L2 Drama - Semester B
2DRAB Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Lunt
Level 2 Drama: La La Land
Drama at its core inspires the love of exploring imagination physically. Drama helps to create confident, adaptable team players. It enables creative thinking in all aspects of a student’s life at Kaipara and beyond.
At level two, Drama continues to develop and hone the skills students have been using in level one Drama. It also continues to grow students confidence in performing.
Semester B uses the skills learned in Semester A to perform more sustained and in-depth characterisation.
Semester B standards taught:
Achievement Standard 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context.
Students hone acting techniques and gain confidence in shorter scenes in the lead up to the production standard.
Achievement Standard 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production.
The course culminates in a full production where students have the opportunity to realise more sustained and in-depth characterisation.
There is also the option to write and/or direct a scene.
To gain a Merit or Excellence course endorsement in this subject, you will need to take it for both semesters.
Pathway
L3 Drama - Semester A, L3 Drama - Semester B
There are a wide variety of career pathways related to Drama and performance. The confidence, public speaking and creative thinking skills will help students with any future pathway.
Prior Learning & PrerequisitesIt is recommended students have taken level one Drama and/or have experience in performing extra curricular.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement, however, you will need to select both Semester A and B.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91213 v2 Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| A.S. 91218 v2 Drama 2.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Actor, Teacher, Diversional 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, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter
Disclaimer
Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers and timetable clashes may occur. In both of these situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the Course Confirmation process.