Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Entry requirements:

NCEA Drama Level 1 or Year 10 Drama. Exceptions may be made only in consultation with the HOD Drama. 

Ākonga will need black trousers/track pants and a long sleeved black T-shirt for performance work.

Content/Skills: The course consists of three internal standards and one external. Students will study a theatre form and perform scenes demonstrating their knowledge of that theatre form and the time period it originated from. Students also have the exciting opportunity to take part in a major production to the community. The year finishes with ākonga devising their own performance and an external examination based upon theatre experiences. 

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 credits

Where does it lead? NCEA Level 3.

For further information contact the Drama Department and Ms Koning - knc@cghs.school.nz