DRA1

Level 1 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Polderman.

Unleash Your Creative Potential!

Embark on an exhilarating journey of self-expression and creativity with the New NCEA Drama curriculum. In this course, students will work through three assessments, each designed to ignite their passion for performance.

In AS91949 (1.2) students will dive deep into the realm of creativity, exploring dramatic components to craft and devise a performance. 

In AS91942 (1.3) students will immerse themselves in dramatic texts.  They will perform scripts and embody the essence of diverse characters, from tragic heroes to comedic geniuses. Students will explore the depths of human emotions, combinating in a final performance for family and friends.

 In AS91943 (1.4) students will view performances by professionals, unpack their staging, choices and use of dramatic components. This will be submited to NZQA as a portfolio. 

Level 1 Drama is your gateway to unlocking the captivating realm of storytelling, self-discovery, and the transformative power of the dramatic arts. 


Course Overview

Term 1
Students will use Pūrākau as a stimulus to create a dramatic piece. Students will learn how to work in a group and embrace the concept of whanaungatanga.
Students will then work on script techniques and prepare a potential submission for AS1.3.

Term 2
Students will work on the skills required for AS 1.4. They will perform their first submission for AS1.3.

Term 3
Students will work on their second performance as a potential selection for the externally marked AS1.3. This will be perfromed in front of family and friends in our theatre. Students will then view a show and work on their portfolio, under timed conditions for externally marked AS1.4.

Term 4
Passion projects and potenial re-assessment of 1.2.

Recommended Prior Learning

Ideally, has taken Year 10 Drama, and has an understanding of dramatic components- techniques, conventions, elements and technologies.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Laptop/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: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91941 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.2 - Participate in creative strategies to create a drama


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91942 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.3 - Perform a scripted role for an audience using drama techniques


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91943 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.4 - Respond to a drama performance


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0