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Voices against injustice - English and Drama

Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Ms R. Eveleigh, Ms L. Neveling.

Voices against injustice - English and Drama

Are you passionate about making a difference and want to use your creativity to address real-world issues? Join our exciting Year 12 English and Drama integrated module, "Voices Against Injustice," where you'll have the unique opportunity to combine the power of performance with the art of critical analysis.

In this module, you will:

  • Devise and Perform: Collaborate with your peers to create and stage an original drama piece that highlights a specific social injustice, drawing on real-life stories and powerful themes. Drama AS (91214) 2.2 (5 credits)
  • Analyse and Reflect: Dive deep into visual and oral texts, from impactful films to inspiring speeches, and develop your analytical skills to uncover the techniques used to convey messages of change. English AS 2.10 (3 credits)
  • Make an Impact: Use your voice and creativity to raise awareness about important social issues, engaging and inspiring others through your performance and insights.

Through hands-on workshops, engaging discussions, and dynamic performances, you'll enhance your creative and analytical abilities, gaining a deeper understanding of the world around you. Whether you're a budding actor, a keen writer, or simply passionate about social justice, this module will empower you to make your voice heard.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 8
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91214 v2
NZQA Info

Drama 2.2 - Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 8
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 3
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.

We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.

Course context or content may change by the start of the year.

Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses. 

All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module  (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).

All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.