National 4 Drama

National 4 and 5 Drama

National 4 and 5 Drama provides opportunities for learners to develop skills creating and presenting drama. This Course focuses on the development and use of a range of drama skills and production skills to present drama. This Course is practical and experiential. 

Course Structure

Drama Skills: 

This aim of this unit is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to create and present drama through the use of a range of drama skills. Learners will respond to stimuli, including text, generate ideas and use a range of drama skills to portray character.

Production Skills:

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of a range of production skills. They will use these skills to enhance drama when presenting. Learners will work with others to develop a performance concept as an actor or in a production role.

Performance: (National 4)

This is the Added Value Unit in the National 4 Drama Course. The aim of this Unit is to enable the learner to provide evidence of added value for the National 4 Drama Course through the successful completion of a performance which will allow the learner to demonstrate application and challenge. Learners who complete this Unit will be able to prepare for, participate in and reflect on a small-scale drama performance in a selected role. 

Course Assessment: (National 5)