NCEA Level 1 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

A variety of internally assessed standards with one external standard. Performances range in scale with one evening performance (involving a technical and dress rehearsal). A brief portfolio with a variety of evidence is collated to support the devised work. Annotated scripts, character intentions and filmed performances support the other practical work. Live performances are witnessed during the year and analysed in the external examination.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 18 credits in NCEA Drama Level 1

This subject has links with —

English, Advertising, History, Music, Design, Film, Choreography, Composition, Technical components; lighting, sound, costume, props, set, script writing, stage management, Law, Theatre Studies, Directing, Playwright work, Psychology, Philosophy, Classical Studies

Prior knowledge required

Year 9 and/ or Year 10 Performing Arts or equivalent would be an advantage

Next Step

NCEA Drama Level 2

Achievement Standard

90006 1.1 4 Credits Internal Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context
90997 1.2 5 Credits Internal Devise and perform a drama
90009 1.6 5 Credits Internal Perform an acting role in a scripted production
90011 1.7 4 Credits External Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama elements, conventions, techniques and technologies within live performance

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.