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Years 9 and 10

Elective Subjects

2020 -2021

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Contents

Principal's Message .................................................................................................................... 3

Years 9 & 10 Curriculum ........................................................................................................... 4

Choosing Your Electives ........................................................................................................... 5

Elective Courses .................................................................................................................... 6

Design and Technology ......................................................................................................... 7

Food Technology ................................................................................................................... 8

Textiles Technology............................................................................................................... 9

Agricultural Technology ...................................................................................................... 10

Physical Activity & Sports Studies - P.A.S.S. ................................................................. 11

Drama ................................................................................................................................... 12

Music.................................................................................................................................... 13

Photographic and Digital Media .......................................................................................... 14

Visual Arts ........................................................................................................................... 15

Commerce ............................................................................................................................ 16

iSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 17

Enrichment Programs ........................................................................................................ 18

Marine Science..................................................................................................................... 19

STEM, Innovation and Entrepreneurship ............................................................................ 20

GAWD Gaming, Animation and Web Design ................................................................. 21

Cooking Up A Storm ........................................................................................................... 22

Fine Furniture Making ......................................................................................................... 23

Our Kids ............................................................................................................................... 24

Saikou Japanese さいこう日本語 ...................................................................................... 25

Showtime ............................................................................................................................. 26

Off the wall .......................................................................................................................... 27

CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE FOR ELECTIVE SUBJECTS YRS 9&10 .......................... 28

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Principal's Message

This subject selection handbook has been produced to provide descriptions of elective courses available in Years 9 and 10 at Kadina High Campus. Students studying in these years have the benefit of choosing from a wide range of courses which caters to a diverse range of needs, interests and abilities.

There are two factors to consider as you make your choices.

Firstly, choose subjects in which you have a basic interest. This will help to provide you with the motivation needed for success. Secondly, you should keep your abilities in mind. Try to strike a balance between these two factors.

Take care to choose carefully, and to take advantage of the opportunities which are made available to you at Kadina High Campus. The curriculum which is offered will provide you with a solid foundation for your continued studies in the senior school. The Enrichment Program for year 9 is an innovative approach to secondary education to enhance our students' learning and engagement. The Enrichment Programs enable students with special talents, interests and passion to be extended and further developed in these areas. As you move into the next stage of your secondary education, it is very important that you recognise that the work and study habits which you will develop over the next two years, will be significant factors in your future success as a student. It is my hope that you will accept the challenges which are offered to you, and that you will learn and grow as a result of these. Mr I Davies Principal August 2019

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Years 9 & 10 Curriculum

The NSW Board of Studies Teaching and Education Standards (NESA) mandates that students in NSW schools undertake a pattern of study, which is comprised of:

■ ENGLISH ■ MATHEMATICS ■ SCIENCE ■ HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT ■ PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION ■ LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH ■ MUSIC and VISUAL ARTS ■ TECHNOLOGICAL and APPLIED STUDIES

Mandatory studies in Languages, Music, Visual Arts and Technological and Applied Studies are completed by the conclusion of Year 8 at Kadina High Campus. Mandatory studies in the remaining Key Learning Areas continue through to the end of Year 10 for all students. Students entering Year 9 at Kadina High Campus are required to study two Year 9/10 elective subjects from those outlined in this handbook. The Year 9/10 electives are studied for 200 hours each, and one enrichment program. This is achieved over both Years 9 and 10, while the enrichment programs are studied for 100 hours in Year 9.

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Choosing Your Electives

We ask you to make three (3) subject selections for The Elective courses, and to list them in order of preference. As far as is possible, the first two preferences will be given. The third choice will be a reserve choice. We ask you to make two (2) subject selections for the enrichment program. As far as possible, the first choice will be given. The second choice will be a reserve choice. Your choices should be done on the form given to you for this purpose. It is extremely important that you select in this way, since this will affect decisions the school makes regarding which electives will operate, and the numbers of classes which will be formed.

Don't be influenced by factors such as:

what your friends are choosing;

who you think will or will not be teaching the class.

