DRA202

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.

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01

A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2024-06-14, Week: 2024-06-14

A.S. 91215 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01

A.S. 91218 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01

A.S. 91219 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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