Level 3 Drama
L3DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Clark.
Recommended Prior LearningGeneral pre-requisites: Students may enter Drama at any level but it is essential that they can demonstrate performance ability. A high standard of reading and writing are also required. Students will perform solo or in small groups [2-3]. We will cover complex texts drawn from New Zealand and world literature. We will create a range of performances such as Shakespeare- pieces, musical numbers and contemporary plays. Course content will be individually tailored to students skills and interests. Term One we focus on techniques, individual acting skills and often link this with the Shakespeare Festival.
Scholarship Drama is available , this is a performance assessment.
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Drama is a performance subject, we will select 3 internal standards. We will discuss and develop individual learning plans. They will typically have 12-13 internal credits and 4 or 8 external credits ]
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 theatre forms, musical theatre or Elizabethan 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.
Students who demonstrate the appropriate academic skills in their written work may opt to, do one or two external standards. 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
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, such as 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.
Career Pathways
Diversional and Recreational 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, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Horse Trainer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor