CYCLE TEST PLANNING DOCUMENT GRADE 9 CREATIVE ARTS TERM 1 2022 1 Cycle Test Term 1 Cycle Tests are an opportunity to show your teachers what you have learnt, and to apply your knowledge. I would encourage you to use this time to apply your knowledge and benefit from all of your hard work this term. Please note that the Cycle Tests cover modules 1-8 and you will be able to access Module 9 (the Cycle Test) once you have completed all of them (including 8). To make sure that we are all prepared, here is a planner to assist you. General Tips: 1. Planning - Write a list of each course, and how many hours you need to study for each module being covered. - By using an online calendar on your computer, or using a paper based calendar, you can start to pencil in the time that you are going to focus on each course so that you have enough time to prepare. - By planning ahead, you know what your week (or day) looks like. When you start your morning, you will know exactly what you need to complete before you can relax. By the time you have completed your to-do-list, you can find peace knowing that you are on track. If you start your day and focus on what first comes to mind, you may find yourself feeling extremely anxious about Cycle Tests because things have piled up. 2. Routine: - Decide what time you want to wake up, to eat, be seated at your desk, and what time you want your day to end. - At each of these times, set an alarm to help you keep track of time. - Choose something fun to do at the end of the day once you have completed your to-do-list, that you can look forward to and work towards. 3. Coping with stress: - Often when we see the amount of work that needs to be done, we can start to feel overwhelmed. By breaking down your list into daily tasks, it can allow you to focus on the present moment. - When you are feeling tired, anxious, distracted or overwhelmed: get up, go for a quick walk around your house/garden and get a cold glass of water. By leaving your room, and getting your blood flowing - you allow yourself to have a mental break. - Once you start getting into your work, and ticking off your list, you will start to feel this stress minimise. Page 2 Cycle Test Details CYCLE TEST IN MODULE 9 Breakdown of paper ● Time 1 hour ● 50 marks ● Two sections (Drama and Visual Art) each worth 25 marks. Simple definitions, explanation of concepts, application of knowledge. This also includes the analysis of images and artworks and reflection on the Creative Arts process and experience. Content of paper: Modules 1-8 Drama: Vocal and physical warm up activities Drama terms and definitions Technical elements of Drama (e.g. costumes, lighting, make-up, props, scenery, sound) Parts of the story arc - structure of narrative in plays Ritual, ceremony and cultural practices - what these are and why we do them Vocal and physical characterisation - how to create a character Time devices such as flashbacks, jumps in time How to show setting and location in performance Context in performance: setting and circumstance Storytelling structure and why we tell stories Note: Learners may be asked to reflect on their practical performances Visual Art: Elements of art Principles of design Visual analysis (learners will be asked to analyse an artwork using the elements of art and principles of design) The role of the artist in society (module 5) PROPOSED PREPARATION AND ADVICE FROM YOUR TEACHER Page 3 ● Ensure that you read through all the notes and work through the assignments. ● Make notes/mind maps as you prepare for your test. ● Practice by going through your R&R test exercise (Module 4.5) so that you can get used to the types of questions you might find in your test. ● Read the questions carefully, looking for keywords such as, identify, organise, explain, describe, discuss, compare (note the similarities and differences between two things), analyse, evaluate, reflect on. Know what these mean and what is expected in your response. ● Pay attention to mark allocation and answer fully for questions worth more marks. ● Read through the questions at least twice; this will help your mind to process the questions which will give you an advantage when writing the answers. ● Unless otherwise instructed, answer in full sentences. ● Write in black or blue pen only Page 4
