12 Drama
12DRA Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss C. Thomson.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is preferred that students have taken Year 11 Drama. An interest in Drama and a commitment to active participation is required.
Year 12 Drama is a Level 2 NCEA subject and offers 18 credits - 14 internal and 4 external. Students will use dramatic elements, techniques, conventions and technologies to develop, refine, rehearse and perform drama in a range of contexts. They research specific forms of theatre and critically evaluate the effectiveness of their work and the work of other students. They develop performance skills and the ability to communicate ideas, roles, and concepts to an audience. A highlight of the course is the annual class production in Dramafest.
Objectives
Students will
- Select and integrate elements, techniques, conventions and technologies using specific texts.
- Initiate, develop and refine dramatic ideas individually and collectively in a range of dramatic forms.
- Rehearse and perform drama in a range of dramatic forms.
- Respond to and make critical judgements about rehearsal processes and performances.
- Research the production, performance and purpose of drama in a range of contexts.
Content
Students will
- Devise and perform a drama based on ideas and themes informed by interests in the class.
- Demonstrate understanding of a theatre in both performance and written exam.
- Select, rehearse and perform a role in a major production.
- Discuss drama elements, technologies, techniques, and conventions within a live performance.
- Be offered the opportunity to perform in school and regional events (e.g. Dramafest).
Subject Overview
Term 1
Week 1 - 9: 2.2 Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention.
Week 10 - Term 3 Week 2: 2.6 Perform a substantial role in a production.
Term 2
Week 1 - Term 3 Week 2: 2.6 Perform a substantial role in a production.
Term 3
Week 1 - 2: 2.6 Perform a substantial role in a production.
Week 3 - Term 4 Week 1: 2.4 Demonstrate performance skills associated with a theatre form.
Derived Grade Exams: 2.7 Live theatre exam.
Term 4
Week 1: 2.4 Demonstrate performance skills associated with a theatre form.
Week 2-3: Study for 2.7
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Students must achieve 14 credits at Level 2 to continue to Level 3 Drama.
Diversional and Recreational 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, Television, Radio or Stage), Horse Trainer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $5 Dramafest (class production) script charge.
Associated Costs: $40.00 When possible, the class will go on a class trip to the theatre to see a show.