Past Examination Questions

January 2001

As an actor using Stanislavski's system, how would you use his ideas on "imagination", "units and objectives" and "emotion memory" in the preparation of a role?

 

June 2001

As a director, how would you use Stanislavski's ideas on "relaxation", "concentration of attention" and "tempo-rhythm" to guide your actors during the rehearsal process?

 

January 2002

As an actor using Stanislavski's system, how would you use his ideas on "the method of physical action" as part of the rehearsal process?

 

June 2002

As an actor, how would you use Stanislavski's ideas on "given circumstances" and "the magic if" when preparing a role for performance?

 

January 2003

Stanislavski sought to create a "sense of truth" in his productions. Explain what he meant by the term and how he attempted to create this truth through rehearsal.

June 2003

Explain what Stanislavski meant by 'The Super-Objective' and 'The Through Line of Action' and suggest how a director might use them as part of the rehearsal process.

January 2004

communion and tempo-rhythm

 

Mark Schemes