Year 11 6DRA – Drama (NCEA L1)
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 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:
Drama allows us to explore the human condition and make sense of our dreams, fears and who we are in a complex world. The course is flexible and exciting based on NZQA Level 1 standards. The focus is on the practical experience of creating and performing drama. This means that attendance is everything because you are always part of a team. It makes for a very creative and innovative environment where every day is different!
Key skills that are developed include interpreting text, developing convincing roles in live performance, devising original drama and the study of theatre form such as melodrama.
This course leads to:
Level 2 Drama (7DRA).
Prerequisites
A background in drama and/or performing arts is strongly recommended. Students should have successfully completed at least one semester of junior Drama before entering this course.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 1.1 - Explore the function of theatre Aotearoa
NZQA Info
Drama 1.2 - Participate in creative strategies to create a drama
NZQA Info
Drama 1.3 - Perform a scripted role for an audience using drama techniques
NZQA Info
Drama 1.4 - Respond to a drama performance