Paper 621/1
Performing arts
2 hours.
UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD
Uganda Certificate of Education
PERFORMING ARTS Paper 1
Senior Four Performing Arts Examination
Paper 621/1
**Time: 2 hours**
Instructions:
1. Read the scenarios carefully.
2. Answer all questions based on the scenarios provided.
3. Each question should be answered in the context of the performing arts (theatre, dance, music,
etc.).
Scenario 1: The School Play
The Senior Four class is preparing for their annual school play. The chosen play is a modern
adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". The teacher has assigned different roles
to the students, including actors, directors, costume designers, and set designers. The play will be
performed in the school's auditorium, and the students are responsible for all aspects of the
production.
**Questions:**
1. **Role Assignment:**
- What role would you choose to take on for this play, and why? Describe the responsibilities
associated with your chosen role.
2. **Character Analysis:**
- As an actor, how would you prepare for the role of Juliet? What techniques would you use to
understand and portray her character effectively?
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3. **Directing:**
- As a director, how would you modernize the setting and themes of "Romeo and Juliet" to
make it more relevant to contemporary audiences? Provide specific examples.
4. **Costume Design:**
- Design a costume for one of the main characters (Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, or Tybalt).
Explain your design choices and how they reflect the character's personality and status.
5. **Set Design:**
- Create a detailed description or drawing of the set for the balcony scene. Explain how your
design will enhance the dramatic impact of the scene.
Scenario 2: Dance Performance
The school is also organizing a dance performance for the annual cultural festival. The theme for
this year’s festival is "Cultural Fusion". Students are expected to create a dance piece that blends
traditional dances with modern styles.
**Questions:**
1. **Choreography:**
- Describe the process you would follow to create a choreography that fuses a traditional dance
from your culture with a modern dance style. Mention the specific elements you would
incorporate from both styles.
2. **Music Selection:**
- How would you choose the music for your dance piece? Explain how the chosen music
supports the theme of cultural fusion.
3. **Costume and Props:**
- Design a costume for the dance performance that reflects the fusion of traditional and modern
elements. What props, if any, would you use to enhance the performance?
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4. **Rehearsal Techniques:**
- What techniques would you use to ensure that all dancers are synchronized and perform the
piece with energy and precision?
Scenario 3: Musical Performance
As part of the performing arts curriculum, the music class has decided to perform a medley of
popular songs from different eras. Each group of students will perform a different segment,
focusing on a specific decade (e.g., the 60s, 70s, 80s, etc.).
**Questions:**
1. **Song Selection:**
- Choose a decade and select three popular songs from that era for your group's performance.
Explain why you chose these songs and how they represent the musical style of that decade.
2. **Arrangement:**
- How would you arrange the medley to ensure a smooth transition between the songs? Discuss
the musical elements you would use to connect the different pieces.
3. **Performance:**
- What steps would you take to prepare for the live performance? Consider aspects such as
vocal practice, instrumental rehearsal, and stage presence.
4. **Audience Engagement:**
- How would you engage the audience during your performance? Provide specific strategies to
make your performance more interactive and entertaining.
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