STAGE 2 ARTS
DRAMA
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is assumed that students will have knowledge of theorists Stanislavsky and Brecht, and have performed on and possibly off stage.
Course Description
Students will develop a performance, study a contemporary innovator, see at least two live performances and investigate a significant play/theatrical event. The developed performance is externally assessed.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students will have to be prepared to pay for and see plays after hours, as well as attend production rehearsals on weekends and after school.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is assumed that students will have knowledge of theorists Stanislavsky and Brecht, and have performed on and possibly off stage.
Course Description
Students will develop a performance, study a contemporary innovator, see at least two live performances and investigate a significant play/theatrical event. The developed performance is externally assessed.
Content
- Complex Production Analysis and Performance
- Tim Burton Study
- Live Performance Viewing
- Script Investigation
Assessment Components
- Group Production (exam)
- Production Report
- 2 Reviews
- Group Presentation
- Essay on a Contemporary Practitioner
Additional Information
Students will have to be prepared to pay for and see plays after hours, as well as attend production rehearsals on weekends and after school.
MUSIC - ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 CREDITS (usually studied in conjunction with SOLO PERFORMANCE for a total of 20 credits)
Assumed Knowledge:
Students will have completed 3-4 years of classroom Music or students will have had instrumental or vocal lessons for at least 3 years.
Course Description
Music Performance (Ensemble) develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or their voice. They learn to apply these skills through developing an awareness of their instrument, its function within various styles of music and in an ensemble. They also develop an ability to accurately discuss key musical elements of their chosen repertoire and develop strategies to improve and refine their own musical performance.
Content
Assessment Components
FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 CREDITS (usually studied in conjunction with SOLO PERFORMANCE for a total of 20 credits)
Assumed Knowledge:
Students will have completed 3-4 years of classroom Music or students will have had instrumental or vocal lessons for at least 3 years.
Course Description
Music Performance (Ensemble) develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or their voice. They learn to apply these skills through developing an awareness of their instrument, its function within various styles of music and in an ensemble. They also develop an ability to accurately discuss key musical elements of their chosen repertoire and develop strategies to improve and refine their own musical performance.
Content
- Ensemble rehearsals and performance
- Part testing
- Discussion of chosen repertoire using musical terminology and reflection on strategies used to develop the performance aspects of the course.
Assessment Components
- Students perform a repertoire consisting of a minimum of 18 minutes over 2 summative school based assessments and a third externally moderated assessment.
- In the second assessment students will need to deliver a reflection of their work consisting of a four minute oral presentation or an 800 word written reflection.
- For external moderation a three minute oral presentation or 500 word written reflection is required.
MUSIC – SOLO PERFORMANCE
FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 CREDITS (usually studied in conjunction with ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE for a total of 20 credits)
Course Description
Music Performance (Solo) develops student’s skills on a chosen instrument or their voice. They learn to apply these skills through developing an awareness of their instrument and its function within various styles of music through solo performance pieces. They also develop an ability to accurately discuss key musical elements of their chosen repertoire and develop strategies to improve and refine their own musical performance.
Content:
Assessment Components
FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 CREDITS (usually studied in conjunction with ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE for a total of 20 credits)
Course Description
Music Performance (Solo) develops student’s skills on a chosen instrument or their voice. They learn to apply these skills through developing an awareness of their instrument and its function within various styles of music through solo performance pieces. They also develop an ability to accurately discuss key musical elements of their chosen repertoire and develop strategies to improve and refine their own musical performance.
Content:
- Solo Practice
- Discussion of chosen repertoire using musical terminology and reflection on strategies used to develop the performance aspects of the course.
Assessment Components
- Students perform a repertoire consisting of a minimum of 18 minutes over 2 summative school based assessments and a third externally moderated assessment.
- In the second assessment students will need to deliver a reflection of their work consisting of a four minute oral presentation or an 800 word written reflection
- For external moderation a three minute oral presentation or 500 word written reflection is required.
VISUAL ARTS – ART
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a semester of Year 11 Art. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the creating and making of art work.
Course Description
Students will be required to choose a topic for each section of the course. Students will explore, research, experiment and document their findings. This will culminate in a Visual Study (2000 words), two Folios and two Major Pieces.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
There will be an excursion to view the SACE Year 12 Art Show. Students will be required to attend other exhibitions out of school hours and students may need to purchase material for their major pieces e.g. large canvas.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a semester of Year 11 Art. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the creating and making of art work.
Course Description
Students will be required to choose a topic for each section of the course. Students will explore, research, experiment and document their findings. This will culminate in a Visual Study (2000 words), two Folios and two Major Pieces.
Content
- Folio - Documentation (practical and written) of visual learning which supports the development of resolved works of art.
- Practical - Resolved work demonstrating a personal idea and developed practical skills. It will be accompanied by a written practitioner’s statement.
- Visual Study - Explores and experiments with one or more styles, ideas, concepts, media, materials, methods, techniques or technologies.
Assessment Components
- 40% Folio
- 30% Practical
- 30% Visual Study
- Presentation of completed pieces at nominated times.
Additional Information
There will be an excursion to view the SACE Year 12 Art Show. Students will be required to attend other exhibitions out of school hours and students may need to purchase material for their major pieces e.g. large canvas.
VISUAL ARTS – DESIGN
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a unit of Year 11 Design. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the designs of others and creating works of design
Course Description
With support and guidance, students will choose a topic for each area of learning. Students will research, explore, experiment and create final works that demonstrate their learning in Design.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
There will be an excursion to view the SACE Year 12 Art Show. Students may need to attend out of hours sessions and may need to purchase extra materials for their major pieces.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a unit of Year 11 Design. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the designs of others and creating works of design
Course Description
With support and guidance, students will choose a topic for each area of learning. Students will research, explore, experiment and create final works that demonstrate their learning in Design.
Content
- Folio – Documentation (practical & written) of visual learning which reflects the development of resolved works of design.
- Practical – Resolved works of design, demonstrating development of original ideas showing developed technical skills. This also includes a Practitioner’s Statement of 500 words.
- Visual Study – A personal investigation into a chosen area of design. It involves research, exploration, experimentation with forms, ideas, concepts, media, materials, methods, techniques and technologies.
Assessment Components
- 40% Folio
- 30% Practical
- 30% Visual Study
Additional Information
There will be an excursion to view the SACE Year 12 Art Show. Students may need to attend out of hours sessions and may need to purchase extra materials for their major pieces.