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Successful devising logs and portfolios critically analyse the final performance and reflect on it, considering its effectiveness and giving examples of individual contributions. It is useful to describe several key moments or scenes and explain how the role contributed to the final performance, using terminology that shows understanding of the specialism. Using specific drama terminology throughout is important and research can be done into the correct terms for each specific role.

Explain the group aims and whether they were achieved, giving detailed examples. If the aims weren’t fully achieved, what could have been done differently? Consider what could have enhanced the final performance and connect this to the audience response and audience impact, referencing any discussion or feedback following the performance. Showing an understanding of the impact on a live audience is crucial, as a piece of drama aims to communicate meaning to an audience.

Areas of improvement could include:

• further development of a particular plot element to enhance the audience’s connection or impact with the story
• more focus on a strong message or issue for the audience to consider, rather than simply a piece to entertain
• fusing design more with the style and mood of other areas of the piece, to ensure that they felt connected
• displaying more detail in the design element to showcase skills fully

Finally, the portfolio or devising log needs to be both descriptive and analytical to bring to life the examples for the reader. The log should ‘walk’ the reader through the creative decision-making process, step by step, enabling them to imagine the moments being described and understand improvements made, so it is important to use descriptions, terminology and language that are detailed and clear.