12DRA - Drama NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Aims of the Course:
Drama is a performance-based subject that provides confidence building, training in a craft and the opportunity for ākonga to discover themselves and explore creativity, theatre history and philosophy through performance. Drama is a high energy subject, suited to students who like to be physical, engage with big ideas, collaborate and be challenged. Strengthening of focus, will, self-expression and oratory are central to this subject. Year 12 Drama offers ākonga the opportunity to develop capacities and understanding through the strands - Performance, Devising, Analysis and Drama Context.
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Students will attend two live theatre performances over the course of the year and will also attend a 3–4-day Drama Production Camp at Mangatawhiri Campus.
Assessment:
STANDARD | TITLE | Credits | EXT/ INT | Second Assessment Opportunity available Y/N | U.E. Reading Writing | DUE DATE |
As 91517 | Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production | 5 | I | N | R | W8, T2 |
As 91512
AS91513 | Interpret a scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance. And/or Devise and perform to realize a concept | 4-5 | I | N | R | W9, T3 |
AS 91518 | Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period. | 4 | I | N | R | W8, T1 |
AS 91219 | Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance | 4 | E | N | W/R | EOY examination |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 18-22 |
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Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
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Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
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Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.