STAGE 1 ARTS
DRAMA A (Semester 1)
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Drama or community theatre experience is desirable but not essential. If a student has no prior drama experience, enrolment is through negotiation with the teacher.
Course Description
This course develops performance skills through the study of scripted plays and 20th Century theorists such as Stanislavski. Students learn about theatrical performance through their involvement in rehearsal and performances of plays and by viewing the performance of a professional theatre production. The written component of this course includes a detailed reflection on the process of staging a theatre performance and a review of the professional production seen. Students may focus on acting or off-stage roles or both.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students will need to see a professional theatrical performance for review writing, as well as be prepared to rehearse after hours.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Drama or community theatre experience is desirable but not essential. If a student has no prior drama experience, enrolment is through negotiation with the teacher.
Course Description
This course develops performance skills through the study of scripted plays and 20th Century theorists such as Stanislavski. Students learn about theatrical performance through their involvement in rehearsal and performances of plays and by viewing the performance of a professional theatre production. The written component of this course includes a detailed reflection on the process of staging a theatre performance and a review of the professional production seen. Students may focus on acting or off-stage roles or both.
Content
- Creating a theatre company, staging a play and documenting the process. Writing a review of a professional theatre production
- Small group creative performance presentation
Assessment Components
- 50% Performance
- 30% Folio
- 20% Investigation and Presentation
Additional Information
Students will need to see a professional theatrical performance for review writing, as well as be prepared to rehearse after hours.
DRAMA B (Semester 2)
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Drama or community theatre experience is desirable but not essential. If a student has no prior drama experience, enrolment is through negotiation with the teacher.
Course Description
This course develops performance skills through the study of scripted plays and 20th Century theorists such as Stanislavski. Students learn about theatrical performance through their involvement in rehearsal and performances of plays and by viewing the performance of a professional theatre production. The written component of this course includes a detailed reflection on the process of staging a theatre performance and a review of the professional production seen. Students may focus on acting or off-stage roles or both.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students will need to see a professional theatrical performance for review writing, as well as be prepared to rehearse after hours.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Drama or community theatre experience is desirable but not essential. If a student has no prior drama experience, enrolment is through negotiation with the teacher.
Course Description
This course develops performance skills through the study of scripted plays and 20th Century theorists such as Stanislavski. Students learn about theatrical performance through their involvement in rehearsal and performances of plays and by viewing the performance of a professional theatre production. The written component of this course includes a detailed reflection on the process of staging a theatre performance and a review of the professional production seen. Students may focus on acting or off-stage roles or both.
Content
- Creating a theatre company, staging a play and documenting the process. Writing a review of a professional theatre production
- Small group creative performance presentation
Assessment Components
- 40% Theatre Company
- 30% Review Writing
- 30% Creative Presentation
Additional Information
Students will need to see a professional theatrical performance for review writing, as well as be prepared to rehearse after hours.
MEDIA STUDIES
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Some knowledge and/or experience in the area of Media Studies, Digital film editing and Adobe Photoshop.
Course Description
Students develop media literacy and production skills and create media products.
Content
The course will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the students participating. Topics of study may be:
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Some knowledge and/or experience in the area of Media Studies, Digital film editing and Adobe Photoshop.
Course Description
Students develop media literacy and production skills and create media products.
Content
The course will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the students participating. Topics of study may be:
- Images of Youth in Media
- Advertising
- Careers in Media
- Media and Leisure
Assessment Components
- Folio
- Interaction Study
- Product
MUSIC
SEMESTER COURSE OR FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have completed 2-3 years of classroom Music or students will have had instrumental or vocal lessons for at least 3 years. Students will have theory knowledge of Grade 2 minimum.
Course Description
Students continue to focus on developing skills in Solo Performance, Ensemble Performance, Composition and Arranging.
Content
The course will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the students participating. Areas of study are:
Assessment Components
One formative and two summative: formative based on ensemble rehearsals and summatives with part testing
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. A $30.00 course fee applies.
SEMESTER COURSE OR FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have completed 2-3 years of classroom Music or students will have had instrumental or vocal lessons for at least 3 years. Students will have theory knowledge of Grade 2 minimum.
Course Description
Students continue to focus on developing skills in Solo Performance, Ensemble Performance, Composition and Arranging.
Content
The course will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the students participating. Areas of study are:
- Ensemble
- Solo Practice
- Composition / Arranging
- Research Topic
Assessment Components
One formative and two summative: formative based on ensemble rehearsals and summatives with part testing
- Solo Performance
- Ensemble Performance
- Composition / Arranging
- Research Topic
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. A $30.00 course fee applies.
VISUAL ARTS – ART A
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a semester of Year 10 Art. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the creating and making of art work.
