National 5 Drama
Course Specification
This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- N5 Drama Course Specification
September 2019
2022 revision support for learners (Mar 2022)
We have updated this document to provide information on the modifications made to course assessments (coursework and exams) at the start of academic year 2021-22.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers
These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.
- Drama Specimen Question Paper National 5
September 2018
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (Dec 2021)
Additional resources session 2021-22
New – new materials not previously published
Updated – published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22
Carried forward – published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22
New – National 5 Drama webinar recording – question paper and performance 11 November 2021
- Download webinar (132.24 MB)
- New – National 5 Drama webinar Q&A – question paper and performance 11 November 2021 (139 KB)
Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
More examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Webinar (recording): course assessment from session 2017-18
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Webinar (recording): course assessment from session 2019-20
- Download webinar (129.47 MB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2019 National 5 Drama Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 National 5 Drama Course Report
September 2018 - 2017 National 5 Drama Course Report
October 2017 - 2016 National 5 Drama Course Report
October 2016
2021 Key Messages
The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021.
This report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted.
National 5 Drama 2020-21 key messages
June 2021
Verification Reports
There was no round 2 verification activity at this level in 2017.
There was no Round 2 verification activity at this level in 2016.
- Drama Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017 - Drama Verification Key Messages
October 2016 - 2016 National 5 Drama Course Report
October 2016 - Drama Verification Key Messages
October 2015 - 2015 National 5 Drama Course Report
- 2014 National 5 Drama Course Report
- Drama Verification Key Messages
July 2014
CPD
Additional CPD support
Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.
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Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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