Make your own decisions after carefully considering all of the options. Remember:

There are NO subjects in the senior school which require background knowledge from Years 9 and 10. The only variation to this is a restriction which applies to students wishing to study 2 Unit (Beginners) Language Courses for the Higher School Certificate, where such students may not have studied that language as an elective in Years 9 and 10.

Make your selections on the basis of what you like and are good at. There is a wide range of subjects offered in this Handbook, enough to satisfy the demands of most students.

If you are in doubt about the content of a course, the workload involved or any other factors, take the time to speak to the KLA Head Teacher or other teachers from that Learning Area, who will be able to give you more information.

The Elective course selections which you make are for two years, so choose carefully. It is not a simple matter to change subjects once you have started studying them, and in many cases, this will not be possible because of class sizes and organisational decisions the school has made on the basis of your initial choices.

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Elective Courses

For Years 9-10

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1. Design and Technology

Design and Technology is a course that allows students to work in a broad range of technologies. Design and Technology focuses on innovation and creativity. The course will allow students to experience several topics that will include some of the areas listed:

Furnishings

Communication systems design

Digital media

Metals & engineered systems

Jewellery making

Packaging design

Promotional design

Software design

Plastics and acrylics in designed projects

Environmental systems application and analysis

Fashion and textiles

Graphic design

Electronics

The topics chosen will be driven by equipment available, expertise of teachers and interests of the students.

Students who undertake Design and Technology will participate in a practical, hands-on course. They will complete a range of practical projects during Years 9 and 10. Initially, several set projects will be undertaken, which can be modified to suit student needs, leading to individually designed or selected student driven projects. Students will develop design and planning skills, knowledge and understanding of many materials and processes. They will also gain experience in the use of a wide range of hand and machine tools as well as a variety of computer applications for drawing and designing projects and presenting folio work.

Projects undertaken will suit the needs of the individual, but may include areas of interest, such as, model making, indoor and outdoor furniture, display cabinets, projects turned on either the wood or metal lathes, engraving using the CNC router, 3D printer or perhaps even the laser cutter located at Lismore High campus.

This course will provide students with valuable experience that could that lead into design and technology innovation.

The skills developed in this course are an asset, leading into the Industrial Technology and Construction courses offered in Years 11 and 12.

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2. Food Technology

The Australian food industry is growing in importance, providing many employment opportunities.

The study of Food Technology provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing, preparation, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns. It addresses the importance of hygiene and safe working practices and legislation in the production of food.

This is achieved through studying various focal issues including:

Food in Australia

Food equity

Food product development

Food selection and health

Food service and catering

Food for special needs

Food for special occasions

Food trends

Students will develop practical skills in preparing and presenting food that will enable them to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment. The study of food is applied to domestic, commercial, industrial and global settings. These food specific skills allow students to produce quality food products which contribute to both vocational and general life experiences.

The course provides students with a context through which to explore the richness, pleasure and variety that food adds to life.

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3. Textiles Technology.

Textiles Technology includes

Fashion clothing design and manufacture

Costume making

Interior designing and soft furnishing

Textile arts

Textiles Technology is learnt through a series of practical projects to develop:

Skills in manufacturing

Experimenting with many applied design techniques

The use of up to date equipment

Students applying their own flair for design and colour

Computer applications will be used when developing design ideas and researching information for project work. Projects may include:

Printing, dyeing and decorating fabrics

Sleepwear as a fashion statement

Fancy dress or fantasy-costume making

Apparel-designs using modern fabrics including o Stretch and embellished denim o polar fleece and jersey o exciting fabrics with metallic and lycra features

Cultural influence through soft furnishings

Applied design techniques - e.g. beaded bags and diary covers

The creative impact of fashion designers

Recycle, rejuvenate and innovate

Fashion cycles-today and yesterday. Students will need to provide fabrics, materials and a project book for this subject.

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4. Agricultural Technology

Agriculture in Years 9 and 10 is designed for students with an interest in plants, animals and machinery. Units taught are largely practical in nature and based on an Enterprise structure. Students work hands on to create produce for sales and gain marketing experience as well as for their own benefit. Units studied include Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Cattle and Led Steers, Lamb and Wool, Cropping, Vegetables, Poultry, Pigs and Beekeeping.