Course Description
Practical: Students will build on their drawing and painting skills through the exploration of and experimentation with a range of media. The focus will be on the human body and portraiture.
Theory: Students will research, explore, analyse and experiment with artists’ styles from a range of contexts.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students will be expected to pay for the materials they use for their final piece. There will be an excursion to an exhibition or art gallery.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a semester of Year 10 Art. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the creating and making of art work.
Course Description
Practical: Students will build on their drawing and painting skills through the exploration of and experimentation with a range of media. The focus will be on the human body and portraiture.
Theory: Students will research, explore, analyse and experiment with artists’ styles from a range of contexts.
Content
- Folio - Practical development of a personal idea that works towards a resolved major piece. It will include drawings, experimentation with media, photos and resolved workings of the final concept. It will also include research into artistic styles that relate to the student’s direction and annotation of the process.
- Visual Study - Exploring artistic strategies of three chosen artists. Identifying the artist’s world and what influenced their style. Analysing and experimenting with the style.
- Practical - A major piece or a suite that demonstrates the final concept. 250 word statement explaining the student’s journey and idea behind their piece.
Assessment Components
- 40% Folio
- 30% Practical
- 30% Visual Study
- Presentation of completed components at nominated dates
Additional Information
Students will be expected to pay for the materials they use for their final piece. There will be an excursion to an exhibition or art gallery.
VISUAL ARTS - ART B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a semester of Year 10 Art. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the creating and making of art work.
Course Description
Practical: Students will build on their drawing and 3D skills through exploration and experimentation with a range of media.
Theory: Students will research, explore, analyse and experiment with the styles of artists from a range of contexts.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students will be expected to pay for the materials they use in their final piece.There will be an excursion to an exhibition or art gallery.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a semester of Year 10 Art. If this is not the case, they should demonstrate a genuine interest in the creating and making of art work.
Course Description
Practical: Students will build on their drawing and 3D skills through exploration and experimentation with a range of media.
Theory: Students will research, explore, analyse and experiment with the styles of artists from a range of contexts.
Content
- Exposure to 3D skills which will result in a clay sculpture and an art piece based on an individually chosen topic.
- Folio - Practical development of a personal idea that works towards a resolved major piece. It will include drawings, photos and resolved workings of the final concept. It will also include research into artistic styles that relate to the student’s direction and annotation of the process.
- Visual Study - Exploring artistic strategies of three chosen artists. Identifying the artist’s world and what influenced the style. Analysing and experimenting with the style.
- Practical - A major piece or a suite that demonstrates the final concept. 250 word statement explaining student’s journey and idea behind their piece.
Assessment Components
- 40% Folio
- 30% Practical
- 30% Visual Study
- Presentation of completed components at nominated dates
Additional Information
Students will be expected to pay for the materials they use in their final piece.There will be an excursion to an exhibition or art gallery.
VISUAL ARTS - DESIGN A
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a unit of Design in Year 10. If this is not the case they should demonstrate a genuine interest in problem solving and working as a designer.
Course Description
The course consists of three areas of study that focus on skill development and the creation of design works. Formative work will be undertaken to guide students through the Design Process, building on practical and theoretical skills and the language of Design.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a unit of Design in Year 10. If this is not the case they should demonstrate a genuine interest in problem solving and working as a designer.
Course Description
The course consists of three areas of study that focus on skill development and the creation of design works. Formative work will be undertaken to guide students through the Design Process, building on practical and theoretical skills and the language of Design.
Content
- Visual Study - A practical and theoretical investigation into Typography
- Folio – Design of a Corporate Identity
- Practical – Scaled model or prototype of a final product and Practitioner’s Statement of 250 words
- Digital Skills – Photoshop and Illustrator
Assessment Components
- 40% Folio
- 30% Practical
- 30% Visual Study
VISUAL ARTS – DESIGN B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a unit of Design in Year 10. If this is not the case they should demonstrate a genuine interest in problem solving and working as a designer.
Course Description
The course consists of three areas of study that focus on skill development and the creation of design works. Formative work will be undertaken to guide students through the Design process, building on practical and theoretical skills and the language of Design in Visual Communication.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed a unit of Design in Year 10. If this is not the case they should demonstrate a genuine interest in problem solving and working as a designer.
Course Description
The course consists of three areas of study that focus on skill development and the creation of design works. Formative work will be undertaken to guide students through the Design process, building on practical and theoretical skills and the language of Design in Visual Communication.
Content
- Visual Study - A practical and theoretical investigation into an area of Design
- Folio – Design of a corporate product
- Practical – Presentation of resolved design of a corporate identity and Practitioner’s Statement of 250 words.
- Digital Skills – Photoshop and Illustrator
Assessment Components
- 40% Folio
- 30% Practical
- 30% Visual Study