03DRA

NCEA Level 3 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Teresa Callaghan.


In this course, we will develop a deeper understanding of performance drama through individual, pair and whole class performance assessments. 

We will continue to develop your techniques; by exploring well-known texts; devising your own script, and performing a substantial role in a class play for a public audience. This final assessment is a culmination of all aspects of Drama.

The Level 3 Drama course builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in Level 2 Drama and will extend you if you have previous outside experience in drama.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have gained at least 12 credits in Level 2 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.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 4
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. 91516 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the work of a drama or theatre theorist or practitioner


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91517 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.