12DRA

NCEA Level 2 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms V. Gowdy.

The Level 2 course builds on the skills learned in Year 11 and deepens students' understanding and experience of drama. They continue with the study and application of dramatic techniques, elements and conventions including New Zealand Theatre features and take part in the public Level 2 performance assessment evening.

This course enhances individual confidence, communication and organisational skills, time management and people management skills.

Field Trips:

  • At least one theatre visit.
  • Professional workshops.
  • Drama Camp (prior to the public performance).


A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.

Course Overview

Term 1
Last week of term - AS91216 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period (4 credits)

Term 2
Week 7 - Thursday night 3:30 - 8:30pm, plus Friday out of class and Saturday 10-6pm = DRAMA CAMP
Week 8 Sunday (16Aug) and Monday (17Aug) night - AS91218 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production (5 credits) ... (together with year 13) - public performance assessment

Term 3
Week 8 - AS91214 - Devise and perform a drama to realize an intention (5 credits)

During the year (final opportunity will be last week of term) = Derived grade exams for:
* 2.3 - AS91215 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to text
* 2.7 - AS91219 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance

Term 4
Preparation for external exams:
* 2.3 - AS91215 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to text (4 credits) (LW)
* 2.7 - AS91219 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance (4 credits) (LW)

Recommended Prior Learning

NCEA Level 1 drama, 12 credits (including the public performance standard) or by audition.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Some obligatory rehearsal time will need to take place outside of school hours (for standard 91218).
1B5 exercise book.
A laptop or similar device is recommended.

Pathway

DRAMA adds TRANSFERABLE SKILLS to ALL CAREER PATHWAYS.
Among many other things, students will learn to PERFORM under PRESSURE, work IN A GROUP to achieve practical goals and SUPPORT OTHERS in the group to achieve at the same time.
Students learn to OBSERVE and ANALYZE people and the world around them in order to learn from their stories.
Drama creation operates in the HIGHER THINKING ORDER SKILL LEVELS (Blooms Taxonomy) and students are required to learn CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING and TIME MANAGEMENT skills in every lesson

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 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. 91215 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
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. 91221 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.9 - Direct a scene for drama performance
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.