Viewpoints Review Notes

Front

What is the technique of composition that provides performers a vocabulary for thinking about movement in performance and ways to incorporate movement as an actor, originally developed by Mary Overlie in the 1970s?

Back

Viewpoints (SSTEMS)

Front

Which of the following is NOT a subcategory under Space in the Viewpoints technique? Architecture, Spacial relationship, Gesture, Topography

Back

Gesture

Front

Fill in the blank: ________ refers to furniture or set pieces are on the stage or in the performance space.

Back

Architecture

Front

What is an example of a spacial relationship in the Viewpoints technique?

Back

A mother hugs her daughter to comfort her.

Front

Which of the following best describes 'Topography' in the Viewpoints technique? The outline our bodies make in space, Using anything that creates high, medium, and low levels or movement over some type of landscape, design or pattern, How fast or slow something happens on stage, A reaction to an external stimulus

Back

Using anything that creates high, medium, and low levels or movement over some type of landscape, design or pattern

Front

What are the two types of gestures mentioned under Shape in the Viewpoints technique?

Back

Intuitive and intentional gestures

Front

Which of the following is NOT a subcategory under Time in the Viewpoints technique? Tempo, Repetition, Duration, Architecture

Back

Architecture

Front

What does 'Emotion' refer to in the context of Viewpoints?

Back

It could involve facial expressions, body language, or the feeling that the story or music evokes.

Front

Why is movement or how a character moves important?

Back

It helps to inform the audience about what the character is feeling and/or simple facts about them.

Front

Fill in the blank: The combination of all the Viewpoints help tell the ____________?

Back

Story