NCEA Level 3 Drama study guide

NCEA Level 3 Drama is the final year of Drama study within the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement, delivered under The Arts learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum. It is aimed at senior secondary students who have worked through Levels 1 and 2 and want to deepen their understanding of performance, theatre history and dramatic process. According to NZQA, Drama helps learners understand cultural perspectives and worldviews by examining the rich histories and traditions expressed through performance. Assessment is split between internal and external components: internally assessed work is judged in school against the relevant Level 3 Drama achievement standards, while external assessment follows the examination and submission requirements set out in the Level 3 assessment specifications. NZQA publishes past exams, exemplars, assessment schedules and reports, assessment specifications, clarifications, a national moderator's report and webcasts for this level, and these are the best starting point for preparation. Candidates should read the current Level 3 assessment specifications, work through past exams and exemplars with their teacher, check Drama clarifications for any updates, and review the internal conditions of assessment before submitting internally assessed evidence. Topics on this exam: Drama achievement standards (Level 3). The NCEA Level 3 Drama study guide has 1 section and about 418 words.