Rotorua Lakes High School Rotorua Lakes High School

NCEA Level 1 Drama

11DRA
Subject Description

In Level 1 Drama, students explore how to express ideas through performance by developing key skills in voice, body, movement, and space. They will learn to interpret scripts, apply drama techniques, and create original work, both individually and in groups. Students will gain confidence in performing, develop creative thinking, and build strong collaboration and communication skills, essential for any future pathway.

Assessment includes both devised and scripted performances, as well as reflection on the creative process.

Students will also have the opportunity to be involved in a range of exciting extra-curricular events such as:

  • Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival

  • ShowQuest

  • Epic Night Out

  • School Production

Drama at Level 1 is a dynamic and rewarding course that fosters self-expression and leadership through the performing arts.




Departments:

Arts


Assessment Information

A minimum of 15 credits will be offered in this course for 2024

Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Drama

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