Level 3 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms B. Cannan.
In Level 3 Drama, students will interpret a diverse range of scripted drama and devise their own pieces for performance. Students view and reflect on the effectiveness of live theatre, will analyse classical and contemporary drama scripts and adapt the conventions of a theatre form to their own stagecraft. They will also research and apply the theories of drama practitioners such as Stanislavski.
As part of the Drama student’s external Drama Achievement standard, 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.
The standards offered in this course or their timing may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course Overview
Term 1
The focus for Term 1 is on Devised Theatre. Students will work in groups, or on their own, to create an original piece of drama based on stimuli. They are able to build in drama techniques, technologies and conventions while conveying a clear intention. Devised work helps develop empathy as well as storytelling in a physical way.
Term 2
The focus of Term 2 is on the class production. The teacher directs the students in an extended piece of theatre to be performed to a live audience. This is a collaborative effort that extends the students skills into a larger ensemble piece than their devised groups and offers more insight into sub-text and technologies.
Term 3
The focus of Term 3 is a study of theatre form. This involves learning about historical, social and political contexts as well as the author's life. There is physical exploration of the form as well as theory and helps prepare the students for the corresponding examination.
Term 4
Term 4 prepares the students for the two external examinations. The students experience robust discussion of big ideas as well as considering how these ideas are presented through the drama aspects.
Recommended Prior Learning
Course Material Costs
Students will be required to attend a live theatre performance during school time. This cost is usually between $20 and $30.
Pathway
Drama increases confidence, teaches empathy, extends insight and provides wonderful opportunities to understand different social, historical and cultural perspectives.
Drama helps prepare students for careers in the performing arts, media and creative fields such as directing. These abilities also provide a sound base for management, teaching, marketing, medicine, and politics. Empathy is an essential skill when navigating in society as confident, robust, optimistic citizens.
Assessment Information
Students will complete three internals and two externals to gain a total of 22 credits.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.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period
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Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.
Pathway Tags
Actor, director, scriptwriter, make up artist, costume design, lighting design, set design, props design, Voice acting, Lawyer, teacher, Life Coach, Public Relations, Sales, Media,
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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