Year 11

11 Drama                                  NCEA Level 1                                            2015                                                                                          Western Springs College

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a full year, 4 periods a week course that focuses on building and develop understanding of performance technique.  Students are expected to perform in front of an invited audience and view and respond to live professional performances. 

 

OBJECTIVES

·       Identify and develop performance techniques

·       Select and implement elements, conventions and technologies of theatre

·       Use stimulus to devise a performance

·       Develop and perform scripted work

·       Establish an ensemble

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course you will be able to:

·       Investigate the form and purposes of Drama in different historical or contemporary contexts including New Zealand Drama

·       Select and use techniques, conventions and technologies in a range of dramatic forms.

·       Research, evaluate and refine ideas in a range of dramatic form to develop drama.

·       Perform and respond to drama and make critical judgements about how elements, techniques and conventions, and technologies are used to create form and meaning in their own and other’s work.

 

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS

Standard

Standard Title

Assessment Method

Credits

Lit/Num

Internal / External

90997

Devise and perform a Drama.

Performance

4

Yes

Internal

90999

Select and use features of a drama/theatre form in a performance.

Performance and Written Work

4

Yes

Internal

90009

Perform an acting role in a scripted production.

Performance and Written Work

5

Yes

Internal

90998

Demonstrate understanding of features of a drama/theatre form.

Written Exam

4

Yes

External

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Week

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Term 1

Introduction & Orientation

AS90999 - 1.4 - 4 credits - Perform theatre form - Comedia

Shakespeare W/S R.Stone

Term 2

1.4 cont.

1.4 PERF

AS90009 - 1.6 - 5 credits - Production

MOCK EXAMS

AS90009 - 1.6 - 5 credits - Production

Term 3

1.6 cont.

1.6 PERF

AS90997 - 1.2 5 credits - Devised

MOCK EXAMS

1.2 PERF

Term 4

Exam Preporation

 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

·      Assessment dates must be recorded in your diary.

·      If you do not attend an assessment you must bring a medical certificate (or equivalent) to apply for re-submission.

·      If you do Not Achieve an assessment you will be given one more opportunity to perform for assessment.

·      All students who do Not Achieve an assessment will have a letter sent home.

·      All drama assessments will be recorded for moderation purposes.

 

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO SUCCEED

·      A willingness to take risks

·      A desire to perform in front of an audience

·      An understanding of the Arts in Aotearoa and a passion to support it

·      A positive attitude and a strong work ethic

·      An ability to work in a group situation. 

 

EQUIPMENT

·      Google Account – Email, Calendar, Blog and Documents

·      Clothes that you can move in and don’t restrict you

 

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