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These materials relate to selected parts of two of the drama strands from The Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum

Communicating and Interpreting Drama (CI)
In this strand, students... view and listen to live drama and drama... developing skills of interpretation and critical analysis... as responsive audience members, they interpret and respond to diverse dramatic forms and styles from their own and others' cultures. They evaluate the form, purpose, and quality of... [dramatic work], and... examine how different technologies affect communication and interpretation in... live... drama.

Understanding Drama in Context (UC)
In this strand, students explore the forms and purposes of drama in both past and contemporary societies. They investigate how people use drama to express identity and to comment on personal and cultural values... Students recognise that drama encompasses both everyday experiences and the interpretation of social and cultural histories. They appreciate how the development of contemporary theatre in New Zealand has been shaped by diverse cultural influences, especially those of Maori, Europeans, and people from Pacific nations.

Strand Achievement objectives
  Level 7 Level 8
Communicating and Interpreting Drama (CI) Students will respond to and make critical judgments about rehearsal processes and performances. Students will reflect on and critically evaluate a wide range of works and performances.
Understanding Drama in Context (UC) Students will research the production, performance and purpose of drama in a range of contexts. Students will research and analyse how drama interprets and records social and cultural history.
Specific learning outcomes are included with the classroom activities.
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NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement
Key concepts Achievement standards
  Level 2 Level 3
Drama techniques 2.2 Apply drama techniques within a scripted context 3.2 Integrate drama techniques to communicate meaning in performance of scripted drama.
Theatre study 2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of a drama/theatre from of period through performing a role in a presentation. 3.4 Investigate and analyse texts characteristic of a drama/theatre form or period.
Review and evaluation of drama processes and performance 2.6 Analyse, respond to, and make judgments about drama processes and performances. 3.6 Analyse, apply and reflect critically on drama processes and performance in a new context.
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