DRA303

Level 3 Drama (DRA303)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Laidler.

Level 3 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 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. 
  • 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 Greek Theatre. 

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 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.

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. 91512 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
Level: 3
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. 91513 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
Level: 3
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. 91514 v4
NZQA Info
Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91515 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
Level: 3
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. 91517 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Level: 3
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. 91518 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

Disclaimer

POLICY
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