In the Bible, Proverbs 29:18 states that ‘where there is no vision, the people perish’. While directorial vision in drama isn’t life or death, the most effective drama and theatre arise from clear purposes, directions and intentions.
A level exams demand practical knowledge and understanding of how a directorial vision interprets, imagines, realises and brings drama to life on a stage and for an audience. While taking the lead for guiding, interpreting, shaping, imagining and articulating intentions, directors must work collaboratively with actors, design and other elements of staging a production for an audience.
This scheme suggests ways to convey that ‘vision thing’ onto both devised and scripted material to prepare to answer written questions and practical exploration so learners are informed and ready to participate in creating performance and extending their understanding of others’ work.
A level exams demand practical knowledge and understanding of how a directorial vision interprets, imagines, realises and brings drama to life on a stage and for an audience. While taking the lead for guiding, interpreting, shaping, imagining and articulating intentions, directors must work collaboratively with actors, design and other elements of staging a production for an audience.
This scheme suggests ways to convey that ‘vision thing’ onto both devised and scripted material to prepare to answer written questions and practical exploration so learners are informed and ready to participate in creating performance and extending their understanding of others’ work.

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