2DRA

NCEA Level 2 Drama

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Saunders.

This course is for students who have a keen interest in drama, literature and performance. The course requires self-discipline and personal commitment as it is both practical and academic.

Students will be required to attend rehearsals both in and out of school time.

This is a full-year general course for students interested in a career in various entertainment fields. It covers the topics including: 

  • Drama techniques
  • Devise and perform a drama
  • Demonstrate features of a drama/theatre form
  • Perform an acting role in a scripted production
  • Writing your own short play



The skills learned in drama prepare students for further study or a career in the arts as well as building confidence in their interpersonal and presentational skills that they can utilize in whatever they choose to do beyond school. 

The senior courses build on the foundational concepts introduced at the junior level. Students can expect to play characters with increasing complexity, both scripted and created through the devising process.

Students will expand their knowledge of established theatre forms and experiment with techniques and conventions particular to that form. They will also be encouraged to critically reflect on their creative process as well as their own worldview. 

Drama students are creative, collaborative problem-solvers which makes them excellent employees, team-mates and citizens.

Recommended Prior Learning

For Level 2 it would be advisable to have gained Level 1 Achievement Standards, however consideration will be given to specific cases.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

These may include performances by professional groups depending on availability, or travel to National Festivals.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91213 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91215 v3
NZQA Info
Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91216 v4
NZQA Info
Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91218 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0