Higher Drama

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parentforumscot For course information, specimen question papers and past paper guidance visit: Higher Drama: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47894.html Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Further Information for Parents and Learners Information on assessment, skills, progression, revision resources and summaries of National Qualifications www.parentforumscotland.org HIGHERS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Higher Summary Drama EXPRESSIVE ARTS SEP 2018 HIGHER Content The course gives learners the opportunity to develop practical and evaluative skills, as well as knowledge and understanding of drama and its influences. Skills Learners will be able to: • generate and communicate thoughts and ideas when creating drama • develop a knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural influences on drama • develop complex skills in presenting and analysing drama • develop knowledge and understanding of complex production skills when presenting drama Opportunities for Learners Learners will be able to: • use their drama skills and apply their production skills to present drama to communicate meaning to an audience • explore, develop and communicate ideas in drama through creating, presenting and using complex drama and production skills • explore voice, movement and characterisation skills • work collaboratively Assessment • The course will be assessed through a question paper (exam) and a performance, and will be graded A to D. • The question paper represents 40% of the total assessment mark and has three sections (see summary below). Learners have 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the question paper which is marked by SQA. • The performance is worth 60 marks and makes up 60% of the total assessment mark. Learners are assessed on their preparation and performance of a textual extract from a full-length play - in an acting, directing or design role (e.g. lighting, sound, props and costumes). The performance is marked by an SQA visiting assessor. Question PaperSection 1: theatre production: text in context (extended-response questions) Section 2: theatre production: application (structured questions) Section 3: performance analysis (extended-response questions) 20 marks 10 marks 20 marks Specimen Paperwww.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm Performance Section 1: preparation for performance Section 2: performance in the chosen role of acting, directing or design 10 marks 50 marks Progression Higher courses can stand alone or follow on from National 5 qualifications and may lead to Advanced Highers, the Scottish Baccalaureate and a range of qualifications within Further and Higher Education.