2020 subject handbook - charles campbell college...our year 7 and 8 curriculum offerings are...

2020

Subject Handbook

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INTRODUC TION PAT TERN OF STUDY

The Charles Campbell College curriculum is based on the Australian Curriculum for Reception to Year 10, and on the South

Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) options in the senior years.

Our broad range of curriculum options provides opportunities for our students to develop their varied pathways to facilitate

further study, training or employment.

We acknowledge that throughout their working life, our graduates will need to undertake additional training and further

education as the world of work undergoes significant change; with the advent of new technologies, including artificial

intelligence, some forms of employment will disappear whilst new forms will emerge. We aim to equip our students with the

skills, knowledge and attributes to succeed in the immediate future, but have the capabilities necessary to thrive in a rapidly

changing world.

Our Year 7 and 8 curriculum offerings are characterised by a core program of subjects which are studied for a whole year or

for one semester. Our curriculum at Years 9 and 10 is comprised of a core curriculum but with increasing levels of choice for

students, enabling students to individualise their learning with their desired pathway in mind.

This handbook provides detailed information about the courses offered by the College, flowcharts of potential pathways and

comprehensive information about the scope of subjects available and assessment components.

Please take the time to read this handbook carefully before selecting courses and subjects; our staff are available to provide

you with any additional information.

I wish you well in your deliberations.

Kind regards,

Kevin O’Neil

PRINCIPAL

Pattern of Study - Years 7 - 9

Year 7 to 9 students at Charles Campbell College are taught the Australian Curriculum and assessed against Australian

Curriculum Achievement Standards. The Middle School curriculum develops the necessary skills and abilities to support

various learning pathways and successful transition into the Senior School and the SACE.

The Year 7 curriculum pattern requires: • 2semestersofEnglishorEnglishasanAdditionalLanguage • 2semestersofMathematics • 2semestersofScience • 2semestersofHumanitiesandSocialScience • 2semestersofHealthandPhysicalEducation • 1or2semestersofaLanguage • 1semesterofSTEAM(if2ndsemesterofLanguageisnotchosen) • 1semesterofArts-Dance/Drama • 1semesterofDesignandTechnologies

The Year 8 curriculum pattern requires: • 2semestersofEnglishorEnglishasanAdditionalLanguage • 2semestersofMathematics • 2semestersofScience • 2semestersofHumanitiesandSocialScience • 1or2semestersofaLanguage • 1semesterofSTEAM(if2ndsemesterofLanguageisnotchosen) • 1semesterofHealthandPhysicalEducation/HomeEconomics • 1semesterofDesignandTechnologies • 2semesterofArts–Dance/DramaandVisualArt/Music

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PAT TERN OF STUDY PAT TERN OF STUDY

Pattern of Study – Year 10

Students at Charles Campbell College begin their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) pathway in Year 10. In Year

10, students are encouraged to consider how subject choices articulate through the Senior Years and how these choices

mayinfluenceopportunitiespost-school.Year10offersstudentsfurtheropportunitytodevelopthecapabilitiesandskills

required to best prepare them for the challenges of Years 11, 12 and beyond.

The Year 10 curriculum pattern requires:

• 2semestersofEnglishorEnglishasanAdditionalLanguage

• 2semestersofMathematics

• 2semestersofScience

• 1semesterofHistory

• 1semesterofHealth

• 1semesterofPersonalLearningPlan(Stage1)

Choice units may include:

• Arts(Dance,DigitalDesign,Drama,Media,Photography,Visual)

• HealthandPhysicalEducation(Food,RecreationalSports,TeamSports)

• Languages(Chinese,Italian)

• SelectiveEntry(Arts,AustralianRulesFootballAcademy)

• Technologies(Automotive,ComputerAidedDrawing(CAD),Woodwork,Welding&Machining)

• VocationalEducationandTraining(VET)

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The Year 9 curriculum pattern requires:

• 2semestersofEnglishorEnglishasanAdditionalLanguage

• 2semestersofMathematics

• 2semestersofScience

• 1semesterofHistory

• 1semesterofGeography

• 1semesterofPhysicalEducation

• 1semesterofHomeEconomics

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SACE

South Australian Certificate of Education – SACE

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is the qualification awarded to students who successfully complete their senior secondary education. The SACE Board of South Australia administers the SACE for all schools in the state.

Within each SACE subject, students are expected to gain and demonstrate essential subject specific skills and knowledge, as well as developing seven personal capabilities:• Literacy• Numeracy• InformationandCommunicationTechnology• CriticalandCreativeThinking• PersonalandSocial• EthicalUnderstanding• InterculturalUnderstanding

TocompletetheSACE,studentsneedtoattain200SACEcreditsfromaselectionofStage1andStage2subjects.A10-creditsubjectisusuallyonesemesterofstudy,anda20-creditsubjectisusuallyovertwosemesters.

Typically, at Charles Campbell College, students start their SACE journey with the Stage 1 Personal Learning Plan in Year 10, their selection of Stage 1 subjects in Year 11 (including the compulsory Maths and English subjects), and their selection of Stage 2 subjects in Year 12 (including Stage 2 Research Project).

CompulsorySubjects–50credits• 10credits Stage1PersonalLearningPlan(PLP)• 20credits Literacyrequirement,fromarangeofStage1andStage2Englishsubjects• 10credits Numeracyrequirement,fromarangeofStage1andStage2Mathematicssubjects

StudentSelectedSubjects–150credits• 90credits SelectionofStage1andStage2subjects,recognisedVETcourses,orcommunitylearning• 60credits SelectionofStage2orVETsubjects,worthatleast60creditsintotal

Students are eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) if they achieve 90 credits at Stage 2. The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) has responsibility for all South Australian students’ ATAR calculations.

VOC ATIONAL EDUC ATION AND TR AINING ( VE T )

Vocational Education and Training (VET) enables students to acquire skills and knowedge for work through a nationally

recognisedindustry-developedtrainingpackageoraccreditedcourse.StudentshavetheopportunitytoundertakeVETas

part of SACE, which enables them to gain tertiary qualifications while still at school. Qualifications gained can act as a bridge

between school and future pathways.

VET certificate qualifications are achieved by completing the required number of competencies. Each competency has an

allocated number of hours required for successful completion. These nominal hours are accumulated and converted into

SACE credits, with 70 nominal VET hours being equivalent to 10 SACE credits (one semester).

The SACE enables students to include a significant amount of VET in their SACE studies. Students can gain recognition for up

to150SACEcreditsatStage1and/orStage2forsuccessfullycompletedVET.

Senior students can participate in a range of VET courses offered as part of the Charles Campbell College curriculum, or

through the East Adelaide Schools Vocational Alliance (EASVA).

Charles Campbell College VET courses:

• CertificateIII AutomotiveServicingTechnology • CertificateIII IndividualSupport-Ageing

• CertificateIII Dance • CertificateII (Partial) Carpentry–MultiTradesin

• CertificateIII Fitness Construction

• CertificateII EngineeringPathways • CertificateIII Information,DigitalMedia&

Technology–GameProgramming

EASVA comprises a range of VET courses offered by:

• AdelaideBotanicHighSchool

• AdelaideHighSchool

• CharlesCampbellCollege

• GlenungaInternationalHighSchool

• MardenSeniorCollege

• MarryatvilleHighSchool

• NorwoodMorialtaHighSchool

• OpenAccessCollege

EASVA VET courses:

• CertificateIII DesignFundamentals

• CertificateIII Screen&Media

• CertificateIII VisualArts

• CertificateI AutomotiveVocationalPreparation

• Stage1&2 AviationStudies–CASA-

Recreational Pilots Licence

• CertificateIII MicroBusinessOperations

• CertificateIII Business

• CertificateIII EarlyChildhoodEducation&Care

• CertificateI&II Construction

• CertificateIII Carpentry

• IntegratedLearning Introductionto3DAnimation

• CertificateII Horticulture

• CertificateII&III FoodProcessing

• CertificateII KitchenOperations

• CertificateIII Hospitality

• CertificateIII Hospitality–Barista

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SELEC TED ENTRY AC ADEMIES

Australian Rules Football Academy (ARFA)

TheAustralianRulesFootballAcademyisacomprehensivefootballprogramdevelopedtomaximisetheabilityofstudents

toengage,develop,andenjoythemselves.TheARFAprogramfocusesonthephysicalandathleticqualitiesrequiredtoplay

football, but also the mental skills and knowledge underpinning the betterment of students’ football and general wellbeing.

StudentswhoareselectedintoARFAinYear7willexperienceanextra500hoursofinstructionintheskills,strategiesand

fitness demands of the game, by the time they complete semester 1 of Year 10. Students will be exposed to unique, industry

leadingexperiencesthroughpartnershipwiththeNorwoodFootballClub,includingparticipatinginsessionswithNorwood

players and coaches.

ARFAstudents’curriculumpatternincorporates:

• Year7 FullyearARFA(HPE)subject



• Year10 SemesterlengthARFA(HPE)subject

Performing Arts Academy (PAA)

The Performing Arts Academy prides itself on valuing the Arts and is recognised for its innovative and applied approach

in the delivery of a specialised arts program. The industry experienced Arts team is committed to the implementation

and development of a unique Arts curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to perform in school and community

performances, at professional venues and events.

ThePerformingArtsAcademysubjectsincludeMusic,DanceandDrama.Studentsareexpectedtoparticipateinawide

rangeofextra-curricularactivitiesandlearningexperiences,includingactivesupportofCollegeArtsactivities.

Performing Arts Academy students’ curriculum pattern incorporates:

• Year8 Selectedfocusontwoofthethreeperformingarts–Dance,Music,Drama

• Years9-12 Selectedfocusononeormoreoftheperformingarts–Dance,Music,Drama

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ARTS ARTS

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 SACE 1 SACE 2

THE ARTS

DRAMA DRAMA A DRAMA A DRAMA A DRAMA

DRAMA B DRAMA B DRAMA B

VISUALART

VISUALARTS A

VISUALARTS A

VISUALARTS A

VISUALARTS

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VISUALARTS B

VISUALARTS B

VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL

DESIGN A

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VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL

DESIGN A

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MEDIAARTS B

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CREATIVE ARTS

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DRAMA SE B DRAMA SE B

DANCE SE DANCE SE A DANCE SE A

DANCE SE B DANCE SE B

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DanceSE(SelectedEntry)Semester Course

Year 8

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy. Prior experience in the performing Arts of Dance,DramaandMusic.

CourseDescriptionThe course aims for Selective Entry students to experience dance as a support for all of the performing art forms. Students learn and develop many facets of dance as a performing art in a fun, creative and collaborative way. Students increase and develop the fundamentals of a variety of dance style techniques and learn set exercises, and create and lead their own compositions using choreographic devices. The theoretical components include safe dance practices, anatomy and conditioning of the body, dance history, current and cultural influences in dance.

Content • Elementsofdanceandchoreographicdevices • Fitnessandagility • Globalhistoryofdance • Dancestyles,includingculturalinfluences • Danceasaprofessionandapathway • Gendersindance

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopmenttasks • Makingandleadingcompositions • Presentation/performances–informalsetting • Multimodal/writtenassignments,quizzes

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. Students are expected toperformatschoolDanceandArtsevents.Dance industry workshop or excursion may incur a cost.

DanceASemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionThis course aims for students to experience many facets of dance as a performing art, in a way that is relevant. Students learn and develop the fundamentals of dance technique, explore their own creativity through movement composition tasks, and develop their confidence through presenting work to others. They will have opportunities to enjoy dance as an audience member and comment constructively on the work of others using appropriate terminology.Thepracticalcomponentwillconsistofjazz/contemporary technique, composition and performance. The theoretical topics include basic anatomy, conditioning, dance history, dance related occupations and staging a productioninon/offstageroles.

Content • Elementsofdance • Choreographicdevices • Safedancepractices • Globaldancetopic

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopment • Movementcompositions • Presentation/performances • Written/multimodalassignments,tests,quizzes

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. Costume contribution, $40. Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial whole School Production, including rehearsals after school hours.

ARTS

The ArtsSemester Course

Year 7

CourseDescriptionThisisanintegratedartssubjectinwhichartssubject-specific skills, knowledge and terminology will be introduced and explicitly taught. Students will work in smallgroupstoplan,makeandpresentashortproject/performance demonstrating integrated arts skills and knowledge.

Assessment Components • Arts-Making • Arts-Responding

DanceTerm Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionStudents experience dance as a foundation for all performing art forms. Students learn and develop many facets of dance as a performing art in a fun, creative and collaborative way. Students increase and develop the fundamentals of a variety of dance style techniques, create and lead their own compositions through their learned knowledge of choreographic devices, and work as a team and individual member. The theoretical components include safe dance practices, anatomy and conditioning, and cultural influences in dance.

Content • Elementsofdanceandchoreographicdevices • Fitnessandagility • Historyofdance • Dancestyles,includingculturalinfluences • Gendersindance

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopmenttasks • Makingandleadingcompositions • Presentation/performancesininformalsettings • Multimodal/writtenassignments,quizzes

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. There may be expenses for excursionsand/orcostumes.

DanceBSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionStudents experience many facets of dance as a performing art, in a way that is current and relevant. Students learn and develop the fundamentals of dance technique, explore their own creativity through improvisation and movement composition tasks, learn basic partnering skills, and develop their confidence through presenting work to others. They will have opportunities to enjoy dance as an audience member, responding through review writing. The practical component consists of contemporary technique, composition and performance. The theoretical topics include dance styles, dance in other cultures, approaches to choreography, and a written review of a live performance.

Content • Elementsofdance • Choreographicdevices • Partneringskills • Safedancepractices • Globaldance • Performancereview

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopment • Movementcompositions • Presentation/performances • Written/multimodalassignments,tests,quizzes

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. Costume contribution, $40.

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DanceSE(SelectedEntry)ASemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy. Year9Dance(SE).

CourseDescriptionThe aim of this course is to give students a wide range of performance opportunities. Students gain knowledge of theprinciplesofjazzdanceinavarietyofstyles.Theywillexplore choreographic principles to express particular ideas, either individually or as part of a group. They are required to create a short choreographic study related to musical theatre. They will be encouraged to attend live performances and workshops, as well as support extra performance opportunities such as school events and assemblies.Thepracticalcomponentconsistsofjazzdancetechnique, composition and performance.

Content • InvestigationofaJazzchoreographer’sapproachto choreography • Creativeexplorations-Performanceorcomposition • Injurycareandsafedancepractices • Reviewofadancework • Pathwaysandindustrytrends • Conditioning

Assessment Components • Technique • Choreographicstudy • Presentations/performances • Writtenandmultimodalreview/folio

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. There may be extra expenses for costumes, and industry excursions.

DanceSE(SelectedEntry)BSemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10Dance(SE)Aisrecommended. This subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy. Year9Dance(SE).

CourseDescriptionThe aim of this course is to give students a wide range of performance opportunities. Students gain knowledge of the principles of contemporary dance and have the opportunity to strengthen their skills to a high level. They will explore choreographic principles to express particular ideas, either individually or as part of a group. Students are required to createashortchoreographic‘DanceinFilm’study.Theywillbe encouraged to attend live performances and workshops, as well as support extra performance opportunities such as school events and assemblies. The practical component consists of contemporary dance technique, composition and performance.

Content • InvestigationofanAustraliandancechoreographer’s approach to choreography • Creativeexplorations-Performanceorcomposition • Injurycareandsafedancepractices • Reviewofadancework • Pathwaysandindustrytrends • Conditioning



DanceSE(SelectedEntry)ASemester Course

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy. Year8Dance(SE)

CourseDescriptionThe course aims for students to experience many facets of dance as a performing art, in a way that is of a high level and relevant to industry trends. Students learn and develop the fundamentals of dance technique, explore and lead their own creativity through movement composition tasks, workshops, and develop their confidence through presenting work to others. The practical component consistsofjazz/contemporarytechnique,compositionandperformance. The theoretical topics include basic anatomy, conditioning, dance history, dance related occupations andstagingaproductioninbothon/offstageroles.

Content • Elementsofdance • Choreographicdevices • Safedancepractices • Industrytrends • Globaldancetopic • Leadchoreographyandassistwithworkshops

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopment • Movementcompositions • Presentation/performances • Assignments,tests,quizzes

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons.There may be a payment for costume and subject related industry excursions. Studentswillbeexpectedtosupportextra-curricular industry based excursions, workshops or school events. Students are expected to participate in the biennial school production, including rehearsals after school hours.

