SwanSong - Lighting Revision Notes on GCSE Dance - SWANSONG - set study 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? DanceSwanSongGCSEAQA Created by: HollyCreated on: 12-11-14 21:00 Who is the lighting director? David Mohr 1 of 13 There are two lighting states used, number 1 is.... A blue wash which lights the trio sections sometimes lightening to a grey/white 2 of 13 The second lighting state is... Diagonal tunnel of light upstage left. Creates a path for the victim to travel along, light focuses on chair 3 of 13 What is the key scene where the lighting is noticable? Section 7 - Final Solo 4 of 13 How is lighting used in section 7? Victim dances back and forth along the diagonal of light. 5 of 13 What is a specific use of lighting at the start of the trio in section 4? projects a surreal dream-like effect 6 of 13 In the trio section the blue wash... highlights the performers, focusing the audience's attention on the dancers 7 of 13 What is the mood of the "prison" cell which is created through the limited use of lighting? The blue wash and tunnel of white light gives a dark, un-inviting, claustrophobic feel 8 of 13 The lighting complements other components such as... costume and set design - very simple and subtle 9 of 13 (Continue from card 9) What does this create? It creates a realistic environment, reminiscent of a prison cell for the dancers and the audience and suggests a context 10 of 13 How does lighting suggest the time of day? the whole dance piece is dark except for the lighting coming through the small window 11 of 13 How does lighting support a theme? The subtle lazy lighting helps to support the theme of prisoner of conscience and human rights 12 of 13 What impression does the dark edges of the stage give? Gives the impression of the confined space within which the victim is interrogated 13 of 13
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