300DRA

Level 3 Drama

Course Description

The course contains components of various aspects of drama including performance skills, devising, improvising and technical skills in sound and lighting.  Students will also work toward creating and/or performing a major production and will be expected to attend at least two public performances/workshops.

Note:  Not all of the listed Standards will be covered – choices will be made in negotiation with the class teacher.


Recommended Entry Criteria

14 credits at Level 1 or 2 Drama or prior performance history.

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: 40
Internal Assessed Credits: 32
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91512 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 91514 v4
NZQA Info

Drama 3.3 - Interpret a text from a prescribed playwright to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
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. 91516 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the work of a drama or theatre theorist or practitioner


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: 40
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 35
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 40

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.