Agriculture is based on group work, which includes practical tasks and research, as the ability to cooperate and work as a team member are important skills to learn. Technology is very important in agriculture and significant use is made of the students’ laptops to record data, create presentations and research innovative areas of agriculture. Assessment is largely skills based with an emphasis on team work. Excursions form a valuable part of the Agriculture experience. We are lucky to be located in such a diverse region so the students can gain a unique insight into farm life. Important agricultural events such as Primex and Farmarama are attended annually as well as many day trips to local farms of all descriptions.

Few elective subjects offer such a wide range of experiences for students which makes them aware of the many possibilities of living off the land.

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5. Physical Activity & Sports Studies - P.A.S.S.

The course is suitable for students who:

Enjoy physical activity

Want to improve knowledge and understanding in sport and exercise science

Are interested in completing PD/H/PE and Sport Lifestyle & Recreation in the Preliminary and HSC Courses (Years 11 and 12) and completing tertiary study in this ever-growing field

Plan to gain post-school qualifications (first aid, coaching qualifications)

This course may include a variety of activities away from school, such as

surfing, abseiling, stand up paddle boarding, indoor rock climbing and

canoeing .

The course includes:

Foundations of Physical Activity

Body Systems and energy for physical activity Physical Activity for health Physical Fitness Fundamentals of movement skill development Nutrition and Physical Activity Participating with safety

Physical Activity and Sport in Society

Australia's sport identity; lifestyle, leisure and recreation Physical activity and sport for specific groups Opportunities and pathways in physical activity and sport Issues in physical activity and sport e.g. Drugs & Sport; Technology & Sport

Enhancing Participation and Performance

Promoting Active Lifestyles and Coaching Enhancing Performance - Strategies and Techniques Technology, Participation and Performance; Event Management

A variety of individual and team sports not covered in mandatory Year 9 & 10

PDHPE

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6. Drama

The Drama course has a practical emphasis, some theoretical content and offers the chance for students interested to develop their skills and increase their knowledge, whether they wish to treat Drama as an interest, or to follow a career in one of the media, or in the entertainment industry. The course develops skills in personal interaction, self-confidence and communication. Anyone who has experienced a school production will appreciate the levels of skill and enjoyment the course can offer. Students should also view Drama performances outside of school. The school's fine record of public drama performance will be continued with Drama students. There will probably be several opportunities for Drama students to perform over the next two years. It is important for students selecting Drama to remember that it is primarily a performance subject. Students are expected to take part in classroom drama activities in almost every lesson. This course leads on to the HSC course in 2 Unit Drama, but is not a prerequisite.

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7. Music

The aim of elective Music is to develop student awareness and appreciation of music by studying a diversity of musical styles. This awareness will be fostered through a wide range of Composing, Performing and Listening activities.

Composition includes such activities as writing songs and arranging music for various combinations of voices and instruments. Performing involves specialisation on an instrument/s, and the performance of students' own compositions. Listening is the study of how music is organised over a wide range of genres.

This course will be oriented around a number of topics which may include Music for Film and Television, Music for Small Ensembles, Music of a Culture, Theatre Music, Popular Music and Renaissance Music. The mandatory topic for study in Stage 5 Music is Australian Music.

In addition to developing specific music-related skills, the course develops skills in personal interaction, self-confidence and communication. Students are encouraged to perform in class, at school concerts and in the wider community on a regular basis. The overall aim is to encourage enjoyment of all aspects of music and to use music as a means of developing a sense of personal expression.

Music may be followed through into senior school and may also be studied at tertiary level.

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8. Photographic and Digital Media Photography and digital media is a practice that we all actively participate in. In today’s society we are surrounded by images created by the everyday photographer on the internet, YouTube showcases the starting point of the next generation of filmmakers and deviantart.com showcases the graphic creations of the unknown artist. Through this course, you may learn skills to transform your everyday snap shot, extend your hobby films and extend your basic investigations on Photoshop into professional works of art. In this course you could investigate aspects of the following:

1. Digital SLR Photography

2. Computer generated art using Adobe Photoshop

3. Basic Digital Film making using a Digital SLR camera

This is a “hands on” course, where you will get the chance to master many different skills. You will get many opportunities for field work around the school and in different locations. This course will give you a step towards becoming a competent photographer, graphic artist and/or filmmaker, and can be built on in the Stage 6 course. To do this course you need the following:

1. A Passion for Photography and Digital Media

2. Access to a digital SLR camera is helpful but not necessary as the school has a

set of cameras for student use

Have you ever wanted?

