Drama (National 4)

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parentforumscot For more detailed course information: SQA: Drama National 4: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45713.html Education Scotland: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nationalqualifications/index.asp Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/CfEFactfileOverview_tcm4-665983.pdf + ADDED VALUE UNIT NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Summary of Drama National 4 2 UNITS HISTORY DRAMA SKILLS PRODUCTION SKILLS ADDED VALUE UNIT: DRAMA PERFORMANCE WHAT WILL MY CHILD EXPERIENCE DURING THE COURSE? • Active and independent learning through self and peer evaluations, reflecting on learning, making independent decisions, responding to feedback • A blend of classroom approaches including practical, exploratory and experiential learning; group work and peer learning; internet research; DVDs; visits and field trips • Collaborative learning: working in pairs, small groups or larger groups; partnerships with learners and staff in other curricular areas such as History, Media or Health and Wellbeing; partnerships with the wider community and professional practitioners eg theatre companies, community productions • Space for personalisation and choice: the course is flexible and adaptable, with opportunities for choosing different production roles, as well as selecting topics for the Added Value Unit (Performance) • Applying learning • Embedding literacy skills: communicating; reflecting; researching and presenting information; using media and digital technology. ASSESSMENT • To gain National 4, learners must pass all Units • Units are assessed as pass or fail by the school/centre (following SQA external quality assurance to meet national standards) • Unit assessment (or ‘evidence of learning’) could be presented through a variety of media and technologies (video recording, blogs, written work, interview). A portfolio of work may be prepared • The Added Value Unit (Performance) will require learners to apply their learning by participating in a live drama, either with an acting or a production role. NATIONAL 4 What skills will my child develop? • practical skills in creating and presenting drama • drama production skills • creativity and the ability to express himself/herself in different ways • knowledge and understanding of social and cultural influences on drama • the ability to respond to stimuli when creating drama • knowledge and understanding of form, structure, genre, style • the ability to generate and communicate meaning, thoughts and ideas when creating drama • voice, movement and characterisation skills • the ability to work collaboratively, sharing and using drama ideas • problem-solving and reflection skills DRAMA EXPRESSIVE ARTS