Level 2 Drama (DRA202)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Laidler.
Level 2 Drama is part of a scaffolded approach to Drama (a five year journey from Year 9-13).
Internal assessments:
Internals will be performed over the course of the year to a live audience.
- Techniques: an assessment done in pairs or threes that explores students' use of Voice, Body, Movement and Space to create a character and perform a scene
- Devising: students work in groups to create their own pieces using Drama Elements, Conventions and Technologies.
- Theatre Form: students will perform a scene that shows understanding of traditional character types and storylines, and learn how modern theatre has been influenced by the past through the study of Elizabethan Theatre (Shakespeare).
External assessments:
The NCEA Drama exam is written, and students will have one paper to complete.
- Theatre Form: demonstrate an academic understanding of Elizabethan Theatre
Throughout the course of the year the skills that students learn will ensure they are prepared for Level 3, but also encourage life skills such as: creativity, confidence, collaboration, time management, accountability, and conflict resolution.
Students are able to gain UE Literacy Reading credits in this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Techniques
Term 2
Production
Term 3
Devising
Theatre Form
Term 4
NCEA Exams
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry - but attendance of over 90% is preferred.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
No stationery required for this subject. A $10 course contribution for performance materials is requested. Trip costs tbc.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Assessments:
Term: 2024-06-14, Week: 2024-06-14
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Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
Pathway Tags
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