L2 Drama
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Rowe.
This course provides students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skill levels in all aspects of Drama. Performance skills, the ability to devise Drama, working with scripts, studying Realism and Public performance work, all form an integral part of the course. Students will be required to complete written tasks alongside their practical projects.
This course will be assessed to 4 internal Achievement Standards, totalling 18 credits. Students may also be entered for an external standard offering 4 credits.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Perform a Realism script using Drama Techniques
Term 2
Devise and perform a group Drama, using elements and conventions, to realize an intention
Term 3
Perform in a significant production, in front of a live audience
Term 4
External preparation
Required Prior Learning
Entry is subject to approval by the HOD. Students are at an advantage if they have studied Drama at NCEA L1.
Subject Costs
NB: Approx $100 may be required during the year to pay for various theater trips (NOT COMPULSORY).
Pathway
Drama has huge value as an educational tool. It serves to improve students' life skills (communication, cooperation, self expression, creativity, confidence, problem solving) as well as their Drama knowledge. Increasingly in our technology driven world, these skills are becoming lost. Many workplaces are expressing a need for their work force to have greater inter personal skills. Drama is a proven way of encouraging these qualities. It is a university approved subject, therefore those wishing to continue on an academic pathway are catered for.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
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Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
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Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
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Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance