Year 13 Drama

Course Description: The Level 3 course requires students to research, analyse, and critically evaluate how drama, including New Zealand Drama, interprets, records, or challenges social and cultural discourse.  

Students integrate elements, techniques, conventions, and technologies in dramatic forms such as Commedia Dell’arte, Epic Theatre, Theatre of the Absurd and Contemporary New Zealand Theatre (Forum Theatre).  

Students develop more depth and decision making skills in the creation of their work. 

A range of performance opportunities exist - duologues, small groups and a major performance. 

 Topics include: 

• Perform a substantial  acting role in a significant production -  (5 credits). 
• Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques -  (4 credits).
• Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama/theatre form - e.g. Epic Theatre, Commedia 'dell Arte, Ancient Greek Theatre (4 credits). 
• Devise and perform a drama - (4 credits).

 Assessment: The bulk of the course is internally assessed with the option of participating in an external written exam.  Four internally assessed standards (up to 18 credits) and one external/optional standard (4 credits).

Entry Requirements: 12 credits from Level 1 Drama. Or on application to Teacher in Charge (Ms Shepherd), who will look at reliability, attendance and group skills. 

 Students are also encouraged to regularly attend live theatre performances.