Drama
Higher
Course Overview
Higher Drama provides opportunities for learners to develop their skills creating and presenting drama. The Course focuses on the development and use of complex drama and production skills. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the cultural and social influences on drama as well as being able to analyse a text.
This course is structured to give the pupils the relevant skills to complete the course assessment. There is a focus on challenging the pupils with complex stimuli and advanced texts.
The pupils will explore the set text both practically and analytically through a variety of techniques to help them gain an understanding of the text for the written paper. Pupils will also have the chance to learn about the different production roles that can be used to enhance a piece of Drama.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mrs T MacKay
Assessment Methods
Performance
Candidates can choose whether to Act, Direct and Design for a play. This performance is then presented to an external SQA examiner. (50 marks)
Preparation for performance: Candidates write a short piece about their preparation for the role they have undertaken. (10 marks)
Question Paper
Section 1 - Theatre Production: Text in Context (20 marks)
Candidates analyse a set text and answer a question for the perspective of an actor or director or designer in preparation for an intended performance.
Section 2 - Theatre Production: Application (10 marks)
Candidates answer structured questions on their understanding of two production roles.
Section 3 - Performance Analysis (20 marks)
Candidates answer an extended-response question based on a live performance they have seen.
Entry Requirements
While entry is at the discretion of the department, students of Higher Drama should have achieved an A/B pass at National 5 Drama and English. In some instances, students who have other previous experience of drama may also have access to the Higher course.
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