DRA101

Level 1 Foundation Drama

Course Description

Level One Drama has an overarching theme of Tūrangawaewae - exploring connections to place and belonging through drama. “Tūrangawaewae are places where we feel especially empowered and connected. They are our foundation, our place in the world, our home.” 

You will be exploring your identity through storytelling. In Drama we work as an ensemble (group) with one common goal, to tell stories. We will explore traditional New Zealand theatre, and how our way of storytelling is integral to New Zealand identity. This course is designed to build on the knowledge from Year 10 and prepare students to continue with Drama throughout NCEA.

Recommended Prior Learning

• Completion of Year 10 Drama including a demonstrated reliability and willingness to work in groups.
• Students must be willing to participate in co-curricular activities/attend out of school rehearsals.
• Consistent attendance (some standards require students to be present a minimum of 90% of classes).
• Entry by audition can be negotiated with HOL Performing Arts if a student has not done Year 10 Drama.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91940 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.1 - Explore the function of theatre Aotearoa


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91941 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.2 - Participate in creative strategies to create a drama


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91942 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.3 - Perform a scripted role for an audience using drama techniques


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0