NCEA Level 1 Drama
L1DRA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.
Recommended Prior LearningAn 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.
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.
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
BYOD Software Requirements:
• Microsoft 365 (provided for all SBHS students)
• iMovie or similar - video software for recording and editing segments of performances