Glendowie College
13 Drama
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss C. Thomson.
Year 13 Drama is a Level 3 NCEA subject and students are offered a full 18 credit course (14 internal credits and 4 external credits). Students extend their practical knowledge of Drama. Students plan, devise, rehearse and perform original work and existing scripts, and critically evaluate their own work and the performances of other companies. Students study and perform in the style of a selected theatre form and period. A highlight of the course is the annual class production in Dramafest.
Scholarship Drama is also available to suitable candidates (in consultation with the teacher of 13DRA).
Objectives
Students will
- Select and adapt elements, techniques, conventions and technologies in various dramatic forms for a range of purposes.
- Initiate, develop and refine original drama or drama based on existing works.
- Rehearse and perform in a range of dramatic works assuming diverse artistic responsibilities.
- Reflect upon, and critically evaluate a range of works and performances.
- Research and analyse drama’s function in recording social and cultural history.
- Investigate New Zealand Drama and ways in which it reflects our cultural diversity.
Content
Students will
- Devise and perform a drama OR script a one-act play for a rehearsed reading.
- Select, rehearse, and perform a role in a significant production.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theatre form or period by performing a selected text.
- Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Week 1 - 9: 3.4 Select and use complex performance skills associated with a theatre form. (Evening performance).
Week 10: 3.6 Perform a substantial role in a significant production.
Term 2
Week 1 - 10: 3.6 Perform a substantial role in a significant production.
Term 3
Week 1 - 3: 3.6 Perform a substantial role in a significant production.
Week 4 - 10: One of three options - Devising, script writing, or Drama techniques.
Term 4
Week 1: Devising, script writing, or Drama techniques.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in Level 2 Drama or HOD approval.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $5.00 Dramafest (class production) charge for printing the script (and re-printing as necessary).
Associated Costs: $40.00 If the opportunity arises, students will go to the theatre and see a live performance.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
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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.
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Horse Trainer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
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Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.
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