ASHS Coursebook: 1DRA (Level 1 Drama)

1DRA
NCEA Level:	Level 1
Primary Qualification:	NCEA
Primary Learning Area:	The Arts
Date:	28/02/2017

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What is this course about?

This course aims to provide a bridge between involvement in the Performing Arts at school and independent involvement in the wider community. It explores the world of live theatre and acting for the theatre. Participants will develop skills and confidence in oral presentation as well as skills in the use of and the reading of body language as a part of communication. They will also work on such competencies as relating to others, participating and contributing in groupwork, self management and, of course, thinking. The course is primarily practical and includes performances such as improvisations, extracts from plays, devised drama and staging a performance evening for an outside audience in our theatre. Students will explore the use of movement, voice, body and space in theatre. They will learn about theatre elements and conventions, as well as different genres of theatre, whilst having the chance to gain skills in the technical and production aspects of drama and performance.

What will I learn?

·      Develop confidence and creativity

·      Develop the ability to work effectively in ensembles

·      Develop technical skills in a range of acting styles

·      Explore the creation of drama and theatre for performance

·      Investigate a variety of drama and theatre genres

·      Experience participation in the production of a play

·      View a variety of live theatre productions and develop skills in responding and evaluating

What sorts of things will I do?

·      You will study a theatre form and prepare a short performance for an audience using that theatre style.

·      You will work in a group to devise a short piece of theatre to be performed for an invited audience.

·      You will explore the themes and style of a New Zealand play that is important in the development of New Zealand theatre.

·      You will play an acting role in the production of a play that will be performed for an invited audience.

Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Key Dates / Milestones AS90006 Assessment Beginning Week of 27 March	Key Dates / Milestones AS90997 Assessment Beginning Week of 17 July	Key Dates / Milestones AS 90009 Assessment Beginning Week of 11 September	Key Dates / Milestones 90998 and 90011 externals

What standards can I enter?

Summary of standards:

NCEA Level:	Standard Number:	Name of standard:	Version Number:	Credits:	Assessment:	Level 1 Literacy
One	90997	Devise and perform a drama.	6	5	Internal	L1
One	90998	Demonstrate understanding of a drama/theatre form.	2	4	External	L1
One	90006	Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context.	7	4	Internal	L1
One	90011	Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama aspects within live performance.	7	4	External	L1
One	90009	Perform an acting role in a scripted production.	6	5	Internal	L1
			Total available credits:	22

• Because of the group nature of assessments in Drama, there is no opportunity for reassessments.

Please check the actual date of the assessment on the ASHS Assessment Calendar

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