DanceSE(SelectedEntry)BSemester Course

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy. Year8Dance(SE)

CourseDescriptionThe course aims for students to experience many facets of dance as a performing art, in a way that is current and relevant. Students learn and develop the fundamentals of dance technique, explore their own creativity through improvisation and movement composition tasks, learn basic partnering skills, and develop their confidence through presenting work to others. They will have opportunities to enjoy dance as an audience member, responding through review writing. The practical component will consist of contemporary technique, composition and performance. The theoretical topics include dance styles, dance in other cultures and approaches to choreography.

Content • Elementsofdance • Choreographicdevices • Partneringskills • Safedancepractices • Globaldancetopic • Review

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopment • Movementcompositions • Presentation/performances • Assignments,tests,quizzes

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons.There may be a payment for costume and subject related industry excursions. Studentswillbeexpectedtosupportextra-curricular industry based excursions, workshops or school events. Students are expected to participate in the biennial school production, including rehearsals after school hours.

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Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear9Danceisrecommended.

CourseDescriptionTheaimofthiscourseistogivestudentsarangeofjazzdance experiences. Students gain practical knowledge of theprinciplesofjazzdanceinavarietyofstyles,forexampleurban or musical theatre techniques. They will explore choreographic principles to express particular ideas, either individually or as part of a group. In small groups, students are required to create a short choreographic study related to musicaltheatre.Theywillinvestigateajazzchoreographer’sapproach and review a live performance or film.

Content • Investigationofajazzchoreographer • Creativeexplorations-Performanceorcomposition • Injurycareandsafedancepractices • Reviewofadancework • Pathwaysandindustrytrends • Bodyconditioning




Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear9Danceisrecommended.

CourseDescriptionThe aim of this course is to give students a practical knowledge of the principles of contemporary dance and the opportunity to strengthen their skills. As part of a group, students will explore choreographic principles to express particular ideas. They are required to investigate and create a short choreographic dance in a film study in a different environment, to which they will respond through a folio and review. The practical component consists of contemporary dance technique, composition and performance.

Content• InvestigationofanAustraliandanceinfilm choreographer• Creativeexplorations-Performanceorcomposition• Injurycareandsafedancepractices• Reviewofadancework• Pathwaysandindustrytrends• Bodyconditioning

Assessment Components• Technique• Choreographicstudy• Presentations/performances• Writtenandmultimodalreview/folio

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. There may be extra expenses for costumes and subject industry excursions.


Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10DanceorCertificateIIIDance,orparticipationinprivatedancestudioclasses.

CourseDescriptionThe aim of this course is to gain an understanding of dance practices such dance skills, dance elements, choreographic devices, production elements and safe dance practices, through theoretical study and practical activities. Through a process of selection and exploration of approaches to dance making, students will create their own composition work. Students will present dance to different audiences, participatingineitheraperformingoroff-stagerole.They will develop skills in observation and analysis by investigating different cultures, historical periods and dance traditions, using appropriate dance language and terminology.

Content • Danceskills,choreographicdevices,production elements, body conditioning • Performancepresentation-Onoroffstage • Historicalperspectivesofthedevelopmentof Australian dance

Assessment Components • 30%Folio • 30%Filmed/liveperformanceandcomposition • 20%Written/multimodalassignments

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. Excursions, workshops and costumes may incur a cost.


Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10DanceorCertificateIIIDance,orparticipationinprivatedancestudioclasses.

CourseDescriptionThe aim of this course is to gain an understanding of dance practices such as the body, dance skills, dance elements, choreographic devices, production elements and safe dance practices, through theoretical study and practical abilities. Through a process of selection and exploration of approaches to dance making, students will create their own composition work. Students will present dance to different audiences, participating in either a performing or off-stagerole.Theywilldevelopskillsinobservationandanalysis by investigating different cultures, current industry trends and innovations, using appropriate dance language and terminology.

Content • Danceskills,choreographicdevices,production elements, body conditioning • Performancepresentation-Onoroff-stage • CurrentinnovativeAustralianchoreographer/s

Assessment Components • 40%Folio • 40%Film/liveperformanceandcomposition • 20%Written/multimodalassignments

Additional Information It is a requirement that appropriate dance apparel is worn in all practical lessons. Industry excursions, workshops and performance costumes may incur a cost.

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DanceFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofStage1Dance,CertificateIIDance,orbyteacherrecommendation.

CourseDescriptionStudents select a chosen technique in consultation with the teacher, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazzdance,tapdanceorbreakdance.Studentsarerequiredto choreograph up to 4 minutes, comprised of up to three separate dance pieces. They also submit a choreography or technique folio. They will also study safe dance practices. Students will be part of a major production with performers onstage for a minimum of 15 minutes. All students must be seen in a solo, duo or trio capacity. This may occur with group choreography. Students study two theorytopicsandpresenttheirworkinwrittenormulti-modal form.

Content • Practical-10danceexercises • Choreographicdevisesandartistsprocessesfortasks • AustralianDanceCompanystudies • Varietyofdancestylesforperformance • Anartistchoreographicwork/workshop • Excursiontoseealiveperformance

Assessment Components • 50%Practicalskills-Technique,choreography,folio • 20%Writtenormulti-modalresponse/s–historical and contemporary dance forms • 30%Performance

Additional Information Appropriate dance wear as negotiated by the teacher will be worn at all times. There may be expenses forexcursions,costumesand/orindustryexcursionsor workshops.

DramaTerm Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionThrough a range of collaborative, creative, practical workshop activities, students develop individual and ensemble performance skills and understanding of basic dramatic techniques. Students explore and communicate diverse issues, ideas and themes to an intended peer audiencethroughtheperformance/presentationofdramaticworksinon-stageandoff-stageroles.Studentsevaluate their own works and develop critical audience skills to respond to the forms and styles of other dramatic works.

Content • Mimeandmovement • Characterisationskills • Dramaticimprovisationandroleplay • Performanceandgroupdevisedplaymaking • Audienceskills,criticalreflectionandanalysis

Assessment Components • Ensembletheatreskills • Dramaticimprovisation • Groupdevisedplaymaking • Performance/presentation • Oral/written/multimodalreport

DramaSE(SelectedEntry)Term Course

Year 8

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy.

CourseDescriptionTheSelectiveEntrycourseenrichestheexperienceofDramaas a Performing Art. It extends opportunities for students to learn and develop a wide range of creative, collaborative individualandensembleskills,bothon-stageasaperformerandoff-stageasatheatrepractitioner,inordertoincreaseunderstanding of the elements of theatre and dramatic techniques. Students learn to explore and communicate diverse issues, ideas and themes to an intended audience through the presentation of dramatic works. Students analyse and critically reflect upon their own works and respond to the forms and styles of other dramatic works.

Content • Mime,movementandphysicaltheatreskills • Characterisationskills • Dramaticimprovisationandroleplay • Performancewithingroupdevisedplaymaking • Audienceskills,criticalreflection,evaluationandanalysis • Theatretheoryandpracticeindividualstudy/investigation

Assessment Components • Groupdevisedplaymaking • Techniquesofdramaticimprovisation • Scriptwritingforapeeraudience • Performanceinanon-stage/off-stagerole • Theoretical/practicalindividualstudy/investigation • Oral/written/multimodalreportorreview

Additional Information Year 8 Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial School Production, including after school hours rehearsal.

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DramaSE(SelectedEntry)ASemester Course

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy and have completed Year 8 of the Selective Entry program.

CourseDescriptionStudents learn to articulate their knowledge and understandings of the dramatic arts through a variety of practical and theoretical tasks. They undertake the study of dramatic theory and practice, examining the history of world theatre and exploring the diversity of theatre styles/genresinothercultures.Theywillexploretheirown creativity through group devised improvisation and play making, scriptwriting, theatre arts studies, group presentation and performance, participating either in an on-stageroleasanactor,oranoff-stageroleasatheatrepractitioner. Students view and review live theatre as an audience member and learn how to analyse the page to stage process to critically evaluate the dramatic works created by themselves and others.

Content • Groupdeviseddrama • Performance • Criticalanalysis

Assessment Components • Dramapracticeandtheory • Groupperformance • Reportandreview

Additional Information Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial School Production, including rehearsals after school hours.

DramaSE(SelectedEntry)BSemester Course

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy and have completed Year 8 of the Selective Entry program.

CourseDescriptionStudents learn to articulate their knowledge and understandings of the dramatic arts through a variety of practical and theoretical tasks. They undertake the study of dramatic theory and practice, examining the history of world theatre and exploring the diversity of theatre styles/genresinothercultures.Theywillexploretheirown creativity through group devised improvisation and play making, scriptwriting, theatre arts studies, group presentation and performance, participating either in an on-stageroleasanactor,oranoff-stageroleasatheatrepractitioner. Students view and review live theatre as an audience member and learn how to analyse the page to stage process to critically evaluate the dramatic works created by themselves and others.

Content • Scriptwriting-Pagetostage • Grouppresentation • Criticalanalysis

Assessment Components • Dramapracticeandtheory • Groupperformance • Reportandreview


DramaASemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionThis course aims for students to experience the elements ofDramainawaythatiscurrentandrelevant.Studentsexplore themes and ideas and learn to express their creativity through the fundamentals of dramatic practice and performance techniques. Students apply their skills in small group presentations to a peer audience, participating eitherinanon-stageroleasanactor,oranoff-stageroleasatheatre practitioner. Students investigate an area of theatre arts or world theatre and undertake an individual or small grouptheoretical/practical/multimodalstudy.Studentsviewand review live theatre as an audience member and learn to critically evaluate, analyse and reflect upon the dramatic works created by themselves and others in oral, written and multimodal tasks.

Content • Dramaticimprovisation • Groupdevisedplaymaking • Grouppresentation • IndividualorsmallgroupTheoretical/Practical/ Multimodal Study • Criticalanalysis

Assessment Components • Dramapracticeandtheory • Grouppresentation • Reportandreview

DramaBSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionStudentsexperiencetheelementsofDramaasaperformingart in a way that is current and relevant. Students learn to explore their own creativity through an understanding of the fundamentals of performing arts theory, technologies, practice and performance techniques. Students work collaborativelyinimprovisationalandgroup-devisedactivities.Theyundertakeascriptwritingprojectand/or take a play text from page to stage. They demonstrate understanding of play analysis and develop their skills by participating in a group performance to a peer audience, eitherinanon-stageroleasanactor,oranoff-stageroleas a theatre practitioner. Students view live theatre as an audience member and learn to critically analyse the dramatic works created by themselves and others in oral, written and multimodal tasks.

Content • Dramaticimprovisation • Groupdevisedplaymaking • Scriptwriting • ‘Pagetostage’performance • Criticalanalysis

Assessment Components • Dramapracticeandtheory • Grouppresentation • Reportandreview

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Year 10

CourseDescriptionStudents extend their knowledge and understanding of the role and function of drama, not only within contemporary society, but throughout history and in cultures other than their own, by examining the ‘explosions’ in world theatre. Students learn the ways in which theories and practices have shaped and continue to shape drama.

Content • Investigationintoachosenareaoftheatrearts presentation of findings in an individual study that may be written or multimodal • Howtoprovidecreativeideasandincorporate innovative technologies within the application of a dramatic product • Viewingandreviewinglivetheatreasanaudience member to critically evaluate, analyse and reflect upon dramatic work created by others

Assessment Components • Investigationintoachosenareaoftheatrearts presentation of findings in an individual study that may be written or multimodal • Howtoprovidecreativeideasandincorporate innovative technologies within the application of a dramatic product • Viewingandreviewinglivetheatreasanaudience member to critically evaluate, analyse and reflect upon dramatic work created by others


Year 10

CourseDescriptionStudents build confident theatre ensemble skills and learn how to participate collaboratively and creatively in the planning,rehearsalandperformanceofawholeGroupPerformance for an intended audience, in which they participateinanon-stageroleasanactor,oroff-stageroleas a theatre practitioner.

Content • Developmentandextensionofperformance techniques and play making skills through the experience of taking a play script from page to stage • Incorporationofcreativeideasandinnovative technologies, and application to a dramatic product • Viewingandreviewinglivetheatreasanaudience member and documenting the page to stage process to critically evaluate, analyse and reflect upon the dramatic works created by themselves and others

Assessment Components • Dramapractice • Groupperformance • Reportandreview

DramaSE(SelectedEntry)ASemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy. Year9SelectiveEntryDrama.

CourseDescriptionThe course aims for students to extend their performance skills and knowledge of the elements of drama as a performing art. Students learn to express their own creativity with confidence in practical work and are able to explore a wide range of performance opportunities at an advanced level. Students will develop their drama skills by creating, designing, presenting, analysing and critically evaluating the work they have undertaken over a diverse range of performance opportunities. Students extend their knowledge and understandings of the role and function of drama within contemporary society, as well as within cultures other than their own, by examining world theatre history and then learning to apply their knowledge andskillsintoself-devisedwork.

Content • Explorationofplaytextandinterpretation • Researchintoareaofthetheatrearts • Historyofworldtheatre • Self-devisedcreativework • Reviewandevaluationoflivetheatre

Assessment Components • IndividualStudy • Groupperformance/presentation • Reportandreview

Additional Information Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial school production, including rehearsals after school hours.

DramaSE(SelectedEntry)BSemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy. Year9SelectiveEntryDrama.

CourseDescriptionIn this course students extend their performance skills andknowledgeoftheelementsofDramaasaperformingart. Students learn to confidently express their own creativity in practical work and are able to explore a wide range of performance opportunities at an advanced level. Students learn how to incorporate creative ideas and innovative technologies and apply them to a dramatic product. They will also view and review live theatre as an audiencememberandparticipateinanon-stageroleasanactor,oroff-stageroleasatheatrepractitioner.

Content • Creating,designing,presenting,analysingand critically evaluating their own performances • Planning,rehearsingandincorporatingelementsof theatre design and stagecraft by taking a play script from page to stage • Playwrights’intentions,thematicissues,genresand directorial concepts through the application of skills in a group performance • Criticalevaluation,analysisandreflectionondramatic works created by themselves and others

Assessment Components• Individualstudy• Groupperformance• Reportandreview


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Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10DramaAorB.

CourseDescriptionStudents apply the dramatic process of conceiving, exploring, building, refining, presenting and evaluating. Students explore a chosen film maker and create and present a short film or performance incorporating innovative technology. Students are able to demonstrate their understanding, creativity, analysis and skill developmentinanon-stageroleasanactor,oranoff-stagerole as a theatre practitioner. Students participate in groups to ‘workshop’ and perform collaborative presentations from a selected play script to demonstrate their skills of play analysis and creative interpretation.

Content • Shortfilmorperformancecreationandpresentation • Playscriptanalysisandcreativeinterpretation • Evaluationandreviewoflivetheatre

Assessment Components • 30%Respondingtodrama • 40%Performance • 30%Creativesynthesis

Additional Information Theatre excursion costs, $20.


Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10DramaAorB.

CourseDescriptionStudents apply the dramatic process of conceiving, exploring, building, refining, presenting and evaluating. Students participate in a collaborative group performance that involves the planning, design, rehearsal and performance of the dramatic work for an intended school audience. Students learn how to illuminate the playwright’s intentions, thematic issues, genres and the directorial concept throughout the page to stage process. They are able to demonstrate the application of their performanceand/ordesignandtechnicalstagecraftskills,eitherinanon-stageroleasanactor,oranoff-stageroleas a theatre practitioner. Students participate in groups to ‘workshop’ and perform collaborative presentations from a selected genre of theatre to demonstrate their skills of play analysis and creative interpretation.

Content • Dramaticworkcreationandpresentationtoschool audience • Theatreanalysisandcreativeinterpretation • Evaluationandreviewoflivetheatre

Assessment Components • 30%Respondingtodrama • 40%Performance • 30%Creativesynthesis

Additional Information Theatre excursion costs, $20.

DramaFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofStage1Dramaisrecommended.

CourseDescriptionStudents participate in the planning, rehearsal and performance of dramatic work. Students participate in creative problem solving; they generate, analyse and evaluate ideas. They develop personal interpretations of texts. Students develop their curiosity and imagination,creativity,individuality,self-identity,self-esteem and confidence.

Content • Groupanalysisandcreativeinterpretation-Students collaboratively devise practical interpretations of textual works and concepts studied • Reviewandreflection-Skillsofcriticalevaluationare expanded to convey knowledge and understanding of the theatre • Interpretivestudy–Explorationofaspecificplayscript or dramatic innovator • Presentationofdramaticworks-On-stageoroff-stage performance/presentation

Assessment Components • 20%Grouppresentation • 30%Folio-Productionreportandtworeviews • 20%Interpretivestudy

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Music Term Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionStudents explore elements of music through a range of collaborative, creative and practical activities, and develop individual and ensemble performance skills. Students apply knowledge of music elements to create and perform compositions. Students evaluate their own works and develop critical audience skills and viewpoints to respond to the forms and styles of other music works.

Content • Elementsofmusic • Individualandgroupperformance • Composition • Audienceskills,criticalreflectionandanalysis

Assessment Components • Making–Ensembleperformance • Making-Composition • Responding-Analysis • Responding-Review

Music SE (Selected Entry) Semester Course

Year 8


CourseDescriptionThe Selective Entry music course works in conjunction withtheotherperformingartsofDanceandDrama.Itextends opportunities for students to build on skills and experiences as solo and ensemble performers in a variety of settings, giving opportunity for integrated arts learning. Students analyse, evaluate and critically reflect on how the elements of music are used in different styles and apply this knowledge in their performances and compositions.

Content • Elementsofmusic • Individualandgroupperformance • Composition • Audienceskills,criticalreflectionandanalysis

Assessment Components • Making-Ensembleperformance • Making-Composition • Responding-Analysis • Responding-Reviewing

Additional Information Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial School Production, including rehearsals after school hours..

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Music ASemester Course

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 8 Music.

CourseDescriptionThe course is performance orientated and a variety of ensembles are formed in each music class, with class rehearsal lessons each week. All students will be assessed as soloists and as ensemble members. Students gain theoretical and aural skills through regular weekly lessons and associated written work. An appreciation of the diversity of music is developed through accessing live performances where possible and exploring a variety of music from different genres and cultures.

Content • Performasasoloistandmemberofanensemble • Theory,compositionandsongwriting,andanalysis of music • Researchtasksonselectedmusictopics • Music-basedsoftwareprogramsandmusictechnology • Attendanceandparticipationinpublicmusic performances

Assessment Components • Soloandensembleperformances • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnology • Researchtasksandpresentations

Additional Information Students are expected to learn an instrument or voice. Tuition is available for woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments as well as classical, modern and bass guitar and voice. Some costs may be incurred throughinstrumental/vocallessonsandperformances.

Music BSemester Course

Year 9


CourseDescriptionThe course is performance orientated and a variety of ensembles are formed in each music class, with class rehearsal lessons each week. All students will be assessed as soloists and as ensemble members. Students gain theoretical and aural skills through regular weekly lessons and associated written work. Students will access music based software programs to enhance their theoretical and creative skills. An appreciation of music composition is developed through accessing live performances where possible and exploring music and song writing.

Content • Performanceasasoloistandmemberofanensemble • Theory,compositionandsongwriting,andanalysisof music • Researchtasksonselectedtopics • Attendanceandparticipationinpublicmusic performances

Assessment Components • Soloperformance • Ensembleperformance • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnology • Researchtasksandpresentations


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Music (SE) ASemester Course

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have successfully auditioned for the Performing Arts Academy and successfully completed Year 8 Music (SE).

CourseDescriptionThis course is performance orientated and a variety of ensembles are formed in each music class, with class rehearsal lessons each week. All students will be assessed as soloists and as ensemble members. Students gain theoretical and aural skills through regular weekly lessons and associated written work. An appreciation of the diversity of music is developed through accessing live performances where possible and exploring a variety of music from different genres and cultures.

Content • Performanceasasoloistandmemberofanensemble • Theory,compositionandsongwriting,andanalysisof music • Researchtasksonselectedmusictopics • Useofmusic-basedsoftwareprogramsandmusic technology • Attendanceandparticipationinpublicmusic performances

Assessment Components • Soloandensembleperformances • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnology • Researchtasksandpresentations

Additional Information Students are expected to learn an instrument or voice. Tuition is available for woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments as well as classical, modern and bass guitar and voice. Some costs may be incurred throughinstrumental/vocallessonsandperformances. Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial school production, including rehearsals after school hours

Music (SE) BSemester Course

Year 9


CourseDescriptionThe course is performance orientated and a variety of ensembles are formed in each music class, with class rehearsal lessons each week. All students will be assessed as soloists and as ensemble members. Students gain theoretical and aural skills through regular weekly lessons and associated written work. Students will access music based software programs to enhance their theoretical and creative skills. An appreciation of music composition is developed through accessing live performances where possible, and exploring music and song writing.

Content • Performasasoloistandensemblemember • Theory,compositionandsongwriting,andanalysisof music • Researchtasksonselectedtopics • Attendanceandparticipationinpublicmusic performances

Assessment Components • Soloandensembleperformanceperformance • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnology • Researchtasksandpresentations


Music 1Semester Course

Year 10


CourseDescriptionSkills will be developed in the areas of solo performance, improvisation and ensemble performance. Access to a variety of appropriate public performances will be organised when possible. Theoretical and aural skills are developed and the concepts of music harmony writingareexplored.Studentswillaccessmusic-basedsoftware programs to facilitate their learning and creativity. Students will collaborate to produce activities and performances for early childhood and junior school students.Studentsarerequiredtoattendinstrumental/vocal lessons as required and participate in performances.

Content • Performasasoloistandmemberofanensemble • Theory,compositionandsongwriting,andanalysisof music • Researchtasks • Attendanceandparticipationinpublicmusic performances

Assessment Components • Soloandensembleperformance • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnology,researchtasksandpresentations

Additional Information Somecostsmaybeincurredthroughinstrumental/vocal lessons and performances.


Year 10


CourseDescriptionSkills will be further developed in the areas of solo performance, improvisation and ensemble performance. Access to a variety of appropriate public performances will be organised when possible. Theoretical and aural skills are developed and the concepts of music harmony writingareexplored.Studentswillaccessmusic-basedsoftware programs to facilitate their learning and creativity. Students will listen to and explore various social, historical and cultural aspects of music, including score reading and simple music analysis.


Assessment Components • Soloandensembleperformance • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnology,researchtasksandpresentations

Additional Information Studentsarerequiredtoattendinstrumental/vocal lessons as required and participate in performances, which may incur some costs.

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Music (SE) 1Semester Course

Year 10


CourseDescriptionSkills will be developed in the areas of solo performance, improvisation and ensemble performance. Access to a variety of appropriate public performances will be organised when possible. Theoretical and aural skills are developed, and the concepts of music harmony writing are explored. Studentswillaccessmusic-basedsoftwareprogramsto facilitate their learning and creativity. Students will collaborate to produce activities and performances for early childhood and junior school students.

Content • Performasasoloistandensemblemember • Theory,compositionandsongwriting,andanalysisof music • Researchtasks • Attendanceandparticipationinpublicmusic performances

Assessment Components • Soloperformanceandensembleperformance • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnology,researchtasksandpresentations

Additional Information Somecostsmaybeincurredthroughinstrumental/ vocal lessons and performances. Students are required to attendinstrumental/vocallessonsasrequired.Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial school production, including rehearsals after school hours.

Music (SE) 2Semester Course

Year 10


CourseDescriptionSkills will be further developed in the areas of solo performance, improvisation and ensemble performance. Access to a variety of appropriate public performances will be organised when possible. Theoretical and aural skills are developed and the concepts of music harmony writingareexplored.Studentswillaccessmusic-basedsoftware programs to facilitate their learning and creativity. Students will listen to and explore various social, historical and cultural aspects of music including score reading and simple music analysis.


Assessment Components • Soloandensembleperformances • Musictheory,compositionandanalysis • Musictechnologyresearchtasksandpresentations

Additional Information Somecostsmaybeincurredthroughinstrumental/ vocal lessons and performances. Students are required to attendinstrumental/vocallessonsasrequired.Selective Entry students are expected to participate in the biennial school production, including rehearsals after school hours.


Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Music 1 and 2.

CourseDescriptionStage 1 Music 1 and Music 2 are comprised of two foci, Music Experience and Music Advanced. Students are able to complete two 10 credit semesters of either Music Experience and/orMusicAdvancedoverayear.Focichosenarenegotiated with the Music teacher. Students are required to attend instrumental lessons and participate in performances.

Content • MusicExperience-Designedforstudentswithemerging musical skills, providing opportunities to develop musical understanding, and skills in creating and responding to music • MusicAdvanced-Designedtoextendstudents’existing musical understanding, and skills in creating and responding to music

Assessment Components• 50%Creativeworks• 50%Musicalliteracy


Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Music 1 and 2, and Stage 1 Music 1.

CourseDescriptionStage 1 Music 1 and Music 2 are comprised of two foci, Music Experience and Music Advanced. Students are able to complete two 10 credit semesters of either Music Experienceand/orMusicAdvancedoverayear.Focichosen are negotiated with the Music teacher. Students are required to attend instrumental lessons and participate in performances.

Content • MusicExperience-Designedforstudentswith emerging musical skills, providing opportunities to develop musical understanding, and skills in creating and responding to music • MusicAdvanced-Designedtoextendstudents’ existing musical understanding, and skills in creating and responding to music

Assessment Components• 50%Creativeworks• 50%Musicalliteracy

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Music-EnsemblePerformanceFullYearCourse

Stage 210 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Music or equivalent. Students must obtain a C grade or higher in the Stage 1 Music ensemble performance assessment. An audition may be necessary for students who have not completed Stage 1 at Charles Campbell College.

CourseDescriptionThis subject develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or their voice and the application of these skills and other musical knowledge in an ensemble. Students must have regular instrumental or vocal tuition. Students prepare and present public performances as part of this subject.

Content • Studentsparticipateinoneofthefollowingthroughout thesubject-Asmallensembleoftwoormore performers, a band, a choir or vocal ensemble, or with a solo performer (as an accompanist), or in a performing arts production (as a singer or instrumentalist) • Studentsprepareandpresentthreepublic performances, comprising two initial performances and one final performance

Assessment Components • 30%Performance • 40%Performanceanddiscussion • 30%Performanceportfolio

Additional Information Students will study two 10 credit Stage 2 subjects concurrently for the duration of one year. Some costs maybeincurredthroughinstrumentalhireand/or instrumental lessons.

Music-MusicExplorationsFullYearCourse

Stage 210 Credits


CourseDescriptionMusic Explorations emphasises learning through exploring and experimenting with music. Through exploration of musical styles and influences, the elements of music and how music is made, students process and synthesise the key learning that has taken place. Students develop musical literacy and engage critically and creatively with music through responding to their own and others’ works.

Content • Individualandcollaborativeexplorationoptionsin performing, composing, arranging and exploring music technology • Throughpracticalapplicationoftheirunderstanding of musical elements, students learn to analyse and deconstruct music, manipulate sound and create musical works that express their ideas and emotions

Assessment Components • 30%Musicalliteracy • 40%Explorations • 30%Creativeconnections

Additional Information Students will study two 10 credit Stage 2 subjects concurrently for the duration of one year. Some costs may be incurred through instrumental lessons and performances.

Music-MusicStudiesFullYearCourse

Stage 210 Credits


CourseDescriptionMusic Studies aims to develop a complete musician: performer,composer/arranger,musicologistandcritic.Students apply their knowledge and understanding of the elements of music, and musical conventions and styles, to develop and refine their musical works, their musical imagination, and their own ideas about and appreciation of, music.

Content • Studentscreatetheirowncompositions,write arrangements, and craft performances of musical works • Reflectiononandevaluationoftheirownandothers’ creative works • Musictheoryandstandardnotation,score-reading,aural skills and application of technical language in discussing and manipulating the elements of music

Assessment Components • 40%Creativeworks • 30%Musicalliteracy • 30%Examination

Additional Information Students will study two 10 credit Stage 2 subjects concurrently for the duration of one year. Some costs maybeincurredthroughinstrumentalhireand/or instrumental lessons..

Music-SoloPerformanceFullYearCourse

Stage 210 Credits


CourseDescriptionThis subject develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or voice and the application of these skills, musical understanding, and aesthetic awareness in a solo performance. Students must have regular instrumental or vocal tuition.

Content • Performanceasaninstrumentalorvocalsoloist • Preparationandpresentationofpublicperformances

Assessment Components • 30%Performance • 40%Performanceanddiscussion • 30%Performanceportfolio

Additional Information Students will study two 10 credit Stage 2 subjects concurrently for the duration of one year. Some costs may be incurred through instrumental lessons and performances.

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Visual Arts Term Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionStudents gain knowledge and awareness of skills techniques, methods and materials used in traditional visual art. Students practice structured drawing using a geometric approach and examine the elements and principles of art through thematic painting topics. Theory will be linked to practical tasks and involve written responses and critical analysis of their own and other artists from Western, Asian and Indigenous art forms..

Content • Drawingandconfidencebuilding • Ideagenerationtechniques • Paintingandcolourstudies • Visualarttheory • Criticalanalysisandresponse

Assessment Components • Creating&making-Folioandtasks • Responding&research-Writtentasks

Visual Arts SE (Selected Entry)Semester Course

Year 8


CourseDescriptionStudents gain knowledge and awareness of skills, techniques, methods and materials used in art. Students use visual communication skills to produce idea generation and concept development, leading to group projects. There is an emphasis on connections between the visual and performing arts, reflected in the project work.

Content • Drawingpaintingandconfidencebuildingskill • Idea/conceptgenerationtechniques. • Visualarttheoryandcriticalanalysisandresponse • Groupcooperativeprojectsasnegotiated

Assessment Components • Creating/making–Folioandtasks • Responding–Researchandwrittentasks

Additional Information Selective Entry students will be required to take part in College arts performances and events in a range of roles.

Visual Arts ASemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionIn this course students gain knowledge and awareness of skills techniques, methods and materials used in the visual arts. Students practice two dimensional drawing, painting and printmaking, using the elements and principles of art. Theory will be linked to practical tasks and involve written responses and critical analysis of their own and other artists from a variety of world art forms and Indigenous art.

Content • Drawingandconfidencebuilding • Ideagenerationtechniques • Paintingandcolourstudies • Plano-graphicprintmakingtechniques • Visualarttheoryandcriticalanalysisandresponse

Assessment Components • Creating/making-Folioandtasks • Responding–Researchandwrittentasks

Visual Arts BSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionIn this course students gain knowledge and awareness of skills, techniques, methods and materials used in the visual arts. Students practice two and three dimensional art, using the elements and principles of art. Theory will be linked to practical tasks and involve written responses and critical analysis of their own and other artists from a variety of world art forms and Indigenous art.

Content • Drawingforsculpture • Ideagenerationtechniques • Safeoperatingprocedures–Skills,techniquesand materials • Bas(low)reliefandsculptureintheround,usinga range of materials developed through a thematic approach • Visualartstheoryandcriticalanalysisandresponse


Visual Arts ASemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionIn this course students gain knowledge and awareness of skills techniques, methods and materials used in the visual arts. Students develop ideas into resolved two dimensional art works, based on themes or by negotiation with the teacher. Theory work is research based on historical and contemporary artists and art work from a range of cultures.

Content • Drawingandcompositionaldesign • Ideagenerationtechniques • Safeoperatingprocedureswithskills,techniquesand materials • Twodimensionaldrawing/paintingutilisingmixed media and a range of materials developed through a thematic approach • Visualartstheoryandcriticalanalysisandresponse

Assessment Components • Creating/making-Folioandtasks • Responding–Researchandwrittentasks

Visual Arts BSemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionIn this course students gain knowledge and awareness of skills techniques, methods and materials used in the visual arts. Students practice two and three dimensional art, using the elements and principles of art. Theory will be linked to practical tasks and involve written responses and critical analysis of their own and other artists from a variety of world art forms and Indigenous art.

Content • Drawingforsculpture • Ideagenerationtechniques • Safeoperatingprocedureswithskills,techniquesand materials • Bas(low)reliefandsculptureintheroundusinga range of materials developed through a thematic approach • Visualartstheoryandcriticalanalysisandresponse


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DigitalPhotographySemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionThiscourseaimstointroducestudentstoGraphicDesignprinciples. Students undertake several major graphic design projects. This course explores Adobe Photoshop digitalimageproductionsoftwareandInDesignastheindustry standard for publishing.

