NCEA Subject Detail

Drama NCEA Level 2

12DRA

UE:

This subject leads to an approved UE course of study. Standards marked (R) may be counted towards the Reading credits for Literacy. Standards marked with (W) may be counted towards the Writing credits for Literacy.

Background:

Successful completion of Year 11 Drama NCEA Level 1 or Drama IGCSE, or previous drama experience with permission from the Faculty Head.

Course Description:

The Drama NCEA Level 2 course develops skills, control and confidence, which are valuable to students in all their studies and in whatever careers they choose to follow. Students will continue to develop drama techniques, improvisation skills, perform in a substantial production and learn to structure and express ideas in written form. Part of the homework associated with drama will be group rehearsal outside of school time. Some assessments will be held after school at a public performance. Several theatre trips will be organised throughout the year. Students will be required to see at least one live performance as preparation for the external examination. Students will be assessed on 4 of the following 9 standards based on their strengths:

Achievement Standards:

Level	Standard	Description	Credits	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp
2	91215	Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with a reference to a text	4	External	Optional
2	91219(W)	Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance	4	External	Optional
2	91213(R)	Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	91214	Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention	5	Internal	Compulsory
2	91216(R)	Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	91217(R)	Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright	4	Internal	Optional
2	91218(R)	Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production	5	Internal	Compulsory
2	91220	Drama 2.8 - Script a scene suitable for drama performance	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	91221	Drama 2.9 - Direct a scene for drama performance	4	Internal	Compulsory

Assessment Summary:

Level	Type	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp	Standards	Credits
2	Achievement	Internal	Compulsory	6	26
2	Achievement	External	Optional	2	8
2	Achievement	Internal	Optional	1	4