Year 11 Drama
11DRA Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms L. Tourelle.
Recommended Prior LearningDrama students need to enjoy group work and have a keen desire to perform. If students are new to Drama as a subject, entry will be at the discretion of the Head of Drama.
‘Me hoki whakamuri, kai ahu whakamua ka neke’.
(In order to have foresight you need hindsight, our future lies in our past.)
Students will explore how identity, culture, and perspectives are expressed through various dramatic forms. Exploring the purposes and functions of drama will provide opportunities to reflect on whakapapa. Using the themes of ‘home’ and ‘belonging’ students will gain an understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand as a Pacific nation.
There will be two performance assessments in Year 11 with a clear focus on Theatre Aotearoa. One assessment is text based and students will develop their expressive skills while exploring characters and plays from many differing perspectives within the New Zealand context. This work will be performed as part of a production for an audience.
The second assessment will use a devising process to create an original piece of theatre. For this, students work collaboratively to a selection of creative strategies to create a performance.
Faculties:
Pathway Career Pathways
Actor, Artistic Director, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Dancer, Entertainer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Private Teacher/Tutor, Barrister, Counsellor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Career Consultant
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStudents will attend a theatre performance and workshops with theatre professionals. ($50)