1. PRESTON LODGE DRAMA 3 rd / 4th Year Intermediate Two

2. Outline of Course Over the course of this year you will experience each of the units that you will need to pass next year in order to gain the award You will take part in introductory drama exercises to build confidence, skills and trust within the group. Throughout the year you will participate in workshops designed to enhance your acting skills. You will take part in introductory drama exercises to build confidence, skills and trust within the group. Throughout the year you will participate in workshops designed to enhance your acting skills. Drama Skills' – a devising and research project which you will act in and also experience directing Drama Skills' – a devising and research project which you will act in and also experience directing Theatre Production Skills – you will perform an acting role from a selected text and also perform a theatre production role in another groups acting piece Theatre Production Skills – you will perform an acting role from a selected text and also perform a theatre production role in another groups acting piece Drama Production – this unit seeks to pull together all the skills you have learned in the first two units and is essentially an extended version of Unit Two. Two roles will be performed in a selected text Drama Production – this unit seeks to pull together all the skills you have learned in the first two units and is essentially an extended version of Unit Two. Two roles will be performed in a selected text

3. Methods of Learning You will investigate relationships, issues and topics through devising your own drama work You will develop acting skills through practical workshops Through practical study of drama texts and visits to live theatre you will gain knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre arts Classes will be workshop based and supported self-study will be required You will gain knowledge in the history of theatre

4. Unit One: Drama Skills You will research a topic or issue as a group and devise a play. Then you will take responsibility for a particular section and Direct it You will research a topic or issue as a group and devise a play. Then you will take responsibility for a particular section and Direct it You will also act in other scenes that are directed by your peers You will also act in other scenes that are directed by your peers

5. Unit Two: THEATRE PRODUCTIONS SKILLS You will study a piece of text in a group and act the piece accordingly You will study a piece of text in a group and act the piece accordingly You will also choose another theatre production role such as costume or set design and perform this role in another groups piece You will also choose another theatre production role such as costume or set design and perform this role in another groups piece

6. Unit Three: Drama Production As a class you will study various scenes from a chosen text or texts and have the opportunity to either act the scenes or take on another theatre production role for the presentation. You will perform to an invited audience for your acting exam.

7. ASSESSMENT Assessment is on-going and you will need to satisfy various outcomes in order to pass each unit. These will be studied in detail in class. Assessment is on-going and you will need to satisfy various outcomes in order to pass each unit. These will be studied in detail in class. Each unit must be passed in order to gain the award Each unit must be passed in order to gain the award The written part of the exam takes place in the main exam diet of May/June The written part of the exam takes place in the main exam diet of May/June

8. Curriculum for Excellence Intermediate Two provides you with a range of skills that successfully meet all the four capacities within CfE Intermediate Two provides you with a range of skills that successfully meet all the four capacities within CfE Particular skills include confidence building, collaborative working, research skills and working off your own initiative which are valuable skills for life Particular skills include confidence building, collaborative working, research skills and working off your own initiative which are valuable skills for life Successful completion of Intermediate 2, may gain you entry onto the Higher course Successful completion of Intermediate 2, may gain you entry onto the Higher course