Content • Understandingthedigitalcamera • Photographiccomposition • Applicationofcreativeportraits,usingstudioflash, availablelightandtheLEDlightingsystem • CreativeassignmentsusingAdobePhotoshop

Assessment Components • Artspractice • Artsanalysisandresponse • Artsincontext

VisualArts-DigitalPhotographySemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Photography.

CourseDescriptionArt encompasses both creative and technological outcomes. Works of art using digital photography include the initiation and development of ideas, research, analysis and exploration, experimentation with digital cameras, Adobe Photoshop, and new and emerging technologies such as studioflash,LEDlighting,photostackingandpanoramas.

Content • Visualthinking-Visualandcreativelearningin support of resolved practical work • Practicalresolution-Resolvedworksthatapply photographic skills in a creative context that contains ideas and technical application of images using Adobe Photoshop • VisualArtsinContext-Placingworksofphotography in a cultural, social and historical context by exploring, experimenting, composing, contrasting, analysing and interpreting the works

Assessment Components • 40%Folioofideasgenerated • 30%Twopracticalfinishedcreativephotographicworks • 30%Visualstudyofaphotographer/sandtheirwork, a photographic genre or technology based medium of choice by negotiation with the teacher. The visual study must contain examples of work done by the student that have been influenced through undertaking the visual study.

VisualArts-ArtASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofYear10ArtorDesign.

CourseDescriptionThe broad area of Art encompasses both artistic and crafting methods and outcomes. The process of creating in both art and craft include the initiation and development of ideas, research, analysis and exploration, experimentation with media and techniques, and resolution and production in the realisation of an artwork. Thiscoursehasanemphasison2Dspecialisationinskillsand techniques and use of appropriate materials.

Content • Visualthinking-Folioofworkdocumentingthevisual and creative learning in support of the resolved practical work • Practicalresolution-Tworesolvedworksthatapply art skills in a creative context that incorporates ideas and technical application of media and materials • VisualArtsincontext-Visualstudyinwhichstudents will place photography in a cultural, social and historical context by exploring, experimenting, composing, contrasting, analysing and interpreting the works.

Assessment Components • 40%Folioofideasgenerated • 30%Twopracticalfinishedcreativeartworks • 30%Visualstudyofanartistandtheirwork,genre or technology based medium of choice by negotiation with the teacher. The visual study must contain examples of work done by the student that have been influenced through undertaking the visual study.

VisualArts-ArtBSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofYear10ArtorDesign.

CourseDescriptionArt encompasses both artistic and crafting methods and outcomes. The process of creating in both art and craft include the initiation and development of ideas, research, analysis and exploration and experimentation with media and techniques, resolution and production in the realisation ofanartwork.Thiscoursehasanemphasison2Dand3Dspecialisation in skills and techniques and use of sculptural methods and materials of visual communication.

Content • Visualthinking-Folioofworkdocumentingthevisual and creative learning in support of the resolved practical work • Practicalresolution-Tworesolvedworksthatapply 2 and 3 dimensional skills in a creative context that incorporates ideas and technical application of media and materials. • Visualartsincontext-Visualstudyinwhichstudents place sculptural art in a cultural, social and historical context by exploring, experimenting, comparing, contrasting, analysing and interpreting the works.

Assessment Components • 40%Folioofideasgenerated • 30%Twopracticalfinishedcreativeartworks • 30%Visualstudyofanartistandtheirwork,genre or technology based medium of choice by negotiation with the teacher. The visual study must contain examples of work done by the student that have been influenced through undertaking the visual study.

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VisualArts-DigitalDesignSemester Course

Year 10


CourseDescriptionArt encompasses both creative and technological outcomes. Works of art using digital photography include the initiation and development of ideas, research, analysis and exploration, experimentation with digital cameras, Adobe Photoshop, and new and emerging technologies such as studioflash,L.E.D.lighting,photostackingandpanoramas.



VisualArts-DigitalDesignASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits





VisualArts-DigitalDesignBSemester Course





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VisualArts-ArtFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeIt is recommended that students have had prior experience in oneormorevisualarts,creativeartsand/ormediasubjects.

CourseDescriptionStudents work as an artist in their selected genre. They will develop their own projects, skills and techniques using their chosen media, through one or more of the following: painting, video, installation, assemblage, digital imaging, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, wood, plastic, or metal fabrication, sculpture, ceramics, and textiles.

Content • conceive,develop,andmakework(s)ofartthatreflect individuality and the development and communication of a personal visual aesthetic • demonstratevisualthinkingandevaluationofideas and explorations in technical skills with media, materials, and technologies • applytechnicalskillsinusingmedia,materials,and technologies to solve problems and resolve work of art • communicateknowledgeandunderstandingoftheir own works and the connections between their own and other practitioners’ works of art • analyse,interpret,andrespondtovisualartsin cultural,social,and/orhistoricalcontexts

Assessment Components • 30%Folio • 40%Practical • 30%Visualstudy

Additional Information Students will be required to pay any additional costs towards their major projects. All students will be required tohaveaUSBofatleast16GBand/orstoragehard drive. They will also need three A3 folios for their visual study assessment.

VisualArts-DesignFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofStage1VisualArts-DesignAorB.

CourseDescriptionThis course focuses on graphic design including: corporate identity, logo design, visual communication, digital illustration and publications designed to meet industry standards. The broad area of Art encompasses both design and digital technologies. The processes of creating digital designs include the creation and development of ideas, research, analysis and exploration, including Adobe PhotoshopandInDesignsoftware.

Content • Visualthinking-Twofoliosofworkdocumentingthe visual and creative learning in support of the two resolved practical works • Practicalresolution-Tworesolvedworksaccompanied by the student’s evaluation in a practitioner’s statement • VisualArtsinContext-Visualstudyinwhichstudents place work of digital design in a cultural, social and historical context by exploring, experimenting, composing, contrasting, analysing and interpreting the works of professional graphic designers and or graphic design

Assessment Components • 40%Twofoliosofideageneration • 30%Twodesignpresentationsandapractitioner’s statement of 500 words for each work • 30%VisualStudyofadesignerandtheirwork,a design genre, or technology based medium of choice by negotiation with the teacher. The Visual Study will contain 2000 words in an A3 folder of 20 pages in length. The Visual Study must contain examples of work done by the student that have been influenced through undertaking the Visual Study.

VisualArts-PhotographyFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Photography or by teacher recommendation.

CourseDescriptionThis course focuses on applied photography, encompassing both photography and digital technologies (ITC). The processes of creating digital photographic art works include the creation and development of ideas, research, analysis and exploration, including digital cameras, studio flash, LEDlightingandadvancedcreativeapplicationofAdobePhotoshop and associated photographic software.

Content • Corporateidentity-Logodesign,visualcommunication, digital illustration and publications designed to meet industry standards • Visualthinking-Twofoliosofworkdocumentingthe visual and creative learning in support of the two resolved practical works • Practicalresolution-Tworesolvedworksaccompanied by the student’s evaluation of their work in a practitioner’s statement • VisualArtsinContext-Onevisualstudyinwhich students place work of digital design in a cultural, social and historical context by exploring, experimenting, composing, contrasting, analysing and interpreting the works of professional graphic designersand/orgraphicdesign.

Assessment Components • 40%Twofoliosofideageneration • 30%Twopracticalfinisheddesignpresentationsanda practitioner’s statement of 500 words for each work • 30%VisualStudyofadesignerandtheirwork,a design genre, or technology based medium of choice by negotiation with the teacher. The Visual Study will contain 2000 words in an A3 folder of 20 pages in length, and examples of work done by the student that have been influenced through undertaking the Visual Study. These examples will display evidence of learning and this learning should be written about in the 2000 word Visual Study.

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Media Arts ASemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionThis course introduces students to the exciting world of digital media. Students develop an understanding of technical and symbolic principles and conventions in a variety of creative media. Students learn how to represent and communicate ideas through digital mediums.

Content • Filmmaking–Shortfilm • Animation–Typographicandshapeanimation • Basiccomputergamemaking

Assessment Components • Multiplemediaprojects • Technicalskills • Communicationskills

Media Arts BSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionThis course introduces students to the exciting world of digital media. Students develop an understanding of technical and symbolic principles and conventions in a variety of creative media.

Content • Filmmaking–Documentariesandproductadverting • Animation-3Denvironments • Poster/advertising

Assessment Components • Mediaprojectsthatrepresentandcommunicateideas through digital mediums • Technicalskills • Communicativeskills

ARTSARTS

CreativeArts–MediaArtsASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Media Arts or Year 10 Visual Arts.

CourseDescriptionMedia provides opportunities for students to develop creative and innovative approaches to digital technologies. The focus is to develop specialised film making, animation and graphic communication skills. Students have the opportunity to use specialised software and hardware to enable them to develop both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Students will create a major production which is supplemented with support materials.

Content • Filmmaking–Shortstoriesandfilms,newsreports • 5Stylesofanimation • Graphiccommunication–Posters,adverts,animated text, logos

Assessment Components • 50%Folio–Investigationandpracticalskills • 50%Product

CreativeArts–MediaArtsBSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Media Arts or Year 10

Visual Arts.

CourseDescriptionThis course provides opportunities to explore digital design and digital environments, in the context of advertising. Students will explore the film making genre and produce a film in a specific film genre. Working with CCC’s Student Voice team, students will produce a news segment that is focused on school achievements. Students will develop an understanding of technical and symbolic principles and conventions in a variety of creative media.

Content • Filmmakingandfilmgenres • Digitaldesign-3Denvironments,Unitysoftware • AfterEffectssoftware • Postersandadvertising–Photoshopsoftware

Assessment Components • 50%Folio–Investigationandpracticalskills • 50%Product

Creative ArtsFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgePrior experience in one or more of the arts disciplines: media,visualarts,creativeartsand/orphotography.Soundknowledge of one or more Adobe software programs.

CourseDescriptionStudents will work in a selected creative arts discipline, predominantly in a computer environment with a range of digital tools and resources. They will have access to a range of media and photographic tools, materials, equipment to produce digital products of a high degree of precision, while implementing safe working practices.

Content • Creative arts concepts and the nature and processes of working productively in the creative arts • Work within the creative arts industry • Application of practical skills, techniques, and processes • Developing,presentingandevaluatingcreativearts product(s) • Evaluation of creative arts products

Assessment Components • 50%Product • 20%Investigation • 30%Practicalskills

Additional Information Students will be required to pay any additional costs towards their major projects. All students will be requiredtohaveaUSBofatleast16GBand/orstorage hard drive. They will also need to purchase three A3 folios for the visual study assessment.

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ARTS ARTS

Media Arts ASemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 9 Media Arts A or B, or some experience in creative digital programs is desirable.

CourseDescriptionThis course provides opportunities for students to explore digitaldesignanddigitalenvironments,including3DterrainsusingUnitysoftware,animationsusingFlashorAfter Effects software and stop motion techniques, and the role of digital design in advertising. Students explore the genre of film and make a film in a specific film genre of their choosing. Students will develop an understanding of technical and symbolic principles and conventions, in a variety of creative media.



Media Arts BSemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 9 Media Arts or some experience in creative digital programs is recommended.

CourseDescriptionThis course provides opportunities to explore digital design and digital environments, in the context of advertising. Students will explore the film making genre and produce a film in a specific film genre. Working with CCC’s Student Voice team, students will produce a news segment that is focused on school achievements. Students will develop an understanding of technical and symbolic principles and conventions in a variety of creative media.



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C R O S S D I S C I P L I N A RY C R O S S D I S C I P L I N A RY


ESSENTIALSTUDIES

ESSENTIALSTUDIES

ESSENTIALSTUDIES

ESSENTIALSTUDIES

ESSENTIALSTUDIES

PERSONALLEARNING

PLAN

RESEARCHPROJECT

RESEARCHPROJECT

COMMUNITYSTUDIES A

COMMUNITYSTUDIES A

WORKPLACEPRACTICES

PERSONALLEARNING

PLAN

CourseDescriptionThis course gives students the chance to learn in and contribute to their community, which can include students’ school, workplace, sports club and home. Students negotiate with their teacher and other people in the community as to their learning plan and the skills and knowledge required to reach their goals.

ContentStudents negotiate an individualised learning program around their interests, knowledge, and skills, and prepare a contract of work to undertake a community activity in one of the following six areas of study: • Artsandthecommunity • Communicationandthecommunity • Foodsandthecommunity • Health,recreation,andthecommunity • Science,technology,andthecommunity • Workandthecommunity

Assessment Components • 80%Contractofwork-Folioandpresentation • 20%Reflection

Community Studies ASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

CourseDescriptionThe Personal Learning Plan (PLP) is a compulsory SACE Stage 1 subject, studied in Year 10. The PLP explores theconceptoftheGeneralCapabilities,planningand research skills in relation to identifying personal strengths and interests.

Content • Goalsetting • Exploringpost-schooltransitionoptions • Subjectandcourseselectionalignedtopathways through and beyond school

Assessment Components • 80%Folio • 20%Review

Additional Information Successful completion of this subject at a C grade or higher, meet the compulsory Personal Learning Plan requirements of the SACE. This is a SACE Stage 1 subject, undertaken in Year 10, and attracts 10 SACE credits

Personal Learning Plan (PLP)Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

CourseDescriptionThis course gives students the chance to learn in and contribute to their community, which can include students’ school, workplace, sports club and home. Students negotiate with their teacher and other people in the community as to their learning plan and the skills and knowledge required to reach their goals.

ContentStudents negotiate a learning program around their interests, knowledge, and skills, and prepare a contract of work to undertake a community activity in one of the following six areas of study: • Artsandthecommunity • Communicationandthecommunity • FoodsandtheCommunity • Health,Recreation,andthecommunity • Science,Technology,andthecommunity • Workandthecommunity

Assessment Components • 80%Contractofwork-Folioandpresentation • 20%Reflection

Additional Information This subject does attract SACE credits, but does not contribute towards ATAR calculations.

Community Studies AFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeEntry to Essential Studies is strictly through the recommendation of the Coordinator of students with disabilities.

CourseDescriptionEssential Studies allows for cross curricula support and additional time for students to complete assignment work, with specialised teacher support. Time management and organisational skills are explicitly taught, monitored and are areas that are focussed on. Essential Studies teachers monitor the level of differentiation implemented by subject teachers to allow students to be successful. The Essential Studies teacher will liaise, where necessary, with subject teachers to ensure tasks provided are within the capability and the guidelines of the student’s Negotiated Education Plan and recommended accommodations.

Essential Studies Years8-12

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CourseDescriptionThe Research Project (RP) is a compulsory SACE Stage 2 subject. The RP gives students the opportunity to study an area of interest in depth. It allows students to use their creativity and initiative, while developing research and presentation skills.

Content • DevelopingadeeperunderstandingoftheCapabilities • Applyingaresearchframework • Evaluatingandsynthesisinginformation • Presentingfindings,supportedbyevidence

Assessment Components • 30%Folio • 40%ResearchOutcome(RPA–1500wordsor equivalent,RPB–2000wordsorequivalent) • 30%RPARevieworRPBEvaluation

Additional Information SuccessfulcompletionofthissubjectataC-grade or higher, meets the compulsory Research Project requirement of the SACE. This is a SACE Stage 2 subject, undertaken at Stage 1, and attracts 20 SACE credits.

Research Project (RPA or RPB) Semester Course

Stage 210 Credits

CourseDescriptionWorkplace Practices explores the nature, type and structure of modern workplaces. Students analyse local, nationalandglobalwork-relatedissuesandtrends,and undertake work placement as a case study of local working conditions.

