11DRA

Level 1 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Darling.

Step into the exciting world of the Year 11 Drama course. Divided into three achievement standards, this course blends practical learning with theoretical exploration. Engage in both acting and creating aspects of Drama. On the theoretical side, we'll delve into the social, historical, and cultural contexts of diverse dramatic forms, while also exploring the elements, conventions, and techniques of Drama. This innovative curriculum design provides more room for creativity and imagination among students, allowing you to explore themes, history, and cultural significance within drama. As you journey through learning and drama exploration, assessments will naturally arise, fostering critical and creative thinking skills, deepening your understanding of drama's cultural impact, and refining your performance abilities.

Involvement in the co-curricular programmes and events (school show, performing arts) are highly recommended and expected as part of furthering your drama education.

Course Overview

Term 1
The first term is focused on growing and developing your skills with script and drama techniques

Term 2
Term 2 is focused on devising. This includes the elements and conventions of Drama

Term 3
Term 3 works towards your external practice exam with a focus on seeing alive performance.
You will also work towards a specific theatres studies topic that develops a complete understanding of the elements, techniques, conventions of a specific drama form or theatre style.

Term 4
Term 4 will see the completion of the final internal standard and the final preparation for the external examination.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90006 v6
NZQA Info
Drama 1.1 - Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90011 v7
NZQA Info
Drama 1.7 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama aspects within live performance
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90997 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 1.2 - Devise and perform a drama
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90999 v4
NZQA Info
Drama 1.4 - Use features of a drama/theatre form in a performance
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

this information may vary