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The Drama New Zealand Link Collection
- Associations
- American Alliance for Theatre & Education
A Useful site for those looking for recent plays with recommendations from the organisation.
- Arts Access Aotearoa
Arts Access Aotearoa is a Charitable Trust whose objectives are to ensure that people and communities of New Zealand have unhindered access to the arts, and opportunities to create, perform and develop their own arts.
- Arts Advocates Auckland
The Arts Advocates Auckland website is full of useful information and statistics about the arts including Drama employment and training opportunities.
- Arts Council of England
The Arts Council of England is offering Forty Million Pounds Partnerships with schools to promote “creativity and culture in schools aiming to give young peiople a strong foundation for their creative and social skills.”
- Auckland Based Migrant Youth Drama Group Mixit
Mixit is a Free Performing Arts focussed organisation. It operates at TAPAC at Western Springs every Saturday. Check out the photo gallery on the web site. Led by drama teacher, Wendy Preston, Mixit provides opportunties for young people to not only exper
- AustralianPlays is a new e-commerce portal dedicated to the sale and promotion of Australian playscripts.
The site was recently launched in New York at the New Dramatists Studio, America’s premier playwright development centre, as part of the Australian Government’s Australia Week program. It features more than 1,500 Australian playscripts, representing the w
- British Council
Offers information on its programmes internationally.
- Calico Young People's Theatre in Hawke's Bay
Jenny Wake is the Producer , Director and Writer for Calico Young People’s Theatre which is based in Napier. Check out their latest offerings on their web site
- Centre for Creative Communities
This U.K. organisation creates arts and education partnerships.
- Centre For Performance Research
Centre for the development of innovative theatre.
- Council for International Development
Drama New Zealand is a member of the the Council for International Development (CID) which works to achieve effective high quality international development programmes which focus on the alleviation and eradication of poverty. CID works to enhance the cap
- Creative Exchange
International network for practitioners and agencies involved in culture and development.
- DANZ, Dance Aotearoa New Zealand
DANZ is the national organisation for dance in New Zealand DANZ aims to develop the long term growth and health of New Zealand dance through professional development and training, information & resources, education, promotion and advocacy. We support
- Drama Australia
The Australian umbrella organisation for state Drama Associations. The site has information about Special Projects run by Drama Australia in links with South East Asia, Working Conditions in schools for Drama teachers, Young IDEAs, Arts Industry Liaison,
- Drama Victoria
Drama Victoria
- Dramatool
The Dramatool web site will put you in touch with the East African Associations in Uganda, Ethiopia, Keyna and Tanzania.
- Eastern Africa Theatre Institute
Uganda National Chapter (EATI-UNC) This association is beginning its journey. It has a publication in English Contact P.O. Box 7062 KAMPALA UGANDA
- ETNZ Guide to Safe Working Practices in the Theatre
The Entertainment Technology of New Zealand association web site contains a comprehensive hand book useful for all theatre practitioners
- Foundation for Community Dance
The national development agency for community dance in the U.K.
- International Drama/Theatre in Education Association
International body with many member associations.
- Musical Theatre New Zealand
Musical Theatre New Zealand (formerly known as the Operatic Federation of New zealand and proior tothe 2003 AGM Musical Theatre Federation of NZ) was formed in 1960 and is the umbrella group for companie/ societies/ schools associated with Musical Theatre
- National Association for Drama Therapy NADT
Drama Therapy is the intentional use of drama and/or theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals. This U.S.A. associaition is affiliated to the national Coalition of Arts thearapies Association (NCATA)
- National Drama – One forum – many voices
National Drama U.K. has much to offer NZADIE members and tertiary drama students as an association.
- New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English
New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English
- New Zealand Writers Guild
Ever thought of writing a screenplay? The New Zealand Writers Guild offers practical workshops, support and advice of a high calibre.
- Playbureau
Playbureau licences plays and musicals both New Zealand and International.
- Playmarket
Agents for most NewZealand Playwrights and promoters of playwriting contests for young people.
- Report to the Ministry of Education on Subject Association Capacity
This report makes interesting reading – where does Drama New Zealand see itself in relation to the report on Capacity Building in Subject Associations? Post a comment.
- Singapore Drama Educators Association
What is SDEA? Vision Established in 2002, SDEA aspires to establish drama methodology as a vital element in the development of every individual in society Mission SDEA is a professional body that advocates and advances the development of drama in educatio
- The ASC has the largest collection of unpublished contemporary Australian plays
Search their online catalogue of hundreds of plays, all production-ready and including work suitable for all audiences and performance styles. Visit the web site to search their online catalogue and buy a play to read or perform today.
- theatresports.co.nz
Theatresports New Zealand offers a comprehensive schools programme and workshops of a high standard for teachers and students.
- Voice Arts Trust
The Wellington based Voice Arts Trust provides a participant centred educational experience via the arts. Our starting point is each “players” own experience and imagination. We challenge young people to creatively explore the complex connections between
- Curriculum
- Assessment specifications for NCEA
Check out the assessment specifications for NCEA and Scholarship Drama on this site.
- Creative Drama and Theatre resource site
Large collection of links at this creative drama and theatre resource site.
- Drama Education: A Global Perspective
This site maintained by Kim Flintoff is designed to assist teachers, pre-service teachers and students in Drama and Theatre Arts. It will also assist anyone who wants to use Drama as a teaching strategy.
- Drama Exemplars
Check out the Drama exemplars on the TKI Arts Curriculum web site
- Education World
This web site from Education World features a unique search engine with more than 50,000 links to related education sites. It also offeres lesson plans, curriculum materials, discussion forums and monthly reviews of other education websites.
- Engaging With the New Zealand Curriculum 2007
This Drama Glossary provided by Arts On Line contains an updated list of useful terms for use in Drama
- English On-Line
Site administered by Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland. Mainly units of work for teachers of English but the odd one that looks at what to do with a play. Includes some useful sites for teachers of Drama.
- Mediascape is a great website for Drama teachers to explore
In 2008 the website offers an even richer resource for all Kiwis. Ruth Zanker and her team her team have been busy plotting better design features content and navigation. What can you find there? Information, explanations, viewpoints, debates and research
- NCEA Drama Internal Assessment Exemplars Levels 1,2 and 3 on TKI
These exemplars are designed to support senior secondary Drama. They have been created by members of Drama New Zealand for the Ministry of Education.
- New Zealand Ministry of Education Drama and Dance Achievement Standards
MinEdu Drama and Dance Achievement Standards Matrices
- Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools
Check out these Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools and Ministry of Education guidelines.