Content • WorkinAustraliansociety • Thechangingnatureofwork • Industrialrelations • Findingemployment • Negotiatedtopics

Assessment Components • 25%Folio • 25%Performance-Workplacement • 20%Reflection • 30%Investigation

Workplace PracticesFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

C R O S S D I S C I P L I N A RY C R O S S D I S C I P L I N A RY

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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY


TECHNOLOGYFOR GIRLS

TECHNOLOGYFOR GIRLS

DESIGN ANDTECHNOLOGY

DESIGN ANDTECHNOLOGY

ELECTRONICS

WOODWORK WOODWORK FURNITURE FURNITURE

METALWORK METALWORK WELDING METALWORK

MACHINING

CAD CAD CAD CAD

AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGY

AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGY

TECHNICALDRAWING

CourseDescriptionStudents explore a range of materials and workshop tools through the design and construction of simple projects in a workshop environment. Students learn fine motor skills through a tactile approach to the materials they use. All students evaluate their own work to reflect on their experiences. Tasks based on materials include working with timber, plastic and safety around electricity. Students use information technology, the internet and computer aided design programs to assist their learning andplanning.Drawingandwritingtasksareimportantcomponents of the program.

Content • Skillsdevelopment • Productdesign • Projectcreation • Safeoperations

Assessment Components • Practicalprojects • Homework • Drawings • Productevaluation

Additional Information It is a requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times.

Design&TechnologySemester Course

Year 7

CourseDescriptionStudents explore a range of materials and workshop tools through the design and construction of simple projects in a workshop environment. Students learn fine motor skills through a tactile approach to the materials they use. All students evaluate their own work to reflect on their experiences. Tasks based on materials include working with timber, plastic and safety around electricity. Students use information technology, the internet and computer aided design programs to assist their learning andplanning.Drawingandwritingtasksareimportantcomponents of the program.


Assessment Components • Practicalprojects • Homework • Drawings • Productevaluation


Design&TechnologySemester Course

Year 8

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CourseDescriptionMetalwork enables students to learn about metals and how to work with them. Students solve problems, develop hand and machine skills, and create products by shaping and joining metals. Students will develop skillsinoxyacetylenewelding,MIGweldingandmachineoperations on a lathe. Sheet metal fabrication and computer aided design plasma cutting may be used to design and manufacture parts. Safe operation of machines and personal safety equipment are a major focus.


Assessment Components • Skillstasks • Designfolio • Product


Metalwork Semester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionComputerAidedDesign(CAD)usescomputerstosolveproblems.StudentswilllearnaboutthefeaturesofCADanduse3Dsolidmodellingsoftware.TheywilllearnhowCADmaybeusedtocreaterealisticdesignsandpresentthem in different ways. Projects may be created through theuseof3Dprinters.

Content • Skillsdevelopment • Productdesignandevaluation • ProductcreationusingAutodesksoftware • Drawings

Assessment Components • Practicalactivities • Homework • Tests • DesignsanddrawingsusingAutodeskInventorCAD software


ComputerAidedDesign(CAD)Semester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionElectronics enables students to learn in a practical way about electrical and electronic systems. Students make a range of projects as they learn about electrical and electronic components and basic circuit design.


Assessment Components • Practicalactivities • Homeworkandtests • Designinganddrawing • UseofCADsoftware(AutodeskInventor)


ElectronicsSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionStudents learn about timber and plastic materials as they workthrougharangeofdesignbasedtasks.UsingbothComputerAidedDesignsoftwareandhanddrawingtechniques, students will produce a number of individual projects as they learn to work with materials and to use the tools and equipment safely and accurately.


Assessment Components • Practicalactivities • Homeworkandtests • Designinganddrawingeitherbyhandorwiththeuse ofCADsoftware

Additional Information Students can choose either Year 9 Technology for GirlsorYear9Woodwork,butnotbothsubjects.Itisa requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times.

WoodworkSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionThis course enables female students to be involved in arangeofDesignandTechnologyactivitiesinasinglesex setting. Students learn to critique existing products, design utility items and make these products to their specifications. They will work with manufactured timber products, plastics, metals and electronic components. Planning and drawing will involve the use of Computer AidedDesignprogramsandmanualdrawingtechniques.The projects will facilitate the development of skills and knowledge, confidence and lifelong talents, while using a wide range of tools and equipment.


Assessment Components • Practicalactivities • Homeworkandtests • Designinganddrawing

Additional Information StudentscanchooseeitherYear9TechnologyforGirls or Woodwork, but not both subjects. It is a requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times.

TechnologyforGirlsSemester Course

Year 9

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Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Metalwork is recommended.

CourseDescriptionMetalwork enables students to work with and learn about a range of metal materials. Student problem solve and create products by shaping and joining metals. Students developskillsinoxyacetylenewelding,MIGweldingandmachine operations on a lathe. Sheet metal fabrication, computer aided design and the plasma cutter may be used to design and manufacture parts. Safe operation of machines and personal safety equipment are a major focus in this course.


Assessment Components • Skillstasks • Designfolio • Product


MetalworkSemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionWoodwork covers concepts of working with wood and students learn to work accurately using a range of hand tools. Machine use is introduced, with a focus on quality outcomes and safe working techniques. Students make a range of projects addressing the basic furniture production techniques of framing and carcass construction, joining and finishing. Planning and drawing will involve the use ofcomputeraideddesign(CAD)programsandmanualdrawing techniques.


Assessment Components • Practicalactivities • Homework • Tests • Designsanddrawings • UseofCADsoftware-AutoDeskInventor

Additional Information Project materials cost, $10. It is a requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times..

WoodworkSemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionTechnologyforGirlsenablesfemalestudentstobeinvolved in a range of design and technology activities in a single sex setting. Students learn to critique existing products, design utility items and make these products to their specifications. They will work with manufactured timber products, plastics, metals and electronic components. Planning and drawing will involve the use of computer aided design programs and manual drawing techniques. Projects will facilitate the development of skills and knowledge, confidence and lifelong talents, while using a wide range of tools and equipment.


Assessment Components • Practicalactivities • Homework • Tests • Designsanddrawings


TechnologyforGirlsSemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionThis course provides students with an understanding of the concepts of 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines and the principles ofmechanicaltransmission.Usingappropriatehandandmeasuring tools, students will work through practical exercises developing an awareness of compression, types of bearings, gaskets and lubrication systems. Students will complete online tasks using appropriate software. Issues of personalsafety,potentialhazardswithliquids,andenergytypes and sources will be discussed.


Assessment Components • Practicalactivities • Homework • Tests

Additional Information It is a compulsory requirement that all students undertakingaDesignandTechnologysubjectwearfully enclosed leather footwear.

Automotive TechnologySemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionComputerAidedDesign(CAD)enablesstudentstodevelopCADskillsastheyworkthroughanumberofdrawingtasks.3Dsolidmodelling,2Ddrawings,3Ddrawings and orthogonal projections will be investigated. Students will use Autodesk Inventor software to develop solutionstodesignbriefsand3Dprinterswillbeusedtoproduce prototypes.


Assessment Components • Classwork • Printeddrawings • CNCor3Dprinterproduct

Additional Information Students are required to provide an A4 display folio to maintain a record of their work and drawings. It is a compulsory requirement that all students undertaking aDesignandTechnologysubjectwearfullyenclosed leather footwear


Year 10

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Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Automotive Technology is recommended.

CourseDescriptionAutomotive Technology provides students with an understanding of the concepts of 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines and the principles of mechanical transmission. Usingappropriatehandandmeasuringtools,studentswillwork through practical exercises developing an awareness of compression, types of bearings, gaskets and lubrication systems. Students will complete online tasks using appropriate software. Issues of personal safety, potential hazardsregardingliquids,andenergytypesandsourceswill be discussed.

Content •Investigationandanalysis •Designdevelopmentandplanning •Production •Evaluation

Assessment Components • 50%Specialisedskillstasks • 50%Designprocessandsolution

Additional Information It is a compulsory requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times for this subject.

Automotive TechnologySemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Woodwork.

CourseDescriptionThis course involves the use of a diverse range of manufacturing technologies such as tools, machines, and/orsystemstocreateaproductusingappropriatematerials. Students produce furniture that demonstrates the knowledge and skills associated with using systems, processes of timber materials.


Assessment Components • 60%Specialisedskillsandtasks • 20%Designprocessandsolution

Additional Information Material costs will depend on the projects constructed, approximately $30 to $40. It is a requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times.

FurnitureSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Metalwork.

CourseDescriptionThis course involves the use of a diverse range of manufacturing technologies such as tools, machines, and/orsystemstocreateaproductusingappropriatematerials. Students produce outcomes that demonstrate the knowledge and skills associated with using systems, processes, and materials in metal.



Additional Information It is a requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times for this subject.

WeldingSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits





Additional Information It is a requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times for this subject.

MachiningSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10ComputerAidedDesignis recommended.

CourseDescriptionComputerAidedDesign(CAD)enablesstudentstodevelopskills using Autodesk Inventor software as they work throughanumberofdrawingtasks.3Dsolidmodelling,2Ddrawings,3Ddrawingsandorthogonalprojectionswillbeinvestigated. Students develop solutions to design briefs and3Dprintersmaybeusedtoproduceprototypes.




Stage 110 Credits

CourseDescriptionThis course introduces Isometric and Orthogonal drawing techniques used to communicate design ideas. Australian drawing standards and interpreting dimensioned drawings. Students investigate, devise and draw a product, and document this in a design folio. The skills covered and understanding of drafting concepts are vital components of many apprenticeship training programs.



TechnicalDrawingSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

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Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofStage1ComputerAidedDesignis recommended.

CourseDescriptionComputerAidedDesign(CAD)enablesstudentstodevelopskills using Autodesk Inventor software as they work throughanumberofdrawingtasks.3Dsolidmodelling,2Ddrawings,3Ddrawingsandorthogonalprojectionswillbeinvestigated. Students develop solutions to design briefs and3Dprintersmaybeusedtoproduceprototypes.


Assessment Components • 20%Specialisedskillstasks • 50%Designprocessandsolution • 30%Resourcestudy

ComputerAidedDesign(CAD)FullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits




Assessment Components • 40%Specialisedskillstasks • 20%Designprocessandsolution • 20%Resourcestudy

Additional Information Additional material costs may be incurred, dependingonthesizeofprojectsconstructed. It is a requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times.

MetalworkFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofStage1Furniture.

CourseDescriptionThis subject involves the use of a diverse range of manufacturing technologies such as tools, machines, and/orsystemstocreateaproductusingappropriatematerials. Students produce furniture that demonstrates the knowledge and skills associated with using systems, processes of timber materials.


Assessment Components • 20%Specialisedskillstasks • 50%Product-Designprocessandsolution • 30%Folio-Resourcestudy

Additional Information Material costs will depend on the projects constructed,approximately$50-$60.Itisa requirement that fully enclosed leather footwear is worn at all times.

FurnitureFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

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CourseDescriptionEnglishincorporatescontentorganisedintotheinter-related strands of Language, Literature and Literacy. Students engage with a variety of texts; they listen to, read, view, interpret, and evaluate a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts. Students develop their understanding of how texts are influenced by context, purpose and audience. Students create imaginative and persuasive types of texts, and are beginning to analyse literary texts..

Content • Sharedandindependentlychosenliterarytexts • Oralandwrittentextsfordifferentaudiencesand purposes • Languagefeaturesandstructuresofwrittengenres • Filmandvisualtexts

Assessment Components • Listening,readingandviewing-essay,paragraph answers, analysis of ideas • Speaking,writingandcreating-personalrecount, persuasive writing, oral presentation

EnglishFullYearCourse

Year 7

Assumed KnowledgeEntry to this course is through recommendation by the Student Counsellor.

CourseDescriptionThe course is designed to meet the needs of students who require extra support to develop their reading, written and oral language skills. There is a strong focus on the application of English in personal and familiar situations, with individualised planning to develop the literacy needs of each student.

Content • Sharedandindependentlychosenreadingtexts • Oral,multimodalandwrittentextsfordifferent contexts, audiences and purposes • Languagefeaturesandstructuresofrecount, informative and persuasive texts

Assessment Components • Sometaskswillbeindividuallynegotiatedtomeet particular learning needs of students • Therangeoftasksincludesshortwrittenresponses, oral presentations, informative, recount and persuasive writing • Responsestoeverydayandfictiontexts • Tasksencouragestudentstoorganisetheirideasand use language accurately

Vocational EnglishFullYearCourse

Year 8Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 SACE 1 SACE 2

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 &2 ENGLISH

VOCATIONALENGLISH

VOCATIONALENGLISH

VOCATIONALENGLISH

ESSENTIALENGLISH 1 &2

ESSENTIALENGLISH


VOCATIONAL FOCUS

EAL

ENGLISHLITERACYSTUDIES


EALFOCUS

EAL EAL 1 &2EAL EAL

ENGLISHLITERATURE

1 &2

ENGLISH — & ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL L ANGUAGE ENGLISH — & ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL L ANGUAGE

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CourseDescriptionStudents develop their reading, listening and viewing skills, as well as their speaking, writing and creating skills. Students study a range of texts from literary to everyday texts in print, visual and multimodal forms. There is a focus on creating written and oral texts in different contexts, for a range of purposes and audiences.

Content • Sharedandindependentlychosenliterarytexts,such as novels and poetry • Oral,multimodalandwrittentextsfordifferent audiences and purposes. • Languagefeaturesandstructuresofnarrative, informative and persuasive texts

Assessment Components • Listening,readingandviewing-filmandnoveltexts • Speaking,writingandcreating-narrativeand persuasive writing, analysis of visual and multimodal texts.


Year 8

Assumed KnowledgeStudentsmusthaveoneparentborninanon-Englishspeaking country.

CourseDescriptionThis course aims to help recently arrived students, as well asstudentsofnon-Englishspeakingbackground,developtheir skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students develop the language skills necessary for them to respond to a range of everyday, as well as literary texts. Teaching emphasises comprehension of spoken and written English, pronunciation and fluency, grammatical accuracy and writing skills.

Content • Sharedandindependentlychosenliterarytexts • Oral,multimodalandwrittentextsfordifferent audiences and purposes • Languagefeaturesandstructuresofnarrative, informative and persuasive texts

Assessment Components • Writtenandoralresponsestodifferenttexttypes • Orallanguageactivitieswhichmayincluderoleplays, conversations, discussions and debates.

Additional InformationSelection of students is on the recommendation of secondary EAL teachers. Students can move in and out of EAL classes on the recommendation of EAL and English teachers.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)FullYearCourse

Year 8

CourseDescriptionStudents interpret, create and discuss texts ranging from literary to everyday texts in print, digital and multimodal forms. Themes of human experience, interpersonal relationships, as well as ethical and global dilemmas, extend students’ thinking and understanding of a range of viewpoints. Students study and use more complex text structures and language features. They focus on purpose and audience as they create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts.

Content • Sharedandindependentlychosentexts • Oral,multimodalandwrittentextsfordifferent contexts, audiences and purposes • Narrative,informativeandpersuasivetexts

Assessment Components • Creatingpersuasive,imaginativeandnarrativetexts • Orallanguagepresentation • Responsestoliterary,mediaandfilmtext


Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeEntry to this course is through recommendation by the Student Counsellor.

CourseDescriptionThe course is designed to meet the needs of students who require extra support to develop their reading, written and oral language skills. There is a strong focus on the application of English in everyday situations, with individualised planning to develop the literacy needs of each student.

Content • Sharedandindependentlychosenreadingtexts • Oral,multimodalandwrittentextsfordifferent contexts, audiences and purposes • Recount,informativeandpersuasivetexts

Assessment Components • Readingandviewingoffilmandmediatexts • Shortandextendedwrittenresponsestoeveryday and fiction texts • Oralpresentations • Informative,recountandpersuasivewriting


Year 9

CourseDescriptionStudents study texts that deal with important issues, and responses to texts and text production are extended. Students develop their understanding of language for different purposes and audiences.

Content • Readingarangeoftexts:novels,shortstories,plays, poetry and media texts • Viewingfilms,multimodaltextsanddocumentaries • Writtenandspokenresponsestotexts • Productionofnarrativesandpersuasivetexts

Assessment Components • Writtenresponsesandcreatedtexts:essays,articles and reviews • Spokenpresentations • MultimodalresponsesandcreatedtextswhichuseICT


Year10


Year10

Assumed KnowledgeRecommendation by the Student Counsellor is required, unless students have completed Year 9 Vocational English.

CourseDescriptionThis course is designed to meet the needs of students who require extra support to develop their reading, written and oral language skills. There is a strong focus on the application of English in situations that students can relate to, with attention to language and literacy development.

