Aptitude Resources

Resources and links for Aptitude Workshops
(August / Sept 2023)

Using the headphones provided, watch the linked presentation, pausing the video at the relevant points in order to complete each task.

The timings below are for guidance, however you should work through the tasks independently.

Please speak to a member of staff if you are unsure or would like to clarify any instructions.

Task	Notes
1 : Mise-en-Scene	15 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku8H_BGLjRc
2a : Pre-Production Planning	15 minutes You may use the Internet to search for your locations Please give details of why each would be a suitable location
2b : Risk Assessment	15 minutes Provide a minimum of 3 risk factors for shooting in your chosen location. How could these be minimised / reduced?
3 : Screenplay	30 minutes Your scene should total no more than 1 minute in length. You may use the Internet to assist (i.e. for identifying trope definitions or for information about screenplay formatting) but your ideas, dialogue and storyline must be your own work. This task can be handwritten on lined paper, or typed up electronically. If typed, please make sure to save a copy to the Desktop with your name in the document title (speak to a member of staff if unsure!)

Using the headphones provided, watch the linked presentation, pausing the video at the relevant points in order to complete each task.

The timings below are for guidance, however you should work through the tasks independently.

Please speak to a member of staff if you are unsure or would like to clarify any instructions.

Task	Notes
1a : Theatre Hierarchy	15 minutes Write down some of the different job roles that you are aware of within the stage industry and if possible, how these may link together. NOTE: there are LOTS! So aim for somewhere between 5 - 10 different roles if possible.
1b : Interrelations	15 minutes Pick two of the job roles you identified - how might these people work together? What are their responsibilities?
2 : Production Analysis	15 minutes https://youtu.be/VQVpwNV1Gms You can write your notes in the booklet or you can type them up electronically. If typed, please make sure to save a copy to the Desktop with your name in the document title (speak to a member of staff if unsure!)
3 : Sourcing Props	30 minutes This can be handwritten in the booklet or typed up electronically. If typed, please make sure to save a copy to the Desktop with your name in the document title (speak to a member of staff if unsure!)