Junior Drama: The Art of Devising (1)
DRADEV Course Description Recommended Prior LearningThis course has no recommended prior learning.
The big question: What role does drama play in shaping our understanding of human experiences and emotions?
Embark on a journey of creative discovery with our Devising Theatre Course! Dive into the exciting world of devising as we explore innovative techniques such as creative play, improvisation, dance, and script writing. Together, we'll craft compelling 10-15 minute devised pieces, laying the foundation for success in NCEA Levels One, Two, and Three.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
MANA REO (COMMUNICATING)
Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate their knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Pre-structural - I need support to describe ideas and/or information.
• Uni-structural - I can describe an idea and/or information.
• Multi-structural - I can describe ideas and information.
• Relational - I link ideas and information together and explain my understanding.
• Extended Abstract - I apply my understanding to discuss my ideas in new ways.
WHAKAARO (THINKING)
Students will be assessed on their ability to develop their levels of thinking in a variety of learning experiences.
• Pre-structural - I need to support to think of an idea.
• Uni-structural - I can think of an idea.
• Multi-structural - I can think of several ideas.
• Relational - I link ideas together to organise my thinking.
• Extended Abstract - I apply my thinking in creative ways.
This can be linked to NCEA Level One Drama. It is recommended that two different junior drama courses are taken over year 9 and 10 in preparation for NCEA Level 1 Drama