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Drama

Aims: Students involved in drama are engaged as dramatic artists, critics, historians and social
commentators. They learn to control and manage the elements of drama in order to make
their own drama or to interpret and recreate existing drama, and in the process develop skills
in a range of areas such as acting, directing, play writing, technical theatre and design. As
dramatic critics, students respond to drama in a range of ways, from spontaneous to critically
analytical. As dramatic historians and social commentators, students place their own dramas
in the context of contemporary New Zealand society. They consider past and present New
Zealand drama, and the drama of other cultures and societies.

Competencies: Pupils will develop knowledge of theatre through history and theatre as an
educational tool. Through this pupils will also develop confidence in speaking, co-operation,
time management and problem solving. As a performing art, Drama also allows pupils to
develop their higher critical thinking through creativity.

Pathways this course contributes towards: Entry into Level 2 & Level 3 Drama.

Other essential information: Optional theatre trips are offered throughout the year,
individually priced.

For further information see: Mrs Armstrong and the College website.

Level 1 Proposed Assessments
Standard Standard Title Credits Vocational Pathways
CI PI SI S&C M&T C&I
90997 Devise and perform a drama L 5

90999 Use features of a drama/theatre form in a L 4
performance
90009 Perform an acting role in a scripted L 5
performance
90011 Demonstrate understanding of the use of L 4
drama aspects within live performance
L = standard counts towards L1 literacy credits

CI = Creative Industries PI = Primary Industries SI = Service Industries
S & C = Social and Community Services M & T = Manufacturing and Technology C & I = Construction and Infrastructure

Internally Assessed Externally Assessed