- Qualifications Authority
New Zealand qualifications information at Secondary and Tertiary levels.
- Sunny Amey Collection
The New Zealand National Archives holds the Sunny Amey QSM archive which was assembled by members of the New Zealand Association for Drama in Education, including Susan Battye and Jenny Whatman as well as Sunny herself. This unique open access archive rel
- The Arts Nga Toi
The Maori version of the New Zealand Arts Curriculum is now online.
- The Western Australian Arts Syllabus
A comprehensive document worth a look from a comparative point of view.
- Educational Publications
- AustralianPlays is a new e-commerce portal dedicated to the sale and promotion of Australian playscripts.
The site was recently launched in New York at the New Dramatists Studio, America’s premier playwright development centre, as part of the Australian Government’s Australia Week program. It features more than 1,500 Australian playscripts, representing the w
- Brilliant Drama Books for Primary Schools
User Friendly Resources has recently licensed from Canada, and republished for New Zealand schools, a fabulous drama resource Drama Themes by Larry Swartz.
- Dorothy Heathcote Archive
Dorothy Heathcote is the patron of Drama New Zealand. She takes an active interest in the association. The Dorothy Heathcote archive was originally constructed, organised and indexed by Dr Sandra Hesten as part of her Ph.D research. It contains over 2000
- Evolve Education 'Interactive CD Roms, Masks and workshops
Evolve brings a unique range of performing arts products to your classroom for 2003. Workshops, masks and interactive programs all enhance the learning ability of your students and can be purchased throught their web site.
- NZADIE and Drama New Zealand Journals held in the National Library
Check out the issues of our journals held in the National Library of New Zealand
- Sunny Amey Collection
The New Zealand National Archives holds the Sunny Amey QSM archive which was assembled by members of the New Zealand Association for Drama in Education, including Susan Battye and Jenny Whatman as well as Sunny herself. This unique open access archive rel
- The Drama Bookshop
This New York Bookshop has one of the best collections in the world of drama in education, theatre, film and the performing arts. Their play scripts are grouped geographically. They will mail anywhere and they don’t mind being asked questions.
- Film & TV
- FILM AUCKLAND – HERE FOR YOU
Film Auckland exists to promote the capabilities of the Auckland Screen Production Industry to the rest of the world (and that includes the rest of New Zealand!). It’s also their role to help ensure growth here is managed in a way that benefits us locally
- Massey University
Auckland Course: University Course for Bachelor of Arts. Various papers in Media, film and Televsion Studies
- Mediascape is a great website for Drama teachers to explore
In 2008 the website offers an even richer resource for all Kiwis. Ruth Zanker and her team her team have been busy plotting better design features content and navigation. What can you find there? Information, explanations, viewpoints, debates and research
- New Zealand Broadcasting School
The school has a good reputation within New Zealand for training tertiary students in television and radio broadcasting.
- New Zealand Screen Council Screen Mark
Screen Mark applications from Film and Television institutions can be viewed on this site. Should Drama New Zealand lobby for a similar mark for Drama and Theatre institutions? Have your say by registering and leaving a comment for other members to read o
- Playmarket: Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers
Worried about Royalties? Wanting to alter a play to suit your cast? Not sure about payment? – Check out the answers here.
- Radio New Zealand Drama Listings for 2008 and Beyond
Sundays, from 3:06 pm to 4:00 pm. The Sunday Drama celebrates the best of New Zealand’s writing and performance. As well as original works written for radio, you can hear dramatic adaptations of novels and stage plays as well as sampling some of the fines
- Resources for New Zealand plays on TKI
Check out these extended secondary Drama resources for Purapurawhetu and the Pohutakawa Tree, The Play about the Baby, Travesties, The Bellbird and the television series Being Eve created by Drama New Zealand members.
- Screenwise – Australia's Premiere Film & TV School for Actors
Screenwise was established to provide specialist, career-focused training in acting for film & TV, by employing the crème de la crème of industry professionals – award-winning actors, directors & casting consultants who are articulate and inspirat
- South Seas Film and Television School
Glenfield, Auckland. Course: 1 year film and T.V production Offers an NZQA-approved practical industry training course. Accreditation for Film and Electronic Media Industry Unit Standards of Training and Naitonal Certificate. Duration: 36 weeks. Course: 1
- The New Zealand Film Commission
Information on films, filmmakers and actors.
- UNITEC School of Performing and Screen Arts
Auckland. Course: Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts, majors in Film &Television, Directing & Wrting for Screen &Theare, Acting for Screen & Theatre, Contemporary Dance. Duration: 3 Years
- University of Auckland Department for Film, Television & Media Studies
Course: Introductory Video production
- University of Auckland School of Creative & Performing Arts
Degree offered: Masters in Creative and Performing Arts This draws together the teaching of theeatre and drama studies,arts management,music, opera, ehtnomusicology, Maori and Pacific Performing Arts,dance and film, television and media studies.
- University of Waikato, Department of Screen and Media Studies
Hamilton. Courses: Undergraduate majors in Screen and Media Studies, Diploma in Screen & Media Studies etc. Duraiton: 2-3 years undergraduate, graduate studies, PhD, full time or part tim
- Victoria University
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses in Film and Televison.
- Waikato Polytechnic
Hamilton. Course: Bachelor of Media Arts – Majoring in Moving Image. Offers: Degree. Project development and produciotn including scripting drama & documentary.
- Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
New Plymouth. Course: Offer a year long programme in film & TV production with an emphasis on Camera work and editing in the National Certificate in film & TV. We have a July intake each year with a finish in May.
- Funding
- Council for International Development
Drama New Zealand is a member of the the Council for International Development (CID) which works to achieve effective high quality international development programmes which focus on the alleviation and eradication of poverty. CID works to enhance the cap
- Funding Information Service
Funding Information Service (FIS) Funding Information Service is a not-for-profit organisation collecting and distributing information about funding by way of three separate searchable computer databases, FundView, CorporateCitizens and BreakOut. FundView
- The New Zealand Film Commission
Information on films, filmmakers and actors.
- Maori
- Maori Music Company
www.maorimusic.com offers retail and internet distribution of Maori music.
- Toi Maori Aotearoa
A website dedicated to maintaining, developing and promoting Maori art as an essential element of Maori and New Zealand culture. This site profiles Maori artists and their work, from a range of fields.
