Marlborough Girls’ College Marlborough Girls’ College

Drama - Te Whakaari

DRA201
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.



Learning Areas:

Drama, Senior Arts


Pathway

Drama - Te Whakaari

Career Pathways

Actor, Artistic Director, Dancer, Entertainer, Model, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter