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What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
The NPA in Acting and Performance (SCQF level 6) comprises two mandatory Units. These Units allow the candidates to develop stagecraft, performance skills and awareness of professional theatre.
Drama: Theatre Skills in Performance is a double-credit Unit. The focus of this Unit is stage craft and 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.
Professional Theatre in Context is a single credit Unit. 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.
Where does this course lead to?
Where does this course lead to?
This NPA in Acting and Performance will give you a platform which would allow you to progress into further education and on to a National Certificate or HNC programme or help you to be better equipped to work in the performing arts industry.
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
The assessment strategy for the award aims for a balanced approach to assessment in terms of practical and theoretical, as well as complementary and supplementary methods of assessment which reflect the nature of the subject area. The majority of assessment is therefore practical based.
Unit Specifications detail all mandatory Evidence Requirements, providing centres with valuable information relating to assessment procedures and conditions for each assessment event.
Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) are available for both Units. These reinforce the practical aspect of the Unit specification. Unit Specifications also provide advice and guidance on different approaches to delivery.
Learning and teaching approaches could include practical exploration of characterisation and relationships through the rehearsal process, lectures, individual and group work and theatre visits reinforced by handouts and worksheets which should incorporate problem-solving exercises. Candidates should be encouraged to use and become familiar with a wide range of theatre resources, including ICT.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Pupils who enjoy the practical element of drama but who struggle with the literacy and theory side of the course, may wish to consider the NPA Acting and Performance as a smoother transition from National 5, rather than Higher Drama.
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