Drama Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Matua A. Paora-Quirk
Drama Level 3
Drama at Level 3 is focused on students developing critical analysis skills to interpret meaning from the texts they study. Students will be expected to learn concepts from drama theorists to develop their ideas and devise their work. They will also be expected to show greater perception in their performance work and in their response to theatre that they see. Students who have a career interest in lighting, sound, costume or stage makeup should look at the Theatre Staging and Media course.
Students must have ‘Performance Blacks’ – black t-shirt and pants to be worn for assessment pieces.
Course Overview
Term 1
Study of Theatre Form and Technique.
As students have studied the use of voice, body, movement and space at Level 1 and 2, they will be exposed to new levels of technique.
Using these developed skills, students will examine Shakespearean plays and then choose scenes to perform.
Term 2
Devising Drama.
Students will devise an original solo performance.
Term 3
Putting on a show.
Students will work together, under direction, to prepare a full scripted play for public performance.
Term 4
Term 4 will be an opportunity to catch up on internal assessments.
For those who have chosen to do the external assessment, term 4 is for preparation for the external.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Drama. In special circumstances, where you have a great attendance record and you can prove good participation in class, you can be accepted without 201 Drama.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students must have ‘Performance Blacks’ – black t-shirt and pants to be worn for assessment pieces.
There may be a trip to see live theatre. We keep the cost down as much as possible.
Assessment Information
There are 4 internal assessments for a total of 18 credits.There is the option to do an external assessment for a further 4 credits.
Pathway
This is a very practical acting course that can lead to the obvious careers of acting, script writing and directing in theatre and film. But, drama skills are effective tools in careers such as law, management, teaching, music performance and any leadership role.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.
Pathway Tags
Production Manager, Event Co-ordinator, Human Resources, Promoter, Theatre Producer / Assistant, Lighting Technician, Communications, Broadcasting, Media, Teacher, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them. Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.
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