NCEA Level 2 Drama
12DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms V. Gowdy.
Recommended Prior LearningNCEA Level 1 drama, 12 credits (including the public performance standard) or by audition.
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A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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)
Assessment Policy & Procedures 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
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.