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=Outcome 1 Short Solo and written evaluation= =Outcome 2 Solo Performance (Solo Performance EXAM)= =Outcome 3 Written Analysis and Evaluation of the Solo Performance Process=

**2012 VCAA Prescribed Solo Performance Character Structures ** Open the PDF file. You can make sticky note comments on any part of the file to help analyse (pull apart) aspects of the characters. Use the discussion tab at the top of the page to ask questions and develop a discussion forum. We can create separate pages for each of the selected characters for you to collaborate ideas and add further reference material.

Consider making your own wikispace to storyboard and record your solo performance process.

Use the forum to ask questions - we can all find ways of offering helpful advice!!

We can create a page for each of the characters to store relevant ideas and research. The 10 characters for 2012 to choose from are:

**1. Maisie Dobbs**
//British Female Detective based on the novel Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspeare//

**2. The 'Techno' Teen**
//Imaginative character using similar concepts to our ensemble, based on the future of teenagers using technology, espeically social networking.//

**3. The Newspaper Mogul**
//Based on the person William Randolph Hearst - watch classic DVD 'Citizen Kane' by Orson Wells//

**4. Pinocchio**
//Great if you are keen to apply the performance style of Commedia Dell Arte to the character of the little wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. You need to read the original story!//

**5. The Imposter**
//Based on the life and times of the person Frank Abagnale (the character played by Leonardo Di Caprio in the movie 'Catch Me if You Can')//

**6. The Tourist**
//(See the prescribed image from the character structure). An imaginary character based on the image provided - lots of opportunity for humour with this one!//

**7. The Hotel Guest**
//An imaginary character based on a hotel guest being interviewed by a documentary film maker. A serious one - requires you to watch the DVD Hotel Rwanda (2004) about the atrocities committed in the country of Rwanda in 1994 and do some historical research.//

**8. Eleanor of Aquitaine**
//Based on the life and times of the person Eleanor of Aquitaine. Requires historical research into her life and power as a Queen whilst married to King Henry II during the Middle Ages and an interest in exploring Elizabethan theatre conventions and heightened language. As she is an ancestor in my family tree I am very interested in researching more about Eleanor!//

**9. The Spirit of Colonisation**
//A 'spirit' character explores the impact of the way colonisation by one country over another has impacted on the rights and traditions of indigenous peoples. Based on the beautiful and moving picture book, 'The Rabbits' by John Marsden, illustrated by Shaun Tan. Requires imagnination and a compassionate interest in human rights.//

**10. Karma**
//Based on research and understanding of the Bhuddist concept of 'karma' - but from a comic book source. Fun way to incorporate comic book conventions, including freeze frame and plays with heroes and villians. Lots of structure in the comic book format will make this easier to storyboard plot and action.//


 * 2011 VCAA Prescribed Solo Character Structures [[file:2011Solo and Monologue Performance Exam.pdf]]**