- Music
- Dramatists Play Service, Inc: New Representation in NZ
Hal Leonard Australia has announced the exclusive representation of Dramatists Play Service, Inc in New Zealand. Having successfully represented Music Theatre International (Les Miserables, Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, Fame-the Musical, Guys and Dolls e
- Maori Music Company
www.maorimusic.com offers retail and internet distribution of Maori music.
- Music and Audio Institute of NZ
Division of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Auckland and Greymouth Course: Certificate & Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production Duration: 34 weeks. E-mail: mainz@taipoutini.ac.nz
- Music Theatre International
This New York based company offers a special Broadway Junior titles section of musicals including ‘Into the Woods’ junior, Bugsy Malone, Fiddler on the Roof, JrThe School House Rock Live Jr. Etc. They arrange royalties and offer a Sampler pack.
- Screenwise – Australia's Premiere Film & TV School for Actors
Screenwise was established to provide specialist, career-focused training in acting for film & TV, by employing the crème de la crème of industry professionals – award-winning actors, directors & casting consultants who are articulate and inspirat
- Teachers At Work
“Over 1,000 of the best sites for educators” There is a section on the Arts which includes Music and Performance Arts. Dozens of sites to wade through but well worth the time as this site is regularly updated and maintained.
- University of Auckland School of Creative & Performing Arts
Degree offered: Masters in Creative and Performing Arts This draws together the teaching of theeatre and drama studies,arts management,music, opera, ehtnomusicology, Maori and Pacific Performing Arts,dance and film, television and media studies.
- NCEA
- Assessment specifications for NCEA
Check out the assessment specifications for NCEA and Scholarship Drama on this site.
- Drama Exemplars
Check out the Drama exemplars on the TKI Arts Curriculum web site
- English On-Line
Site administered by Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland. Mainly units of work for teachers of English but the odd one that looks at what to do with a play. Includes some useful sites for teachers of Drama.
- NCEA Drama Internal Assessment Exemplars Levels 1,2 and 3 on TKI
These exemplars are designed to support senior secondary Drama. They have been created by members of Drama New Zealand for the Ministry of Education.
- New Zealand Ministry of Education Drama and Dance Achievement Standards
MinEdu Drama and Dance Achievement Standards Matrices
- Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools
Check out these Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools and Ministry of Education guidelines.
- Qualifications Authority
New Zealand qualifications information at Secondary and Tertiary levels.
- The Arts Nga Toi
The Maori version of the New Zealand Arts Curriculum is now online.
- Online Resources
- Assessment specifications for NCEA
Check out the assessment specifications for NCEA and Scholarship Drama on this site.
- Australian Resources
The Education Resources Group. Lots of resources to buy. Performing rights for Australian plays can be organised through this site.
- Council for International Development
Drama New Zealand is a member of the the Council for International Development (CID) which works to achieve effective high quality international development programmes which focus on the alleviation and eradication of poverty. CID works to enhance the cap
- Creative Drama and Theatre resource site
Large collection of links at this creative drama and theatre resource site.
- Drama Education: A Global Perspective
This site maintained by Kim Flintoff is designed to assist teachers, pre-service teachers and students in Drama and Theatre Arts. It will also assist anyone who wants to use Drama as a teaching strategy.
- Drama Exemplars
Check out the Drama exemplars on the TKI Arts Curriculum web site
- Dramanet
Dramanet is an email mailing list open to all teachers of Drama and other interested educators. Dramanet is a place to air views, share ideas, request help and resources and establish professional relationships. Subscribers to Dramanet will also receive f
- Education World
This web site from Education World features a unique search engine with more than 50,000 links to related education sites. It also offeres lesson plans, curriculum materials, discussion forums and monthly reviews of other education websites.
- Engaging With the New Zealand Curriculum 2007
This Drama Glossary provided by Arts On Line contains an updated list of useful terms for use in Drama
- Evolve Education 'Interactive CD Roms, Masks and workshops
Evolve brings a unique range of performing arts products to your classroom for 2003. Workshops, masks and interactive programs all enhance the learning ability of your students and can be purchased throught their web site.
- Funding Information Service
Funding Information Service (FIS) Funding Information Service is a not-for-profit organisation collecting and distributing information about funding by way of three separate searchable computer databases, FundView, CorporateCitizens and BreakOut. FundView
- Information Resources for Dramatic Arts
Constructed by the University of California, Santa Barbara, this site has a Theatre Arts focus. It provides a comprehensive coverage of stagecraft (lighting, design, makeup, costuming) electronic plays, electronic journals and megasites. Useful for course
- Key periods in the development of New Zealand theatre on TKI
The chart suggests key periods in the development of a New Zealand theatrical voice, indicating historical events against which these periods were set, and noting some contemporary international playwrights.
- Maori Music Company
www.maorimusic.com offers retail and internet distribution of Maori music.
- More Care For Your Voice
A useful and practical 30 page booklet useful for all teachers and schools. The foreword by patron Cicely Berry, voice director, RSC recommends the book for its simplicity and clarity in explaining how the voice works and in setting out exercises that wil
- National Library Web Site
The National Library web site has many references to Drama in New Zealand.
- New Zealand Ministry of Education Drama and Dance Achievement Standards
MinEdu Drama and Dance Achievement Standards Matrices
- NZADIE and Drama New Zealand Journals held in the National Library
Check out the issues of our journals held in the National Library of New Zealand
- Playmarket
New Zealand’s Playwrights Agency and Script Advisory Service. Contains script searching facilities, a bookshop and an advisory service for playwrights. New Zealand plays only.
- Playmarket: Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers
Worried about Royalties? Wanting to alter a play to suit your cast? Not sure about payment? – Check out the answers here.
- SHOWCAST
SHOWCAST is the casting bible for both NZ and Australia. With 2 print volumes each 1000 pages plus a cutting edge Internet website SHOWCAST allows subscribers access to photos and biogs of leading actors.
- The Arts Nga Toi
The Maori version of the New Zealand Arts Curriculum is now online.
- The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
This dictionary offers opportunities for student to devise monologues using factual material. Playwrights can refer to real information about the lives of people of Aotearoa.
- The National Gallery of Art
Trying to find inspiration for your stage design? The National Gallery of Art has a site which features over 3,200 full-view digital images and 3,800 details of art from its collection. It also includes tours of the museum and historical audio segments.
- The New Zealand Film Commission
Information on films, filmmakers and actors.
- User Friendly Resources – English/Drama
A collection of photocopiable resources for schools in Australia and New Zealand.
- www.nzedge.com
Looking for biographical material for monologues? www.nzedge.com offers a comprehensive list of contemporary figures.
- Research
- Council for International Development
Drama New Zealand is a member of the the Council for International Development (CID) which works to achieve effective high quality international development programmes which focus on the alleviation and eradication of poverty. CID works to enhance the cap
- Currency Press, Australia
A very comprehensive list of plays and drama resources.
- Dorothy Heathcote Archive
Dorothy Heathcote is the patron of Drama New Zealand. She takes an active interest in the association. The Dorothy Heathcote archive was originally constructed, organised and indexed by Dr Sandra Hesten as part of her Ph.D research. It contains over 2000
- Dramanet
Dramanet is an email mailing list open to all teachers of Drama and other interested educators. Dramanet is a place to air views, share ideas, request help and resources and establish professional relationships. Subscribers to Dramanet will also receive f
- Key periods in the development of New Zealand theatre on TKI
The chart suggests key periods in the development of a New Zealand theatrical voice, indicating historical events against which these periods were set, and noting some contemporary international playwrights.
- Mediascape is a great website for Drama teachers to explore
In 2008 the website offers an even richer resource for all Kiwis. Ruth Zanker and her team her team have been busy plotting better design features content and navigation. What can you find there? Information, explanations, viewpoints, debates and research
- National Library Web Site
The National Library web site has many references to Drama in New Zealand.
- NZADIE and Drama New Zealand Journals held in the National Library
Check out the issues of our journals held in the National Library of New Zealand
- Sunny Amey Collection
The New Zealand National Archives holds the Sunny Amey QSM archive which was assembled by members of the New Zealand Association for Drama in Education, including Susan Battye and Jenny Whatman as well as Sunny herself. This unique open access archive rel
- The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
This dictionary offers opportunities for student to devise monologues using factual material. Playwrights can refer to real information about the lives of people of Aotearoa.
- The Drama Bookshop
This New York Bookshop has one of the best collections in the world of drama in education, theatre, film and the performing arts. Their play scripts are grouped geographically. They will mail anywhere and they don’t mind being asked questions.
- The National Gallery of Art
Trying to find inspiration for your stage design? The National Gallery of Art has a site which features over 3,200 full-view digital images and 3,800 details of art from its collection. It also includes tours of the museum and historical audio segments.
- Toi Maori Aotearoa
A website dedicated to maintaining, developing and promoting Maori art as an essential element of Maori and New Zealand culture. This site profiles Maori artists and their work, from a range of fields.
- Scripts
- Australian Resources
The Education Resources Group. Lots of resources to buy. Performing rights for Australian plays can be organised through this site.
- AustralianPlays is a new e-commerce portal dedicated to the sale and promotion of Australian playscripts.
The site was recently launched in New York at the New Dramatists Studio, America’s premier playwright development centre, as part of the Australian Government’s Australia Week program. It features more than 1,500 Australian playscripts, representing the w
- Brilliant Drama Books for Primary Schools
User Friendly Resources has recently licensed from Canada, and republished for New Zealand schools, a fabulous drama resource Drama Themes by Larry Swartz.
- Creative Drama and Theatre resource site
Large collection of links at this creative drama and theatre resource site.
- Currency Press, Australia
A very comprehensive list of plays and drama resources.
- Dorothy Heathcote Archive
Dorothy Heathcote is the patron of Drama New Zealand. She takes an active interest in the association. The Dorothy Heathcote archive was originally constructed, organised and indexed by Dr Sandra Hesten as part of her Ph.D research. It contains over 2000
- Dramatists Play Service, Inc: New Representation in NZ
Hal Leonard Australia has announced the exclusive representation of Dramatists Play Service, Inc in New Zealand. Having successfully represented Music Theatre International (Les Miserables, Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, Fame-the Musical, Guys and Dolls e
- Information Resources for Dramatic Arts
Constructed by the University of California, Santa Barbara, this site has a Theatre Arts focus. It provides a comprehensive coverage of stagecraft (lighting, design, makeup, costuming) electronic plays, electronic journals and megasites. Useful for course
- John Cairney
Discover distinguished Scottish-born, NZ-living, actor, writer, speaker, painter John Cairney at his lovely new web site.
- Playmarket
New Zealand’s Playwrights Agency and Script Advisory Service. Contains script searching facilities, a bookshop and an advisory service for playwrights. New Zealand plays only.
- Playmarket: Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers
Worried about Royalties? Wanting to alter a play to suit your cast? Not sure about payment? – Check out the answers here.
- Playscripts.com
Offers a comprehensive list of plays for purchase.
- Radio New Zealand Drama Listings for 2008 and Beyond
Sundays, from 3:06 pm to 4:00 pm. The Sunday Drama celebrates the best of New Zealand’s writing and performance. As well as original works written for radio, you can hear dramatic adaptations of novels and stage plays as well as sampling some of the fines
- Resources for New Zealand plays on TKI
Check out these extended secondary Drama resources for Purapurawhetu and the Pohutakawa Tree, The Play about the Baby, Travesties, The Bellbird and the television series Being Eve created by Drama New Zealand members.
- The Drama Bookshop
This New York Bookshop has one of the best collections in the world of drama in education, theatre, film and the performing arts. Their play scripts are grouped geographically. They will mail anywhere and they don’t mind being asked questions.
- UNITEC School of Performing and Screen Arts
Auckland. Course: Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts, majors in Film &Television, Directing & Wrting for Screen &Theare, Acting for Screen & Theatre, Contemporary Dance. Duration: 3 Years
- WriterNet
This website offers information and advice for writers working in performance mediums and those who want to work with them.
- www.nzedge.com
Looking for biographical material for monologues? www.nzedge.com offers a comprehensive list of contemporary figures.
- Secondary
- Acoustics Design Guide
The Ministry of Education Guide to Acoustics in Schools makes for interesting reading with Drama in mind.
- Engaging With the New Zealand Curriculum 2007
This Drama Glossary provided by Arts On Line contains an updated list of useful terms for use in Drama
- Evolve Education 'Interactive CD Roms, Masks and workshops
Evolve brings a unique range of performing arts products to your classroom for 2003. Workshops, masks and interactive programs all enhance the learning ability of your students and can be purchased throught their web site.
- National Youth Drama School
This is an annual event which occurs in Hawkes Bay at Havelock North High School during the first term break. It’s a great chance for young actors and and actresses (15-20 year olds) to come together from all over New Zealand. Schoolarships are available.
- Qualifications Authority
New Zealand qualifications information at Secondary and Tertiary levels.
