Year 13

NCEA LEVEL:  3 / SCHOLARSHIP

Curriculum Level:  8

Scholarship encouraged for students who achieve merit or better for 3.2 and 3.3

Course Length: One Year

Total Credits: 20

(From four Achievement Standards)

Special Costs:

Class Materials:                  $25

Field Trips/Theatre visits:  $80.00 approx (encouraged but optional)

Entry Requirements:

This course is open to Year 13 students who have already demonstrated interest, commitment and ability in the Dramatic Arts (Drama / Dance / Technical) at senior level.  Students should have achieved at least merit (overall) in Level 2 Drama and/or excellence (overall) in Level 1 Drama.   Other Year 13 students wishing to be considered for entry into this course will be interviewed and might be asked to audition.  Students with no experience or past interest in the performance arts would find it difficult to achieve the standards required at this level.

Course Outline:

Students will study a range of NZ plays and playwrights to learn about the characteristics of NZ Drama from the past to the present.  They will have the opportunity to craft their drama skills and develop a deeper understanding of the subject through both scripted and self devised performances that use a variety of techniques, elements and conventions.  At this level, practical and theory components of the course encourage students to think more critically, creatively, and at a higher level.

Students are expected to:

                Work individually / in groups / independently / with teacher

                Be focussed and committed in class

                Be prepared to commit out of class time to their work in the pursuit of excellence

                Keep an organized record of the processes and development of work

                Produce work to public performance standard

                Promote and support the Arts at Dunstan High School

Assessment Outline:

The various aspects of this course are assessed through the completion of four Achievement Standards.

        16 credits – Internal Assessments (IA) practical with theoretical components (eg portfolio, research, interpretation,    

                            evaluation, reflection

        4 credits – External Assessment (EA) Theoretical (written exam)

                                                                                                        

NB Scholarship:  Students demonstrating excellence will be encouraged to study for and sit the Drama Scholarship exam at the end of the year.

Out of Class Expectations and Commitments

Students need to be prepared to spend out of class time on all their achievement standards.  This involves preparation of material, research, learning lines, rehearsals, preparation of portfolios, journal keeping, reflection, etc.  The Out of Class expectations and commitments for 3.5 “Production” are more demanding than the other three standards because students are working towards producing a polished, substantial performance for the wider public to pay to attend.

Where Does it Lead?

Tertiary Study either in theatre / media / dance etc or as part of  a double degree e.g. Law / Theatre Studies

Careers requiring performance / production /  organization / presentation /communication skills e.g. broadcasting, film, radio, teaching, events management, law, medicine, politics, business etc.

The study of drama complements and or enhances a student’s work in English / History / Art / Music

For Further Information See:

Ms Anderson