The assessment requirements for all SQA Drama levels are detailed in the tables below:
| Subject Name | Drama |
| Subject Level | National 5 |
| What is the 2020-21 course structure? (eg Course Theory & Practical Assignment) | Course Theory & Performance |
| How many formal assessments are expected between March and June? | Question Paper x2 Performance X1 |
| Are assessments long or short? | Question paper long. Performance short |
| Likely Duration | 1.5hrs (split into 2x45min sections) Practical max 15mins |
| Exam formality | Formally supervised under exam conditions |
| How much of the 2020-21 revised course will be covered by this/these assessments? | 90% of 20-21 course |
| What % of the 2019-20 course does this represent? | 90% of 19-20 course |
| Topics expected in the assessment(s) | Full Drama Knowledge and Understanding course + Acting/Production Skills |
| Assessment Format | Recorded Performances and Production Skills Presentations. Extended answers in the papers. |
| Are there any additional assessed components? (eg practical assignment) | Preparation for Performance Essay |
| How are these to be assessed? | Open book marked by teacher before performance/presentation |
| In terms of grading, what is the balance of each component | Question Paper: 40%, Performance 60% (This includes Preparation for Performance Essay 10% and Production/Acting Skills 50%) |
