Senior Phase
Nationals, Higher, Advanced Higher & NPA
Within the senior phase S4 -6 pupils will develop the knowledge and skills required to be successful in achieving National Qualifications at the end of each school year. For most courses this will require them to sit both a practical performance exam in front of an external examiner and theory-based examination within the final exam diet. Currently we offer Drama at all levels as well as an NPA in Acting and Performance which is at SCQF level 6. The NPA allows students to focus and build their acting and performance skills. There is no theory based final examination for this course.
Course Descriptor & Outline for each course
Success for senior phase Drama requires a great amount of commitment from our young people. Extra rehearsals after school and lunchtime will be arranged by students showing initiative and ownership over their learner journey. Evening theatre trips will also be organised. This commitment is vitally important to not only their progression but will also greatly impact the other learners within their course.
A new SQA requirement for Higher Drama is for young people to experience a live theatrical production to analyse as part of their written exam. This is an exciting and highly valuable opportunity for our students and attendance is compulsory for success.
