NCEA Level 2 Drama
Aims
Refine communication skills in a curious, constructive, creative environment
Enhance effective innovation, collaboration and problem solving skills by creating unique Drama
Integrate critical thinking through cycles of planning, action and reflection
Use communication skills cohesively
Use traditional and new technologies to engage in performance while critically analysing your own and other creators' practices
Content
Drama creation - Select and refine the use of techniques, conventions and technologies in specific dramatic forms.
Drama creation - Research, critically evaluate and refine ideas to develop drama in specific dramatic forms.
Drama performance - Rehearse and perform works in arrange of dramatic forms, respond to and make critical judgments about rehearsal processes and performance.
Drama perspectives - Research the purposes of production, performance and technologies of drama in a range of contexts, including New Zealand drama
Assessment
There will be a variety of internally and externally assessed standards selected from below. Performances - ranging in scale - with at least one evening performance (which involves at least one technical and one dress rehearsal outside of class time). A portfolio with a variety of evidence (photo’s, graphs, sketches, lists, scripts, plans, observations and evaluations) is collated to support the practical work.
Qualification gained
Full course completion — 18 credits in NCEA Drama Level 2
This subject has links with
English, History, Music, Design, Dance, Photography, Art
Prior knowledge required
NCEA Level 1 Drama preferred
NCEA Level 1 Dance would be beneficial
Next Step
NCEA Drama Level 3