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Drama - Level 3

CGHS —

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.