DRA303

Level 3 Drama

Course Description

Drama 303 is a comprehensive course in acting and theatre production. This courses explores Greek Theatre. We will be devising, applying drama techniques to a script, and completing a full scripted class production. You will build your confidence in public speaking, presenting, building a character, playing to devise, making dramatic offers, researching playwrights and the creative process.  We will use the Achievement Standards as our guide to exploring different ways of creating theatre and different theatre forms. 

 

Disclaimer: The Techniques Standard and the Theatre Form standard will be assessed as one body of work. This course is combined with Drama 202.



This is a University Entrance endorsed domain.

UE COURSE


Recommended Prior Learning

• Completion of Level 2 Drama course (DRA202) OR entry by audition can be
negotiated with HOD Performing Arts.
• A demonstrated reliability and willingness to work in groups.
• Students must be able to attend out of school rehearsals.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91512 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91513 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91515 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91517 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91519 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 3.8 - Script a drama suitable for live performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 93304 v20
NZQA Info
SCHL - Drama
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 0
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23

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.