1. To be a professional photographer?

2. To be a wedding photographer?

3. To be the next Hollywood filmmaker?

4. To take awesome action sports photos?

5. To become a graphic designer?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the course for you!!!

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9. Visual Arts

Visual Arts is a subject where all you need is your imagination! You are encouraged to be creative, to express yourself and think outside the box. The Visual Arts course for Years 9 and 10 is an extension on the practices learnt in the junior years. However it will extend students’ practices further to develop their skills across all media. Students may explore a combination of the following:

1. 2D Art – Painting, Drawing, Photography, Graphics

2. 3D Art – Ceramics, Sculpture, Wearables

This is a course for all students who love to create art and want to explore all areas of the arts. It is a “hands on” course that gives students an opportunity to express their ideas across different art forms.

Investigation is made into other artists and their works, and class discussions are encouraged to extend your knowledge of the arts. In Visual Arts, we also learn about the “art world” through visits to galleries and occasionally we have guest artists come in to share their skills and complete workshops with classes.

It is not 100% necessary for you to have the finest skills in drawing, as this is a skill that develops over time, but it is important that you are creative, will take

risks and have a go. It is a fun and rewarding subject.

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10. Commerce

This new course has been designed for students of the 21st century. Commerce provides students with learning experiences which will enable them to make sound decisions on consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues. The core areas covered include Consumer Choice, Personal Finance, Law & Society and Employment Issues. Optional studies include:

E-Commerce

Politics

Travel

Running a Business

Community Participation

Our Economy

Law in Action

Investment

Towards Independence

Learning activities often include guest speakers, court and police visits, mock trials, debates, media files and excursions, both locally and to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Commerce also provides a basis for further study in HSC Business Studies, Legal Studies and Society and Culture as well as the VET Frameworks in Retail Operations and Business Services.

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11. iSTEM

Integrated, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The imperative of STEM skills

STEM refers to science, technology,

engineering and mathematics. The importance

of STEM disciplines for the future economic

and social well-being of Australia cannot be

underestimated. International research

indicates that 75 per cent of the fastest growing

occupations require STEM skills and

knowledge. In the US, STEM employment

grew three times more than non-STEM

employment over the past twelve years and is expected to grow twice as fast by 2018.

iSTEM is a Board Endorsed Course which was developed by Regional Development Australia

– Hunter, Maitland Grossmann High and industry partners. This means that student success is

recognised on their Record of School Achievement (RoSA) in Year 10.

Class members have the option to participate in a variety of competitions and STEM based

intervention programs during the course. Students will also study a variety of themed units of

work focusing on the application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to real

life, through inquiry based learning

techniques.

STEM activities may include

Science and Engineering Challenge

Electric Vehicle Festival

F1 in Schools

Challenge days

RoboCUP and Robotics Challenge days

Excursions

Major Research Projects

The National Science Poster

Competition

The main purpose of this NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) endorsed course is

to better engage students in science, technology engineering and mathematics. It is meant to

challenge and excite students with the possibilities of the future. It involves many 21st century

learning opportunities and emphasises inquiry based learning where students are encouraged

to learn by doing.

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Enrichment

Programs

For Year 9

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12. Marine Science

This course is suitable for students who:

Have ever entertained the idea of being a marine biologist and would like the opportunity to

work in the field of marine science;

Want to gain knowledge and understanding of marine species and their habitats;

Enjoy spending time in marine environments (e.g. snorkeling, fishing, exploring rocky

shores and beaches)

This course may include a variety of first-hand investigations at locations away from school such as rocky shore exploration, whale watching, kayaking, snorkelling and fishing. There may also be visits to the marine research facilities at Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus. The course will include the following:

