Drama encourages the development of a range of positive life skills, including empathy, connection, confidence, communication, creativity and leadership. Drama is about developing the students' understanding, expression and ability of performance, working as an individual and collaboratively. Drama is suited to a wide range of students, as there are no written assessments required, as all assessment work can be recorded, via video or voice recording, if the student wishes. The course is created for each student with collaboration.
Students will be exploring Drama through developing drama techniques, performance, studying Theatre as an artform, looking at significant plays, as well as devising their own work and watching performances to develop their critical drama skills.
Or students will be working on Performing Arts Technology following a course looking at production, costumes, make-up, construction of set, lighting, sound, and leadership in Performing Arts.
Drama enhances students' artistic and creative abilities and gives them a better understanding of themselves and their world. These skills are perfect for the stage and set, but also in the medical fields, law, and in business. There are pathways in Performing Arts at every Tertiary University and Polytechnic in New Zealand, as well as the New Zealand Drama School, Toi Whakaari.
Studying Drama can lead to a wide array of career opportunities. Some potential paths include:
Actor (Stage, Film, Television)
Director
Playwright or Screenwriter
Drama Teacher or Educator
Theatre Technician or Designer (Lighting, Sound, Set, Costume)
Producer
Casting Director
Arts Administrator
Drama Therapist
Public Relations Specialist
Event Planner
There are no prerequisites. However, Level One and Level Two NCEA Drama is encouraged. Please talk to the drama teacher if you are interested in Level Three without having completed Levels One and/or Two.
$60
Drama - 14
Performing Arts - 16
Drama - 4
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Drama - 4