Queen Margaret College

Year 10 Drama Programme 2023

Level 5 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate

Unit Title

Proposed assessment date

Term 1, Week 9

Page to stage Term 2, Week 6

Devising Term 3, Week 4

Techniques Term 4, Week 3

Course details

The aim of the Year 10 Drama course is to introduce some key concepts, performance skills, production knowledge and terminology in a practical environment. There is a focus on verbal and non-verbal skills along with small group collaborative skills, the development of independent work skills as a support to other curricular areas. Students will learn how to develop performance skills to create effect, study ta specific theatre form and further their ability to create a strong narrative through the use of drama conventions and elements. Some of their work will be shown in a performance for parents late in Term 3. The year concludes with a study of mask through both construction and application in performance.

Course Information

• Each class has 4 lessons per 10 day timetable for the whole year.

• The programme will cover 4 topics over the course of the year

Homework expectations

Your child should be learning at home for a total of at least 90 minutes per weeknight across all subjects and separate to this is the Community Project during Terms 2 and 3. Written reflections will generally be completed in class. However, it is vital that when approaching performance assessment that homework time is used to learn lines and rehearse any material needed

Teacher in Charge of Drama: Gemma Lowther

Queen Margaret College

Year 10 English Programme 2023

Level 5 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Year 4 of the Middle Years Programme

Unit Title

Poetry Speaking in Different Voices – poetry study

Director’s Choices – film study

Shakespeare Under the Microscope – Romeo and Juliet

Creative writing and static image

Course details

International Baccalaureate

Proposed assessment date

Refer to assessment calendar on Managebac

The study of English helps students engage with and enjoy language and literature in all its varieties. A selection of poetry from around the world will be studied. Students will identify connections across texts through common themes and messages They also study Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the film The Truman Show. Students will develop skills in a range of creative and literary essay writing, and in oral commentary and performance.

Course Information:

• Read and study a play and poetry

• View and study a film

• Create and deliver an oral commentary

• Write essays and use visual language to create a static image

• Write creatively

Homework expectations

Your child should be learning at home for a total of at least 90 minutes per weeknight across all subjects and separate to this is the Community Project during Terms 2 and 3.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completion of extension work done in class

• Reading

• Research

• Revision of material covered in class

• Written responses and essays

Head of Learning Area: Mrs Annabel Harris