Level 2 Drama (DRA202)
DRA202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs R. Laidler.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry - but attendance of over 90% is preferred.
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
Level 2 optional courses, Performing Arts
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Career Pathways
Actor, Diversional and Recreational 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
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryNo stationery required for this subject. A $10 course contribution for performance materials is requested. Trip costs tbc.