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