DRA3

Drama - NCEA Level 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Trigger.

The course covers: script interpretation; devising and using elements and conventions; solo, or duo and group, performances; performing an acting role in a production; theatre genre study; analysis and critical reflection of drama processes.

All assessments are done internally and require both performance work and written tasks. This course is designed to further develop students practical skills in Drama as well as explore a variety of Theatre genres.

This is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students begin the year working on Drama 3.1 - Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context will be assessed in Week 8.

Students will begin working on Drama 3.6 - Perform an acting role in a scripted production. This is a whole class play and students will work through the theatre process from casting, rehearsing and performance. Students perform to an invited audience, usually junior classes, and family are welcome to come and view the work. Students will begin work on this at the end of Term 1 and perform in Term 2.

Term 2
Students will perform 2.6 in week 6

Students will work on Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama, where they create their own scene to fit a given topic. These will be performed in Term 3.



Term 3
Students will perform 3.2 in week 2

Students will complete work on Drama 3.8 where they will write a script for a scene. This will be assessed in Week 8

Students will then work on Drama 3.4 - Use features of a drama/theatre form in a performance. The class will be exploring Brecht and students will present a script that allows them to show their understanding of Brechtian Theatre techniques

Term 4
Week 4 - Students will perform their devised piece 3.4 - Select and use features of a Theatre Form

Recommended Prior Learning

14 credits NCEA Level 2 Drama and 80% attendance record due to group activities or with approval of Head of Drama. Students may have participated in performance work outside of school that may help them prepare, or activities within school such as speech-making, debating and other performance opportunities would also help with preparedness. Students need to be confidently willing to work with others, create and memorise scripts and perform on stage.

Pathway

NCEA Level Drama is useful for any student considering a career that requires public speaking, working with others, and creative thinking.
It can lead specifically to performance careers as well as the theatre industries such as lighting, and stage management

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

All assessments are done internally. There are no exams in this course.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91512 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91513 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91515 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91517 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91519 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.8 - Script a drama suitable for live performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23

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.