Drama GCSE
Physicality and Proxemics
What Physicality and Proxemics means in Drama GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Physicality and Proxemics
The utilization of gait, gesture, posture, and spatial relationships to define character status and relationships.
Topics that use Physicality and Proxemics
- Guidance on theatrical skills (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atmosphere and Psychological Realism
- Atmospheric Construction
- Integration with Live Performance
- Materiality and Texture
- Mechanics of Movement
- Practical Functionality
- Selective Visibility and Focus
- Semiotics of Form
Using Physicality and Proxemics in the exam
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