Level 3 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Druitt.
This course prepares students for NCEA Level 3. Students will:
- Develop their knowledge of acting technique by selecting and preparing a performance from one of two critically acclaimed NZ or international plays
- Take on a role in a major production to a public audience
- Research and analyse the social, historical and political world of several playwrights
- Compare the works of different playwrights and theorists
- Research, write and devise their own piece of drama in response to a person, event or topic
- Sit a written external examination in which students demonstrate their understanding of drama within live performances they have seen
The Year 13 production requires considerable work outside of class time from students. They should be prepared to commit to a weekend for a rehearsal and 3 evenings for performance. The dates of these out-of-class rehearsals will be provided at the start of the year.
Students will be offered the opportunity to attend a range of performances in preparation for writing critical responses required in their external examination. Students maintain an ongoing digital folder of written work in order to prepare for this examination and keep reflective records of their work.
Recommended Prior Learning
No prerequisites.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
$30 per performance for optional theatre visits. Two or three a year will be offered to students.
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Theatre Viewing | Voluntary | $55.00 |
$55.00 |
Pathway
The course leads to University and Performing Arts Courses such as the National School of Dance and Drama, Toi Whakaari (BA and Diploma in Stage Technology), Auckland and Victoria University drama degrees, Unitec Stage, Screen Arts or Theatre Technology degrees. It also feeds into AUT Bachelor of Communication Studies.
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 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
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Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
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.
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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.