NCEA Level 3 Theatre Tech
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.
This is a course for students interested in 'behind the scenes' roles that are needed to stage Performing Arts productions. The Level 3 NCEA Theatre Tech course is based around a range of skills and technologies including: lighting; sound; costume design; make-up; props. In particular it studies how these creative elements are communicated through the development of portfolios. Much of this course is hands on and requires a commitment to participate in performances outside of school hours. Students are rostered onto Sound, Lighting and AV duties for weekly school assemblies. Students will be encouraged to view performance and take part in opportunities outside of the classroom. Technical skills are widely sought after in both community and professional circles.
Recommended Prior Learning
Whilst is it recommended that students have taken Level 2 Theatre Technologies, students may take Level 3 with permission from the HoD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• 1 x document wallet
• 1 x A4 refill pad
• 1 x 20 page clear file
Assessment Information
Students select three major areas of focus for the year, allowing them to hone in on areas that hold particular interest or future relevance to their plans.Theatre Tech standards are not UE approved.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Stage manage a production in an entertainment or event context
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Develop a costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a lighting design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the lighting design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Construct props and scenic elements to realise the scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop an electronic media system design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the electronic media system design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Lead an area of production in an entertainment and event technology context
Disclaimer
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.