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.
External
NZQA Info
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 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the work of a drama or theatre theorist or practitioner
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
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.
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.