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.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
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Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
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Drama 3.8 - Script a drama suitable for live performance
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
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