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AO3: A focus on “different readings of texts”. Three steps to an “informed personal response”: 1.Encountering the play a)A ‘return to Shakespeare’ b)First
Three steps to an informed personal response: 1.Encountering
the play a)A return to Shakespeare b)First reactions to the text as
a whole c)Beyond liking or understanding an objective look at your
shared reactions 2.Working through the text using the AOs as a
framework for detailed analysis a)AO2 looking at language, action
and structure b)AO3 views of the action within the text, by
critics, and in performance c)AO4 issues of the time; reflections
of the age (then/now); how the play works for an audience
3.Focusing on the exam/possible questions (exam practice) a)AO1
core issues (the plays central concerns) b)AO2 dramatic structure,
setting, characterisation and register c)AO3/4 historic criticism
and reception; modern criticism; significant/effective productions
d)AO4 sources
Slide 3
Key AOs for AMND: critical understanding in analysis of
language, form and structure responses informed by interpretations
of others
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Interpretations of others Candidates [...] need to consider
different interpretations of their set texts. Many candidates were
able to name a range of well-known critics and engage with their
debates, which worked very well... Perhaps an active focus in
teaching on discovering critics rather than being given a list of
critical quotes to learn would be beneficial. 1. Critical essays
and quotes http://pinterest.com/vakeswick/a-midsummer-nights-dream/
Sources for AO3: Critical anthologies and study guides available
for loan Essay pack and crib sheet of critical quotes Critical
interpretations throughout close study of scenes (on PPTs and
handouts)
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2. Plays in performance ...a substantial amount of comment on
the plays in performance. This gave an excellent source of (AO3)
dramatic interpretation and informed some very intelligent
arguments. ...much relevant and useful comment on the recent
production of the play at Shakespeares Globe. There has been
continued improvement in the use of performance based materials in
essays on drama texts. Strong focus on plays in the theatre has led
not only to much more efficient writing about how dramatic effects
are generated and developed, and how different directorial
decisions themselves constitute acts of criticism, but also to
plays being seen in the context of long and often complex
theatrical histories. Interpretations of others
Slide 6
You are going to be given a production of A Midsummer Nights
Dream to present to the rest of the class. Your presentation should
take the form of a PowerPoint (which can then be uploaded to the
course website) and should contain the following where possible:
1.Images of the main characters and scenes, as well as staging and
costume design 2.Video clips of key scenes 3.Key extracts from
reviews, focusing on interpretation, character, theme and the
success of the directors interpretation 4.Any behind the scenes
information you can find, particularly with reference to
directorial intent and interpretation 5.Any significant information
regarding casting, staging etc. 6.A summary of the productions key
decision with regards to character, theme and setting 7. Your
opinion about the successes (or otherwise) of the production
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Peter Halls film version, starring Judi Dench, Diana Rigg,
Helen Mirren and Ian Holm (1968) Adrian Nobles RSC production
(1994) and film of this (1996) (2 people) The classic Max Reinhardt
and William Dieterle film from 1935, starring James Cagney and
Mickey Rooney Michael Hoffmans 1999 adaptation, starring Michelle
Pfeiffer and Rupert Everett
Slide 8
Peter Brooks massively influential RSC production, starring Ben
Kingsley and Francis de la Tour (1970) Gregory Dorans RSC
production (2005) Nancy Mecklers RSC production (2011) Tim Supples
RSC production (2006) Peter Halls 2011 version for Rose Theatre,
starring Judi Dench. (Can link with the person looking at their
1968 collaboration.)
Slide 9
The Globe, 2013 Propeller, 2013-14 (currently touring)
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