Content • Readingandviewingofeverydaywrittentextsand film texts • Writtentextproduction-Personalwritingandopinions • Languagefeaturesoffamiliartexttypessuchas recount, songs and persuasive texts

Assessment Components • Textproduction • Responsestosharedprosetextandindependent reading • Analysisofmediaandpersuasivearticles • Oralormultimodalpresentation

Assumed KnowledgeStudentsmusthaveoneparentborninanon-Englishspeaking country.

CourseDescriptionThe course aims to help recently arrived students, as well asstudentsofnon-Englishspeakingbackground,developtheir skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students develop the language skills necessary for them to respond to a range of everyday, as well as literary texts that establish a foundation for extended EAL language responses and analysis.

Content • Sharedandindependentlychosenliterarytexts • Oral,multimodalandwrittentextsfordifferent audiences and purposes • Languagefeaturesandstructuresofnarrative, informative and persuasive texts

Assessment Components • Writtenresponsestodifferenttexttypes • Creationofwrittentextsforvaryingpurposesand audiences • Orallanguageassessmentssuchaspodcastsand interviews

Additional InformationSelection of students is on the recommendation of secondary EAL teachers. Students can move in and out of EAL classes on the recommendation of EAL and English teachers.


Year 9


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Year10

Assumed KnowledgeStudentsmusthaveoneparentborninanon-Englishspeaking country. EAL is designed for students for whom English is an additional language or dialect.

CourseDescriptionThe course emphasises comprehension of spoken and written English, pronunciation and fluency, grammatical accuracy, and communication in a range of contexts and for different purposes.

ContentStudents will become familiar with a range of written, spoken and multimodal texts, including: • mediaandeverydaytexts,suchasarticlesandopinion pieces • shortstories,songs,filmsanddocumentaries

Assessment Components • Multimodalpresentationsoranalysis • Vodcasts • Personalreflectivewritingorspeaking • Writtenresponsesoranalyses

Additional InformationStudents can move in and out of EAL classes on the recommendation of EAL and English teachers.


Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Year 10 English at a C grade or higher.

CourseDescriptionStudents critically and creatively engage with a variety of types of texts, such as novels, drama, poetry and media texts. Students create imaginative, interpretive, and/orpersuasivetextsfordifferentpurposes,audiences and contexts.

Content • Visualandmultimodaltexts • Novels,film,media,poetryanddramatextslinkedto the study of issues and themes • Languagefeaturesandtechniquesusedbyauthorsin different contexts, for different audiences and purposes

Assessment Components • 40%Respondingtotexts • 40%Creatingtexts • 20%Inter-textualstudyAt least two assessment tasks must be in an oral or multimodal form.

English1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Year 10 English at a B grade or higher.

CourseDescriptionTexts chosen for Stage 1 Literature are a sound foundation for students who intend to continue their studies at Stage 2 English. Students critically and creatively engage with a variety of text types. Students createimaginative,interpretive,and/orpersuasivetextsfor different purposes, audiences and contexts.

Content • Visualandmultimodaltexts • Novels,film,media,poetryanddramatextslinkedto the study of issues and themes. • Languagefeaturesandtechniquesusedbyauthorsin different contexts, for different audiences and purposes.

Assessment Components • 30%Respondingtotexts • 30%Creatingtexts • 20%Inter-textualstudy • Atleasttwoassessmentsmustbeinoralor multimodal form

EnglishLiteratureStudies1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits

CourseDescriptionStudents will respond to and create everyday texts in and for a range of personal, social, cultural, community, and/orworkplacecontexts.Studentsunderstandandinterpret information, ideas and perspectives in texts, and consider ways in which language choices are used to create meaning.

Content • Everydayandmediatexts • Shortfilmsanddocumentaries • Graphictexts • Shortstories

Assessment Components • 50%Respondingtotexts • 50%Creatingtexts • Atleasttwoassessmenttasksmustbeinoralor multimodal form and at least two assessments must be written.

EssentialEnglish1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeStudents who have successfully completed Year 10 English Vocational English will be recommended by their teacher to complete Stage 1 Essential English (Vocational English).

CourseDescriptionStudents respond to and create everyday texts in and for a range of personal, social, cultural, community, and/orworkplacecontexts.Studentsunderstandandinterpret information, ideas and perspectives in texts, and consider ways in which language choices are used to create meaning.

Content • Everydayandmediatexts • Filmanddocumentaries • Shortstories • Songlyrics

Assessment Components • 50%Respondingtotexts • 50%Creatingtexts • Atleasttwoassessmenttasksmustbeinoralor multimodal form and at least two assessments must be written.

Additional Information Stage 1 Essential English (Vocational English) does not have a pathway to further study of English at Stage 2.

EssentialEnglish(VocationalFocus)1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits

66 67

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 English as an Additional Language.

CourseDescriptionThis course is designed for EAL students seeking to meet the SACE literacy requirement. Students respond to and create everyday texts in and for a range of personal, social, cultural and community contexts. Students understand and interpret information, ideas, and perspectives in texts, and consider ways in which language choices are used to create meaning.

Content • Everydayandmediatexts • Shortfilmsanddocumentaries • Graphictextsandshortstories

Assessment Components • 50%Respondingtotexts • 50%Creatingtexts • Atleasttwoassessmenttasksmustbeinoralor multimodal form, and at least two assessment tasks must be written.

EssentialEnglish(EALFocus)1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeDesignedforstudentsforwhomEnglishisasecondlanguage. Students from Year 10 EAL or from English can achieve success in this subject, as long as they are eligible. Completion of Year 10 EAL or English at a B grade or higher is recommended.

CourseDescriptionThis subject focuses on the development and use of skills and strategies in communication, comprehension, language and text analysis, and creating texts. Through studying a variety of oral, written, and multimodal texts, including informational and literary texts, students develop an understanding of text structures and language features.

Content • Oral,written,andmulti-modaltexts • Informationalandliterarytexts • Textscouldinclude:anewspaperarticle,apodcast,a short story, an extract from a prose text, or a scene from a film

Assessment Components • 50%Creatingtexts • 50%Respondingtotesxts • Studentscompletetwooral,written,ormultimodal language studies.

EnglishasanAdditionalLanguage(EAL)1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits


Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Stage 1 English or Stage 1 English Literature at a B grade or higher is recommended.

CourseDescriptionStudents analyse connections between author, text and audience, with an emphasis on how language and stylistic features shape ideas and perspectives in a range of contexts. Students explore how the purpose of a text is achieved through text conventions and stylistic choices that position the audience to respond to ideas and perspectives.

Content • Studyof3texttypesfromprose,film,drama,poetry and media texts • 3student-createdtextsfordifferentaudiencesand purposes, in different text types • Studentchoiceof2textsfrommedia,proseorfilmto be compared and analysed.

Assessment Components • 30%Respondingtotexts • 40%Creatingtexts • 30%Comparativeanalysis

English FullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Stage 1 Essential English at a B grade or higher is recommended.

CourseDescription • Respondingtotexts-Studentsrespondtoa range of texts that instruct, engage, challenge, inform and connect readers. • Creatingtexts-Studentscreateprocedural, imaginative, analytical, interpretive or persuasive texts appropriate to a context. • Languagestudy–Studentsfocusontheuse of language by people in a context outside of the classroom.

Content • Textsmayincludefilmshorts,documentaries,graphic reading texts, everyday media texts. • Creatingtexts-atleastonetaskmustbeanadvocacytext • TheLanguageStudy-studentsselectacontextin which language is used for a purpose with a particular audience, and focus the study with a question or hypothesis.

Assessment Components • 30%Respondingtotexts–2writtentasksand1 multimodal or oral task • 40%Creatingtexts • 30%Languagestudy-1,500words

Essential EnglishFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

68 69

Assumed KnowledgeDesignedforstudentsforwhomEnglishisasecondlanguage. Completion of Stage 11 EAL at a B grade or higher is recommended. SACE eligibility requirements need to be met to enrol in this course.

CourseDescriptionThis subject focuses on further development and use of high level skills and strategies in communication, comprehension, language and text analysis, as well as creating a range of texts. By studying a variety of oral, written, and multimodal texts, including informational and literary texts, students develop an understanding of text structures and language features.

Content • Oral,written,andmulti-modaltexts • Informationalandliterarytexts • Textscouldinclude:aTEDtalk,apodcast,ashortstory, an extract from a prose text, or a scene from a film

Assessment Components70%schoolbasedassessmenttasks: • Writtenreport • Tutorialpresentation • Writtenevaluation • Creativewrittenresponse • Analysisofapersuasivetext • Writtenresponsetocreativetexts30%Exam


Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Stage 1 English or Stage 1 Literature, at a B grade or higher.

CourseDescriptionThis course focuses on the skills and strategies of critical thinking needed to interpret texts. Through shared and individual study of texts, students encounter different opinions about texts, have opportunities to exchange and develop ideas, find evidence to support a personal view, learn to construct logical and convincing arguments, and consider a range of critical interpretations of texts.

Content • Studyofthreetextsselectedfrom:oneextended prose, one film, one drama text, study of poetry, study of a range of short texts • Productionofonetransformativetextlinkedto another text, with a writer’s statement • Focusonlanguageinshortreadingtexts • Studentindependentchoiceof2textsforcomparative analysis

Assessment Components • 70%Responsestotexts • 30%Textstudy

English Literary StudiesFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits


70 71

H E A LT H & P H YS I C A L E D U C AT I O N ( H P E ) H E A LT H & P H YS I C A L E D U C AT I O N ( H P E )

CourseDescriptionThis course aims to develop skills and knowledge in movement skills, concepts and challenges. Students will develop understanding and knowledge in personal, social and community health issues.

Content • Throwingandcatching • Athleticsandgymnastics • Hittingandkicking • Culturallyinclusivegames • Challengeactivities • Health

Assessment Components • Videoself-review • Skillchecklist • Practicalobservation • Essay

Additional Information It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Health&PhysicalEducation(HPE)FullYearCourse

Year 7

CourseDescriptionStudents participate in a variety of practical activities includinginvasiongames(basketball&soccer)andstriking&fieldinggames(softball&cricket),withtheaimoffurtherdeveloping their physical skills, transferring knowledge from one context to another and working together as a team. Students also study a fitness unit, focussing on components of fitness in conjunction with athletics.

Content • Athletics • Fitness • Strikingandfieldinggames • Invasiongames

Assessment Components • Strikingandfielding • Invasiongames • Fitnessandathletics

Additional InformationIt is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Physical Education (PE)Term Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionStudents will participate in a variety of team and individual practical activities including European handball, cricket, soccer and badminton. Students also have the option to select an additional two practical activities, possibly sports involving golf, Gaelicfootball,korfball,lacrosse,hockeyorfrisbee.Thetheorytopic focuses on sports injuries and rehabilitation.

Content • Invasiongames • Strikingandfieldinggames • Targetgames • Courtgames

Assessment Components • Practicalskills • Theoryassignments

Additional Information Sporting venue field trip, $30. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Physical Education (PE) ExtensionSemester Course

Year 9


HEALTHAND PE (HPE)

PHYSICALEDUCATION (PE)

FOOD FOOD FOOD A FOOD ANDHOSPITALITY

FOODEXTENSION

FOOD B

CHILDSTUDIES

ARFA ARFA

OUTDOOREDUCATION

OUTDOOREDUCATION

ARFA

PHYSICALEDUCATION

(PE) A


PHYSICALEDUCATION

(PE) A

PHYSICALEDUCATION

(PE) B

PHYSICALEDUCATION

(PE) B



EXTENSION

FOOD ANDHOSPITALITY

CATERING

FOOD ANDHOSPITALITY

ENTERTAINING

CHILDSTUDIES

CHILDSTUDIES

INTEGRATEDLEARNING

HEALTH

OUTDOOREDUCATION

INTEGRATEDLEARNING

COMMUNITY SPORTS A

INTEGRATEDLEARNING

COMMUNITY SPORTS B

INTEGRATEDLEARNING

SPORTSSTUDIES

CourseDescriptionThis course incorporates both theory and practical components.Practicalactivitiesincludevolleyball,netball/basketball, touch football, table tennis, softball and cultural games. Theory tasks include an essay that analyses different positions in a touch football team, and compares and contrasts the fitness components and energy systems required.

Content • Varioussports • Analysisofskillsandroles • Compareandcontrastessay

Assessment Components • Practicalskilldevelopmentandgameplay • Compareandcontrastessay • Skillanalysistask

Physical Education (PE) Semester Course

Year 9

72 73


Assumed KnowledgeAn interest in the outdoors, camping and the environment would be beneficial.

CourseDescriptionIn this introduction to Outdoor Education students learn how to cook in the outdoors, orienteering, pack backpacks and minimise impact on the environment. Students participate in a variety of outdoor activities including anovernightcampanddaytripstolocalwetlands/conservations parks. Students investigate the concept of sustainability and look at how to best maintain local environments, while minimising human impact.

Content • Introductoryskills • Sustainability • Bushwalking • Studentchoiceinvestigation • Orienteering • Recreationalactivities(e.g.bocce)

Assessment Components • Minimalimpactcamping • Environmentsustainabilitytask • Investigation

Additional Information Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinatwo-day expedition for successful completion of the course, approximately $100. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Outdoor EducationSemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Physical Education or Year 9 Physical Education Extension.

CourseDescriptionStudents participate in a variety of practical activities including invasion games (basketball and soccer) and striking and fielding games (softball and cricket) with the aim of further developing their physical skills, transferring knowledge from one context to another, and working together as a team. Students will also investigate physical activity improvement, using their own performance data and video analysis to aid this process.

Content • Practicalskillsandapplications-Netandwallgames, striking and fielding games, invasion games • Theory-Physicalactivityimprovement

Assessment Components • Practicalskillsandapplications–Teacherobservation, checklists,peerandself-assessmentofpracticalskills • Theory-Physicalactivityimprovementassignment

Additional Information If public facilities are used, a cost for transport and facilities will be due. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Physical Education (PE) ASemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Physical Education or Year 9 Physical Education Extension.

CourseDescriptionThis course has an emphasis on improvement of students’ skills and knowledge of sporting concepts. Practical activities may include badminton, table tennis, golf, darts, archery and bowling. Theory work will cover body systems involved in creating physical movements.

Content • Practicalskillsandapplications-4individualsports (negotiated between students and staff) • Theory–Bodysystems

Assessment Components • Practicalskillsandapplications–Teacherobservation, checklists,peerandself-assessmentofpracticalskills • Theory–Multi-modalpresentationandtest

Additional Information If public facilities are used, a cost for transport and facilities will be due. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Physical Education (PE) BSemester Course

Year 10

74 75

H E A LT H & P H YS I C A L E D U C AT I O N ( H P E )H E A LT H & P H YS I C A L E D U C AT I O N ( H P E )

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Physical Education A or B.

CourseDescriptionThis course has a focus on sports coaching in the community, incorporating: • Explorations–Threepracticalsportsselectedin consultation with the teacher, where students develop their own skills • Connections–Workingwithpeersinvariousrolesto deliver 4 coaching sessions to a group of younger students • Personalventure–Skillanalysisoftheirdevelopment of one skill

Content • Practicalskillsandapplications-3sports • Coaching-Thetheory,planningandapplicationof coaching methods

Assessment Components • 80%Practicalskillsandapplications • 20%Coaching

Additional Information IfIntegratedLearning–CommunitySportsAandB are chosen, the same sports cannot be selected for both subjects. If public facilities are used, there will be a cost for transport and facilities. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

IntegratedLearning-CommunitySportsASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits


CourseDescriptionThis course has a focus on sports coaching in the community, incorporating: • Explorations–Threepracticalsportsselectedin consultation with the teacher, where students develop their own skills • Connections–Creationofapowerpointregardingfirst aid responses in community settings • Personalventure–Reflectionontheconstructionof strategies and tactics within the constraints of community sport

Content • Practicalskillsandapplications:3sports(negotiated between students and staff). • Fitnessandinjurymanagement-Theory,planning and application to individual injury management and prevention

Assessment Components • 80%Practicalskillsandapplications • 20%Injurypreventionandmanagement

Additional Information IfIntegratedLearning–CommunitySportsAandB are chosen, the same sports cannot be selected for both subjects. If public facilities are used, there will be a cost for transport and facilities. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

IntegratedLearning-CommunitySportsBSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

CourseDescriptionThisintroductoryHomeEconomicscourseincludessafety and hygiene in the kitchen, recipe interpretation, collaborative teamwork and food preparation skills.

