DRA201

Level 2 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Polderman.

Level 2 Drama builds on the skills developed in Level 1. Students will devise, craft and perform a drama piece, learn to use drama components convincingly. Students will perform extracts from plays and have the opportunity to perform for family and friends in the BRPAC.  Students will learn how to analyse professional performers choices throughout lessons on 'theatre studies' which links to our External Assessment.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
 Recorded performances with accompanying portfolios, for each Achievement Standard plus an External exam.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students will work on a class production.

Term 2
Students will work on skills for crafting a piece of theatre that leads into the devising assessment.

Term 3
Students will work on scripts and the external performance analysis.

Term 4
Students will use this time to catchup on any outstanding work and prepare for the External Examinations.

Recommended Prior Learning

15 credits in NCEA Level 1 Drama with genuine commitment to the subject, or at the discretion of the HOD in exceptional cases.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Laptop or Chrome-book, Highlighter, Pencil and Eraser.

Pathway

The course teaches valuable inter and intra personal skills that are transferable to most carreer pathways. Skills including: group work skills, creative thinking, problem solving skills, skills in presentation and resilience.

Career Pathways

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

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