Level 3 Drama
13DR Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Figgest
In Year 13 Drama students will:
- Research, analyse, and critically evaluate how drama, including New Zealand drama, interprets, records, or challenges social and cultural discourse.
-Research, analyse, and integrate elements, techniques, conventions, and technologies in dramatic forms for specific purposes.
-Analyse, rehearse, and perform works in a range of dramatic forms, assuming a variety of artistic and technical responsibilities.
-Reflect on and critically evaluate a wide range of works and performances.
-Research, critically evaluate, and refine ideas to create original drama work.
The Year 13 production requires considerable extra commitment from students. They should be prepared to commit a minimum of two weekends and three evenings for performance.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery: A clear file folder
Students are required to see two live performances in the year as a requirement for their external assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. 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 * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
* 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: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
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.