Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Teresa Callaghan (CAL)

In this course, students will increase their knowledge of group and individual performance, along with the use of drama technologies.

Students will explore well-known texts, devise their own scripts, and study a specific form of theatre, preparing a 'One Act Play' event evening for a public audience.

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 91213 v2 Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91214 v2 Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91216 v4 Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91218 v2 Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91219 v2 Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 22 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is endorsable