Drama - Te Whakaari
Course Description
You will learn the skills to become a versatile performer - to go into an audition, grab a script, analyse it, choose a character and work out the best way to use their voice, body, movement and space to communicate that character to an audience.
You will have the opportunity to explore the world of theatre as you examine a variety of practitioners and playwrights. You will also have the opportunity to take one of the following production arts standards as part of your drama course.
- Costume Design
- Prop Design
- Sound Design
As part of this program you will benefit from school trips to see professional theatre. It is expected that you will be fully involved in extra-curricular activities such as the School Production, Shakespeare Festival and the Senior Drama Club to share their passion for performance with others.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Drama 2.8 - Script a scene suitable for drama performance
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines