Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 1 Drama

L1DRA
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.

Recommended Prior Learning

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

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.

Learning Areas:

Performing Arts


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.

Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Drama

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Horse Trainer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x document wallet

• 1 x A4 refill pad

• 1 x 40 page clear file.









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:
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.