13 Drama 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Carmela Hughes.
Level 3 Drama is suitable for students who have taken Drama before. The course offers both performance and drama theory projects, listed below:
Drama Techniques
Students will select an extract from an appropriate script to self-direct and perform as either a monologue in or in pairs. If they are attempting Drama Scholarship they must perform as a monologue by themselves. The extract can be from a variety of theatre-forms, including Shakespeare, Naturalism, and Pasifika/Māori Theatre.
Devising
Students will create, refine and develop a short play centered around the life of a person from history. They may choose to select someone well-known or someone from their own life. They will use drama conventions to craft a performance which showcases an aspect of this person's identity. Students may work in pairs or alone (required if attempting Drama Scholarship).
Class Production
The class will perform a play across two evenings to an audience of whānau, teachers, friends and invited guests. Students will be expected to work with the teacher and their peers to develop their role and get ready for a live performance.
Drama Theory
Students will sit an external exam centered around analysis of a professional production.
Prerequisites
14 credits in 12 Drama (including an Achieved in the 2.7 external exam)
or HOD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*13DR1* – Supplementary costs: Approx $50
Theatre Blacks - plain black clothing (a top and pants/shorts)
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
Assessments:
Term: 2020-06-03, Week: 2020-06-03
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Assessments:
Term: 2020-06-03, Week: 2020-06-03
NZQA Info
Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
NZQA Info
SCHL - Drama
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.
Pathway Tags
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