NCEA Level 2 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Davies.
Continue to develop your knowledge of dance and/or drama. You will complete a minimum of four Achievement/Unit Standards during the year.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91213 - 4 Credits - 2.1 Apply drama techniques in a scripted context.
Through the process of creating a character and learning a scripted play students will continue to explore the use of drama techniques and hone their performance skills further through their use in the scripted performance.
Term 2
AS91215 - 4 Credits - 2.3 Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text.
AS91216 - 4 Credits - 2.4 Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period.
Through the process of learning a scripted play students will learn about the features and characteristics of Theatre Aotearoa to enable them to use and discuss the skills associated with that theatre form.
Term 3
AS91214 - 5 Credits - 2.2 Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention.
Through the exploration of the use of Drama conventions and techniques students will explore, reflect, select and sequence a devised (create) drama performance that reflects a story of a local landmark, person or place of significance.
Term 4
AS91215 - 4 Credits - 2.3 Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text.
Students will continue to examine in more depth the scripted performance of an Theatre Aotearoa performance to enable them to further discuss this theatre form in the external examination.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successfully completed Year 11 PFA or have been approved to be placed in this class by the teacher in charge.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery Requirements: 1 x clearfile, refill
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of make-up design for an entertainment and event context
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
NZQA Info
Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
NZQA Info
Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
NZQA Info
Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.