12DRA

Level 2 Drama & Theatre Arts

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr N. Brown.

Level 2 Drama & Theatre Arts

At Level 2, Drama students study and perform Forum Theatre (during which they also write their own performance texts), Devise drama around contemporary issues, and perform Political Theatre. 

Students sit two examinations on Theatre Form, and on Live Theatre Performance. Students are also encouraged to attend live theatre, which may be out of school hours.

Course Overview

Term 1
In Term 1, students will participate as an actor, performing a scene or monologue from Shakespeare. The unit of work (AS2.4) is mostly performative and is worth four credits. There is a modest written workbook also to complete.

Term 2
In Term 2, students will participate as an actor and a writer, creating a Forum Theatre text based upon the narratives from "The Humans of New York", by Brandon Stanton. The unit of work is a combination of two standards, acting and writing (AS2.1 and AS2.8), is mostly performative, and is worth up to eight credits. There is a modest written workbook also to complete.

Term 3
In Term 3, students will participate as an actor and devisor, creating a Political Theatre performance, based upon the theories of Bertolt Brecht. The unit of work (AS2.2) is mostly performative and is worth four credits. There is a modest written workbook also to complete.

Term 4
In Term 4, students will dedicate themselves to Examination Preparation, ahead of the NCEA Drama Examinations in November. Each exam is worth four credits: AS2.3 on a Form or Period of Drama and AS2.7 on Live Theatre.

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students. Level 2 Drama is an open entry course, although a successful completion of Year 11 drama is preferred, and/or a clear involvement in extra-curricular drama inside or outside of school. 

Students must meet the requirements to study a Level 2 NCEA Award.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.

Pathway

Actor; director; writer; producer; TV presenter; teacher; lecturer; dramaturg-researcher

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 25
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91215 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91219 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91220 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.8 - Script a scene suitable for drama performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 16
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.