Year 10 Drama
Course Description
The Year 10 Drama course gives students the opportunity to explore a range of texts and ideas pertaining to drama and the theatre. Students will learn practical performance skills, including working with scripts, devising drama, improvisation, movement and voice. Drama develops personal skills such as confidence, teamwork, collaboration and self-management. The Year 10 course is an introduction to the Dramatic elements, conventions and techniques studied at NCEA Level 1. The course will culminate with an NCEA achievement standard worth 4 credits at level 1.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Practical work - rehearsal and performance, both individual and group. Supportive written work.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry, although students must be confident enough to perform in front of peers and have enthusiasm for the subject.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B5 Journal.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
External
NZQA Info