Level 2 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Mohekey.
What will I learn?
You will develop your skills in acting, in on stage performance and in script and narrative creation and through devising. You will work collaboratively in groups to experience the production process. Through Drama you will develop your leadership and organisational skills, as well as your ability to work in a creative team. You will expand your historical and genre knowledge through exploring theatre history and culture. You will reflect on and analyse performance work. We value whanaungatanga and manaakitanga in our teaching programme.
Where does it lead? It leads into Level 3 Drama, and you will have the option of choosing to do a scholarship examination performance.
Drama leads specifically into the performing arts, communication and entertainment industries, however all careers require creativity, confidence, leadership, teamwork and problem solving.
Course Outline:
Drama Techniques AS 91213 - 2.1 “Knowing Me, Knowing You” (4 credits) Internal. In small groups you will perform a short script chosen from a rage of genre from comedy to drama. You will apply a variety of Drama techniques - voice, body, movement and space - to interpret and present your role.
Theatre Form/Genre performance AS 91216 - 2.4 “Masked Comedy” (4 credits) Internal. working in a small group you will perform a character in a semi improvised script from the theatrical tradition of Commedia dell Arte.
Theatre/Genre study AS 91215 - 2.3 “Commedia dell Arte” (4 credits) External. You will learn about and demonstrate your knowledge of this Italian theatre form through the identification and referencing of its features in an examination.
Major Production AS 91218 - 2.6 “In the Act” (5 credits) Internal. You will develop, sustain and perform a substantial acting role in an evening performance for an invited audience. Part of your role preparation will involve researching your character and the situation of your play text.
Drama Knowledge AS 91219 - 2.7 “Live Performance” (4 credits) External. You will discuss Drama Elements, Techniques, Conventions and Technologies within a live performance your class will attend and view.
There are two external assessments.
What should I have already done?
It is strongly recommended that you have studied Level 1 Drama but speak to the teachers about your Drama skills and background because you may already have a good understanding and skill base.
You need to attend regularly because the assessments are group based and a lack of attendance will affect others.
Course Contribution
Attendance at a live theatre performance selected by your teacher is highly recommended; it will be used for the examination.
Pathway
Any career that requires confidence, people skills and the ability to work in a team. In particular acting and performance based careers but also aligned areas in the arts generally such as front of house and technical support for the arts.
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
Pathway Tags
Actor, Administration Officer, Receptionist, Artistic Director, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Contact Centre Worker, Trainer, Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Survey Interviewer, Nanny/Child Carer, Office Manager, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025