DRAMA - Full Year

“The earth without art is just eh”

In this course ākonga will study acting techniques, toi whakaari/theatre and drama processes and performance.

Drama is a fundamental subject for applying and exploring the key competencies. Students continuously work in a rōpū/group setting using their communication, whakawhanaungatanga/teamwork and leadership skills. Students analyse texts and interpret meaning. They are required to think creatively and independently. They will develop their confidence and mana.

The units of work we cover may include:

• devising a group performance, using the elements and conventions of drama

• studying Theatre Aotearoa and its importance to us as Kiwis and also its place in the ao/world

• analysing and exploring acting techniques, theorists and drama processes

• performing a role in a scripted play to an invited audience of friends and whānau/family

• writing a portfolio that focuses on critiquing and analysing a live professional performance they have seen during the year

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.

• Future pathways: DRA21F, PRO21F