The Arts | Nga¯ Toi
In Year 10, you must choose ONE core course across any of the Arts. If you are interested in more than one Art subject, you will still be able to complete a prep course in any of these subjects even if you were not able to complete a core course.
Drama | Whakaari Core Drama
Music | Toi Puoro Solo/ensemble performance
Explore basic drama skills with plenty of games and fun theatre-based activities. This course aims to develop confidence and public speaking skills while looking at script work, improvisation and a wide range of dramatic exercises. Recommend for those keen to try some more drama but unsure whether they will continue it in the future. Extension Core – Acting technique and movement Bring characters to life. Be involved in a class production. Learn how to perform believable stage fighting. Classes will focus on extending skills and moving towards high level performance. Learn about theatre of the past and how we can use that knowledge to develop our own performances. Recommended for those looking to continue with Prep Drama in Year 11. Extension Core – Improvisation and creating theatre Develop your skills in Theatresports and improvisation. Create your own performance where you become the writer, director and actor. Classes will focus on creating original drama, extending skills in improvisation and developing acting techniques. Learn from history and those that have had an impact on theatre in the past. Recommended for those looking to continue with Prep Drama in Year 11.
Students focus on both solo and ensemble performance skills, working to improve their working knowledge of musical styles and ability to perform music to the best of their ability. It is STRONGLY recommended for students taking this course have practical ability to perform on an instrument if considering taking this course. Create musical works to include songwriting Students create works for both their chosen instrument(s) or ensembles (bands) and develop skills in musical notation, lead sheets, theoretical aspects, sound production, recording, and completing both live performance and professional recordings of their works. There is an element of working with music technology and the use of looping in creating musical works and backing tracks.
8 Year 10 Course Booklet 2025
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