11DRAM

Level 1 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms B. Cannan.

In Level 1 Drama, students will interpret scripted drama and devise their own pieces for performance. Students view and reflect on the effectiveness of live theatre, and adapt the conventions of a specific theatre form to their own stagecraft. They will be introduced to theatre styles such as New Zealand Theatre.

As part of the Drama course, they are to view professional live theatre. In this course, students will view at least one live show a year. This is usually during school time and will cost approximately $30.

There is an emphasis on group work and strong attendance is required to ensure individual and group success.



Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Year 9 Drama


Open entry.

Year 10 Drama


Open entry.

Level 1 Drama

1

A strong comprehension of oral and written English is recommended. 

Level 2 Drama

2

14 credits in Level 1 Drama including, or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 Drama

3

14 credits in Level 2 Drama including at least one external standard, or at the discretion of the HoD.


Pathway

The skills taught in Drama can help aid confidence and empathy which are beneficial in numerous careers such as Law, Psychology and Nursing. They also help prepare students for courses in the media, community arts, education and any profession which requires working with people like sales.
Directly, Drama helps prepare students for work in the Performing Arts including back stage or creative careers like technicians, designers or directing.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

This course includes two units of significant learning. The first involves students working in groups to create original performances based on different stimuli. The second requires students to respond to live performance through performing scripted work as well as watching theatre from multiple contexts. Evidence for both of these may be collected in different formats.

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: 10 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91941 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 1.2 - Participate in creative strategies to create a drama
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91943 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 1.4 - Respond to a drama performance
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths