10DRAM

Year 10 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms B. Cannan.

The year’s work will centre on drama creation, studies and performance and will provide a foundation for NCEA Drama in Years 11 to 13. Students will develop skills around improvisation, acting techniques, theatrical forms and genres as well as applying the elements and conventions of drama through their own devised work. They may use text, music, images, props and costumes as ways of creating impactful theatre and will develop their ability to reflect on their own progress as well as feedback constructively on the work of others.

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.

Previous Drama experience is an advantage.

Level 1 Drama

1

10 Drama or at the discretion of the HoD. 

A strong comprehension of oral and written English is recommended. 

Level 2 Drama

2

14 credits in Level 1 Drama including at least one external standard, 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.


Course Material Costs

All students are taken to a theatre performance in Term 4. This cost varies between $15 and $25. This prepares students for the examinations in Year 11 Drama and shows them different skills they can then use in their own work.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Shakespeare Performance
Devising Performance
Greek Theatre Performance
Scripted Performance

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90006 v6
NZQA Info
Drama 1.1 - Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 4
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