Drama - Level 3
Qualification: NCEA Level 3 (approved UE Course)
Entry requirements:
NCEA Drama Level 2. Exceptions may be made only in consultation with the HOD Drama.
Ākonga will need black trousers/track pants and a long-sleeved dark T-shirt for performance work.
Content/Skills: The course is a combination of scripted work, devising, a major production and a written examination based upon theatre and performance knowledge.
There may also be opportunities for workshops and external visits.
Field Trips: In order to sit the external paper, ākonga are required to write about a production they have seen that year. This may include performances at The Court Theatre, Hagley Theatre, NASDA and/or school productions.
Course Costs: Workshop costs when applicable, plus theatre ticket costs.
Assessment:
3 Internal Achievement Standards worth 14 Credits
1 External Achievement Standard worth 4 Credits
This course offers 9 UE Reading and 4 UE Writing credits.
Where does it lead?
Drama will enable you to combine creative and analytical approaches in undertaking your tertiary studies. It develops your capacity
· to work with independent focus
· to communicate effectively
· to work collaboratively
· to use approaches from a range of disciplines
· to connect your studies to the world around you.
It provides a foundation for a wide range of careers including law, broadcasting and journalism, public relations, event management and human resources. There are also a broad range of careers in the performance industry including film work, stage and theatre management, technical theatre work and acting.
For further information see Mrs Garrett.