Content • Safetyandhygieneinthekitchen • Foodpracticals • Introductiontonutrition • Healthyrecipeplanningandpresentation

Assessment Components • Weeklypracticals • Practicalrelatedreflectionsandresearchtasks • Fooddesignassignment-Healthybakedpotato

FoodTerm Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionThis course aims to develop skills and knowledge in food preparation, presentation and collaborative teamwork. PracticalsarebasedonAustralianDietaryGuidelines.Investigative research topics encourage healthy food and lifestyle choices.

Content • Weeklypracticals,includingvariedfoodtechnology processes • Nutritionandhealthylifestylechoices • AustralianGuidelinestoHealthyEating:Practical planning, design and presentation

Assessment Components • Weeklypracticals • Practicalrelatedreflectionsandresearchtasks • LifestyleChoices-Lifestylediseasesinvestigation • FoodDesignAssignment-“Gofor2and5”creative fruit and vegetable presentation

FoodSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionThis food course includes a more comprehensive study of food, recipe interpretation, collaborative teamwork and food preparation skills, and a detailed study of nutrition and healthy recipe planning.

Content • Researchtasks • Actionplansandevaluations • Foodpracticals • Designbriefs • Healthyrecipeplanningandpresentation

Assessment Components • Weeklypracticals • Practicalrelatedreflectionsandresearchtasks • Fooddesignassignment:Healthygourmetburger

FoodExtensionSemester Course

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofYear9Food1isrecommended.

CourseDescriptionThis course provides the opportunity for students to explore and develop practical skills specialising in yeast cookery, cake making and decorating techniques, pastry, pasta and general food presentation. Students will design a food project to encourage deeper thinking and creativity.

Content • Severalfooddesignbriefs,includingdesigningastir-fry • Assortedpracticalscoveringsweetandsavouryfoods • Foodsafetyandhygiene

Assessment Components • Weeklypracticals • Practicalrelatedreflectionsandresearchtasks • Fooddesignassignment

Additional Information A passion for food is an advantage and a willingness to sample diverse foods is encouraged.

FoodASemester Course

Year 10

76 77

H E A LT H & P H YS I C A L E D U C AT I O N ( H P E )

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofYear9Food1&2isrecommended.

CourseDescriptionThis course extends students’ skills and knowledge in food preparation and presentation, exploring recipes from various countries and cultures. Investigative research focusses on world food issues, ethical eating and sustainability.

Content • Weeklypracticalsexploringdifferentculturalcuisines • Developmentofincreasinglycomplexfood technology skills and knowledge • Investigationoffoodfuturesandissuesrelatedto • Ethicaleatingandglobalfoodsustainability.

Assessment Components • Weeklypracticals • Practicalrelatedreflectionsandresearchtasks investigating cultural diversity in food production • Worldfoodissuesinvestigation:Mediapresentation Ethicaleating:Foodsustainabilityinvestigationof vegetable protein recipes

FoodBSemester Course

Year 10

CourseDescriptionThis course covers the changing needs of a child, from conception to school age. An opportunity exists for textile craft activities related to child development.

Content • Conception&thedevelopingbaby • Healthymealsforpregnancy • Geneticdisorders • Designactivities:Babybootiesandfingerpuppets • Foodsfortoddlersandchildren

Assessment Components • Research • Actionplans • Reflections

• Foodpracticals • Designbriefsincorporatingcraftactivities

Child StudiesSemester Course

Year 10


CourseDescriptionStudents study how lifestyle and decision making have a crucial bearing on personal wellbeing. Current knowledge, new information, personal skills, decision making and consequences will be explored through topics such as: physical and social health, mental and emotional health, drug use and abuse, and relationships and sexuality, including contraception, conception, and positive wellbeing.

Content • Positivewellbeing • Sexualhealth • Riskybehaviours-Drugs,alcoholandrisktaking behaviours • Relationships

Assessment Components • Sexualhealthassignment • Wellbeingassignment • Filmanalysis • Healthjournalfolio

Additional Information This is a Stage 1 SACE course, undertaken in Year 10, and attracts10 SACE credits.

IntegratedLearning-HealthSemester Course

Year 1010 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10FoodSkillsisrecommended.

CourseDescriptionStudents examine factors that influence people’s food choices and health implications of these choices. They develop an understanding of the diverse purposes of the hospitality industry and in meeting the needs of local people and visitors. Assignments are designed to explore contemporary issues and current food trends. Students will study topics within one or more of the following areas of study:

• Localandglobalissuesinfoodandhospitality • Foodsafetyandhygiene • Foodandhospitalitycareers

Content • Food.Theindividualandthefamily • LocalandglobalissuesinthefoodandHospitality industry • TrendsinFoodandCulture • Foodandsafety • FoodandHospitalityindustry

Assessment Components • 50%Practicalactivities • 25%Groupactivities • 25%Investigation

Additional Information This course is suitable for students who are passionate about the food and hospitality industry. Students are encouraged to practice their cooking skills at home.

Food&Hospitality-EntertainingSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of year 10 Outdoor Education is recommended.

CourseDescriptionIn this course students gain an understanding of ecology, environmental sustainability, cultural perspectives and physical and emotional health through participation. Students reflect on environmental practices and conducting safe and effective outdoor journeys.

Content • Thesefollowingfocusareasaredevelopedthrough activities and journeys in natural environments: • Environmentandconservation • Planningandmanagement • Personalgrowthanddevelopment • Practicalsmayincluderock-climbing,aquaticsand bushwalking

Assessment Components • 50%Aboutnaturalenvironments-Campreflections and environmental reports • 50%Experiencesinnaturalenvironments- Bushwalking, aquatics, rock climbing

Additional Information Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateina3-day expedition for successful completion of the course, approximately $150.

Outdoor EducationSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

78 79



CourseDescriptionThis course is divided into two main sections: performance improvement and physical activity investigation. The course relies on students collecting data from physical activities and analysing it, with a focus on skill acquisition, coaching principlesandenergysystems.StudentswilluseGPSsystems,record statistics from games, use video footage and iPad apps to assist with analysis.

Content • Korfball • Touch • Studentchoice-Coachingpracticals

Assessment Components • 30%Performanceimprovementtask–Touch • 40%Physicalactivityinvestigation–Korfball • 30%Performanceimprovementtask–Coaching

Additional Information This course may involve excursions to other schools to increase data available for students to analyse. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Physical Education (PE) ASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits


CourseDescriptionThis course is divided into two main sections: performance improvement and physical activity investigation. The course relies on students collecting data from physical activities and analysing it, with a focus on skill acquisition, coaching principlesandenergysystems.StudentswilluseGPSsystems,record statistics from games, use video footage and iPad apps to assist with analysis.

Content • Netball • Softball/baseball • AnInvasiongame-basketball/soccer/hockey • Badminton

Assessment Components • 30%Performanceimprovementtask–Biomechanics • 40%Physicalactivityinvestigation–Netball/baseball • 30%Performanceimprovementtask–Gameanalysis

Additional Information This course may involve excursions to other schools to increase data available for students to analyse. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Physical Education (PE) BSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Physical Education A or B.

CourseDescriptionThrough Physical Education, students explore the participation in and performance of human physical activities. It is an experiential subject in which students explore their physical capacities and investigate the factors that influence and improve participation and performance outcomes, which lead to greater movement confidence and competence. Physicalactivitiescanincludesports,theme-basedgames,laboratories, and fitness and recreational activities. Classes can undertakeasingle-focusapproach(e.g.singlesport)orcanundertakemultiplesports,games,and/oractivities.Theuseoftechnology is integral to the collection of data such as video footage, heart rates, fitness batteries, and game statistics.

ContentPractical activities: • Volleyball/badminton • Basketball/soccer/touch • Softball/cricket

Theory components: • 30%Diagnostics • 40%Improvementanalysis • 30%Groupdynamics

Assessment Components • 30%Performanceimprovementtask–Biomechanics • 40%Physicalactivityinvestigation–Netball/baseball • 30%Performanceimprovementtask–Gameanalysis

Additional Information There are practical activities required to successfully complete this course. The cost of these will depend on the activity, but could range from $50 to $150. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Physical Education (PE) Semester Course

Stage 220 Credits

80 81


Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofStage1IntegratedLearning–Community Sports A or B, or Stage 1 Physical Education A or B.

CourseDescriptionThiscourseisdesignedaroundtheprogramfocusofsports/coachingprograms.Thiscoursehas50%practicaland50%theory components. Practicals are selected in consultation with students. The theory covers rules, officiating, coaching and providing feedback, peer and individual analysis, and planning and managing facilities and equipment.

Content • Practicalcomponent-Rulesandofficiatinginsports will be covered in sports chosen by the group. These can include sports on and off site, examples could be AustralianRulesFootball,Netball,Soccer,Volleyball, Aquatics, Lawn Bowls, plus many others. Students will be expected to work individually and in groups to achievetheoutcomesofthetopic/course.Thismay include a camp of 2 or 3 days. • Theorycomponent-Rulesandofficiatingofsports, planning, coaching and providing feedback to peers and others, and management of sports events. A community based project will be externally assessed as a part of this course.

Assessment Components • 40%Practicalinquiry-Basketball,sailing/kayaking, orienteering • 30%Connections-Coachingclinicsandservicelearning • 30%PersonalEndeavour-Individualtrainingprogram

Additional Information There are practical activities required to successfully complete this course. The cost of these will depend on the activity, but could range from $50 to $150. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

IntegratedLearning-SportsStudiesFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Outdoor Education A or B.

CourseDescriptionThis course provides students with opportunities to experience personal growth; to develop social skills, self-confidence,initiative,self-reliance,leadership,andcollaborative skills. Students reflect on and evaluate their own learning progression including practical outdoor skills development, their collaborative and leadership skills, as well as their relationship with and connection to nature.

Content • Thefollowingfocusareasarestudiedthrough participation in outdoor journeys and activities in natural environments for a minimum of 9 days camping in the field: • Conservationandsustainability • Humanconnectionswithnature • Personalgrowth,safetyanddevelopment • Practicalactivitiesmightincludebushwalking, kayaking/canoeing,surfing,snorkellingandrock-climbing

Assessment Components • 20%Aboutnaturalenvironments • 50%Experiencesinnaturalenvironments • 30%Connectionswithnaturalenvironments

Additional Information Students are required to participate in multiple outdoor expeditions, approximately $220. It is a requirement that the PE uniform is worn in all practical lessons.

Outdoor EducationFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Child Studies is an advantage.

CourseDescriptionStudents examine the period of childhood from conception to eight years, and issues related to the growth, health and wellbeing of children.

• Thenatureofchildhoodandthesocialisationand development of children • Childreninwidersociety • Children’srightsandsafety

Content•EatWellBeActivePicnicLunch•HealthyCaféMeals•SafetyGameDesign•InvestigationonTeenPregnancyandOlderParenting


Child StudiesSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofYear10FoodSkillsrecommended.

CourseDescriptionStudents examine factors that influence people’s food choices and health implications of these choices. They develop an understanding of the diverse purposes of the hospitality industry and in meeting the needs of local people and visitors. Assignments are designed to explore contemporary issues and current food trends. Students will study topics within one or more of the following areas of study:

Content • Food,theindividualandthefamily • Localandglobalissuesinthefoodandhospitality industry • Trendsinfoodandculture • Foodandsafety


Additional Information This course is suitable for students who are passionate about the food and hospitality industry. Students are encouraged to practice their cooking skills at home.

Food&HospitalitySemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

82 83


Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Child Studies is recommended.ParticipationinaStage1Foodcourse is an advantage.

CourseDescriptionStudents focus on children’s growth and development, from conception to 8 years. They examine attitudes and values aboutparentingandcare-givingandgainanunderstandingof the growth and development of children. Stage 2 Child Studies consists of the following five areas of study: • Contemporaryandfutureissues • Economicandenvironmentalinfluences • Practicalandlegalinfluences • Socio-culturalinfluences • Technologicalinfluences

Content • Healthylunchboxmeals • Children’sliteratureandstorybookdesign • Children’shealthybreakfasts • Designingalearningactivity • HealthyLifestyleExpogrouptask • Safetyfilmgrouptask

Assessment Components • 50%Practicalactivitywithwrittencomponent • 20%Groupactivitywithwrittencomponent • 30%Investigation

Child StudiesFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofStage1FoodandHospitalityisrecommended.

CourseDescriptionStudents focus on the impact of the food and hospitality industry on Australian society and examine the contemporary and changing nature of the industry. Students develop relevantknowledgeandskillsasconsumersand/orasindustry workers.

Content • Contemporaryandfutureissues • Economicandenvironmentalinfluences • Politicalandlegalinfluences • Socio-culturalinfluences • Technologicalinfluences

Assessment Components • 50%Practicalwithwrittencomponent • 20%Groupactivitywithwrittencomponent • 30%Investigation

Additional Information Students are encouraged to practice their cooking skills at home. A passion for cooking and trying new foods desirable.

Food&HospitalityFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits


AustralianRulesFootballAcademy(ARFA)FullYearCourse

Years7–9

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have completed the application process and been selected for the Australian Rules FootballAcademy.Playingclubfootballandpossessingstrongaerobic endurance are an advantage.

CourseDescriptionThis course is for students who have an interest in working hard to become fit, strong, knowledgeable and skilled AustralianRulesFootballplayers.Thecourseincludesboththeoreticalandpracticalcomponents.NorwoodFootballClubare involved in various aspects of the program over the year as our community partner.

ContentPractical components: • Fitnesstestingandrelatedtraining • Specificskillinstructionandpractice • Arangeofgameplaytypeactivities,focusedon skill execution under pressure, and strategic and tactical developmentTheory components: • Fitnessprinciples • ContemporaryissuesinAustralianRulesFootball • Sportsinjurymanagement • Nutrition • Careersinsport

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopment • Fitness • Gameplay • Theory

Additional Information There is an additional cost of $150 for participation intheARFAforthefullyear.Studentsareprovided with a training shirt and a hat each year. All football gamesorotherARFArelatedexcursionsareincluded inthecost.NorwoodFootballClubareinvolvedin various aspects of the program over the year as our community partner.

AustralianRulesFootballAcademy(ARFA)Semester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeThis subject is available to students who have completed the application process and been selected for the Australian Rules FootballAcademy.Playingclubfootballandpossessingstrongaerobic endurance are an advantage.

CourseDescriptionThis course is for students who have an interest in working hard to become fit, strong, knowledgeable and skilled AustralianRulesFootballplayers.Thecourseincludesboththeoreticalandpracticalcomponents.NorwoodFootballClubare involved in various aspects of the program over the year as our community partner.

ContentPractical components: • Fitnesstestingandrelatedtraining • Specificskillinstructionandpractice • Arangeofgameplayactivities,focusedonskill execution under pressure, and strategic and tactical developmentTheory components: • Fitnessprinciples • ContemporaryissuesinAustralianRulesFootball • Nutrition

Assessment Components • Skilldevelopment • Fitness • Gameplay • Theory

Additional Information There is an additional cost of $100 for participation intheARFA.Studentsareprovidedwithatraining shirtandahateachyear.WeaimtoofferARFAcamps and trips periodically, including a trip to Melbourne Trip, which will involve an additional cost.

84 85

CourseDescriptionHASSisacombinationoffoursubjects:History,Geography,Civics&CitizenshipandEconomics&Business.InHASS,students explore key concepts through inquiry depth studies.Eachinquiryaimstodevelopliteracyandsubject-specific capabilities, and a broad understanding of the naturalandbuiltworldandhowwehave–andcontinueto–shapeit.

Content • History–Ancientcivilisations • Geography–Naturalresourcesandliveability • CivicsandCitizenship–Governance • EconomicsandBusiness–Marketsanddevelopment

Assessment Components • History–Inquirystudyandmuseumdisplay/ documentary • Geography–Inquirystudy,mapstudy,oral presentation on resource use • CivicsandCitizenship–Inquirystudyandelectoral campaign • EconomicsandBusiness–Folio

HumanitiesandSocialSciences(HASS)FullYearCourse

H U M A N I T I E S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ( H A S S ) H U M A N I T I E S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ( H A S S )

Year 7

CourseDescriptionHASSisacombinationoffoursubjects:History,Geography,Civics&CitizenshipandEconomics&Business.InHASS,students explore key concepts through inquiry depth studies.Eachinquiryaimstodevelopliteracyandsubject-specific capabilities, and a broad understanding of the naturalandbuiltworldandhowwehave–andcontinueto–shapeit.

