Level 3 Drama (DRA303)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Laidler.
Level 3 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 that explores students' use of Voice, Body, Movement and Space to create a character and perform a scene
- Devising: students work either individually or in pairs 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 Greek Theatre.
External assessments:
The NCEA Drama exam is written, and students will have one paper to complete.
- Theatre Form: demonstrate an academic understanding of Greek Theatre
Throughout the course of the year the skills that students learn will ensure they are prepared for Tertiary study but also encourage life skills such as: creativity, confidence, collaboration, time management, accountability, and conflict resolution.
This is an approved UE subject, and students are also able to gain UE Literacy Reading and Writing credits.
Course Overview
Term 1
Techniques
Term 2
Production
Theatre Form
Term 3
Devising
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.
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: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01
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Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
Assessments:
Term: 2024-06-14, Week: 2024-06-14
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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
Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Assessments:
Term: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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
Actor, Diversional Therapist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor,
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