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
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
COURSE OUTLINE
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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