Level 2 Drama

What should I have already achieved?

• Students wishing to enrol in the NCEA Level 2 Drama course should demonstrate measurable experience and understanding in Drama. This may include completing one of the Year 11 Drama courses or participating in drama productions, either at a previous school or through external performance groups.

• Students who have not taken Year 11 DRAC or DRAP must meet with and gain approval from the teacher in charge before enrolling.
  
  

What will I learn?

• In Level 2 Drama, you will develop drama literacy and confidence in creating and performing dramatic works. You will apply your knowledge and practical skills in drama elements, performance techniques, creative conventions, and technologies, which together form the foundation of effective, relatable, and memorable dramatic works.

• Through developing a strong repertoire of drama techniques, you will gain confidence in using voice, body, movement, and space to create engaging and effective characters with compelling stage presence. Each performance unit will include in-depth analysis and reflection on theatrical styles, themes, and the dramatic intentions of the works.

• The scripts and conceptual topics explored will foster a deeper appreciation of the diverse history of drama across cultures and provide opportunities to examine your own cultural heritage, interests, and ideas. The nature of drama encourages critical examination of attitudes, behaviours, values, and biases—both your own and those of others—enriching your understanding of the world and your place within it.

Drama is an approved subject for University Entrance and offers an opportunity to pursue academic Scholarship.

How will this course be assessed?

• Assessment includes four internal standards and one external exam. 

• The total amount of credits offered is 22. An additional 12 credits are available through optional standards.
  
  
  

What are the course costs?

• There are no mandatory fees. 

• Optional workshops and performances may incur additional costs, subject to caregiver approval.