- Sunny Amey Collection
The New Zealand National Archives holds the Sunny Amey QSM archive which was assembled by members of the New Zealand Association for Drama in Education, including Susan Battye and Jenny Whatman as well as Sunny herself. This unique open access archive rel
- Theatre Sports New Zealand
Theatresports New Zealand offers a comprehensive schools programme and workshops of a high standard for teachers and students.
- Talent
- Arena Theatre – Washington D.C.
Looking for Theatre entertainment in Washington D.C.? Founded in 1950 this is the oldest theatre in Washington with the best reputation for quality productions. They have a New Voices of Color Play Reading Series operating in 2000. Look at their playbill
- ArtsAdmin U.K.
This organisation is devoted to promoting the theatre arts for young people in London U.K,
- Auckland Based Migrant Youth Drama Group Mixit's upcoming events
Mixit is a Free Performing Arts focussed organisation. It operates at TAPAC at Western Springs every Saturday. Check out the photo gallery on the web site. Led by drama teacher, Wendy Preston, Mixit provides opportunties for young people to not only exper
- Auckland Theatre Company
Auckland Theatre Company offers quality Theatre in Education materials, a focus on new writing and Ambassador scheme for high school representatives.
- AustralianPlays is a new e-commerce portal dedicated to the sale and promotion of Australian playscripts.
The site was recently launched in New York at the New Dramatists Studio, America’s premier playwright development centre, as part of the Australian Government’s Australia Week program. It features more than 1,500 Australian playscripts, representing the w
- Calico Young People's Theatre in Hawke's Bay
Jenny Wake is the Producer , Director and Writer for Calico Young People’s Theatre which is based in Napier. Check out their latest offerings on their web site
- Capital E
Check out this excellent theatre company which tours regionally and nationally.
- Circus Arts
New Zealand’s only diploma course in Circus Arts. Circo Arts is a vibrant Christchurch based training course in Physical theatre, Contemporary Circus, Street Cabaret, Clown Character and Comedy.
- Circus Development Agency U.K.
This web site promotes circus events with information and a notice board.
- Community Artists for Education (CAFE)
The aim of this networking facility is to support schools and artists in working together for the benefit of students by providing schools with direct access to practising artists and their professional work.
- Community Theatre – Global Perspectives
This book by Eugene Van Erven uses case studies from Keyna, the Phillipenes, Australia and other areas.
- Company of Angels
This Worcester, U.K. Dance company presents work that is diverse, inclusive, subversive and provocative.
- Court Theatre
Christchurch New Zealand boasts a very good community theatre which has a strong focus on young people’s theatre. Court Theatre’s current director is Cathy Downes.
- Downstage Theatre
Downstage is NZ’s foremost professional theatre established in 1964. Downstage offers heavily discounted student tickets and a diverse programme that caters to both secondary and primary aged markets. Check out our online season programme for more info.
- FILM AUCKLAND – HERE FOR YOU
Film Auckland exists to promote the capabilities of the Auckland Screen Production Industry to the rest of the world (and that includes the rest of New Zealand!). It’s also their role to help ensure growth here is managed in a way that benefits us locally
- George Piper Dances
This London, U.K. based dance and theatre company stretches the bounds of classical and contemporary bounds performing in unusual venues.
- Information Resources for Dramatic Arts
Constructed by the University of California, Santa Barbara, this site has a Theatre Arts focus. It provides a comprehensive coverage of stagecraft (lighting, design, makeup, costuming) electronic plays, electronic journals and megasites. Useful for course
- John Cairney
Discover distinguished Scottish-born, NZ-living, actor, writer, speaker, painter John Cairney at his lovely new web site.
- Kathryn Rawlings Actors Agency
Check out this Auckland-based agency.
- Key periods in the development of New Zealand theatre on TKI
The chart suggests key periods in the development of a New Zealand theatrical voice, indicating historical events against which these periods were set, and noting some contemporary international playwrights.
- Massey University
Auckland Course: University Course for Bachelor of Arts. Various papers in Media, film and Televsion Studies
- More Care For Your Voice
A useful and practical 30 page booklet useful for all teachers and schools. The foreword by patron Cicely Berry, voice director, RSC recommends the book for its simplicity and clarity in explaining how the voice works and in setting out exercises that wil
- Moving Image Centre
Freemans Bay, Auckland Course: Directing for Film Duration: 5 Days Course: Website Design E-mail: mic@mic.org.nz
- Music Theatre International
This New York based company offers a special Broadway Junior titles section of musicals including ‘Into the Woods’ junior, Bugsy Malone, Fiddler on the Roof, JrThe School House Rock Live Jr. Etc. They arrange royalties and offer a Sampler pack.
- National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art
It’s audition time at Christchurch’s NASDA. They’ll be in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in September 2006. See the notice on our Home page.
- National Youth Drama School
This is an annual event which occurs in Hawkes Bay at Havelock North High School during the first term break. It’s a great chance for young actors and and actresses (15-20 year olds) to come together from all over New Zealand. Schoolarships are available.
- Northern Stage
This U.K Newcastle upon Tyne Company creates new theatre for this time working with international practitioners on a regular basis.
- Nottingham Playhouse
This U.K. Nottingham based theatre presents world theatre.
- Out of Joint
Founded in 1993, this U.K. based internationally touring company is dedicated to the production of new writing.
- Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools
Check out these Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools and Ministry of Education guidelines.
- Radio New Zealand Drama Listings for 2008 and Beyond
Sundays, from 3:06 pm to 4:00 pm. The Sunday Drama celebrates the best of New Zealand’s writing and performance. As well as original works written for radio, you can hear dramatic adaptations of novels and stage plays as well as sampling some of the fines
- Royal Exchange Theatre
Manchester based company offers a range of contemporary plays and new work in the round.
- Royal National Theatre
London’s Royal National Theatre produces a diverse repertoire, embracing classic, new and neglected plays from the whole world of drama.
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Based in Stratford on Avon and at the Barbican in London the RSC’s mission is to enable people in Britain and the rest of the world, of all ages and every culture to experience the works of Shakespeare alongside other playwrights.
- Scottish Dance Theatre
Scottish Dance Theatre creates and tours work through the UK and beyond.
- Screenwise – Australia's Premiere Film & TV School for Actors
Screenwise was established to provide specialist, career-focused training in acting for film & TV, by employing the crème de la crème of industry professionals – award-winning actors, directors & casting consultants who are articulate and inspirat
- SHOWCAST
SHOWCAST is the casting bible for both NZ and Australia. With 2 print volumes each 1000 pages plus a cutting edge Internet website SHOWCAST allows subscribers access to photos and biogs of leading actors.
- Soho Theatre + Writers' Centre
This London theatre works with first time writers of all ages from all backgrounds.
- StageWork
StageWork is a unique website that goes behind-the-scenes of British theatre to explore the people and processes behind the productions.
- Stans Cafe
Birmingham based company. Devises original and theatre installation work.
- TAG Theatre company
Scotland’s national theatre company for young people.
- Talawa Theatre Company
London based Black Theatre company.
- Talent Banque
Auckland Actors agency that covers actors of all types. Talent is listed by age and gender with short bios on each actor.
- Talento & Extras Ltd
Auckland based and organised by age and gender.
- Tall Stories
London based internationally touring company presenting old and new stories with a focus on new writing and Young People’s theatre.
- Teachers At Work
“Over 1,000 of the best sites for educators” There is a section on the Arts which includes Music and Performance Arts. Dozens of sites to wade through but well worth the time as this site is regularly updated and maintained.
- The New Zealand Film Commission
Information on films, filmmakers and actors.
- Theatre Babel
Scottish based Touring Company whose aim is to reinvesitage and reinvigorate classical drama.
- Theatre Review web site
Here is a brand new New Zealand Theatre focussed Theatre Review web site created by John Smythe. Drama New Zealand congratulates John not only for providing us with quality theatre reviews but also a forum for discussion on Theatre topics such as funding.
- Theatre Sports New Zealand
Theatresports New Zealand offers a comprehensive schools programme and workshops of a high standard for teachers and students.
- Toi Maori Aotearoa
A website dedicated to maintaining, developing and promoting Maori art as an essential element of Maori and New Zealand culture. This site profiles Maori artists and their work, from a range of fields.
- Traverse Theatre
This renown U.K. Edinburgh based theatre aims to nurture, develop and produce the best new plays by Scottish and international playwrights ( including NZ) through a programme of theatre productions, workshops, and education events etc.
- UnlimitedTheatre
This Leeds U.K. based dance company is run by a group of artists who have been working together since 1997. They ork in a collaborative, devising way.
- WriterNet
This website offers information and advice for writers working in performance mediums and those who want to work with them.
- www.nzedge.com
Looking for biographical material for monologues? www.nzedge.com offers a comprehensive list of contemporary figures.
- Yellow Earth Theatre
Aims to promote and celebrate cultural diversity of the arts in the U.K.
- Teaching
- Assessment specifications for NCEA
Check out the assessment specifications for NCEA and Scholarship Drama on this site.
- Brilliant Drama Books for Primary Schools
User Friendly Resources has recently licensed from Canada, and republished for New Zealand schools, a fabulous drama resource Drama Themes by Larry Swartz.
- Creative Drama and Theatre resource site
Large collection of links at this creative drama and theatre resource site.
- Currency Press, Australia
A very comprehensive list of plays and drama resources.
- Drama Education: A Global Perspective
This site maintained by Kim Flintoff is designed to assist teachers, pre-service teachers and students in Drama and Theatre Arts. It will also assist anyone who wants to use Drama as a teaching strategy.
- Drama Exemplars
Check out the Drama exemplars on the TKI Arts Curriculum web site
- Dramanet
Dramanet is an email mailing list open to all teachers of Drama and other interested educators. Dramanet is a place to air views, share ideas, request help and resources and establish professional relationships. Subscribers to Dramanet will also receive f
- Education World
This web site from Education World features a unique search engine with more than 50,000 links to related education sites. It also offeres lesson plans, curriculum materials, discussion forums and monthly reviews of other education websites.
- Engaging With the New Zealand Curriculum 2007
This Drama Glossary provided by Arts On Line contains an updated list of useful terms for use in Drama
- English On-Line
Site administered by Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland. Mainly units of work for teachers of English but the odd one that looks at what to do with a play. Includes some useful sites for teachers of Drama.
- ERO
A full list of the New Zealand Education Review Office (ERO) publications can be viewed on the Office’s Website.
- Evolve Education 'Interactive CD Roms, Masks and workshops
Evolve brings a unique range of performing arts products to your classroom for 2003. Workshops, masks and interactive programs all enhance the learning ability of your students and can be purchased throught their web site.
- Mediascape is a great website for Drama teachers to explore
In 2008 the website offers an even richer resource for all Kiwis. Ruth Zanker and her team her team have been busy plotting better design features content and navigation. What can you find there? Information, explanations, viewpoints, debates and research
- More Care For Your Voice
A useful and practical 30 page booklet useful for all teachers and schools. The foreword by patron Cicely Berry, voice director, RSC recommends the book for its simplicity and clarity in explaining how the voice works and in setting out exercises that wil
- NCEA Drama Internal Assessment Exemplars Levels 1,2 and 3 on TKI
These exemplars are designed to support senior secondary Drama. They have been created by members of Drama New Zealand for the Ministry of Education.
- New Zealand Ministry of Education Drama and Dance Achievement Standards
MinEdu Drama and Dance Achievement Standards Matrices
- Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools
Check out these Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools and Ministry of Education guidelines.
- Playmarket
New Zealand’s Playwrights Agency and Script Advisory Service. Contains script searching facilities, a bookshop and an advisory service for playwrights. New Zealand plays only.
- Qualifications Authority
New Zealand qualifications information at Secondary and Tertiary levels.
- Resources for New Zealand plays on TKI
Check out these extended secondary Drama resources for Purapurawhetu and the Pohutakawa Tree, The Play about the Baby, Travesties, The Bellbird and the television series Being Eve created by Drama New Zealand members.
- Sunny Amey Collection
The New Zealand National Archives holds the Sunny Amey QSM archive which was assembled by members of the New Zealand Association for Drama in Education, including Susan Battye and Jenny Whatman as well as Sunny herself. This unique open access archive rel
- Teachers At Work
“Over 1,000 of the best sites for educators” There is a section on the Arts which includes Music and Performance Arts. Dozens of sites to wade through but well worth the time as this site is regularly updated and maintained.
- The Arts Nga Toi
The Maori version of the New Zealand Arts Curriculum is now online.
- The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
This dictionary offers opportunities for student to devise monologues using factual material. Playwrights can refer to real information about the lives of people of Aotearoa.
- The Drama Bookshop
This New York Bookshop has one of the best collections in the world of drama in education, theatre, film and the performing arts. Their play scripts are grouped geographically. They will mail anywhere and they don’t mind being asked questions.
