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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


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