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Rules and Guidelines: FOR Secondary Schools
Rules and Guidelines: FOR Secondary Schools
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
1.0
Introduction
The Drama Competition serves as a platform for students and teachers to
promote and demonstrate creative ideas in their work. Drama motivates students
to use English and therefore improves their command of the language.
It is hoped that drama can also instill values amongst students to be more
sensitive and appreciative towards local arts.
2.0
3.0
Objectives
2.1
2.2
2.3
To provide the opportunity for students and teachers to show their talents
and creativity in the art of dramatisation; the usage of English which
incorporates script writing, directing, stage management and other
technical aspects.
Competition Rules
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
The selection of theme is open but should not touch on sensitive issues
for instance, race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
3.6
3.7
Drama scripts must include synopses and cast lists and be typed using
Font 12 Times New Roman on A4 paper. Scripts should be sent to the
Organising Committee two weeks before the competition proper.
3.9
35 %
3.9.2 Language
30 %
25 %
10 %
Total
3.10
4.0
100%
Guidelines
4.1
Language
4.1.1 It is compulsory to use English language throughout the drama
performance. Nevertheless, limited use of certain local Malaysian
registers is allowed.
4.1.2 Use of vulgar words and gestures and gruesome scenes are strictly
prohibited.
4.1.3 Scripts must not touch on sensitive issues for instance, race,
religion, politics, etc.
4.2
Theme
4.2.1 Themes reflecting positive messages and values should be
predominant in the drama.
4.3
Costumes
4.3.1 Participants should wear appropriate costumes in line with the
characters they portray.
4.4
4.5
Music
4.5.1 Each team should have technical assistant(s) from the team
members to coordinate music and recordings.
4.6
4.7
Demeanour
4.7.1 Participants should not portray indecent actions or excessive
movements that are provocative.
4.7.2 The presentation should take into account the comfort and safety of
the audience and actors.
4.8
Duration of Time
4.8.1 Time allocated for each presentation is 20 minutes. The timing of
the presentation starts with the first movement, first word uttered by
the actor(s) or any sound effects. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
4.8.2 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing
of sets and props (5 minutes).
4.9
Adjudication
4.9.1 There will be a panel of five judges at the state and national levels.
4.9.1.1
4.9.2.2
4.9.2.3
4.9.2.4
Note:
The winning teams from the previous year may participate in the current year but
the text and performance must not be an exact replica.
This concept paper is valid until further notification or revision from the Ministry of
Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized by the
Ministry.
FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ADJUDICATION FORMS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
CREATIVITY OF DRAMA
LANGUAGE
OVERALL
COORDINATION &
PERFORMANCE
Freshness or uniqueness
of the content
New / unusual / different
perspective
Storyline
Development
Plot
Coordination: scenes &
timing
(Music and theme)
(Music and scenes)
Dialogues
Costumes
Suitable props
Dialogues
Overall
pronunciation /
comprehensible
Words properly
projected
Voice consistent
with the
character
Lines & cues
memorised well
Language spread
Emphasise interplay
& cooperation
Team members
work well together
Many characters
have significant
roles in the play
Enjoyable
performance &
pleasing to the
audience
Choreography
Music effect
POSITIVE
VALUES /
MESSAGE
Well
projected
TIME SHEET
Team No.
Setting up of
Sets & Props
(5 minutes)
Stage Performance
(20 minutes)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Timekeeper's
Name
Signature
Date
Clearing of
Sets & Props
(5 minutes)
T
E
A
M
CREATIVITY OF
DRAMA
LANGUAGE
(35 marks)
(30 marks)
Creative /
Innovative ideas
in performance
(20 marks)
Words clearly
articulated;
comprehensible
(30 marks)
Storyline &
development of
ideas, dramatic
structure in plot
(10 marks)
Props
(5 marks)
OVERALL
COORDINATION
AND
PERFORMANCE
(25 marks)
Flow of Drama
between Cast,
Delivery; Interplay
and cooperation
emphasised;
within the
allocated time
(20 marks)
Effective
utilisation of
space
(5 marks)
POSITIVE
VALUES /
MESSAGE
PENALTY
(max.
5 marks)
(10 marks)
Sensitive
issues
touched,
below or
above
stipulated
time,
stipulated
exclusions
under
competition
guidelines
infringed,
use of
vulgar
words and
gestures
and
gruesome
scenes
Positive
Values
emphasised /
projected
(10 marks)
T
I
M
E
T
O
T
A
L
P
L
A
C
I
N
G
LANGUAGE
(35 marks)
(30 marks)
Creative /
Innovative ideas
in presentation
(20 marks)
T
E
A
M
Storyline &
development of
ideas, dramatic
structure in plot
(10 marks)
Props
(5 marks)
Words clearly
articulated;
comprehensible
(30 marks)
OVERALL
COORDINATION
AND
PERFORMANCE
(25 marks)
Flow of Drama
between Cast,
Delivery; Interplay
and cooperation
emphasised;
within the
allocated time
(20 marks)
Effective
utilisation of
space
(5 marks)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Judges Name:
______________________
POSITIVE
VALUES /
MESSAGE
PENALTY
(max.
5 marks)
(10 marks)
Positive
Values
emphasised /
projected
(10 marks)
Sensitive
issues
touched,
below or
above
stipulated
time,
stipulated
exclusions
under
competition
guidelines
infringed,
use of
vulgar
words and
gestures
and
gruesome
scenes
T
I
M
E
T
O
T
A
L
P
L
A
C
I
N
G
Signature:
______________________
Date: ________________
FREQUENCY COUNT
TIME
5
RESULT
TEAM NUMBER
1
Position
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Name
Signature
Date
10
FREQUENCY COUNT
Team No.
Position
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
Name
Signature
11
FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RESULTS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
RESULT
PLACING
CHAMPION
SECOND
THIRD
FIRST CONSOLATION
SECOND CONSOLATION
BEST SCRIPT
BEST PERFORMER
TEAM NUMBER
STATE / SCHOOL
Position
Chief Judge
Name
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Date
12
Signature