Year 9 ARTS
ART
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students build on and further develop artistic skills. A variety of traditional art media and contemporary electronic media are used. Students are required to research, develop ideas, respond to art works and problem solve, to achieve effective results and develop understanding. Students explore art styles and how they are influenced by the context in which they are made.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students build on and further develop artistic skills. A variety of traditional art media and contemporary electronic media are used. Students are required to research, develop ideas, respond to art works and problem solve, to achieve effective results and develop understanding. Students explore art styles and how they are influenced by the context in which they are made.
Content
- Drawing Methods and Media
- Ceramics
- Painting
- Digital Art
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Assessment Components
- 80% Practical
- 20% Theory
DESIGN
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This course aims to develop and extend the students’ experience and skills in creating and relating to works of design and culture. Students are introduced to the three areas of Design – Visual Communication Design, Environmental Design (Architecture) and Product Design. Students are introduced to Adobe Illustrator and develop digital skills. No prior knowledge is assumed. Students develop an understanding of the design process whilst creating original works of design.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This course aims to develop and extend the students’ experience and skills in creating and relating to works of design and culture. Students are introduced to the three areas of Design – Visual Communication Design, Environmental Design (Architecture) and Product Design. Students are introduced to Adobe Illustrator and develop digital skills. No prior knowledge is assumed. Students develop an understanding of the design process whilst creating original works of design.
Content
- What is Design?
- 2D & 3D Drawing Skills
- Visual Communication Design – Design a Sports Logo
- Architecture – Design Your Dream Bedroom
- Packaging – Lolly Packaging Design
Assessment Components
- 80% Practical
- 20% Theory
DRAMA
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students develop performance skills within the context of melodrama. Off-stage roles including sound, lighting and multimedia are also studied. They will also have an opportunity to see a professional, live theatre performance.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students may attend a performance.
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students develop performance skills within the context of melodrama. Off-stage roles including sound, lighting and multimedia are also studied. They will also have an opportunity to see a professional, live theatre performance.
Content
- Minor Group Performances based on Melodramas
- Theatre Roles (e.g. director, designer, actor)
- Group Devised or other Performances
Assessment Components
- 2 Group productions on and/or off-stage
- Review of live performance
- Review of 2 Group Productions
- Research /Design Tasks
- Report of involvement in a Group Production
Additional Information
Students may attend a performance.
MEDIA
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
During this course, film analysis, film making, animation (hand drawn or using 3-D models), combining live action with green screening, and film poster design are some of the topics covered. Students explore how to create a story in film, and develop skills in digital editing and working in a group. All media produced may be shown to a school audience. Students present responses that show an understanding of media terminology. Digital editing knowledge is not assumed.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
During this course, film analysis, film making, animation (hand drawn or using 3-D models), combining live action with green screening, and film poster design are some of the topics covered. Students explore how to create a story in film, and develop skills in digital editing and working in a group. All media produced may be shown to a school audience. Students present responses that show an understanding of media terminology. Digital editing knowledge is not assumed.
Content
- Video Production
- Personal Project
- Media Analysis
- Historical and Cultural Aspects in Media
Assessment Components
- Short Film (Planned, scripted and edited by students)
- Animation Task
- Individual Design Task
- Film Study Responses
MUSIC A
SEMESTER
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have completed Year 8 Music or had one year's experience of instrumental lessons and be able to demonstrate capability in the performance aspects and written components of the subject.
Course Description
Students further develop solo and ensemble performance skills, building on those developed in Year 8 and going into all aspects of music in more depth. They have more choice in repertoire and begin a study of the art of improvisation, whilst developing song writing and composition skills through study of pop/rock music and jazz/orchestral.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
All students must attend a weekly instrumental or vocal lesson either through DfE or a private teacher and. need to be involved in one of the extra-curricular lunchtime ensembles.
SEMESTER
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have completed Year 8 Music or had one year's experience of instrumental lessons and be able to demonstrate capability in the performance aspects and written components of the subject.
Course Description
Students further develop solo and ensemble performance skills, building on those developed in Year 8 and going into all aspects of music in more depth. They have more choice in repertoire and begin a study of the art of improvisation, whilst developing song writing and composition skills through study of pop/rock music and jazz/orchestral.
Content
- Class Ensemble
- Solo Practice
- Theory
- Composition
- Research Topic
Assessment Components
- Solo Performance
- Ensemble Performance
- Theory Tests and Aural Tests
- Composition / Arranging
- Solo Performance Reflection
- Research
Additional Information
All students must attend a weekly instrumental or vocal lesson either through DfE or a private teacher and. need to be involved in one of the extra-curricular lunchtime ensembles.
MUSIC B
SEMESTER
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have completed Year 8 Music or had one year's experience of instrumental lessons and be able to demonstrate capability in the performance aspects and written components of the subject.
Course Description
Students further develop solo and ensemble performance skills, building on those developed in Year 8 and going into all aspects of music in more depth. They have more choice in repertoire and begin a study of the art of improvisation, whilst developing song writing and composition skills through study of pop/rock music and jazz/orchestral.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
All students must attend a weekly instrumental or vocal lesson either through DfE or a private teacher and. need to be involved in one of the extra-curricular lunchtime ensembles.
SEMESTER
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have completed Year 8 Music or had one year's experience of instrumental lessons and be able to demonstrate capability in the performance aspects and written components of the subject.
Course Description
Students further develop solo and ensemble performance skills, building on those developed in Year 8 and going into all aspects of music in more depth. They have more choice in repertoire and begin a study of the art of improvisation, whilst developing song writing and composition skills through study of pop/rock music and jazz/orchestral.
Content
- Class Ensemble
- Solo Practice
- Theory
- Composition
- Research Topic
Assessment Components
- Solo Performance
- Ensemble Performance
- Theory Tests and Aural Tests
- Composition/Arranging
- Solo Performance Reflection
- Research
Additional Information
All students must attend a weekly instrumental or vocal lesson either through DfE or a private teacher and. need to be involved in one of the extra-curricular lunchtime ensembles.