L3DRAM

Level 3 Drama

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Morrison.

Level 3 Drama explores the artistry of performance and theatre in greater depth. The course involves solo, paired, and group performances, with an emphasis on developing students to a professional standard.  

There is also the option to script a drama script or scene. Some students may be offered the chance to direct a drama play as well. 



Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
1. Students performing a monologue, or in small groups an extract from a play, focusing on the Drama techniques of Voice, Body, Movement and Space.

2. The study of either Commedia Dell’arte, Greek or the Brecht Theatre Form and performance of a scene using the features of the chosen period of Drama.

3. Students will perform in the Level 3 class production to an invited audience of family and friends.

4. (Optional internal) Students will use the devising process to craft an original performance piece in small groups.

5. Students sit an external exam based on the live performances they have seen throughout the year.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course, students must have earned 12 or more credits in Level 2 Drama, or have received HOF approval

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There will be at least two trips away to view live productions. These are likely to incur a small expense.

Pathway

Drama and Dance are subjects that are helpful in career choices involving: youth work, teaching, journalism, sales and marketing, and any communication-based career. For talented students, there are growing opportunities in the film industry for actors, writers, dancers, choreographers, designers, and technical fields, such as costume, set, lighting design, and production.

Assessment Information

The course includes three or four large internal projects and one external exam.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 28
Internal Assessed Credits: 24
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91513 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91515 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91517 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91518 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91519 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.8 - Script a drama suitable for live performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91520 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.9 - Direct a drama performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 23
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 28

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Disclaimer

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  

Costs

The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.