This is an option subject.
Course Length: Full Year
Teacher in Charge: Teresa Callaghan (CAL)
In this course, students will develop both their creation and performance skills in Drama.
Students will experience and learn about a wide range of forms and styles of theatre. This knowledge will support them in creating and performing their own portfolio of work by the end of the course.
COURSE COSTS
Students will be expected to pay a course contribution as part of this course. This covers the cost of offsite activities, and the amount will be confirmed in 2026.
There may be an opportunity to further extend learning with visits to live performances or attend specialist workshops in school. These will also be confirmed in 2026.
ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE
The following standards will be offered throughout this course:
Achievement Standard 91940 v3 Drama 1.1 - Explore the function of theatre Aotearoa
Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits
Achievement Standard 91941 v3 Drama 1.2 - Participate in creative strategies to create a drama
Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits
Achievement Standard 91942 v3 Drama 1.3 - Perform a scripted role for an audience using drama techniques
External Assessment, worth 5 credits
Achievement Standard 91943 v3 Drama 1.4 - Respond to a drama performance
External Assessment, worth 5 credits
Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 1 credits
This course is endorsable