- The National Gallery of Art
Trying to find inspiration for your stage design? The National Gallery of Art has a site which features over 3,200 full-view digital images and 3,800 details of art from its collection. It also includes tours of the museum and historical audio segments.
- The Western Australian Arts Syllabus
A comprehensive document worth a look from a comparative point of view.
- Theatre Sports New Zealand
Theatresports New Zealand offers a comprehensive schools programme and workshops of a high standard for teachers and students.
- User Friendly Resources – English/Drama
A collection of photocopiable resources for schools in Australia and New Zealand.
- Technical
- Acoustics Design Guide
The Ministry of Education Guide to Acoustics in Schools makes for interesting reading with Drama in mind.
- ETNZ Guide to Safe Working Practices in the Theatre
The Entertainment Technology of New Zealand association web site contains a comprehensive hand book useful for all theatre practitioners
- Selecon New Zealand
For over thirty years Selecon has served our New Zealand schools, theatres and performing arts. For twenty years this has included the development and manufacture of stage lighting equipment. This equipment is now in daily use in schools and theatres thro
- Sound Effects Library.Com
The world’s largest auditionable sound effects library
- Tertiary
- Hey Students looking for the right course?
KiwiCareers offers all the information on Drama and Theatre Tertiary Courses.
- Music and Audio Institute of NZ
Division of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Auckland and Greymouth Course: Certificate & Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production Duration: 34 weeks. E-mail: mainz@taipoutini.ac.nz
- New Zealand Broadcasting School
The school has a good reputation within New Zealand for training tertiary students in television and radio broadcasting.
- Qualifications Authority
New Zealand qualifications information at Secondary and Tertiary levels.
- Screenwise – Australia's Premiere Film & TV School for Actors
Screenwise was established to provide specialist, career-focused training in acting for film & TV, by employing the crème de la crème of industry professionals – award-winning actors, directors & casting consultants who are articulate and inspirat
- South Seas Film and Television School
Glenfield, Auckland. Course: 1 year film and T.V production Offers an NZQA-approved practical industry training course. Accreditation for Film and Electronic Media Industry Unit Standards of Training and Naitonal Certificate. Duration: 36 weeks. Course: 1
- Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill Course: Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama) Duration: 2 years
- UNITEC School of Performing and Screen Arts
Auckland. Course: Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts, majors in Film &Television, Directing & Wrting for Screen &Theare, Acting for Screen & Theatre, Contemporary Dance. Duration: 3 Years
- University of Auckland Department for Film, Television & Media Studies
Course: Introductory Video production
- University of Auckland School of Creative & Performing Arts
Degree offered: Masters in Creative and Performing Arts This draws together the teaching of theeatre and drama studies,arts management,music, opera, ehtnomusicology, Maori and Pacific Performing Arts,dance and film, television and media studies.
- University of Waikato, Department of Screen and Media Studies
Hamilton. Courses: Undergraduate majors in Screen and Media Studies, Diploma in Screen & Media Studies etc. Duraiton: 2-3 years undergraduate, graduate studies, PhD, full time or part tim
- Victoria University
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses in Film and Televison.
- Waikato Polytechnic
Hamilton. Course: Bachelor of Media Arts – Majoring in Moving Image. Offers: Degree. Project development and produciotn including scripting drama & documentary.
- Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
New Plymouth. Course: Offer a year long programme in film & TV production with an emphasis on Camera work and editing in the National Certificate in film & TV. We have a July intake each year with a finish in May.
- Theatres & Galleries
- Acoustics Design Guide
The Ministry of Education Guide to Acoustics in Schools makes for interesting reading with Drama in mind.
- Arena Theatre – Washington D.C.
Looking for Theatre entertainment in Washington D.C.? Founded in 1950 this is the oldest theatre in Washington with the best reputation for quality productions. They have a New Voices of Color Play Reading Series operating in 2000. Look at their playbill
- ArtsAdmin U.K.
This organisation is devoted to promoting the theatre arts for young people in London U.K,
- Auckland Based Migrant Youth Drama Group Mixit's upcoming events
Mixit is a Free Performing Arts focussed organisation. It operates at TAPAC at Western Springs every Saturday. Check out the photo gallery on the web site. Led by drama teacher, Wendy Preston, Mixit provides opportunties for young people to not only exper
- Auckland Theatre Company
Auckland Theatre Company offers quality Theatre in Education materials, a focus on new writing and Ambassador scheme for high school representatives.
- Calico Young People's Theatre in Hawke's Bay
Jenny Wake is the Producer , Director and Writer for Calico Young People’s Theatre which is based in Napier. Check out their latest offerings on their web site
- Capital E
Check out this excellent theatre company which tours regionally and nationally.
- Circus Development Agency U.K.
This web site promotes circus events with information and a notice board.
- Community Artists for Education (CAFE)
The aim of this networking facility is to support schools and artists in working together for the benefit of students by providing schools with direct access to practising artists and their professional work.
- Community Theatre – Global Perspectives
This book by Eugene Van Erven uses case studies from Keyna, the Phillipenes, Australia and other areas.
- Company of Angels
This Worcester, U.K. Dance company presents work that is diverse, inclusive, subversive and provocative.
- Court Theatre
Christchurch New Zealand boasts a very good community theatre which has a strong focus on young people’s theatre. Court Theatre’s current director is Cathy Downes.
- Downstage Theatre
Downstage is NZ’s foremost professional theatre established in 1964. Downstage offers heavily discounted student tickets and a diverse programme that caters to both secondary and primary aged markets. Check out our online season programme for more info.
- ETNZ Guide to Safe Working Practices in the Theatre
The Entertainment Technology of New Zealand association web site contains a comprehensive hand book useful for all theatre practitioners
- George Piper Dances
This London, U.K. based dance and theatre company stretches the bounds of classical and contemporary bounds performing in unusual venues.
- Information Resources for Dramatic Arts
Constructed by the University of California, Santa Barbara, this site has a Theatre Arts focus. It provides a comprehensive coverage of stagecraft (lighting, design, makeup, costuming) electronic plays, electronic journals and megasites. Useful for course
- Key periods in the development of New Zealand theatre on TKI
The chart suggests key periods in the development of a New Zealand theatrical voice, indicating historical events against which these periods were set, and noting some contemporary international playwrights.
- Music Theatre International
This New York based company offers a special Broadway Junior titles section of musicals including ‘Into the Woods’ junior, Bugsy Malone, Fiddler on the Roof, JrThe School House Rock Live Jr. Etc. They arrange royalties and offer a Sampler pack.
