Year 13 Performing Arts

13PFA
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Hughes

Senior Performing Arts

This course is for those looking to focus mainly on live theatre performance. There is an emphasis on the practical study of performance to gain experience and understanding of theatre and dance. Teaching and learning is aimed at furthering skills and knowledge in dance technique, acting, composition, directing and performance skills with music performance and Pacific studies as an optional addition.

Focus of the course;

  • Group production- Musical Theatre and physical theatre
  • Performance focused
  • Drama and Dance with options in Pacific Studies and Music

Aims of the course:

  • To publicly show work
  • To allow for individually tailored courses to best suit students' ability and strength 
  • To show progression through to Performing Arts courses and further education
  • Collaboration between the Arts 

Skills in (the generic skills employers seek):

  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Gathering and processing information
  • Problem solving
  • Organisational and time-management 
  • Lateral and critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Self confidence and self motivation


Pathway

Year 13 Dance, Year 13 Drama, Year 13 Drama - Performing Arts Technologies

Bachelor of Theatre Studies at University of Waikato
Bachelor of Screen and Media Studies at University of Waikato
Bachelor of Performing Arts at Otago University
Bachelor of Performing Arts at University of Auckland
Bachelor of Dance Studies at University of Auckland
Performing Arts at the Institute of Canterbury
NZ Diploma in Dance- Commercial Dance at Whitireia NZ Institute of Creativity
NZ Diploma in PFA- Musical Theatre at Whitireia NZ Institute of Creativity
NZ Diploma in Drama at Whitireia NZ Institute of Creativity
Bachelor of Creativity Performing Arts at Whitireia NZ Institute of Creativity
NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation- Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production at Unitec
Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts at Unitec
Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts- Contemporary Dance at Unitec
Careers options:
Professional Dancer, Professional Actor, Film maker, Arts Administration, Production Designer, Curator, Dance and Performing Artist, Performing Arts Manager, Service Designer, Director, Presenter, Experience Designer, Theatre deviser/ creator

Credit Information
Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91418 v2 Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
3
I
4
*
A.S. 91512 v2 Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
3
I
4
Y
4r *
A.S. 91513 v2 Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
3
I
5
Y
*
A.S. 91515 v2 Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
3
I
4
Y
4r *
A.S. 91517 v2 Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
3
I
5
Y
5r *
A.S. 91518 v3 Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
3
E
4
Y
4w *
A.S. 91520 v2 Drama 3.9 - Direct a drama performance
3
I
5
Y
5r *
A.S. 91590 v2 Dance 3.3 - Perform a solo or duet dance
3
I
4
*
A.S. 91591 v2 Dance 3.4 - Perform a group dance
3
I
4
*
A.S. 91592 v2 Dance 3.5 - Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
3
I
6
*
Total Credits
45
27
22
0
Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 45

* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Total Credits Available: 45 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 41 credits.