L3DRA

Level 3 Drama 2025

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Adam Middleton.

Students will, through understanding drama in context, be able to investigate the functions and purposes of drama in cultural and historical contexts. Through developing practical knowledge, they will be able to use techniques and relevant technologies to explore drama elements and conventions. They will also initiate and develop ideas with others to create drama. Students will also present and respond to drama, identifying ways in which elements, techniques, conventions and technologies combine to create meaning in their own work and the work of others. These processes are taught through three practical internals and two theoretical external standards.  The practical internal standards include Modern theatre, Script Writing and a public production of a play script (usually post-war classic) that friends and family will be invited to see.


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Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Drama, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Drama

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for Subject Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 8
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. 91514 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
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. 91518 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 22
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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.

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Disclaimer

  • Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
  • Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small 
  • Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable 
  • It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects 
  • Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond