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In this episode of The Aside, we are joined by Brendan Carroll from the VCE Drama and Theatre Studies Network as we talk through the 2019 VCE Drama written exam report created by the VCAA.

LINKS
2019 Report link
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/drama/2019/dramaw_examrep19.pdf

2019 Written Exam Link
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/drama/2019/2019drama-cpr-w.pdf

Transformation episode
https://soundcloud.com/asidepodcast/the-aside-transformation-of-time-place-and-character

Application of symbol episode
https://soundcloud.com/asidepodcast/the-aside-application-of-symbol-vce-drama

Analyse and Evaluate Episode
https://soundcloud.com/asidepodcast/the-aside-analyse-and-evaluate

Playmaking Techniques task list (Bottom of page)
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/Drama/advice-for-teachers/Pages/Unit4AreaofStudy2.aspx

Evaluative language list:
Successful evaluative terminology
- Clearly
- Subtly
- Controlled
- Dynamically
- Focused
- Skilfully
- Beautifully
- Poignantly (evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; touching/affecting)
- Excellent
- Successfully
- Effectively
- Fluently
- Fluidly
- Engaging
- Well-paced
- Well-controlled
- Lyrical
- Evocative
- High-end
- Believable
- Well-researched
- Expertly timed
Unsuccessful evaluative terminology:
- Awkward
- Broad (as opposed to subtle; too general)
- Broke the suspension of disbelief
- Careless
- Clunky
- Confusing
- Decontextualized
- Disjointed (could be intentional)
- Distancing (can be positive or negative)
- Distracting
- Flat
- Jarring
- Laboured (pace is sluggish)
- Lacklustre (uninspired)
- Monotonous
- Obscure
- Overstated
- Poorly timed
- Poorly executed
- Tedious
- Too presentational
- Unclear
- Underdeveloped
- Underworked

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