used to illuminate the whole stage.
A tightly focused beam lighting one area of the stage.
Q2.
Sound in the theatre can be...
A distraction from the acting.
Made by the audience.
Q3.
How was the storm created in Treasure Island?
Blue lighting and water spray.
Red lighting and smoke.
Q4.
What are the two types of white light?
Dim and bright.
On and off.
Q5.
How could you describe the volume of sound?
Bright, dim, intense, fade.
Classical, rock, pop, synth.