Level 2 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Hale.
Level 2 Drama
The Level Two course comprises both external and internal Drama Achievement Standards. The course offers writing, researching, and performance-based standards in a supportive, fun, and rewarding environment.
Drama challenges students to make meaning of their world and provides knowledge and skills that are transferable to various work-related contexts. This course encourages students to take on new challenges and aims to get students out of the classroom and into new environments. Level Two drama students will be exposed to a range of aspects within creative industries; television filming, lighting workshops, and attending live theatre.
There are some opportunities to work individually but a core element of this course is working with others, so the willingness to be part of a team is essential.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will explore a range of topical issues; selecting one to create a performance around. During this term, there will be an opportunity to attend live theatre in preparation for the exam in Term Four.
Term 2
This term focuses on the nature of a script - writing, editing, performing. This will explore stage vs screen and develop an understanding of stagecraft, voice, and teamwork. During this term, there will be an opportunity to attend live theatre in preparation for the exam in Term Four.
Term 3
Term 3 provides students with the option to select a practical assessment or a research-based assessment. The focus for this will be a play script and writer as chosen by the class. During this term, there will be an opportunity to attend live theatre in preparation for the exam in Term Four.
Term 4
This term will be focused on revision for the external exam.
Recommended Prior Learning
There are no prerequisites for this course however language-rich subjects are beneficial.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There may be a cost involved for viewing live theatre.
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Pencil
Clearfile (optional)
Pathway
Confidence, public speaking, creative thinking, ability to analyse, relating to others, and being able to develop ideas are valuable skills this course focuses on. These skills underpin a range of vocations including; Law, Marketing, Business, Human Relations, Politics, and Education.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
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Drama 2.8 - Script a scene suitable for drama performance
Pathway Tags
Production Manager, Event Co-ordinator, Human Resources, Promoter, Theatre Producer / Assistant, Lighting Technician, Communications, Broadcasting, Media, Teacher, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist,