NCEA Level 3 Dance
Level 3
Number of Credits: up to 24
Entry Recommendations: NCEA Level 2 Dance or entry in consultation with the Curriculum Leader of Dance.
Course Outline: This programme applies knowledge and builds on NCEA Level 2 Dance. Performance, Choreography and Perspectives of Dance will be studied in greater depth than at previous levels.
Skills developed in the course:
- Advanced dance technique
- Choreography
- Production technologies for dance
- Analysis of choreography and production technologies of a complete dance work
- Demonstrating knowledge of dance in Aotearoa
Course Costs: Approximately $50 to cover guest tutors, stationery and performances.
Assessment: Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
AS 91592
Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
6 Credits
Practical work, dance technique and performance
Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 10; Term 2, Week 5; Term 3 Week 8
AS 91588
Produce a dance to realise a concept
8 Credits
Practical work, individual portfolio, production and choreography of dance
Assessment Period - Term 3, Week 8
AS 90590
Perform a solo or duet dance
4 Credits
Practical work, dance technique and performance
Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 4
AS 91594
Analyse a dance performances
4 Credits
Writing
Research, projects, examination and analyse
Assessment Period - Term 4
AS 91591
Perform a group dance
4 Credits
Practical work, dance technique and performance
Assessment Period - Term 3, Week 4
