DRAMA 21F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Grubb.
This course builds upon the foundations of Level 1 Drama. The students will study acting technique and performance in greater depth.
Drama is a fundamental subject for applying and exploring the key competencies. Students continuously work in a group setting using their communication, teamwork and leadership skills. Students analyse texts and interpret meaning. They are required to think creatively and independently.
The units of work we cover include:
- devising a group performance, using the elements and conventions of drama
- studying a theatre form and applying the features of this form in a performance to an invited audience
- analysing and exploring acting techniques, theorists and drama processes
There is one external written examination. Students will critique and analyse a live professional performance they have seen during the year. This standard is optional.
Assessment - There are a total number of 22 credits available in this course. These are all Achievement Standards and assessed at NCEA Level 2.
Future Possibilities
This course will prepare students for future academic and vocational opportunities in Theatre and Film, Broadcasting, Law, Communications, Journalism, Teaching, Early Childhood and many other areas that focus on the application of key competencies; teamwork, communication, diplomacy and analytical thinking.
Recommended Prior Learning
8 credits in Year 11 Drama or approval from Head of Department.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance