13DRA

Year 13 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Oosthuizen.

Year 13 Drama, will develop from the previous year with new theatre forms/ styles and texts being investigated through the assessment standards. The course continues to be a primarily practical one that explores four areas: The purpose of Drama in our lives and communities. Developing our understanding and use of the elements, techniques, conventions, and technologies of Drama. Developing our ideas through innovation, imagination, and the use of personal experiences. 

We develop twenty-first-century skills such as cooperation and collaboration with others to execute these ideas into action. And finally, Drama is concerned with communicating and interpreting; through discussion, writing and analysis of students’ own and others’ work, as well as through the study of various scripted and devised theatrical texts. 

Preparation for the two external standards is done in class time as part of the course and is highly recommended. 

*Course Recommendation: 16 – 18 credits (combination of internal and external standards)*


Recommended Prior Learning

It is preferable for students to have studied Year 12 Drama and/or have experience in performing.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91512 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91513 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91514 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91515 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91518 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91520 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.9 - Direct a drama performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.