Level 3 Drama
Course Description
Contact Person: R. Craw.
Year 13 Drama
This is a course which combines group and solo performance events with theoretical theatre studies. Students will have the opportunity to devise, direct, act and undertake technical roles. It is suitable for strongly self-motivated students. There will be weekend and after school rehearsals for the major production, plus two evening performances.
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 study based on a selection of feminist political theatre, Elizabethan theatre, Greek drama, absurdist theatre, Aotearoa New Zealand theatre.
Term 2
Class production
Term 3
Devised drama
Term 4
External examination based on theatre form
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 12 credits in 12DRA.
Contributions and Equipment
Estimated costs of theatre visits/workshops: $50.00
Assessment Information
All internal assessments are practical tasks which will be 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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period
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Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter, Lighting Technician, Drama Teacher,
Disclaimer
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.