L1 Drama

L1 Drama

Who is this subject intended for:

For students who have participated in Drama during Year 9 and 10 and want to develop a deeper understanding,  passion for performance

What you will learn in this subject:

• reflect on ideas and explore them physically and in the moment
• listen and respond to creative offers and feedforward to advance the drama
• put their own thought into action
• respond and adapt their whakaaro (thoughts and ideas) based on mahi tahi (working collaboratively)
• reflect on work and adapt based on feedback and self-assessment
• develop understanding and critical thinking about the context of work – historical, social, cultural, political, and economic – in order to create meaningful drama
• explore their own and others’ ideas in work they experience and work they create
• develop their use of language in rehearsal, scripting, directing, and devising processes
• develop self-discipline and an understanding of their role as part of the group
• practise self-management in practical contexts – arriving to rehearsals on time, learning lines, being prepared, and taking responsibility for different aspects of production (eg props, costume etc), theatre, and performance protocols

Where this subject will lead:

Studying Drama opens numerous pathways within the creative industries, particularly within theatre, film, and television. Careers include but are not limited to:

• performer
• director
• writer
• designer
• producer
• stage manager.

Beyond school, ākonga in Drama will have gained many transferrable skills and life experiences that help them greatly, both in tertiary education and the world of work. This includes:

• creativity
• innovation
• public speaking and performance skills
• idea generation and content creation
• self-reflection and analysis
• critical thinking
• lateral thinking
• communication
• collaboration and working with others
• relational empathy
• negotiation
• punctuality and time management
• reliability
• confidence and assertiveness
• self-esteem and self-efficacy
• delivering products to a deadline
• identifying target audiences and promoting work to them
• supporting the ideas of others and providing constructive feedback
• technical production skills, such as lighting, sound, and costume and prop design