YEAR 11 Drama
Aims
Enhance communication skills in a curious, constructive, creative environment
Develop effective innovation, collaboration and problem solving skills by creating unique Drama
Use critical thinking through cycles of planning, action and reflection
Improve communication skills using Drama as a vehicle
Use technologies to engage in performance while critically analysing your own and other creators' practices
Content
Drama Creation - Select and use dramatic elements, techniques, and conventions in a range of dramatic forms
Drama Performance - Perform and respond to drama making critical judgements about how meaning is created in their own and others work
Drama Creation - Research, evaluate and refine ideas in a range of dramatic forms to develop drama
Drama Perspectives -Investigate the forms and purposes of drama in different historical or contemporary contexts including New Zealand drama
Assessment
In class assessments, school examinations and one NCEA standard
This subject has links with —
English, History, Music, Dance, Design, Photography, Art
Prior knowledge required
Year 9 and/ or Year 10 Performing Arts or equivalent would be an advantage
Next Step
NCEA Drama Level 2
Course contribution: $90 indicative amount, may be subject to change.
Attending a live performances, script purchases, costume/prop hire/purchase.
Comfortable mufti is essential to move freely in this class - Active wear/thermals and gym shoes/canvas/jazz shoes are necessary course equipment.
A visual diary, a computer and a memory stick are useful tools in this learning environment.