Level 3 Drama UE Approved
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: R. Polderman.
Practical work: Drama and life skills are developed through working with others, line learning, devising scenes, improvisation, voice, movement, acting principles and history of Theatre.
A class play is rehearsed and performed in our theatre (BRPAC) for an audience.
Written content: Script writing, journal, research, portfolio, performance analysis and critique
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Recorded performance with accompanying portfolios and external.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will work on performing a class play for a live audiance.
Term 2
Students will continue to develop skills in devising to craft a piece of theatre.
Term 3
Students will continue to build on their knowledge of dramatic components through Theatre Studies. Students will also demonstrate this knowledge through performing scripts.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in NCEA Level 2 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, Eraser and Pencil.
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.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
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Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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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: 18
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.
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