11DRA

Level 1 Drama

Course Description

This is an exciting, fun and challenging course, which will explore acting, devising, theatre theory, plays, public performances and more. Students need to be committed to group work and prepared to experiment to learn new skills. The course includes written work and visits to the theatre. Students will be required to attend some after school and lunchtime rehearsals and evening assessments when necessary. 

The programme of NCEA Standards is selected from the list below to suit the particular class group of students. Each student will have the opportunity to gain 18 credits.


Entry Requirements

Year 9 or 10 option Drama or other Drama experience. 

Contributions and Equipment

Estimated costs of theatre visits: $50

Pathway

Assessment Information

Each internal is a practical performance presented to peers or an outside audience.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91940 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 1.1 - Explore the function of theatre Aotearoa
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91941 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 1.2 - Participate in creative strategies to create a drama
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91942 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 1.3 - Perform a scripted role for an audience using drama techniques
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.