New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events Drama: Advanced Higher Course Assessment

Course Assessment at Advanced Higher  Course Assessment at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher assesses Added Value  Courses at Advanced Higher are normally assessed by one or two Components  Courses at Advanced Higher are graded A – D, as at present  Controlled Assessment of setting, conducting and marking  For Drama there are 2 Component/s – a performance and a project  No dual running at Advanced Higher in session

Advanced Higher – Drama Course Assessment  Performance. 60 marks, worth 60% of the overall marks for course assessment. Two sections: Preparation for Performance (10 marks) and Performance (50 marks). Candidates will perform as either an actor or director or designer.  Project – Dissertation. 40 marks, worth 40% of the overall marks for course assessment.

Advanced Higher Drama Course Assessment - Performance  Progression from Higher Drama  Benchmarked against the current Advanced Higher  Similar method of assessment to current AH  60 marks, worth 60% of overall course assessment

Advanced Higher Drama Course Assessment - Performance Actor – prepare two contrasting roles, one interactive and one monologue. Perform these roles in front of a ‘live’ audience. The total time will be approximately 20 minutes, with the monologue lasting approximately 3 minutes. Director – prepare a substantial extract and conduct a rehearsal of approximately 3 pages selected by visiting assessor. The rehearsal should last approximately 40 minutes. Designer – design a set and produce a scale set model for a chosen text and produce plans/designs/drawings/etc for two additional production roles.

Advanced Higher Drama Course Assessment - Project PROJECT – DISSERTATION The candidate will produce a dissertation of between 2,500 and 3,000 words on a performance issue of their choice.

Advanced Higher Drama Course Assessment - Project Marks will be awarded for the following:  Analysis – in which the performance issue is explained and developed through relevant examples (15 marks)  Synthesis – in which the candidate compares and contrasts perspectives(15 marks)  Through line – in which the focus is maintained and connects the material leading to a conclusion (10 marks)

Workshop 2 Course Assessment Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2- 3, discuss:  Identify subject-specific topics for discussion Workshop Aims  To understand the requirements of Advanced Higher Course Assessments Using the materials provided, in groups, discuss:  Possible performance issues for the project

Advanced Higher Course Assessment Research Area Performance Issue Title Specific Focus

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