Level 2 Drama
12DRA Course DescriptionContact Person: T. Mansfield.
Recommended Prior LearningA minimum of 10 credits in 11DRA preferred.
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 course has "production" as an assessment. This includes written work, after school rehearsals, an evening performance and at least one theatre trip or viewing of a recorded play.
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 and or political theatre, Elizabethan, Aotearoa New Zealand theatre, absurdist theatre, or physical theatre.
Term 2
Devising
Term 3
Class production
Term 4
External based on analysing a play seen and a play that the student has played a role in,
Assessment Information
All internal tasks are based on a practical performance to an audience of peers or an outside audience.
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, 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, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter
Contributions and EquipmentEstimated costs of theatre trips: $50.00