02DRA

NCEA Level 2 Drama

Course Description

You will increase your knowledge of group and individual performance along with the use of drama technologies. 

You will continue to develop your techniques; by exploring well-known texts; devising your own script; studying a specific form of theatre and preparing a ‘One Act Play’ event evening for a public audience. 

This course builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in 01 Drama and will extend you if you have previous outside experience in drama.


Recommended Prior Learning

You should have gained at least 14 credits from Level 1 Drama or an audition with the Head of Department.

Contributions and Equipment/ Stationary - Costs are applicable for Adult students only

Stationery & School Trips:

Stationery: 2B8
Off site activities approximately: $50
There will be an opportunities to extend learning with visits to live performances and/or attend specialist workshops in school.

Pathway

Job options
Jobs directly related to the drama course include:
Broadcast/media presenter
Actor
Drama therapist
Cast, Crew & Runner, broadcasting/film/video
Theatre director
Theatre stage manager
Secondary school teacher

Jobs where the Drama course would be useful include:

Arts administrator
Choreographer
Community arts worker
Events Management
Further education teacher
Media researcher
Music producer
Teacher
Special effects technician
Talent agent
Television floor manager
Theatre manager

Organisations that often employ Drama graduates include:
Educational institutions
Arts organisations
Museums/Galleries
Events Organisations
Media companies
Hospitality, tourism and leisure organisations.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 4
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


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Costs may change and credits will differ! 

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