Do you have students studying Design in Drama?

Do you want to introduce them to the key elements of Lighting, Sound, Costume and Set?

Do you want a 'ticks all the boxes' guide to help them go from confusion to clued up?

Well look no further. I've got you covered!

An absolute MUST HAVE resource for drama students. Providing peace of mind that the key elements for each design area are clearly covered. The book Includes precise examples of how design elements can be referenced in drama essays and coursework.

Meticulously researched and presented in a fun,

colourful and accessible format. This PDF book clarifies the difference between how to describe, analyse, evaluate and justify with clear examples linked to a variety of shows and texts.

Let's go from Confusion to Clued up !
Here's a taster of what this bumper PDF book covers:

Colourful mind maps covering key vocabulary for lighting, sound, costume and set design.
Exploring design for social, historical and cultural contexts.
How to apply design to themes, mood, atmosphere, genre, style and form.
Exploring colour palettes
Exploring mood boards
Examples of how to brainstorm ideas
Descriptions and examples of the key elements students should reference when analysing lighting, sound, costume and set design.
Design elements applied to a character study
Staging form diagram
Stage directions diagram
Lighting plan example
Sound cue sheet example
Annotated script example
Set Sketches
Practitioner study outlining the design styles of Brecht, Berkoff and Artaud
Tips to help create clear answers in essay writing
Examples of how to justify, describe, analyse and evaluate
Key words to use when describing the intended effects and audience experience.

A fantastic resource for drama students'

(Samuel Whitbred Academy)

'Kat is an exceptional practitioner with a dynamic and hugely engaging method of working

with young people'

(Warwick School)

'A very valuable teaching tool on many levels'

(Kennet School)

Kat has been touring secondary schools for over 20 years with shows and workshops tailor-made to support the curriculum for GCSE and A-Level Drama. Workshops include practitioners, devising and set text study. The shows over the years have included ‘Woyzeck,’ ‘Metamorphosis,’ ‘Fall of the House of Usher’ ‘The Good Person of Szechwan’ and ‘Fear and Misery of the Third Reich’ (applying Brecht, Berkoff and Artaud) Kat regularly leads CPD courses and is delighted to be a guest speaker at the London Drama and Music Expo in Jan 2025

Kat writes and produces immersive comedy shows with tours in the UK and internationally. She has recently returned from Dubai where she brought her James Bond parody show ‘Live & Let Dine’ to the QE2. She also appears as Sybil Fawlty in the West End Dining Experience. Having worked in over 200 schools, Kat is now currently writing a series of online courses to assist Drama Teachers with the curriculum requirements covering set texts, practitioners, devising and rehearsal techniques. Her YouTube channel, Facebook page and group also offers specialist tips and hints. When not in the whirlwind of the performing arts, she is at home in Wiltshire in welly boots, walking her dog Gracie in the countryside.

Cost

£30.00 (NO vat)

93 colour pages
Instant PDF download
Detailed descriptions of design elements
Key words covered
Clear examples of how to incorporate design elements in essays
Practitioner study
Easy to read, colourful and meticulously researched to suit drama students studying design

The book will be sent to you as a PDF which you can distribute to your students.

Distribution is restricted to within your school only.