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Christ’s College
Canterbury
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Drama
YEAR 11
Status
Optional
Prerequisites
An open-minded interest in
drama, a willingness to take
dramatic and personal risks, a
commitment to working with
others.
Periods per week
Four
Description
This is an introductory course based around
Level 5 and 6 of the National Curriculum. Boys
discover their dramatic interest and it can be seen
as a springboard to senior Drama courses. The
basic skills and attitudes learned in drama are
transferable and can be used through and beyond
senior school.
The course is of particular use to Year 11 boys
who are interested in drama and who want to get
academic recognition for their efforts. All boys will
be presenting performances and assignments to
be assessed through NCEA Level 1.
Assessment
A portfolio of the year’s work is kept and assessed.
There is regular practical and written assignment
work. The assessment of practical skills will
form a major part of the total assessment and
understanding of theory must be demonstrated.
Specifically, for NCEA Level 1 Drama there are
seven achievement standards.
Five of them form the core of our assessment in
Year 11 and are compulsory.
AS 90006
Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context.
(4 credits – internal)
AS90997
Devise and perform a drama. (4 credits – internal)
AS 90999
Select and use features of a drama/theatre form
in a performance. (4 credits – internal)
AS 90011
Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama
aspects within live performance.
(4 credits – external)