Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms B. Cannan.

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.

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.

Departments:

Performing Arts

Assessment Information

Shakespeare Performance
Devising Performance
Greek Theatre Performance
Scripted Performance

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.

Year 10 Drama

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