Level 1 Drama
11DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr B. Mihaljevich
DRAMA – YEAR 11
NCEA LEVEL 1
CODE: 11DRA
Level 1 Drama provides the opportunity for an introduction to a range of basic knowledge and skills in applied Drama. Students will learn, interpretation of a range of contexts into performance, the ability to devise Drama, working with poems in dramatic performance, mime and physical drama, the basics of staging and performance, and understanding public performance. Students will be required to complete written tasks alongside their practical projects.
• Entry to external standards are expected, vetted at TIC discretion.
• If students attend outside performances and workshops throughout the year the cost of these is additional to the course fee.
• Students should be aware that Year 11 policy is that they will work in a permanent group throughout the entire year. Therefore the ability to function well in a team with the same people over a protracted period is essential.
• Students should be aware that the department keeps video, photographic and written records of assessment activities for the use of quality assurance, moderation processes, and exemplar material.
Pathway Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 10 Drama is recommended.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90006 v6 Drama 1.1 - Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90011 v7 Drama 1.7 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama aspects within live performance | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90997 v2 Drama 1.2 - Devise and perform a drama | 1 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90999 v4 Drama 1.4 - Use features of a drama/theatre form in a performance | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Diversional Therapist, Actor, Anaesthetic Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of 2021. Students will be required to select additional back-up courses as part of this process.