Level 3 Drama
13DRA Course DescriptionContact Person: R. Craw.
Entry RequirementsA minimum of 12 credits in 12DRA.
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
Assessment Information
All internal assessments are practical tasks which will be presented to 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 visits/workshops: $50.00