| Mime |
The learner(s) must present a prepared mime scene. The title must be announced prior to the performance. |
4. Knowledge
The learner(s) will describe the activities they have created and will answer questions on the following: |
| 1. Interpretation and Technique |
2. Interpretation and Technique |
3. Interpretation and Technique |
| Except grade 8, duologue learners must present their mimes individually. |
Duologue learners must present the mime scene together. |
| Entry Level |
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Solo and Duologue scenes must be
between 2 min to 3 min in performance time. |
It includes a sequence of activities, set at one of the following:
 Sports day
The zoo
The carnival |
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The reason(s) for choosing the title
The sequence of activities within the mime scene. |
| Level 1 |
1 |
Mimes must be
between 30 sec to 1 min. |
Choice of titles:
Opening a parcel
Using a computer
Eating fruit |
Choice of titles:
At the shopping mall
On the beach
In the art lesson |
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The reason(s) for choosing the titles
How the chosen object felt to the touch in the prepared mime. |
| 2 |
Choice of titles:
Walking on pebbles
Walking through deep mud
Walking in new shoes |
Choice of titles:
In a cafe
In a crowded train
In a museum |
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The reason(s) for choosing the titles
The sensation of movement on your chosen mime surface
The use of the performance space. |
| 3 |
Choice of titles:
Moving a heavy object
Trying on clothes |
Choice of titles:
The concert
The examination
An experiment |
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The reason(s) for choosing the titles
Your feelings when you carried out your chosen mime activity
The physical aspects of the prepared mime scene locations. |
| Level 2 |
4 |
Mimes must be
between 1 min to 2 min. |
The mime depicts a character involved in a specific occupation. |
Solo and Duologue scenes must be
between 3 min to 4 min in performance time. |
The mime depicts an episode and character from a story, book, film or play. |
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The appearance of the characters
The feelings of the character in the mime
Any mood changes through the mime scene |
| 5 |
The mime depicts an animal, bird or reptile. |
A prepared mime scene, depicting a character of their own choice, who interacts with an imagined character. Duologue learners must present the scene together, each learner creating their own imagined person. |
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The qualities of the animal, bird or reptile being mimed
How physical characteristics affected their movement
The behaviour of the imagined character in the mime scene
The reaction of the mime character to this behaviour |
| Level 3 |
6 |
- |
Solo and Duologue scenes must be
between 3 min to 4 min in performance time. |
The mime depicts a dream sequence which incorporates the use of slow motion for at least 30 seconds. |
Solo and Duologue scenes must
between 3 min to 4 min in performance time. |
The mime depicts a character of their own choice, who comes into conflict with an imaginary character. Duologue learners must present the scene together, each learner creating their own imagined person. |
The demands and difficulties of moving in slow motion
The reason(s) for using slow motion at a particular point
How the imagined character behaved in the mime scene
The response of the mimed character to this behaviour
How the conflict was created and developed |
| 7 |
- |
The mime uses a cultural or historical context. |
The mime is inspired by one of the following words:
Green
Fog
Fear
Power
Harmony
Aroma |
How the chosen context affected how the character moved
The emotional mood of the scene
The feelings the emotional mood evoked in the mimed character
The key stages in developing the scene from the chosen word stimulus
The interpretation of the chosen word stimulus |
| 8 |
Mimes must be
between 3 min to 4 min. |
A prepared mime scene of their own choice, using a full face mask. Duologue learners must present the scene together. |
A prepared mime scene, exploring a humorous situation. The humour must arise from the situation itself, not just the character’s reaction to the situation. |
A prepared mime scene, using a picture, poem or piece of music of the learner’s own choice as the stimulus. The learner(s) must bring the stimulus with them into the examination room. Technical equipment must be provided and operated by the learner(s). |
The process for balancing technique with emotional truth in mime
How to relate this through analysis to the mimes presented
The miming techniques required when performing in a full face mask
Analysis of feelings when wearing a full face mask. |
