Drama GCSE
Atmospheric Construction
What Atmospheric Construction means in Drama GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Atmospheric Construction
The use of sound to establish the emotional and environmental 'temperature' of a scene, often through non-diegetic underscores.
Topics that use Atmospheric Construction
- Guidance on theatrical skills (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atmosphere and Psychological Realism
- Integration with Live Performance
- Materiality and Texture
- Mechanics of Movement
- Practical Functionality
- Selective Visibility and Focus
- Semiotics of Form
- Socio-Economic Representation
Using Atmospheric Construction in the exam
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