12DRA

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. 

 

Other

 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

 

 

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.