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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.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91218 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91219 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91512 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91513 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91517 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91518 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 36
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 22
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

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.