12DRA

Year 12 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Oosthuizen.

Year 12 Drama will develop from the previous year with new theatre forms/ styles and plays being investigated through the assessment standards. However, Level 1 Drama is not a pre-requisite for Level 2 Drama. 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 students’ ideas through innovation, imagination, and the use of personal experiences. 

As with Year 11 Drama, a variety of theatre forms are explored through this course such as Greek Theatre, Commedia dell’ Arte, Elizabethan theatre, Melodrama, Musical theatre and Epic theatre. These theatre forms demand different skills and teach a variety of performance techniques. Alongside the practical exploration, students gain insight into the socio-political background of the times in which these works were developed.

Students co-operate and collaborate with others to execute ideas into action. Finally, Drama is concerned with communicating and interpreting; through discussion and writing about our own and others’ work as well as through the study of play scripts. 

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 11 Drama and/or have experience in performing.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 29
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91215 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91217 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91219 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91221 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.9 - Direct a scene for drama performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 29
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.