L1THE

NCEA Level 1 Theatre Tech

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.

This is a course for students interested in the 'behind the scenes' roles that are needed to stage Performing Arts productions.  The Level 1 NCEA Theatre Tech course is based around a range of skills and technologies including: lighting; sound; costume design; make-up; props.  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

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

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x document wallet
• 1 x A4 refill pad
• 1 x 20 page Clearfile

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 26686 v5
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of lighting for an entertainment and event context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26687 v6
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound for an entertainment and event context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26691 v5
NZQA Info
Describe and apply knowledge of an entertainment and event production process by assisting in a production role
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32376 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic media for an entertainment and event context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.