This course requires 2 options.
11 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Druitt.
In this course students will:
- Learn to use drama techniques such as voice, body, movement and use of space
- Devise and perform a site-based drama at the historic home, Highwic House, using elements and conventions of drama for impact and meaning
- Perform an acting role in a production of a published play to an invited audience
- Explore historical theatre forms and their theoretical and physical performance features
Students keep a digital folder reflecting on their own and others' contributions. This written / oral reflection is part of the assessment in Drama and provides a record of work participated in and viewed.
Students will be offered the opportunity to view a range of performances to influence their understanding of theatre. They will practice writing critical responses required for external examinations at Level 2 and 3.
Recommended Prior Learning
No prerequisites.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
Optional theatre visits - approximately $30 per production (2-3 offered per year).
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Theatre Viewing | Voluntary | $55.00 |
$55.00 |
Pathway
The course leads to Years 12 and 13 Drama and Drama Scholarship
Assessment Information
Students will perform in a performance to an invited audience one lunchtime. This will be a critically acclaimed scripted play (or extracts from one). Students will go through a process of auditioning or trialing parts, being cast, rehearsing and preparing to perform, in costume, to an audience.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 1.3 - Perform a scripted role for an audience using drama techniques
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Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.