Research Investigation

Stages:
    HL & SL - 

• Undertake personal dramaturgical research.
• Select a specific aspect of a play or theatre piece from the chosen theatrical practice.
• Formulate a research question to answer.
• Collect, edit and present research.

    HL only - 

• Write a critique of the sources used in the research investigation.

Content & Format:

1. Presented in an essay format.
2. Supporting visual and textual material.
3. HL must write between 2,000 and 2,500 words.
4. Visual documentation and/or textual references.
5. Formal in nature.
6. Should be clearly set out as a research investigation (that is, titles, sourced and attributed).
7. Consult a range of sources.

Other:

1. Must adopt a directorial perspective.
2. Write a rationale, outline and detailed description of proposal for staging a performance.
3. Should include written work, scenarios, images, storyboards etc.
4. Appropriate visual materials.