NCEA Level 2 Drama 201
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Holswich.
Drama 201
This course takes motivated and dedicated students. The work covered in Drama 101 is extended and further develops acting technique and critical thinking skills. Students will be invited to explore different production roles as they develop their performance practice. They will learn the skills associated with a theatre form, work collaboratively and creatively to create an original drama, and participate in a full class production. There is a written component to the course to help you critically reflect on your work and support the development of your performance skills. Thoroughly preparing, rehearsing and then performing before a public audience is a requirement of the course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Nil - but note due to the collaborative nature of assessment work, good attendance is integral to success.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students are encouraged to attend at least one optional trip to see a live performance. The cost is usually between $15-30 per performance.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
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Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7