NCEA Level 3 Drama
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Bellis.
In Level 3 Drama students will cement what they have learnt in previous years by applying their advanced skills to script interpretation, for both an extract and then later in the year, as part of their production at The Pumphouse Theatre. Students will gain further knowledge of a theatre genre by exploring the key ideas of the theatre practitioner, Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theatre. Students will also hone their devising skills to create an original performance as a group.
Some students may be given the opportunity to develop their skills in production roles such as directing and stage management.
There are a selection of standards offered some of which are optional extras.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in Level 2 Drama.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Drama has associated course fees of approximately $50.00. This covers discounted tickets to professional theatre productions that students are required to attend. Attendance of these performances is compulsory as students have to critically reflect on these in their external examinations.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Drama 3.1 - Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
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Drama 3.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept
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Drama 3.4 - Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
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Drama 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the work of a drama or theatre theorist or practitioner
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Drama 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
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Drama 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
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Drama 3.9 - Direct a drama performance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 31
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.
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.