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)
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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.
External
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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.