L1DRA

NCEA Level 1 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.

This is a course for students who are interested in developing their communication skills.  The Level 1 NCEA Drama course is based around a range of Drama skills and techniques including: devising and developing understanding of drama forms; performing in front of an audience; use of theatre technologies.  Students will be encouraged to view and take part in performance opportunities outside of the classroom.  While becoming an actor may not be your career plan, the communication and literacy skills that Drama provides make it useful across a huge variety of careers.

Recommended Prior Learning

An interest in performance is recommended but prior experience is not required.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x document wallet
• 1 x A4 refill pad
• 1 x 40 page clear file.

Pathway

Assessment Information

91942 requires that students perform a role in a production for an audience. This will be either a short play or scene from a longer play. It is likely the performance will take place on an evening in Term 3 so that an audience of friends and family can attend. Students will be given ample warning of this. However, if the play chosen suits a younger audience, or COVID levels are not permitting, it will be performed during school hours.

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.