Senior Drama
Course Description
The Senior Drama course is a practical, fun and engaging way to explore our society through creation of original work, performance and the study of technologies. Students learn life skills such as how to work as part of a team, how to take criticism, problem solving, confidence and time management to name a few. Students will explore the function of N.Z theatre and be consider if theatre educates, heals or entertains. There will also be an opportunity to look at theatre form and it’s place in our society today.
Students will learn how to apply the drama components: elements, conventions, techniques, and technologies, into a full scale public performance work and within a range of other scripted opportunities. Students will also be devising their own works and developing scripts as part of this. There will be opportunities to attend live theatre performances during the year this can be used as part of the optional external written exam.
There is also an out of class rehearsal commitment required as part of this course. It is expected that students will develop skills in all areas but will complete between 12 and 18 credits for assessment. The class will be made up of Year 11,12 and 13 students who will assess on Level 2 or 3 credits. Please note at level 3 Drama is a UE approved subject and for a course endorsement at any level you will need to ensure you have 14 Drama credits over the year and 4 of these need to be from an external.
Recommended Prior Learning
Due to the group nature of all of the internal standards in this course, students who have a poor attendance record or choose to take a subject that requires major learning off campus may find it difficult to complete all group performance assessments. Additionally, these are predominately performance based assessments so a willingness to perform in form of others is required.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 36 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 28 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Students taking this course are eligible to be awarded this subject as part of the requirement for 14 credits in three University Entrance approved subjects.
Pathway Tags
Performer, Theatre maker, Stage manager, Arts administrator, Drama teacher, Drama therapist, Television production assistant, Radio presenter, Theatre director, Youth & community worker, Personnel manager, Social worker, Journalist, Marketing manager, Charities administrator, Script Writer, Critic, Editorial Assistant, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Human resources, Retail Management, Customer service, Sales and Communications, Project Manager, Event Management.,
Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.