12DRA

Level 2 Drama

Course Description

Year 12 Drama

This course is for students with proven group skills who are serious about developing their performance skills. They will extend their vocal communication, movement and characterisation, explore new drama theories and styles and learn to structure ideas to create original performances. This includes written work, after school rehearsals, an evening performance and at least one theatre trip. 

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.




Course Overview

Term 1
Theatre form from a selection of feminist political theatre. Elizabethan, Aotearoa New Zealand theatre, absurdist theatre.

Term 2
Class production

Term 3
Devised drama

Term 4
External based on the theatre form

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 10 credits in 11DRA 

Contributions and Equipment

Estimated costs of theatre trips: $50.00

Assessment Information

All internal tasks are based on a practical performance to an audience of 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: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91215 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info
Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91218 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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