L3THE

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.

Total Credits Available: 64 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 64 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28005 v4
NZQA Info
Stage manage a production in an entertainment or event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32366 v1
NZQA Info
Develop a costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32367 v1
NZQA Info
Realise the costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32368 v1
NZQA Info
Develop a lighting design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32369 v1
NZQA Info
Realise the lighting design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32370 v1
NZQA Info
Develop a make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32371 v1
NZQA Info
Realise the make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32372 v1
NZQA Info
Develop a scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32373 v1
NZQA Info
Construct props and scenic elements to realise the scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32374 v1
NZQA Info
Develop a sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32375 v1
NZQA Info
Realise the sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32378 v1
NZQA Info
Develop an electronic media system design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32379 v1
NZQA Info
Realise the electronic media system design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32380 v1
NZQA Info
Lead an area of production in an entertainment and event technology context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 64
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.