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Oceania Theatre (Pasifika Theatre in Aotearoa)

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss L. Feaunati.

The Pasifika Theatre in Aotearoa course is an exploration of the vibrant and diverse theatrical traditions of Pacific Island communities in New Zealand. This course aims to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Pasifika cultures, histories, and identities through the lens of theatre, film and performance.

Throughout the course, students will delve into the rich heritage of various Pacific Island nations, including but not limited to Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau, among others. They will examine the evolution of Pasifika theatre in New Zealand, from its traditional roots to contemporary expressions. Emphasis will be placed on how Pasifika artists use theatre as a platform for storytelling, cultural preservation, sustainability, wellbeing and healing.



Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91940 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.1 - Explore the function of theatre Aotearoa


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91941 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.2 - Participate in creative strategies to create a drama


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91943 v3
NZQA Info

Drama 1.4 - Respond to a drama performance


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0