Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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AS 91000
Demonstrate understanding of a significant play.
(4 credits – internal)
In order to differentiate between student needs
and interests, some boys may be offered an
opportunity, in their own time, to achieve:
AS 90009
Perform an acting role in a scripted production.
(5 credits – internal)
AS 90998
Demonstrate understanding of features of a
drama/ theatre form. (4 credits – external)
Students interested in theatre technologies
may be allowed to substitute one of their acting
assessments for an assessment against the
Performing Arts Technologies matrix.
YEAR 12
Status Optional
Prerequisites Successful completion of the
Y11 Drama course for those
who have taken it. If you were
unable to study Year 11 you will
not be turned away, so long as
you have demonstrated an
open-minded interest in drama,
a willingness to take dramatic
and personal risks, and a
commitment to working with
others. There is an expectation
that drama students will
contribute toward out-of-class
productions in their senior
years, eg,Theatresports,
House plays, senior production
or Shakespeare Festival.
Periods per week Five
Description
Level 2 Drama is based on the Level 7 National
Curriculum course.
The teaching styles employed in drama are highly
suited to academic, tactile and kinaesthetic
learners. The skills and attitudes learned in drama
can be used through and beyond a school career.
This course is active: active participation,
active creation, active academic study and
active reflection. Students participate in class
improvisation and work with scripted text.
They take part in workshops and a variety of
public performances. There are opportunities
for personal and interpersonal experimenting,
development and learning through drama.
Students will see plays and then write about what
they have seen and do assignments on theatre
tradition, theatre styles and backstage work.
OBJECTIVES
1. Use language and communication skills, both
verbal and non-verbal, with increased confidence
and competence in a range of dramatic contexts.
2. Participate in and understand the process
of drama and dramatic conventions such as
improvisation and working in role.
3. Develop confidence and self-discipline, as
well as independence, resourcefulness and
adaptability.
4. Develop a range of skills and techniques with
which to explore and use your own ideas and
resources.
5. Accept, build on and be sensitive to the
contributions of others and develop a spirit of
cooperation.
Assessment
A portfolio of the year’s work is kept and assessed;
there is regular practical and written assignment
work. Contribution to classwork, rehearsals,
and performance is assessed, as well as special
projects. Assessment of course work will focus
on abilities as they relate to participation in the
drama process, application of a range of dramatic
forms and activities, and reflection on the
dramatic experience. The assessment of practical
skills and attitudes to practical situations will
form a major part of the total assessment.
Specifically, for NCEA Level 2 drama there are nine
achievement standards.
Four of them form the core of our assessment in
Year 12 and are compulsory.