NCEA Level 3 Drama 301
DRA301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Holswich.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents who choose to do Drama at Level 3 will have an interest in performance and will be willing to participate and collaborate in a group environment. Consistent attendance will support success in this subject.
Contact Mrs Holswich if you have any questions.
Drama 301
This course is for committed, enthusiastic students who want to fully realise their potential. It develops their performance ability to a very high standard - encouraging them to become independent, self managing and adept at a range of skills. Students have the opportunity to explore their voice through devising, perform a substantial acting role in a significant production, extend their acting technique and extend their knowledge of theatre forms.
Thoroughly preparing, rehearsing and then performing before a public audience is a requirement of the course.
Drama is an approved subject for University Entrance. The study of Drama can lead to many career paths as it builds empathy, collaborative skills, creativity and the ability to manage oneself and others through successful communication. A number of students go on to study the subject at a tertiary level.
Scholarship Drama is an option for those who are at a consistently high level of commitment and performance.
Learning Areas:
Career Pathways
Beekeeper, Building Surveyor, Artistic Director, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Automotive Technician, Baker, Dancer, Building Insulator, Courier/Delivery Agent, Brick and Blocklayer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Entertainer, Butcher, Dairy Processing Operator, Textile Process Operator, Carpenter, Kitchenhand, Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Holiday Park Manager, Accountant, Auditor, Actor, Actuary, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Refueller, Paramedic, Pathologist, Patternmaker, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStudents will need an exercise book, pens, pencils, and a glue-stick.
We endeavour to provide optional trips to live professional theatre performances as they are a valuable learning experience for students. The cost is usually between $15-30 per performance.