NPA Acting & Performance - Level 6

Course Overview

The aims of the course are:

▪ To investigate relationships, social attitudes and issues;

▪ develop a range of appropriate skills in voice, movement, acting and stagecraft,

▪ integrate these skills in production

▪ Analyse, research and perform text

▪ develop an understanding of professional theatre practice

▪ explore and develop an awareness of the self

The course is divided into two units:

1. Theatre Skills in Performance

2. Professional Theatre in Context

Through these units, candidates will develop their performance skills, explore and thoroughly

research published texts, in order to successfully rehearse and present pieces of work. These skills

will be supplemented by knowledgeable analysis of their own work and of others. Candidates will

additionally develop their analytical and evaluative skills through research and examination of

professional theatre companies and performances.

Course Content

The course consists of two units.

1. Theatre Skills in Performance

This unit requires candidates to demonstrate knowledgeable understanding of stagecraft and the

roles and relationship of Actors and Directors. Candidates will rehearse, develop and evaluate

their performance of a published play.

2. Professional Theatre in Context

The Production Skills unit requires candidates to 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.

Acting & Performance - NPA

Assessment

NPA Acting & Performance, assessment consists of:

▪ Written and/or Oral reports and presentations for each element of the course

▪ Performance in front of an agreed audience.

▪ Pupils must pass both Units to pass the course.

▪ There is no external exam.