| Level | Arts practice | Responding to the arts |
| 4 | 4.1 Demonstrate the ability to experiment with ideas in making and presenting drama. 4.2 Demonstrate skill in manipulating drama and stagecraft elements. | 4.3 Describe personal observations about the content and structure of drama. 4.4 Distinguish features of drama that locate it in a particular time, place or culture. |
| 5 | 5.1 Use starting points to generate and expressively develop ideas when making and presenting drama. 5.2 Demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and processes in organising drama elements to structure drama. | 5.3 Describe how the organisation and presentation of drama communicate ideas and feelings. 5.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which drama is made in particular cultural and historical contexts. |
| 6 | 6.1 Make and present drama which explores a range of themes, issues and ideas. 6.2 Structure and present dramatic works appropriate to chosen styles and forms. | 6.3 Analyse and interpret the structure, content and aesthetic qualities of drama. 6.4 Analyse the characteristics and role of drama in different cultural contexts. |
| 6 extension | 6.5 ext Make and present drama which demonstrates an understanding of the significance of aesthetic considerations. 6.6 ext Structure dramatic works using selected elements, styles and forms, and demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and processes to control the medium. | 6.7 ext Justify personal evaluations of drama through critical analysis. 6.8 ext Demonstrate cultural and historical knowledge of dramatic works by distinguishing between the characteristics of these works. |