Year 13

13 Drama NCEA Level 3 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, analyse, and critically evaluate how drama, including New Zealand drama, interprets, records, or challenges social and cultural discourse.

· Research, analyse, and integrate elements, techniques, conventions, and technologies in dramatic forms for specific purposes.

· Research, critically evaluate, and refine ideas to create original drama work.

· Analyse, rehearse, and perform works in a range of dramatic forms, assuming a variety of artistic or technical responsibilities.

· Reflect on and critically evaluate a wide range of works and performances.

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS

Standard	Standard Title	Assessment Method	Credits	Internal / External
3.1	Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance	Performance and written work	4	Internal
3.2	Devise perform a drama to realise a concept.	Performance and written work	5	Internal
3.3	Interpret a prescribed text to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period	Written Exam	4	External
3.6	Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production.	Performance and written work	5	Internal

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Term 1	Play Read	AS91516 - 3.5 - 4 credits - Thoerists			3.5 DUE	AS91512 - 3.1 - 4 credits - Scripted
Term 2	3.1 PERFORMANCE		AS91519 - 3.8 - 5 credits - Write script			Theory	MOCK EXAMS		AS91517 - 3.6 - 5 credits - Production
Term 3	3.6 cont		3.6 PERFORMANCE		AS91519 - 3.8 - 5 credits - Write script			MOCK EXAMS		3.8 DUE
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 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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