Kaiapoi High School
Level 1 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Morrison.
Drama enhances students’ artistic and creative abilities and gives them a better understanding of themselves and their world. Acting and staging skills are taught in conjunction with a study of texts and contexts which enable students to devise, interpret, analyse and evaluate dramatic forms and style.
Level 1 Drama is a lot of fun and very hands-on. It demands much creative thinking and plenty of time spent, both in and out of class, practicing for performances.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Drama explores who we are, where we have come from, and where we could go.
Drama draws on the richness of diverse cultures to create new dramatic works.
In drama, learners can make connections between the real world and imagined worlds. Creating characters and situations grows learners’ ability to comment on, challenge, and ultimately transform society. They can use online platforms to explore their ideas and access worldwide audiences.
Term 2
Drama students demonstrate high engagement, empathy, and courage in their learning because it allows them to have fun while taking creative risks within a safe environment. They quickly learn that they are responsible for themselves and for others.
Term 3
The collaborative, creative process of drama develops learners' skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback. Drama students learn to share, develop, and extend ideas to realise a shared goal and serve the intention of the drama.
Drama examines and challenges established ideas and prejudices. It encourages critical and creative thinking and innovation. It generates new ideas and reflects on trends in society.
Term 4
Students will view live theatre in a professional and amateur setting (The Court Theatre, Elmwood Theatre etc.)
Through participating in, and responding to, drama, learners develop confidence in expressing their ideas as they seek to communicate with a variety of audiences and thereby influence society.
Recommended Prior Learning
This is an open entry course, there are no prerequisites.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There will be at least one trip 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.
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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Dancer, Author, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Radio Presenter, Entertainer, Sound Technician, Film/Television Camera Operator, Production Assistant (Film, Private Teacher/Tutor, Make-up Artist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Journalist, Communications Professional, Television Presenter, Editor, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage),
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 2024, 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.
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