Year 11 Drama (11DRA)
11DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Dryden.
Pre-requisitesIt is recommended, students have completed Year 10 Drama. (Full or Half Year) Students need to already have the basic skills, subject understanding and vocab & be willing to perform in front of a live audience.
Enrolment of a student who has NOT taken Full or Half Year 10 Drama will be at the discretion of the HOD after an audition process has been undertaken. Some enrolling may have also taken 10EWB and come at the recommendation of their teachers off this course.
NCEA Level One Drama is a performance-based course that is influenced by whakapapa and is a way to respond to and share in identity, culture and perspectives. Students will explore the function of Theatre Aotearoa through Manaakitanga in a performance. The course places an emphasis on practical skills and active participation in a range of drama experiences to build kotahitanga. Students will extend their confidence through performance-based opportunities, including public performances. A high level of personal commitment is needed from the students, strengthening key capabilities such as self-discipline, collaboration, confidence and communication skills through a creative process - to develop the art of storytelling through performance to an audience and in their own reflections of live performance and the wairua it creates.
The NCEA Level One Course is a prerequisite for Level Two Drama.
NB: All internal assessments are conducted in a group context, although the final performance, e.g., DRAM1.1, will be an individually based assessment. Prolonged absence from class will result in non-completion of standards.
All work set must be completed by the deadlines given. The course is extremely disciplined time wise for practical and theoretical work. All Level 1 Drama standards currently count towards Level 1 Literacy. Students will be required to attend after school rehearsals in the lead up to some of their internal standards. Information on this will be provided at the start of the academic year. The course also allows students to use their school-based devices as part of the digital learning environment.
Students, have the opportunity, to achieve 15-20 Level 1 credits through a combination of internal and external learning opportunities.
Please note: For each Achievement Standard supportive evidence is an NCEA requirement. This will be through a range of means e.g., kÅrero, video, audio, pictorial, power point and other. Rehearsals will be undertaken during class time and some after school practices will be required, especially in preparation for their devising & scripted work.
In addition: Students will have the opportunity to see live performances at a range of local venues to enhance their appreciation of theatre & use towards an external where they are required to Respond to a Drama Performance.
Some standards offered on this course will remain optional and discussed at the start of the year (to best meet the invidulas needs)
Learning Areas:
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$50 for workbooks and scripts which are needed during the year.
Professional theatre trips and visiting performers will incur an additional cost and will be provided at the time of booking events. Theatre trips will most likely occur after hours to evening performances. The performances are designed to support and prepare the students for their externals, whilst exposing them to live performance to inform and strengthen their own practice.