200DRA

Level 2 Drama

Course Description

Students will continue to develop drama skills including improvisation, devising, acting and technical skills. Aspects of theatre studies will be introduced. Students will be expected to attend out-of-school rehearsals and at least one public performance and/or workshop during the year.

Note: It is anticipated that in 2025 this subject will be a part of an NZQA pilot for the new curriculum, so course components are not yet finalised.

Recommended Entry Criteria

14 credits at Level 1 Drama or a sound performance history.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Attend a Public performance.

Pathway

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: 30
Internal Assessed Credits: 22
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91215 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91217 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91218 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91219 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.7 - Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 30
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0