Mt Albert Grammar School
13 Drama Accelerate
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Carmela Hughes.
This course is for students who have already completed the 13DR1 course as Year 12s.
Option 1: attempting Drama Scholarship
Drama Techniques (without credits)
Students will select an extract from an appropriate script to self-direct and perform as either a monologue in or in pairs. If they are attempting Drama Scholarship they must perform as a monologue by themselves. The extract can be from a variety of theatre-forms, including Shakespeare, Naturalism, and Pasifika/Māori Theatre.
Devising (without credits)
Students will create, refine and develop a solo short play centered around the life of a person from history. They may choose to select someone well-known or someone from their own life. They will use drama conventions to craft a performance which showcases an aspect of this person's identity.
Script Writing OR Directing
Scriptwriting: Students will write a mid-length (approx 20-30 minute) play based in a specific place and time in history. They will be required to research and brainstorm the historical and social context of the time to inform the creation of their play and their characters. Attempting this project requires solid skills in written and spoken English. Students are required to work alone for this assessment, but are allowed to gather feedback from others.
Directing: Direct an excerpt from a play of their choosing. They will select students to play the characters, and be responsible for designing and sourcing all of the technologies.
Option 2: NOT attempting Drama Scholarship
Directing
A limited number of students will be eligible to direct an excerpt from a play of their choosing. They will select students to play the characters, and be responsible for designing and sourcing all of the technologies.
Script Writing
Students will write a mid-length (approx 20-30 minute) play based in a specific place and time in history. They will be required to research and brainstorm the historical and social context of the time to inform the creation of their play and their characters. Attempting this project requires solid skills in written and spoken English. Students are required to work alone for this assessment, but are allowed to gather feedback from others.
Theatreform
Students will study the form of Absurdism and work either solo, in pairs or small groups to perform an extract from Absurdist play. They will need to use the provided resources to research and implement their understanding of Absurdism into their performance.
Prerequisites
Must be in the Drama Accelerate program and have completed the 13DR1 course at Year 12.
OR HoD Approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*13DRA* – Supplementary costs: Approx $30
Theatre blacks - plain black clothing (a top and pants/shorts)
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.
Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 14
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Television Presenter,
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