NCEA Level 2 Drama
Subject Description
Level 2 Drama combines theory and practical work to not only develop performance skills, but also create an understanding of our world.
Students will select and use elements, techniques, conventions and technologies associated with drama.
Research, evaluation and analysis will also be used to refine ideas within a range of dramatic forms to develop drama performances.
Students will perform and make critical judgements about how elements, techniques, conventions and technologies are used to create form and meaning in their own and others work.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Drama and/or English Level One Achieved.
Pathway
Job options include but are not limited to:
• Actor
• Community arts worker
• Dancer
• Drama therapist
• Music producer
• Music therapist
• Theatre director
• Arts administrator
• Broadcast presenter
• Film director
• Further education teacher
• Higher education lecturer
• Secondary school teacher
• Theatre stage manager
• Playwright
• Lighting administrator
• Sound administrator
• Wardrobe/costume administrator/designer
• Set/stage designer
• Properties management
• Make-up and hair
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Drama 2.1 - Apply drama techniques in a scripted context
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Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention
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Drama 2.3 - Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text
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Drama 2.4 - Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period