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

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

In class assessments, school examinations

This course may include 1 NCEA standard, either an internal or an external. To be confirmed at the beginning of the 2024 school year.

English, History, Music, Dance, Design, Photography, Art

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

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.