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 four year journey from Year 10-13). 

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. 
  • Production: students work as a whole class to put on a play
  • 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 compulsory paper and one optional paper to complete. 

  • Live Theatre: a study of a play seen through the year
  • 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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

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: 2022-04-01, Week: 2022-04-01

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

POLICY
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