Level 2 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Clark.
This is a performance course .We will discuss and develop individual learning plans. They will typically have 12-13 internal credits and 4 or 8 external credits [16 credits for a full course]
Term 1: our focus is on acting skills, creating a role from a written text , this may be linked to the Shakespeare Festival.
Term 2: we will study scripted theatre from a genre or historical context, eg : Theatre Aotearoa, musical theatre
Term 3: we will create our own pieces using devising and/or playwriting standards and exploring political theatre
Term 4: exam preparation- this will be incorporated into the work of Terms 1-3 including viewing live performances but watching filmed live shows if necessary. There are two external exams available.
Drama is a performance subject, we will select 3 internal standards. Students who demonstrate the appropriate academic skills in their written work may opt to, do one or two external standards. We will organise an assessment event with an audience as an audience is an essential part of a performance. All performances must be filmed for assessment purposes and will be viewed by other teachers as part of internal and external NZQA processes. All tasks are done as a group but assessment is individual.
Course Overview
Term 1
.We will discuss and develop individual learning plans. They will typically have 12-13 internal credits and 4 or 8 external credits [16 credits for a full course]
Term 1: our focus is on acting skills, creating a role from a written text , this may be linked to the Shakespeare Festival.
Term 2
Term 2: we will study theatre forms, musical theatre or Elizabethan Theatre
Term 3
Term 3: we will create our own pieces using devising and/or playwriting standards and exploring political theatre
Term 4
Term 4: exam preparation- this will be incorporated into the work of Terms 1-3 including viewing live performances but watching filmed live shows if necessary. There are two external exams available.
Pathway
Drama Level 3
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 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
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Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
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Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Actor, 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, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage),