13DRA
Year 13 Drama
This course requires 1 option.
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Content:
Theatre history, examining both the theory and practical nature of theatre history; modern theatre styles and theorists e.g. Stanislavski; improvisation; study of significant playwrights; directing; devising, writing and performing, possibly including monologues; specific study of NZ theatre; two trips to view professional theatre; competitive section of the Shakespeare Festival (voluntary); production and technical skills; major production; industry knowledge and audition skills; journal and theatre review writing. Visit and interviews by current professional practitioners (writer, directors, actors, manager, production technicians).
Skills:
Students will extend and improve upon their drama skills and theatre knowledge. They will continue to develop their script interpretation, production and performance skills. Budgeting and budget management skills are developed with most technical production roles.
Note: Students will be required to attend rehearsals outside of normal school hours and will be advised of these dates and likely times at the commencement of the course. Inability to commit to extracurricular dates will prohibit involvement in the course.
Teacher in Charge
Pathway
2019
Year 13 Drama2020
This is a university approved subject.
Contributions and Equipment
Specific requirements for this class are:
2 2B8 Exercise Books OR 2 1B8 Exercise Book
Optional trips to see theatre shows – up to $80.00
Please note: This cost will be set during the year when the actual trip is being arranged
Recommended Prior Learning
A minimum of three Level 2 Drama Achievement Standards. The student must have achieved credits for AS 91218 (perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production). If a student has not achieved AS 91218 and at least two other Level 2 standards she may only be accepted to 13DRA after an interview by the HOD Drama. The reliability of her attendance at rehearsals during the Level 2 performance/production standard will be taken into account.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91513 v2 | Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91517 v2 | Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
| A.S. 91512 v2 | Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| A.S. 91518 v2 | Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
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Total Credits |
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