L3 Performing Arts Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Mears, Mr N. Roberts.
NCEA Level 3 Performing Arts Technology (3PAT)
Students who are interested in what goes on behind the scenes of a production, public performances, and other organised events should take this class. It is a great opportunity to get involved in the school production, music concerts, and other performances and events across the year.
The course is suited for those students interested in a career or further study in the performing arts and events sector but don’t necessarily want to perform.
Through a pedagogy of Guidance + Action + Experimentation, students who learn in the Arts Faculty will:
- Have opportunities to engage and experiment with a wide range of artistic expressions and genres in a safe supportive environment.
- Develop a love of the arts as a form of self expression and a leisure activity that supports wellbeing. \
- Develop the skills and attitudes needed to gain access to further education and/or employment in the creative industries.
- Understand the role of the arts in the world as a tool for making diverse people/cultures visible and as a tool for social justice.
Students will complete a combination of 18-24 credits as listed below.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students must be available to attend rehearsals and performances of the school production, including evenings and weekends.
Pathway
Careers using Music, Drama, and Performing Arts include:
Musician (solo, band, orchestra), Music or Drama Teacher, Songwriter, Conductor, Actor (working in film, Television and Theatre), Theatre Technician, Stage Manager, Prop Builder, Arts Administrator, Barrister, Broadcaster, Choreographer, Cinematographer, Playwright, Copywriter.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Stage manage a production in an entertainment or event context
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Develop a costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a lighting design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the lighting design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Construct props and scenic elements to realise the scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop an electronic media system design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the electronic media system design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.