Level 3 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
You will learn to:
- research, analyse and critically evaluate how drama, including New Zealand drama, interprets, records or challenges social and cultural discourse
- research analyse and integrate techniques, conventions, elements and technologies in dramatic forms for specific purposes
- research, critically evaluate and refine ideas to create original drama work
- analyse, rehearse and perform works in a range of dramatic forms, assuming a variety of artistic or technical responsibilities
- reflect on and critically evaluate a wide range of works and performance
In Year 13 Drama, we are offering 17 UE Credits from 13 internally assess credits, and 4 externally assessed credits. In addition to this, there are 38 optional enrichment credits available (8 unit standards), however these enrichment standards are not all up for grabs. They are there for the students who wish to forgo some performance standards and instead focus on the backstage work.
*N.B Drama is largely a group based subject. Your group's success is dependent on your attendance and commitment to the class.
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of Level 2 Drama recommended.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
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Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
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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: 17
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.
Disclaimer
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.