Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Entry requirements: current students:

1. Achieved three of the four standards in Y11.

2. Evidence of the required level of self-management (verified by your current teacher).

At the discretion of the HOD for students who have not done Level 1 or do not meet the entry criteria.

Students 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 production 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, students 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 see Miss Tinworth.