Acting and Performance
National Progression Award (SCQF Level 6)
Course Overview
The principal aims of the NPA in Acting and Performance are outlined below and enable the learner to:
develop a range of appropriate skills in voice, movement, acting and stagecraft
integrate voice, movement, acting and stagecraft in production
work with text
work in rehearsal and performance creatively and innovatively
work cooperatively in teams
develop adaptability skills
develop an understanding of theatre practice
develop an ability to respond to direction
explore and develop an awareness of the self
The NPA in Acting and Performance comprises two mandatory Units (3credits). A minimum of 18 SCQF points is required to achieve the award.
Unit 1: Drama: Theatre Skills in Performance
Candidates will work towards a production and will have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of production types including text based, touring theatre, community theatre, street theatre and site specific. Candidates will apply theatre skills to the rehearsal and performance of a role to an audience and will learn about the complementary roles of the Actor and Director. The Unit also provides candidates with the opportunity to evaluate their own theatre skills within a production.
Unit 2: Professional Theatre in Context
In this Unit, candidates have the opportunity to experience and analyse two contrasting professional theatrical productions in different styles /genres. Candidates will explore the roles and responsibilities of the director, artistic and technical members of a production team prior to attending the productions. Candidates will consider the contrast between productions and evaluate the effectiveness of the technical and artistic aspects of each production.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mrs T MacKay
Assessment Methods
Pupils must pass both Unit Assessments to pass the course.
There is no external exam.
Parents will be informed if a pupil fails a Unit Assessment
One re-assessment is normally allowed
Entry Requirements
National 5 Drama or relevant equivalent experience through involvement in performing arts out with school.
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