Performing Arts Technology NCEA Level 3 Course Outline
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of Mary.
Curriculum Statement
Drama expresses human experience through a focus on role, action, and tension, played out in time
and space. In drama education, students learn to structure these elements and to use dramatic
conventions, techniques, and technologies to create imagined worlds. Through purposeful play,
both individual and collaborative, they discover how to link imagination, thoughts, and feelings.
Habits of Mind
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Assessment Calendar Assessments dates may change. If this happens you will be informed in writing.
NCEA
Standard Reference
number and Title
Level
Standard
Number and
Version
Credit Internal [I]
value
External [E]
Summative
Approx.
Assessment
Date
Tasks
3
3
3
3
3
3
Select and apply a
range of processes to
enhance sound in a
performance context.
Research, develop
and apply a stage
lighting design
concept for a given
work
Research, develop
and visually
communicate a set
design concept for a
given work
Research, develop
and visually
communicate a
costume design
concept for a given
work
Research, develop,
visually communicate
and apply a make-up
design concept for a
given work
Stage-manage a
production
US28007 v2
6
Internal
US28003 v2
US28006 v2
6
6
Internal
Portfolio and
operating sound
desk for a
performance
13/14 April or
Portfolio and
operating lighting
desk for a
performance
13/14 April or
Portfolio and 3D
set model
13/14 April or
Internal
5/6 July or
19/20 Oct
5/6 July or
19/20 Oct
5/6 July or
19/20 Oct
Portfolio
US28002 v1
6
Internal
13/14 April or
5/6 July or
19/20 Oct
US28004 v2
6
Internal
Portfolio and
make up
application
13/14 April or
5/6 July or
19/20 Oct
US28005 v2
6
Internal
Portfolio and
managing a live
performance
13/14 April or
5/6 July or
19/20 Oct
3
Demonstrate
understanding of live
drama performance
Examination
AS91518 v1
4
TBC
External
You will select 3 internal assessments to be assessed against.
Presence + Engagement = Success
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Internal Standards Outline
You will select to be assessed against 3 out of the 6 internal standards on offer. Each internal
standard is worth 6 credits.
Select and apply a range of processes to enhance sound in a performance context.
For this assessment you are required to select and apply a range of processes for enhancing sound
while recording and mixing down a recording. You must select and apply six processes to either:
amplify; enhance tonal balance, control dynamic range, create ambience, filter; balance multiple
sources; create effects; capture, edit. You must describe a sound theory related to each process from:
frequency, phase, wavelength, amplitude, pitch, sound pressure level, fidelity, reflection, absorption,
sampling rate. These may be described using written or oral methods.
Research, develop and apply a stage lighting design concept for a given work
For this assessment activity you will be required to research, develop and apply a stage lighting design
concept for a given work. You will research, document and communicate a lighting design concept for a
given work with input from creative collaborators. Your design concept must be documented using a
lighting plan, lighting plot, running plot and cue sheet/synopsis and communicated to relevant
personnel such as the creative collaborators.
Research, develop and visually communicate a set design concept for a given work
For this standard, you are required to research, develop and communicate a set design concept for a
given work. You will work both independently, and in collaboration with other members of the
production team, during this assessment to research and develop an overall set design concept,
including a 3D model.
Research, develop and visually communicate a costume design concept for a given work
This assessment activity requires you to research, develop and communicate a costume design concept
and costumes for four characters for a production. You will work independently, and in collaboration
with other members of the production team during this assessment, to research and develop an
overall concept for the costumes for a production. You will communicate your overall concept, with
details of the costumes for four different characters.
Research, develop, visually communicate and apply a make-up design concept for a given work
This assessment activity requires you to research, develop and apply a make-up design concept for four
characters for a production. You will work independently, and in collaboration with other members of
the production team, during this assessment to research and develop an overall concept for the makeup for a production. You will communicate your overall concept, with details of the make-up designs
for four different characters.
Stage-manage a production
For this standard you will be required to stage-manage rehearsal and performance processes for a
production.
More information about the external examination will be given to you later in Term 1.
The Marist College community is committed to fostering excellence in education founded on living Catholic values and the spirit
of Mary.