NCEA Level 2 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Teresa Callaghan.
You will increase your knowledge of group and individual performance along with the use of drama technologies.
You will continue to develop your techniques; by exploring well-known texts; devising your own script; studying a specific form of theatre and preparing a ‘One Act Play’ event evening for a public audience.
This course builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in 01 Drama and will extend you if you have previous outside experience in drama.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have gained at least 14 credits from Level 1 Drama, OR audition successfully with the Head of Department.
Course Costs
This Course Contribution covers the cost of offsite activities.
There will be an opportunity to extend learning with visits to live performances and/or attend specialist workshops in school (costs TBC).
Students will also require a 2B8 exercise book.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
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Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
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Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance
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, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.