Level 2 Drama
DRA2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: R. Polderman.
Recommended Prior Learning15 credits in NCEA Level 1 Drama with genuine commitment to the subject, or at the discretion of the HOD in exceptional cases.
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.
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 PathwaysArt Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Film/Television Camera Operator, Counsellor, Trainer, Journalist, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Radio Presenter, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Lighting Technician, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Barrister, Emergency Management Officer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Policy Analyst, Sales Representative, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Office Administrator, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Actor, Artistic Director, Entertainer
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryLaptop or Chrome-book, Highlighter, Pencil and Eraser.