Intermediate 2

You usually take these courses if you:

• have finished Standard Grade General level; or
• want to take an alternative to Standard Grade Credit level; or
• want to take up a new subject at school or college.

Generally, three national units (blocks of work that usually take 40 hours to finish) plus 40 hours flexible time make up these courses.
 

Drama: Intermediate 2

Why Drama?

This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in Drama, whether from a personal, vocational or academic point of view, or a combination of these. Throughout the course you will use a variety of drama, theatre and production techniques to explore a range of issues, topics and themes. The activities and experiences involved in the course contribute to your personal growth by developing self-awareness, confidence and social and communication skills.

Entry to the Course

This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have gained one of the following:

• Standard grade Drama at General level
• Intermediate 1 Drama units or course
• alternative/extra-curricular experience of drama.

Course Outline

The course is made up of three compulsory 40 hour units plus 40 hours flexible time.

Drama Skills

This unit uses creative drama activities to explore social attitudes and issues.  Activities include:

• role-play
• characterisation
• evaluation
• directing
• devising.

Throughout the unit you will develop skills in:

• creative drama
• co-operating
• communicating
• problem solving.

Theatre/Production Skills

This unit involves the study and use of a range of theatre production skills such as :

• textual analysis
• designing
• implementing technology
• acting.

Throughout the unit you will develop skills in:

• co-operating
• communicating
• evaluating.

Production

In this unit you will work with others to stage a small-scale production.  You will be involved in:

• planning and designing
• implementing technology
• acting.

Throughout the unit you will develop skills in:

• teamwork
• communicating
• evaluating.

Core Skills

• Intermediate 2 (SCQF 5) Problem Solving (Critical Thinking, Planning and Organising, Reviewing and Evaluating)
• Intermediate 2 (SCQF 5) Working with Others.
   

Assessment

The course is assessed by a combination of internal and external assessment.

A folio of work is assessed by the teacher/lecturer in accordance with SQA guidelines. An assignment and practical examination are set and marked by the SQA.
 

Progression

If you complete the course successfully, it may lead to:

• Higher Drama

Further study, training or employment in:

• Performing Arts