L3DRM

L3 Drama

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Abigail Parsons.

Students will work both individually and in groups to develop interpersonal and communication skills.  Students will learn to effectively apply drama techniques to their acting, and perform a convincing role in a scripted production.  Students will apply knowledge of the drama elements and conventions in order to devise their own original piece of theatre.  Students will also have the opportunity to see a live theatre performance as part of their external examination preparation, as well as learn about famous theatre practitioners.

 Pre-requisites: 8 credits in L2DRM (must include AS91213), or with HOD approval 

Approximate Credits: 18 

Materials Fee: Nil

Recommended Prior Learning

Students must have a passion for drama and confidence in performing. Ideally, they have learned the fundamentals of drama during L1DRM and L2DRM.

Pathway

L3DRM can lead to career pathways such as performing arts, media, business, law, advertising, sales, hospitality and tourism.

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: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

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.