12DR

Level 2 Drama

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Figgest.

In Year 12 Drama Students will:

  • Further develop skills in research and the ability to critically evaluate and refine ideas to develop drama in specific dramatic forms.
  • Explore the purposes of production, performance, and technologies of drama in a range of contexts
  • Develop skills in devising and scripted work, making purposeful decisions about the use of drama techniques, conventions, elements and technologies
  • Rehearse and perform works in a range of dramatic forms
  • Respond to and make critical judgements about rehearsal processes and performances.
  • Discuss and evaluate the use of drama techniques, conventions, and technologies to communicate a social or political issue through a particular theatre form in their own work and in the work of their peers.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery: Clear file folder.
Students are required to see two live performances in the year as a requirement for their external assessment.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91218 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 9
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.