DO NOW

On the post it note given write

down 5 things you learnt in the
previous lesson !
 Mask
Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when performing
wearing a Mask (AO2)
SUCCESS CRITERIA
LEVEL 2 – To apply at least one key term to your character
with adequate focus, energy and confidence.

LEVEL 3- To use some body language, levels, gestures and

facial expressions to portray a character when wearing mask.

LEVEL 4- To develop your own role with secure

understanding of the key terms and rules of mask and
applying archetype characters to your scenes.
 GOLDEN RULES

 You must turn your back to the audience to put your

Mask on, or take it off.
 You must pull your hair/fringe over the top of the
Mask once it is on.
 You must never talk when acting in a full Mask.
 You must not touch the Mask with your hands when
wearing it.
 You must not let the audience see the side or back of
your head when wearing the Mask.
 Treat the Mask with respect.
 LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when performing

wearing a Mask (AO2)

What does the word

ARCHETYPES mean ?
 THE FOOL

Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when

performing wearing a Mask (AO2)

The Fool is very stupid. The Fool is

a total couch potato. He wanders
aimlessly and slowly, dragging his
feet and gawping at anything and
everything. His movements are
slow, uncoordinated and simple.
 THE HERO

Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when performing

wearing a Mask (AO2)

The Hero is tough, strong and dependable –

a total poser. If The Hero wants something,
The Hero goes and gets it. His movements
are large, powerful and purposeful.
 THE TRICKSTER

Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when performing

wearing a Mask (AO2)
The Trickster is intelligent enough to
know he can push The Fool around,
but stupid enough to think he/she is
the most intelligent person ever. The
Trickster walks with confidence,
lurking around, always looking for
trouble. His movements are faster,
more jerky and large.
 LEARNING DEVELOPMENT TASK
Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when
performing wearing a Mask (AO2)

 Devise a scene in which each of the

three archetypes (Hero, Trickster,
Fool) are clearly performed.
 One person must be the narrator who is
unmasked.
 In groups of four.
 LEARNING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when
performing wearing a Mask (AO2)

Your scene must be

set in a fairground in
which a child is
robbed of their
balloon.
 ELEMENTS OF GREEK THEATRE
Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when performing
wearing a Mask (AO2)

Your performance must include:

Body language
Your characters status in the scene.
Gestures
Exaggerated movement
Facial expression
 RE- CAP
The Hero
The Hero is tough, strong and dependable – a total poser. If The Hero
wants something, The Hero goes and gets it. His movements are large,
powerful and purposeful.

The Trickster
The Trickster is intelligent enough to know he can push The Fool around,
but stupid enough to think he/she is the most intelligent person ever. The
Trickster walks with confidence, lurking around, always looking for
trouble. His movements are faster, more jerky and large.

The Fool
The Fool is very stupid. The Fool is a total couch potato. He
wanders aimlessly and slowly, dragging his feet and gawping at
anything and everything. His movements are slow, uncoordinated and
simple
 LEARNING DEVELOPMENT
Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters when performing
wearing a Mask (AO2)
 In your groups you will devise a performance using the following
scenarios and archetype characters.

 Your story can only be told through the use of still images.

 No one is allowed to speak.

 You need to think about levels, movement gestures and exaggerated

movements .

The childminder / The blind date /The bank robbery

The school exam
 HAS THE GROUP APPLIED THE GOLDEN
RULES TO THEIR PERFORMANCE?

 You must turn your back to the audience to put your

Mask on, or take it off.
 You must pull your hair/fringe over the top of the
Mask once it is on.
 You must never talk when acting in a full Mask.
 You must not touch the Mask with your hands when
wearing it.
 You must not let the audience see the side or back of
your head when wearing the Mask.
 Treat the Mask with respect.
 PEER ASSESSMENT
Learning Objective: To explore ARCHETYPES characters in Mask work
(AO2)
 Did the group follow the rules of masked
performance? Give examples of your point
 Did the group demonstrate an understanding of
mask archetypes ?
 Did they use performance skills effectively
 Which characters used the mask effectively ?
Explain how this was achieved in the performance.