12DRA

12 DRAMA - Perform it!

Course Description

Unlock your creative potential and enhance your communication skills with NCEA Level 2 Drama! 

This course is designed for students passionate about exploring performance and theatre. You will delve into a range of dramatic forms and techniques, engage in scripted and devised performances, and develop critical thinking by analysing your own and others' live performances. 

Through Drama, you will build confidence, teamwork, and presentation skills that are valuable in many areas of life.

Recommended Prior Learning

Completing the Year 11 Performing Arts Drama Standards would be helpful. However, if you have ever performed on stage or have a can do attitude and like working with like minded actors, then you will find find success and have fun!

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only.

Pathway

Drama isn't just for those who want to be actors. The skills you develop in this course are highly valued in a wide range of careers, including:

Teaching: Inspire the next generation with creative approaches to learning.
Public Relations: Communicate effectively and manage public perception for organisations.
Marketing and Advertising: Craft compelling stories that capture the audience's attention.
Film and Television: Contribute on-screen or behind the scenes in one of the most dynamic industries.
Event Management: Bring large-scale events to life with your organisational and creative skills.
Law: Use your persuasive skills and confidence in the courtroom.
Human Resources: Help develop and manage talent within organisations.

Join Level 2 Drama to gain invaluable skills that will serve you in any career path you choose!

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

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. 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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0