- Northern Stage
This U.K Newcastle upon Tyne Company creates new theatre for this time working with international practitioners on a regular basis.
- Nottingham Playhouse
This U.K. Nottingham based theatre presents world theatre.
- Out of Joint
Founded in 1993, this U.K. based internationally touring company is dedicated to the production of new writing.
- Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools
Check out these Performing Arts Facilities in New Zealand Schools and Ministry of Education guidelines.
- Playmarket: Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers
Worried about Royalties? Wanting to alter a play to suit your cast? Not sure about payment? – Check out the answers here.
- Royal Exchange Theatre
Manchester based company offers a range of contemporary plays and new work in the round.
- Royal National Theatre
London’s Royal National Theatre produces a diverse repertoire, embracing classic, new and neglected plays from the whole world of drama.
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Based in Stratford on Avon and at the Barbican in London the RSC’s mission is to enable people in Britain and the rest of the world, of all ages and every culture to experience the works of Shakespeare alongside other playwrights.
- Scottish Dance Theatre
Scottish Dance Theatre creates and tours work through the UK and beyond.
- Soho Theatre + Writers' Centre
This London theatre works with first time writers of all ages from all backgrounds.
- St James Theatre, Wellington
St James Theatre, Wellington offers a full programme of events.
- StageWork
StageWork is a unique website that goes behind-the-scenes of British theatre to explore the people and processes behind the productions.
- Stans Cafe
Birmingham based company. Devises original and theatre installation work.
- TAG Theatre company
Scotland’s national theatre company for young people.
- Talawa Theatre Company
London based Black Theatre company.
- Tall Stories
London based internationally touring company presenting old and new stories with a focus on new writing and Young People’s theatre.
- The National Gallery of Art
Trying to find inspiration for your stage design? The National Gallery of Art has a site which features over 3,200 full-view digital images and 3,800 details of art from its collection. It also includes tours of the museum and historical audio segments.
- The New Zealand Film Commission
Information on films, filmmakers and actors.
- Theatre Babel
Scottish based Touring Company whose aim is to reinvesitage and reinvigorate classical drama.
- Theatre Review web site
Here is a brand new New Zealand Theatre focussed Theatre Review web site created by John Smythe. Drama New Zealand congratulates John not only for providing us with quality theatre reviews but also a forum for discussion on Theatre topics such as funding.
- Traverse Theatre
This renown U.K. Edinburgh based theatre aims to nurture, develop and produce the best new plays by Scottish and international playwrights ( including NZ) through a programme of theatre productions, workshops, and education events etc.
- UnlimitedTheatre
This Leeds U.K. based dance company is run by a group of artists who have been working together since 1997. They ork in a collaborative, devising way.
- Yellow Earth Theatre
Aims to promote and celebrate cultural diversity of the arts in the U.K.
- Training
- ArtsAdmin U.K.
This organisation is devoted to promoting the theatre arts for young people in London U.K,
- Circus Arts
New Zealand’s only diploma course in Circus Arts. Circo Arts is a vibrant Christchurch based training course in Physical theatre, Contemporary Circus, Street Cabaret, Clown Character and Comedy.
- Community Artists for Education (CAFE)
The aim of this networking facility is to support schools and artists in working together for the benefit of students by providing schools with direct access to practising artists and their professional work.
- Hey Students looking for the right course?
KiwiCareers offers all the information on Drama and Theatre Tertiary Courses.
- Massey University
Auckland Course: University Course for Bachelor of Arts. Various papers in Media, film and Televsion Studies
- Moving Image Centre
Freemans Bay, Auckland Course: Directing for Film Duration: 5 Days Course: Website Design E-mail: mic@mic.org.nz
- Music and Audio Institute of NZ
Division of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Auckland and Greymouth Course: Certificate & Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production Duration: 34 weeks. E-mail: mainz@taipoutini.ac.nz
- National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art
It’s audition time at Christchurch’s NASDA. They’ll be in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in September 2006. See the notice on our Home page.
- National Youth Drama School
This is an annual event which occurs in Hawkes Bay at Havelock North High School during the first term break. It’s a great chance for young actors and and actresses (15-20 year olds) to come together from all over New Zealand. Schoolarships are available.
- New Zealand Broadcasting School
The school has a good reputation within New Zealand for training tertiary students in television and radio broadcasting.
- Qualifications Authority
New Zealand qualifications information at Secondary and Tertiary levels.
- Screenwise – Australia's Premiere Film & TV School for Actors
Screenwise was established to provide specialist, career-focused training in acting for film & TV, by employing the crème de la crème of industry professionals – award-winning actors, directors & casting consultants who are articulate and inspirat
- South Seas Film and Television School
Glenfield, Auckland. Course: 1 year film and T.V production Offers an NZQA-approved practical industry training course. Accreditation for Film and Electronic Media Industry Unit Standards of Training and Naitonal Certificate. Duration: 36 weeks. Course: 1
- Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill Course: Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama) Duration: 2 years
- Theatre Sports New Zealand
Theatresports New Zealand offers a comprehensive schools programme and workshops of a high standard for teachers and students.
- UNITEC School of Performing and Screen Arts
Auckland. Course: Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts, majors in Film &Television, Directing & Wrting for Screen &Theare, Acting for Screen & Theatre, Contemporary Dance. Duration: 3 Years
- University of Auckland Department for Film, Television & Media Studies
Course: Introductory Video production
- University of Auckland School of Creative & Performing Arts
Degree offered: Masters in Creative and Performing Arts This draws together the teaching of theeatre and drama studies,arts management,music, opera, ehtnomusicology, Maori and Pacific Performing Arts,dance and film, television and media studies.
- University of Waikato, Department of Screen and Media Studies
Hamilton. Courses: Undergraduate majors in Screen and Media Studies, Diploma in Screen & Media Studies etc. Duraiton: 2-3 years undergraduate, graduate studies, PhD, full time or part tim
- Victoria University
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses in Film and Televison.
- Waikato Polytechnic
Hamilton. Course: Bachelor of Media Arts – Majoring in Moving Image. Offers: Degree. Project development and produciotn including scripting drama & documentary.
- Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
New Plymouth. Course: Offer a year long programme in film & TV production with an emphasis on Camera work and editing in the National Certificate in film & TV. We have a July intake each year with a finish in May.
- Useful Links
- Arts Curriculum Achievement Objectives
- Drama At Arts Online
Arts Online is an online community with teaching resources for dance, drama, visual arts, art history, music and drama teachers in primary and secondary schools.
- Education Gazette Vacancies
- NCEA Drama
