AQA GCSE Drama sample

SET PLAY 2: ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell 2 TASK 14 Draw sketches showing Mickey’s and Edward’s contrasting costumes, make-up and hair for Act 1 at their first meeting, when they are aged seven. Label the sketches, showing the differences between the costumes. It is important to consider: fabrics, condition of clothing, colours, shape and fit. TASK 15 Write an answer to the following question as a costume designer. Focus on Act 1, from ‘MRS LYONS: Hello, Mrs Johnstone …’ to ‘MRS LYONS: Oh, I see …’ You are a designer working on one aspect of this extract. Describe how you would use your design skills to create effects that support the action of this extract and explain why your ideas are appropriate both for this extract and the play as a whole . After you have completed your work, check to make sure you have: ✓  Referred to fabric, colours, shape/fit, condition. ✓  Included headwear/footwear, if appropriate. ✓  Considered make-up and hairstyle. ✓  Explained how the use of costume helps the action of the extract. ✓  Related your answer to the play as a whole. Set design For the set design, you might consider: stage configuration if you will use one main set to represent all locations or if you will have a number of different sets the scale (how large) your set will be if there will be any levels, ramps or stairs the entrances/exits if there will be backdrops, flats or projections the colour palette you will use how the materials, textures and shapes will help to create a suitable setting which props are needed. TASK 16 CONTINUED ON PAGE 68 You have been asked to design the set for the opening of Act 1 for the stage configuration of your choice. Consider how you will use the set to: establish role and importance of the Narrator establish the Liverpool, 1970, working-class setting create interest in Mrs Johnstone’s story. TIP You might want to consider the following: • the characters’ relative wealth • their relationship as employer and employee • what we learn about their character. 67 SECTION B  STUDY OF A SET PLAY