7DRA

Year 12 7DRA – Drama (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs A. Price.

Why this course:
Now more than ever we need to communicate effectively with those around us. The confident, articulate person finds it easier to share information, seek answers, accept new challenges, and explore new directions. Students are enabled to develop; a high level of self-awareness and an ability to evaluate themselves and others; confidence, assertiveness, tolerance, self-worth and discipline; an ability to face and respond to an audience; a greater understanding of the multi-cultural society in which we live.

Course information: 
If you are new to drama be prepared for one of the most invigorating subjects in your school career! You get to combine physicality, sensitivity and intellectual creativity on a daily basis. For those who have taken Level 1 Drama (6DRA), this is the level where you begin to approach stage work in a mature and adult way. You will be confronted with powerful and challenging characters in order to explore the world and build strong and effective performance skills. There are exciting and diverse possibilities to embrace a range of interests and needs.

Key skills that are developed include interpreting text, developing convincing roles, devising original drama, and the study of theatre form such as Greek or Shakespeare. 

This course leads to: 
Level 3 Drama (8DRA) and then on to university, performing arts schools and arts degrees majoring in theatre/performing arts.


Prerequisites

Level 1 Drama (6DRA). Entry may be approved through an interview process and/or with HoLA approval.

Pathway

Level 3 Drama (8DRA) and then on to university, performing arts schools and arts degrees majoring in theatre/performing arts.

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 26 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info
Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91217 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91218 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91219 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91220 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.8 - Script a scene suitable for drama performance
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 30
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0