Drama

In this Course, learners are encouraged to exercise imagination and to express themselves in different ways. They will develop important skills, attitudes and attributes of the four capacities, including creativity, adaptability, enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and confidence. Learning through drama helps learners to appreciate cultural values, identities and ideas.

National 4 Drama Course

The Course uses an integrated approach to learning which develops practical skills as well as knowledge of drama. As learners develop their creating skills, they will also learn how to use drama skills. They will experiment with presenting through portrayal of character and by using production skills.

Through creating and presenting drama, reflection skills will also be developed as learners reflect on their own skills and progress, and that of other learners. Learners will also consider the cultural values, identities and ideas which influence drama.

for further details – https://www.npfs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nutshells_drama_N4_E.pdf

National 5 Drama Course

This purpose of the National 5 Drama course is to enable candidates to develop and use a range of drama skills and production skills.

Candidates develop practical skills in creating and presenting drama and knowledge and understanding of cultural and social influences on drama. They analyse and evaluate how the use of self-expression, language and movement can develop their ideas for drama. They also develop critical-thinking skills as they investigate, develop and apply a range of drama skills and production skills.

For further details – https://www.npfs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nutshells_drama_N5_E.pdf

Higher Drama Course

Higher Drama provides opportunities for learners to develop skills creating and presenting drama. The Course focuses on the development and use of complex drama and production skills.

As learners develop practical skills creating and presenting drama, they will also develop knowledge and understanding of cultural and social influences on drama. Learners will analyse and evaluate how the use of self-expression, language and movement can develop their ideas for drama. Learners will develop critical thinking skills as they explore and develop complex drama and production skills.

For further details – https://www.npfs.org.uk/downloads/higher-drama/