Module 1 – Introduction to the Marine Environment

Marine Safety

Dangerous Marine Creatures

Comparison of Terrestrial and Marine Ecosystems

Module 2 – Recreational Fishing

Rules and regulations

Rigs and tackle

Fish identification

Module 3 – Targeting Fish

Environmental Conditions

Designing and Planning

Lure construction and Evaluation

Module 4 – Aquaponics

Environmental Conditions

Designing and planning

Maintaining and Evaluating

Module 5 – Healthy Systems

Types of marine ecosystems

Measuring Abiotic and Biotic factors

Community involvement

Module 6 – Tropical Communities

Coral Reefs

Species interactions and ecology

Structure of coral

Module 7 – Human Impacts on the Sea

Fisheries

Mariculture

Pollution

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13. STEM, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Description: STEM brings together the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a hands-on real life context. Students will engage in projects that are fun and engaging with a focus on problem solving, collaboration and critical thinking. STEM ties in with innovation and entrepreneurship. As opportunities arise, students will have the opportunity to learn what entrepreneurship is and develop their skills in guiding their own career. The topics studied: There will be a broad range of topics available for students to choose from. The project choices will be guided by student interest and resources available. These include:

Robotics and coding including the RoboCup challenge

Remote operated vehicles

F1 in schools

Cosmetics

Drones

Aeronautics

Sphero challenges

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Personal interest project Assessment Types: Project production Critical thinking and problem solving Collaborative learning Learning Requirements: Successful students will be able to: Demonstrate safe workshop practice. Use appropriate equipment for completing projects. Use time effectively and set goals in planning for practical projects. Work effectively as part of a team. This course provides pathways into almost any career.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FEES/COSTS: $20.00. For more information, contact: Mr van den Berg - Science Faculty

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14. GAWD Gaming, Animation and Web Design Join in a new and exciting 100 hour unit of study that develops skills in coding to create computer games, animations, web embedded games and web sites. This unit will help students learn computing languages so that they can delve into the exploding computational industry. The Unity experiments are a commercial quality game engine that provides students with an exciting and engaging learning experience. This unit of study will teach you specific coding and game design concepts which you can combine to create your own unique projects. Students will be immersed in high definition graphics in their 3D world that they design. They will then learn the techniques to place scripts and Al into this world to bring it to life. Follow your own creative learning within the digital arena and discover your own potential. Allow teacher facilitated guidance to find what you may not have known you were capable of. Whether you want to learn how to create a game or animation or a web site this course is for you.

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15. Cooking Up A Storm

This is a non-NESA based course, significantly different from Food Technology

Rationale – This is a course that is based in the commercial food production sector, rather than the domestic setting. The aim is to be practical based, experimenting with a wide range of food products that reflect the food choices and lifestyle of the North Coast of NSW. Focus – catering and commercial food production. The Café Industry.

Content:

Breakfast Fashion

Coffee Fashion

Let’s Do Lunch

Personal Interest Project – Cater for a chosen event

Assessment – PIP + work in each unit

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16. Fine Furniture Making

The study of Furniture Making provides students with opportunities to engage in a diverse range of creative and practical experiences that will utilise a variety of technologies widely available in industrial and domestic settings.

Students will be encouraged to: Learn the names and uses of basic hand tools,

portable power tools, machines, and appliances used in the timber manufacturing industry.

Recognise and gain experience in using common timbers.

Understand the structure of timber.

Learn how to work with timber by considering grain and imperfections. Gain skills and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety in relation to the

school workshops.

Learn about and gain experience in using the wood turning lathe.

Gain experience in using the correct and most effective timber finishes.

Produce finished articles of a high standard.

Experience practical techniques that creates quality furniture.

Students are also introduced to the processes involved in designing projects and how to present their ideas through sketches and detailed drawings as well as calculating the materials and costs associated with projects. This subject leads the student towards the following HSC subjects:

Industrial Technology (Wood, Graphics, etc), Design & Technology, and VET Furnishings.

This Subject is hands on and focusses on fine detail skills and with a variety of joinery techniques to create furniture for everyday use.

This course provides pathways into Timber industry, trades, forestry, and can lead into further studies in Industrial Technology – Timber and furnishings.

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17. Our Kids

Children are our future and interacting with young children is a wonderful experience. Our Kids is a course that aims at understanding how children develop and supporting positive growth and development of the whole child. This is a practical based subject.

