Drama – 10DRA - Year 10
This is a practical and written course that will help students develop drama techniques and skills. Students will learn different styles of acting and script work. It will offer students the opportunity to devise and perform. Drama in Year 10 prepares students for success in NCEA Level 1 Drama. A passion to perform and an interest in the performing arts is a must!
Drama – DRA101 - Year 11
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will learn the drama elements and conventions through practical and written drama studies, to develop their potential in acting. They will have an in-depth look at a genre of theatre and develop skills to devise their own performance.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
People who like to be in the limelight!
COURSE LEADS TO
Level 2 Drama
QUALIFICATION
Counts towards NCEA Level 1
LENGTH OF COURSE
Full year
COURSE FEES
$5.00 for Assessment Booklets $40.00 for theatre visits and workshops during the year
HOD
Ms G Simpson
Drama – DRA201 - Year 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will learn about the drama techniques and apply them in a scripted performance. Creating their own play will be completed using conventions and elements. Students will perform in a full scale production of a play. Students will explore a style of theatre and improvisation. Written work is required.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Completion of 12 credits at Level 1 Drama or HOD discretion.
COURSE LEADS TO
Level 3 Drama.
QUALIFICATION
Counts towards NCEA Level 2
LENGTH OF COURSE
Full year
COURSE FEES
$5.00 for Assessment Booklets $40.00 for theatre visits and workshops during the year
HOD
Ms G Simpson
Drama – DRA301 - Year 13
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will learn how to integrate drama techniques in a scripted performance. Writing their own script will be completed in the devising assessment using conventions and elements to shape the scene. Students will perform in a full scale production of a play. Students will explore forms of theatre in preparation for external exams. Written work will be compulsory.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
12 credits at Level 2 Drama
COURSE LEADS TO
Tertiary Drama and/or Performing Arts studies at University or course study.
QUALIFICATION
Credits towards NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance
LENGTH OF COURSE
Full year
COURSE FEES
$5.00 for Assessment Booklets $40.00 for theatre visits and workshops during the year
HOD
Ms G Simpson