WDFTV

Level 1, 2 and 3 Writing and Directing for Film and TV

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Webster.

WRITING AND DIRECTING – PERFORMANCE – SENIORS

Senior students will learn to write and direct with the focus on putting on a production from their own work.  They will work independently on short script writing before working together with other students to stage their final performance. This course welcomes students from year 11, 12 and 13 and students can achieve credits from all three levels too. The class will also cover some production and stage management knowledge.

Entry Requirements

Must have a passion for performing arts.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 13
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91217 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91218 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91221 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.9 - Direct a scene for drama performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 13
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.