Our Kids is a subject that focuses on the development of children from conception to kindergarten. We will look at topics such as:

Birth and early development

Fun toys and games for different ages

Story books and the importance of developing

inquisitive minds

Nutritious food and good eating patterns for life

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18. Saikou Japanese さいこう日本語

Would you like to learn how to speak Japanese like an absolute boss? Do you like making origami? Do you enjoy drawing manga? Are you into Japanese animations (anime)? Would you like to learn more about the unique and amazing culture of Japan? If the answer is "Yes", then Saikou Japanese could be the right course for you! We will investigate the weird and wonderful ways of life of the Japanese people. We will break a mental sweat learning about Japanese reading, writing, listening and conversation skills. There will be opportunities to make origami models, manga posters and view stunning anime films. Saikou Japanese will unlock mysteries of the world and give you highly sought after life skills that will improve your general knowledge, understanding and tolerance of foreign cultures.

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19. Showtime Showtime is an entry level course into the world of show business. It incorporates elements of producing music, creating songs and staging an event. Throughout the course students undertake learning in

Song writing techniques over a number of styles of music.

Lyric writing skills including rhyming formats, idea development and rhythmic structure.

Studio skills, use of computer based recording and looping.

Setting up a basic sound system.

Arranging music for playback and presentations.

Staging a musical event.

Analysing a variety of songs.

Students will be given access to industry level equipment and software that is in current use at a variety of modern studios and used in contemporary music creation This subject is hands on and focuses on developing skills that can be used with a home studio, laptop or phone. It is not expected that all students will have advanced music playing skills as there are a number of options for how the tasks can be completed. It is important, however, that students have an interest in music, a desire to be involved in creative activities and a willingness to work within small teams as well as individually. ASSESSMENTS: There is no formal written assessment . The course in competency based which means it focuses on achieving a number of skills that can be demonstrated at a required level.

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20. Off the wall

Do you want to make the world more colourful? Do you like looking at graffiti style art? Do you want to challenge yourself to make large outdoor art works? Do you want to legally create public art? Do you like working in groups? Do you want the world to see your art? This course will let you do this. Off the wall is a practical course where you will learn the art of “Street Art”. You will learn how to make successful and compelling works of art for applying to real walls in public displays. This course will be very hands on, however it is linked to key areas of the Visual Arts Course. Focus is made on successful street art works and students will develop their drawing and painting skills. Students will also develop skills in photography and digital media through the making elements of this course. Research will take place into street artists to gain insight into the world of graffiti as an artform. Students need do not need to have the skills for street art to join this course, as students will develop their drawing and composition skills. They will also learn to use photography and graphic technology to assist in the development of ‘paste up’ murals.

If you like to leave your mark on this world in a creative way, this course is for you.

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CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE FOR ELECTIVE SUBJECTS YRS 9&10

SUBJECT FEES

YR 9

FEES

YR 10

SUBJECT FEES

YR 9

FEES

YR 10

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

*$40 * $40 PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA

$30 $30

FOOD TECHNOLOGY* *$50 *$50 VISUAL ARTS $20 $20

TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY*

*$35 *$35 COMMERCE $10 $10

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

$15 $15 STEM, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENUERSHIP

$20

PHYSICAL ACIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES

$10 $10 COOKING UP A STORM $35

DRAMA $10 $10

MUSIC $15 $15

*THIS IS A GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FEE COVERING INCIDENTAL CONSUMABLES.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS WILL BE COSTED AS APPROPRIATE AND THAT COST WILL BE EXPLAINED TO PARENTS, IN A LETTER, PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF EACH PROJECT.

HEAD TEACHER/

TEACHER IN CHARGE

SUBJECTS

CONTACT

MRS R SHEPHERD 1,2,3,14,15, 16, 17 [email protected]

MR Z. VANDENBERG 4, 11, 12, 13 [email protected]

MR L WALLACE 10, 18 [email protected]

MR P DALLI 5 [email protected]

MR D. SASSI 6 [email protected]

MR B WAPPETT 7, 19 [email protected]

MS K.UNDERHILL 8, 9, 20 [email protected]