Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 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.

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 Absurdist theatre 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 may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Departments:

Performing Arts

Assessment Information

Students will complete three internals and two externals to gain a total of 22 credits.

Students will be required to attend a live theatre performance during school time. This cost is usually between $20 and $30.

Level 3 Drama

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