Year 13 Drama (DRA)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Tobin.
Year 13 Drama
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Practical Skills – Learning to use Drama techniques to effectively create and perform a character.
- How to develop ideas in Drama – Using Elements and Conventions as a way to devise, shape and deliver a performance.
- How to communicate and interpret ideas in Drama – Learning to justify your choices of performance style and knowing what impact you want to have on the audience.
- Understanding Drama in context – learning about a theatre form (Absurdist) and performing in that style.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 17 credits
3 Internal Standards make up 14 credits
1 External Standard makes up 4 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mrs Edwards
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
It is helpful to have taken Drama as a subject in Year 11 and Year 12. Please check with Mrs Edwards or Mrs Purdy if you have never taken Drama before. You can request an exemption here.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS
Nil
Pathway
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Performing Arts Degree or Diploma.
Work in the television, film or theatre industry.
Performing arts related careers such as directing, costume, lighting and set design.
Helpful for a range of careers such as law, teaching, marketing and customer service.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
NZQA Info
Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period
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Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.