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.
External
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Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
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Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period
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Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
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Drama 3.9 - Direct a drama performance
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.
Pathway Tags
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film), Model, Television Presenter,
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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.