2DRA

2 Drama

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.

Learners will explore themes, ideas and contexts relevant to them through a highly practical, performance based course.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Learn how to apply drama techniques to create a credible drama role

  • Use Drama conventions to structure a performance

  • Perform onstage in a class production

  • Discuss elements, techniques, technologies and conventions within live performance.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - ability to work with a group throughout the rehearsal process, listen to and apply direction.  Creative problem solving skills, knowledge and understanding of Drama techniques, conventions, elements and technologies.  Willing to perform to an audience. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - this course is designed to prepare learner for Level 3 Drama and onto further tertiary study beyond school.

Recommended Prior Learning

Recommended Drama has been taken at Level 1, or in discussion with Learning Area Leader.

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Please note that any extra curricular Performing Arts activities may incur an optional cost of between $50-$100 approx.

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.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 9
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.