Drama & Theatre Awards

school. The 3D piece may be left at the school Reception in advance of the interview day or One piece of three-dimensional work may be brought to the interview (or photographic evidence brought to School on the day of the interview. of it if not readily portable) and this piece should have been described during at least part of the digital portfolio. Work brought to School must be marked with the candidate’s name and school. Candidates will be asked to undertake a product analysis exercise during their assessment. They The 3D piece may be left at the school Reception in advance of the interview day or brought to will also have an interview with the Head of Design Technology, providing each candidate with an School on the day of the interview. opportunity to talk about the practical work that they have undertaken and to expand on the material included in their portfolio. Candidates will also be encouraged to discuss some of their Candidates will be asked to undertake a product analysis exercise during their assessment. They favourite products or designers whose work interests them. will also have an interview with the Head of Design Technology, providing each candidate with an opportunity to talk about the practical work that they have undertaken and to expand on the DRAMA & THEATRE AWARDS material included in their portfolio. Candidates will also be encouraged to discuss some of their Downside School invites talented performers to audition for a Drama award. Drama & Theatre favourite products or designers whose work interests them. scholars are expected to make a commitment to all aspects of theatre at Downside, both on and off the stage. The interview will assess a pupil’s understanding of theatre practices, involvement DRAMA & THEATRE AWARDS in productions and performances, and it is expected candidates will demonstrate significant Downside School invites talented performers to audition for a drama award. Drama & Theatre contribution and commitment to theatre arts, as well as to be able to talk about the live theatre scholars are expected to make a commitment to all aspects of theatre at Downside, both on and they have seen. The audition will consist of a short extract which must be memorised, rehearsed off the stage. The interview will assess a pupil’s understanding of theatre practices, involvement and performed, and participation in an improvisation, either as part of a group or as an individual. in productions and performances and it is expected candidates will demonstrate significant Previous experience of, and achievement in, LAMDA could be an advantage. On-site assessment at contribution and commitment to theatre arts, as well as to be able to talk about the live theatre the pupil’s school may also be considered if they are involved in a current production. they have seen. The audition will consist of a short extract which must be memorised, rehearsed and performed and participation in an improvisation either as part of a group or as an individual. Previous experience of and achievement in LAMDA could be an advantage. On-site assessment at the pupil’s school may also be considered if they are involved in a current production.

2023 ENTRY

SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRY EXAMINATION DATES

16+ SCHOLARSHIP ENTRIES Deadline for all 16+ categories: Friday 14th October 2022 16+ Academic Scholarship Assessment Fri 4th Nov 16+ Music/Choral/Organ Scholarship Assessment Fri 4th Nov 16+ Art Scholarship Assessment Mon 7th Nov 16+ Sports Scholarship Assessment Tue 8th Nov 16+ Product Design Scholarship Assessment Tue 8th Nov 16+ Theatre Studies Assessment Wed 9th Nov

11+ SCHOLARSHIP ENTRIES Deadline for all 11+ categories: Monday 2nd January 2023 11+ Entrance and Scholarship Assessment, including Music/Choral and Sport Assessment Wed 11th Jan 11+ Academic Scholarship papers Morning of Thurs 12th Jan

13+ SCHOLARSHIP ENTRIES Deadline for all 13+ categories: Monday 2nd January 2023 13+ Academic Scholarship – 2 days of exams (Prospective Academic Scholars who also wish to apply for a Sport Scholarship will complete the remaining papers on Wed 25th Jan) Mon 23rd & Tue 24th Jan (overflow date Wed 25th Jan) 13+ Sports Assessment Wed 25th Jan 13+ Art Assessment Thurs 26th Jan 13+ Product Design Assessment Thurs 26th Jan 13+ Drama Assessment Thurs 26th Jan 13+ Music/Choral Assessment Thurs 26th Jan

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