Introducing mask.ED
mask.ED, winner of a Drama & Theatre Magazine Education Award, is Vamos Theatre’s digital learning area, supporting the teaching of mask, devising, physical theatre and theatre making. It combines practical film-based teaching with comprehensive notes and lesson support.
Each unit-based module is tailored to meet exam board requirements whilst encouraging creative learning. Easily teachable, the intuitive, easy-to-use presentation suits both the more experienced teacher and non-specialist alike.
mask.ED is now being used in over 15 countries worldwide.
"mask.ED is a brilliant resource - there is nothing else out there as accessible and user-friendly..."
Emma O'Prey, Head of Drama, Hautlieu School, Jersey
How to join
Joining mask.ED is easy.
1. Register your details and agree to the Terms of Service
2. Buy your course
3. Once your registration is approved, log in to mask.ED and have unlimited access to your course(s)
Please note: registration approval is a manual process and there may be a delay between registering and buying your course and accessing mask.ED. We will try to keep this time to a minimum.
Special Offers
Mask Library/mask.ED
Use of our 32 mask Mask Library for half a term + full access to mask.ED Module 1 for a discounted total of £90 (state schools) / £160 (universities and drama schools)
Mask Set/mask.ED
mask.ED Module 1: Using Mask in Drama comes free with a purchase of our 8 piece Mask Set
To take up these offers please email us.
What to buy - Module 1
Using Mask in Drama
Please note; this module is also available as part of a Digital Theatre+ subscription https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com
Using Mask in Drama is a lively and practical introduction to mask and physical performance. Watch a sample lesson here. The five units cover the mask theatre foundation skills essential to physical confidence on stage:
Unit 1: Characterisation
Unit 2: Clocking
Unit 3: Focus
Unit 4: Counter Mask
Unit 5: Internal Monologue
Who's it suitable for?
It's suitable for students 11 – 16 years old, with an emphasis on preparing students for the written and practical aspects of Drama and Performing Arts assessments.
What you get
- Five unit films, designed to support the teacher's delivery of the lessons.
- Games and exercises, performance techniques, exerts from professional theatre scenes, language for learning and opportunities to practice skills as you go.
- Comprehensive Teacher's Notes
- Accompanying Learning Resources (Powerpoint)
Cost
£45 (full access with no time limit). During September, use code SEPT10 at check-out for 10% off.
How to buy
You will need to register with mask.ED before you buy your course.
Already registered with mask.ED?
Please note: registration/purchase approval is a manual process and there may be a delay between buying your course and accessing mask.ED. We will try to keep this time to a minimum.
What to buy - Module 2
The Creative Team: Drama Analysis and Evaluation
Our latest module guides you and your students through how a theatre production is made, including interviews, show clips, and tasks set especially for your students by our creative team.
Who's it suitable for?
This module is designed for students 11- 16 years old preparing for both the written and practical aspects of Performing Arts and Drama assessment and students opting for technical roles within practical assessments.
What you get
- Unit-films, guiding the teacher and student through the process of creating a production.
- Interviews with creative professionals, including the lighting designer, composer, sound designer, set and costume designer, and projection designer.
- You are Creative - each of the creative team sets your students a practical task to test out their understanding of the role and inspire their own creativity.
- Free educational online access to a full performance of Vamos Theatre’s most recent touring production, Dead Good.
- Written notes and lesson plans
- Dead Good Education Pack.
Cost
£45 (full access with no time limit). During September, use code SEPT10 at check-out for 10% off.
How to buy
You will need to register with mask.ED before you buy your course.
Already registered with mask.ED?
Please note: registration/purchase approval is a manual process and there may be a delay between buying your course and accessing mask.ED. We will try to keep this time to a minimum.
Watch the maskED trailer...
Module 2 trailer
Reviews
mask.ED lifts the pressure off the teacher in these busy times – yet keeps the teacher in full control. It’s detailed, informative and inspiring.
The resource has been a huge support for a combined arts unit being delivered to sixth form students and I have found it really useful. We are also going to use the full performance (which is huge unexpected bonus!) to prepare for our live theatre evaluation.
This is GREAT. mask.ED is really accessible and the pitching of delivery and the example activities are just right. The support pack is exceptional - it is literally teachable lesson by lesson.
This has totally transformed students' abilities to communicate physically and connect with their audience on a more instinctive level. Thank you!
What a fabulous resource! The first video has lasted us about four lessons so far and is being used to prep my Year 10s for a scripted performance of commedia (One Man). Thank you, Vamos!
I think it is brilliant as the videos showed a lot of different ways that masks can be used to show emotions and different interactions between people. It was such fun.
mask.ED is a brilliant resource and a long awaited foolproof scheme of work for mask work. The format is excellent. There is nothing else out there as accessible and user-friendly as this course.
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Vamos Theatre Mask Set
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Mask Performing for Students
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Mask Making for Students
Mask making encourages creativity and teamwork, and this workshop gives students the chance to create their own character mask to keep.
Mask Residencies
Residencies make a real difference to your students' understanding of performance and physical theatre, and can be booked at a duration to suit you.