13DRA

Level 3 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Hale.

Level 3 Drama

The Level Three course is composed of both external and internal Drama Achievement Standards. Some Drama Standards contribute towards Level 2 UE Literacy.

Drama is a mode of learning that challenges students to make meaning of their world. The aims of the course are to provide pathways into the performing arts and provide knowledge and skills that are transferable to a variety of artistic, social, and work-related contexts.


Course Overview

Term 1
Students will select a section of a script to analyse and perform as well as be able to start writing their own script.

During this term, there will be an opportunity to attend live theatre in preparation for the exam in Term Four.

Term 2
Students will work individually to continue developing and writing a script. Studying of live theatre will also be a focus.

Term 3
Students will be involved with performance pieces.

Term 4
This term will be focused on revision for the external exam.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There may be costs during the year to attend live theatre (optional)
Highlighter
Pencil
Exercise Book

Pathway

This course develops core skills for a range of University courses as well as joining the workforce. Being able to present oneself and communicate effectively are key skills sought after by employers and are looked at in a range of ways in this course.

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.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91512 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91513 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91518 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91519 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.8 - Script a drama suitable for live performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.