Drama
Delivered by Shetland Arts and based in Mareel, this course is intended as an introduction to acting for camera and stage. It is a practical course that inspires students to develop basic skills and techniques involved in creating, producing and performing drama.
Course Summary
Course Summary
Candidates will gain practical knowledge of:
- The nature of a drama performance including form, structure, genre and style
- Practical stagecraft, acting, physicality and characterisation
- Roles and responsibilities in a theatre production team
- Introduction to script and character development
- The application of theatre production skills.
The course is based on the SQA Creative Industries National Progression Award and comprises 4 modules at National 4 level:
- Creative Industries Basics
- Practical Skills Development
- Pre-production
- Production.
Progression
Progression
This course will provide you with potential employment opportunities and progression routes to further study in a range of Creative Industries courses at further education institutions throughout the UK.
Course Information
Course Information
- Place of Study
Mareel, Lerwick - Course Time
Alternate Fridays over one year, 9.00am - 1.30pm - For S3/S4 pupils.
Number of places available: 12 (subject to change)
Information for Applicants
Information for Applicants
You will be asked to attend an online interview as part of the application process.
The number of places on each course is limited and you may not get a place on the course of your choice if there are more applications than there are places available.