Year 12

12 Drama                                  NCEA Level 2                                            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

·       Identify and utilise effective rehearsals

·       Analyse the effectiveness of the Arts in Aotearoa

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

·       Research the purposes of production, performance, and technologies of Drama in a range of contexts, including New Zealand drama.

·       Explore how Drama reflects our cultural diversity.

·       Select and refine the use of techniques, conventions and technologies in specific dramatic forms.

·       Research, critically evaluate and refine ideas to develop drama in specific dramatic forms.

·       Rehearse and perform works in a range of dramatic forms.

·       Respond to and make critical judgements about rehearsal processes and performances.

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS

Standard

Standard Title

Assessment Method

Credits

Lit/Num

Internal / External

2.2

AS91214

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

Performance and Written Work

4

YES

Internal

2.4

AS91215

Perform features of a complex drama/theatre form

Performance and Written Work

5

YES

Internal

2.6

AS91218

Perform a substantial acting role for a production. 

Performance and written work.

5

YES

Internal

2.3

AS91215

Discuss a drama/theatre form or period with reference to text

Written Exams.

4

 

YES

External

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Week

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Term 1

AS91218 - 2.6 - 5 credits - Production - Remote

AS91216 - 2.4 - 4 credits

Term 2

2.6 Performance

AS91216 - 2.4 - 4 credits - Perform genre

MOCK EXAMS

AS91213 - 2.1 - 4 credits - Scripted

Term 3

2.1 PERF

AS91214 - 2.2 - 5 credits - Devised

MOCK EXAMS

2.2 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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