DRA2
This course requires 2 options.

Drama 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Brendon Weatherley.

• 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 judgments about rehearsal processes and performances

An example of credits available is listed below.


Course Overview

Term 1
New Zealand theatre. After reading extracts from contemporary plays, and considering the style and structure of New Zealand theatre, students will explore effective use of techniques (voice, body, space, movement) within the context of presenting an extract from a New Zealand play.

A.S. 91213 Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context

Term 2
An introduction to Stanislavsky's method through an exploration of Realism, focusing on Twentieth Century Realist plays. They will perform an extract from a realist play agreed upon with their teacher, selecting appropriate techniques and conventions to evoke a realistic performance.

Students will refer to this performance and theatre form in their practice exam in term 3 and external in term 4.

A.S. 91219 Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
A.S. 91216 Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period

Term 3
Students will explore a theatre practitioner and use conventions of the practitioner to inform their own devised Drama. Performance of these pieces will be in front of a live invited adult audience. Students will be encouraged to use sound and lighting to enhance their pieces, working with technicians to realise a vision.

A.S. 91214 Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention

Term 4
Revision of features of 20th Century Realism

A.S. 91219 Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text

Prerequisites

Open - 11DRA  preferred

Pathway

Key Competencies

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91219 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
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: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0