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 and 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
Completion of Level 1 Drama (6DRA) achieving a minimum of 10 credits. Other entry may be approved 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.
External
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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 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
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Drama 2.8 - Script a scene suitable for drama performance