Content • History–Ancientcivilisations • Geography–Naturalresourcesandliveability • CivicsandCitizenship–Governance • EconomicsandBusiness–Marketsanddevelopment

Assessment Components • History–Inquirystudyandextendedresponse • Geography–Inquirystudy,casestudy,oral presentation • Civicsandcitizenship–Inquirystudyandcasestudy • Economicsandbusiness–Folioandartefact

HumanitiesandSocialSciences(HASS)FullYearCourse

Year 8

CourseDescriptionStudents explore key concepts affecting our relationship with the environment and the evolving nature of society and technology. Each inquiry depth study aims to develop literacyandsubject-specificcapabilities,developabroadunderstanding of the natural and built world, and how we shape it.

Content • Biomesandfoodproduction–Sustainabilityand security • Exploringinterconnections–CasestudyofAdelaide, past and present; how communication processes have changed

Assessment Components • Biomesandfoodproduction–Inquirystudyand extended response, oral presentation • Exploringinterconnections–Dataandsourceanalysis, oral presentation

Additional Information Fieldtrip$10

GeographySemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionStudents explore a range of turning points that have shaped societies, nationally and internationally. Each inquirydepthstudyaimstodevelopliteracyandsubject-specific capabilities, and a broad understanding of the history of societies and their impact on the present.

Content • Makingabetterworld(1750-1914CE) • AustraliaandAsia–Makinganation/Asiaandthe world • WorldWarI

Assessment Components • Makingabetterworld–Sourceanalysis,extended response • AustraliaandAsia–Researchreport • WorldWarI–Folio(sourceanalysis),biography

Additional Information Fieldtrip$5 Theatre presentation $5

HistorySemester Course

Year 9


HASS HASS GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY HISTORY MODERNHISTORY

MODERNHISTORY

ANCIENTSTUDIES

LEGALSTUDIES

BUSINESSINNOVATION

BUSINESSINNOVATION

LEGALSTUDIES

86 87

CourseDescriptionStudents explore key concepts about the characteristics of places and how these impact the natural environment and human populations. Each inquiry depth study aims to developliteracyandsubject-specificcapabilities,developa broad understanding of the natural and built world, and howwehave–andcontinueto–shapeit.

Content • Environmentalchangeandmanagement–Coastal management and development • Geographiesofhumanwellbeing–Culturalandgeo- spatial differences

Assessment Components • Sourceanalyses • Extendedresponses

Additional Information Fieldtrip$20

GeographySemester Course

Year 10

H U M A N I T I E S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ( H A S S ) H U M A N I T I E S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ( H A S S )

CourseDescriptionStudents explore a range of social movements and how they influenced society, from World War I to the present. Each inquiry depth study aims to develop literacyandsubject-specificcapabilities,developabroadunderstanding of the history of societies and their impact on the present.

Content • Betweenthewars • WorldWarII • Rightsandfreedoms(c.1945-present) • Theglobalisingworld(c.1945-present)

Assessment Components • WorldWarII–Sourceanalysis,investigationtask • Rightsandfreedoms–Extendedwrittenresponse • Theglobalisingorld–Extendedresponse • Exam

Additional Information Dramapresentation$5

HistorySemester Course

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeA high level of literacy is required due to the language rich nature of the course.

CourseDescriptionStudents consider the opportunities and challenges associatedwithstart-upandexistingbusinessesinthemodern, connected world. Students are immersed in the process of finding and solving customer problems or needs,throughdesignthinkingandusingassumption-based planning tools

Content • Identifyingcustomerproblemsandgenerating possible solutions • Businessplansandmodels • Businesspitchandevaluation

Assessment Components • 70%Businessskills-Valuepropositioncanvasand evaluation,30-daybusinessplan,businessmodel summary • 30%Businesspitch

Business InnovationSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgePreferred knowledge of Stage 1 Business Innovation. A high level of literacy is required due to the language rich nature of the course.

CourseDescriptionStudents develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding to engage in designing, sustaining, and transforming business in the modern world. Business Innovation foregroundsdesignthinkingandassumption-basedbusinessplanningtoolstopromoteaniterative,human-centred approach to innovation, and the transformation of business products, services, and processes.

ContentStudents examine at least two of the following contexts: • designingbusiness • sustainingbusiness • transformingbusiness.Through these, students develop and apply their understanding of the following underpinning learning strands: • innovation • decision-makingandprojectmanagement • financialliteracyandinformationmanagement • global,local,anddigitalperspectives.

Assessment Components • 40%Businessskillstasks • 30%Businessmodel • 30%Externalbusinessplanandpitch

Business InnovationFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofYear10Historyandahighlevelof literacy are recommended, due to the language rich nature of the course.

CourseDescriptionStudents learn about the history, literature, society and cultureofancientcivilisations,whichmayincludeAsia-Australia, the Americas, Europe and Western Asia, and the classicalcivilisationsofGreeceandRome.Theyconsiderthe environmental, social, economic, religious, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of societies.

ContentCompulsory topic: • UnderstandingancienthistoryAt least two additional topics: • Art,architecture,andtechnology • Warfareandconquest • Socialstructures,slavery,andeverydaylife • Beliefs,rituals,andmythology • Creativerepresentations

Assessment Components • 75%Skillsandapplicationstasks • 25%Inquirytask

Additional Information Excursion $5.00

Ancient StudiesSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeA high level of literacy is required due to the language rich nature of the course.

CourseDescriptionLegal Studies explores the nature of the Australian legal system within a global context. Students develop an understanding of the structures of the Australian legal system and how it responds and contributes to social change within the boundaries of tradition.

Content • Legalperspectivesofcontemporaryissuesinsociety • Theoriesandprocessesoflawmakingandjustice • RelativestrengthsandweaknessesoftheAustralian legal system

Assessment Components • 40%Folio • 20%Issuesstudy–Extendedresponse • 20%Presentation • 20%Examination

Legal StudiesSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofYear10Historyandahighlevelof literacy are recommended, due to the language rich nature of the course.

CourseDescriptionStudents explore societal world changes since 1750, examining developments and movements of significance, the ideas that inspired them, and their short and long term impacts on societies, systems and individuals.

ContentTopics are developed in negotiation with students and may include: • Imperialism • Decolonisation • Indigenouspeoples • Socialmovementsandrevolutions

Assessment Components • 75%Historicalskills • 25%Historicalstudy

ModernHistorySemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

88 89

H U M A N I T I E S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ( H A S S )

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Stage 1 English at a B grade or higher, and completion of Stage 1 Legal Studies at a C grade or higher.

CourseDescriptionLegal Studies explores the Australian legal system from the local level to its global connections. Students examine the key concepts of parliamentary democracy, constitutional government and participation. Central to this understanding istheconceptthatlaw-makinganddisputeresolutionaresocial forces that can affect individuals or groups.

Content • TheAustralianlegalsystem • Constitutionalgovernment • Lawmaking • Justicesystems

Assessment Components • 50%Folio-essays,mediaanalysis,debates,tests • 20%Inquiry • 30%Exam

Legal StudiesFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofanyStage1Humanitiessubjectand a high level of literacy are recommended, due to the language rich nature of the course.

CourseDescriptionModernHistoryexplorestheconceptof‘modernnations’and ‘the world since 1945’. Students apply historical inquiry skills, including critical analysis, to collect and understand evidence from a range of sources.

Content • Modernnations • TheWorldsince1945-Relationshipsamongnations and groups, significant and distinctive features of the world since 1945, and the impact of these events on the contemporary world

Assessment Components • 50%Historicalskills • 20%Historicalstudy • 30%Examination

ModernHistoryFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

H U M A N I T I E S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ( H A S S )

90 91

L ANGUAGES L ANGUAGES

CourseDescriptionStudents learn basic communication in Chinese through a range of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities, andalsodevelopinter-culturalcompetencies.

Content • StructureoftheChinesewritingsystem • Chinesepronunciationandgrammar • Objectiveandsubjectiveculturalattributes

Assessment Components • Roleplays • Readingcomprehensionexercises • Oralpresentations • Writtenresponses

ChineseSemester Course

Year 7Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 SACE 1 SACE 2

ITALIAN ITALIAN 1 ITALIAN ITALIAN ITALIANCONTINUERS

ITALIANCONTINUERS

CHINESE 1 CHINESE CHINESE

ITALIAN 2

CHINESE CHINESEBACKGROUND

SPEAKERS

CHINESEBACKGROUND

SPEAKERS

CHINESE 2

92 93


Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 8 Italian 1.

CourseDescriptionStudents learn basic communication in Italian. The focus is on listening, speaking and writing skills. This course focuses on choosing and researching a famous Italian scientist, inventor, engineer, artist or mathematician and learning the language of the field chosen, whilst creating an object or design inspired by this person.

Content • Timelineofperson’slifeinItalian • Mindmapofinventionorproject • ResearchofchosenItalianperson • Creationandproductionofproducts • Oralpresentation

Assessment Components • Profile • Timeline • Mindmap • Creativegroupactivities • Oralpresentation • Product/creation/invention

Additional Information Studentswillparticipateinastate-wideschools competition.

Italian 2Semester Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionStudents learn basic communication in Italian. The focus is on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will communicate about themselves in Italian, including self, family, pets, sports, hobbies, food, culture and the world around the students.

Content • Profileofself • Familyandpets • Sportsandhobbies • Schoolandsubjects • Regionsandassociatedculturalitems • Food

Assessment Components • Profile • Posterofself • “Suitcase”withmytravels • ItalianfoodMasterchefcompetition • Menuwriting

Additional Information Students participate in excursions to local restaurants to experience authentic cuisine.

Italian 1Semester Course

Year 8

ItalianSemester Course

Year 7

CourseDescriptionStudents learn basic communication in Italian, covering topics including self, family, sport, hobbies, animals and home. Students study Italian culture and festivities, and experience authentic Italian culture and food. The focus is for students to communicate and understand Italian associated with the topics they have studied.

Content • Myworld • Schoolandclassroomroutines • Italianculture • Festivities • Food • Rhythmandsong

Assessment Components • Compileapersonalbook • Italianfoodresearch • Roleplay • Cultureandfestivitiesresearch • CreateandperformarapinItalian

Additional Information Students will participate in excursions in the local areaandmakepizzainclass.

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 8 Italian.

CourseDescriptionStudents continue to develop their speaking and writing skills, as well as their listening and reading. Students will be able to describe people, use polite forms of address, talkaboutthepast,statetheirlikes/dislikes,askandgivedirections, and order food in a restaurant. Students will also study aspects of modern Italian culture.

Content • Selfandfamily • Carnevaleandfestivities • ComparisonofeducationsystemsinAustralia,Italy andJapan • Regionalfood • HistoryofmusicinItaly • Italianiconsandbrands

Assessment Components • Personalprofile,includingoralpresentation • Familycoat-of-arms • Creatingarestaurant • Regionsbrochure • Sportsoral • Shopsandappointmentsroleplay

Additional Information Students will participate in an excursion to Norwood Parade to research and sample Italian food.

ItalianFullYearCourse

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Italian.

CourseDescriptionStudents will learn to read and write more complex Italian. Their speaking and listening skills will be further developed. Students learn to write a letter, keep a diary, talk about daily routine, make plans for the future, and research and critique Italian films.

Content • Selfandfamily • Festivals • Migration • Education • Foodsustainability • Musicindustry

Assessment Components • Email/letterinItalian • ResearchonItalianfestival • Migrationinterviewandreport • Personaldiary • Filmanalysis • Magazinearticle

Additional Information Students will participate in an excursion to the Adelaide Central Market to research, experience and compare the market to Italian markets.

ItalianFullYearCourse

Year 10

94 95

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Italian.

CourseDescriptionStudents interact with others to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. They create texts in Italian to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions. They analyse texts to interpret meaning and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, reflecting on the ways in which culture influences communication.

Content • TheIndividual–Personalidentity • Italianspeakingcommunities–Educationandculture • TheChangingworld-Technology

Assessment Components • 25%Interaction • 25%Textproduction • 25%Textanalysis • 25%Investigation

Italian(Continuers)1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeItalian (Continuers) is designed for students who have studied Italian for 400 to 500 hours by the time they have completed Stage 2, or who have an equivalent level of knowledge.

CourseDescriptionStudents interact to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. They also create a range of texts in Italian. They analyse texts to interpret meaning and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication. Students research contemporary themes and issues, and report and reflect on them.

Content • TheIndividual-Recollections • Italianspeakingcommunities–Foodandtextanalysis • Thechangingworld–Readingandresponding

Assessment Components • 50%Folio–Textproductionandanalysis,interaction • 20%In-depthStudy-Oral,writtenandreflective responses in Italian 30%Examination-Oralandwrittencomponents

Italian (Continuers)FullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits


Chinese 1Semester Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionThis course focuses on basic communication in Chinese, through a range of listening, speaking, reading and writing activitiesandcomputer-basedlearning.Chinesecultural,historical and geographical awareness is developed, as is an understanding of the structure and grammar of the Chinese language.

Content • Selfandfamilies • Greetings • Numbers • Animals • Hobbies • Chinesecelebrationsandfood

Assessment Components • Roleplays • Chinesesong • Chinesepicturebook

Additional Information There may be transport and personal costs related to an excursion to Chinatown and a Chinese restaurant, andChineseculturalworkshopsattheUniversityof Adelaide. Students are expected to purchase an English-Chinesedictionary.

Chinese 2Semester Course

Year 8

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 8 Chinese 1.

CourseDescriptionThiscoursefocusesontone-syllables,Pinyin,theword order of Chinese sentences, and the layout and construction of simple familiar Chinese texts. Students explore and consider the influence of culture on everyday communication: concepts such as respect, politeness and the importance of family.

Content• Chineselanguageandculture• CreatingconversationusingChinesevocabularyand expressions• Family• Countriesandlanguages• Dailyroutine• Chinatownculturalexcursion

Assessment Components• RoleplaywithChineseinternationalstudents• AnimatedshortfilminChinese• PowerPointinChinese• BrochureinChinese• Oralcommunicationtasks

Additional Information There may be transport and personal costs related to an excursion to Chinatown and a Chinese restaurant, andChineseculturalworkshopsattheUniversityof Adelaide. Students are expected to purchase an English-Chinesedictionary.

96 97

L ANGUAGES

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 8 Chinese.

CourseDescriptionStudents build on their Year 8 Chinese foundation experiences through a range of listening, speaking, readingandwritingactivities,aswellascomputer-basedlearning.StudentsadvancetheirskillsinrecognizingChinesecharacters.Understandingofthestructureandgrammar of the Chinese Language is extended.

Content • Expressinglikesanddislikes,aswellasopinions • Describingclothestypes • Describinglocationsofobjects

Assessment Components • Translation • Cartoonstory • Roleplayscriptandpresentation • Emailtoafriend

ChineseFullYearCourse

Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeThis course is designed for students with a cultural and linguistic background in Chinese; typically, students who have been born in a country where Chinese is a major language of communication and medium of instruction. They will have had more than one year’s education in that countryorinawhollyChinese-speakingenvironment.

CourseDescriptionChinese (Background Speakers) is organised around four prescribed themes and a number of prescribed contemporary issues. Themes are selected to enable students to extend their understanding of the interdependence of language, culture and identity.

Content • Chinaandtheworld • Modernisationandsocialchange • OverseasChinese-speakingcommunities • LanguageinuseincontemporaryChina

Assessment Components • 50%Folio–3-5assessments • 20%OneoralpresentationinChinese,onewritten response in Chinese, and one reflective response in EnglishfortheIn-DepthStudy • 15%Oralexamination • 15%Writtenexamination

Chinese (Background Speakers)FullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

L ANGUAGES

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 9 Chinese.

CourseDescriptionThe course focuses on exploring and extending students’ understanding of cultural context and audience to enhance their Chinese communications. Students also access information and explore texts written in Chinese, and interpret meaning.

Content • Chinesenewsreportsandcurrentaffairsprograms • Chinesedocumentariesandcelebrityinterviews • CreationofChineseshorttextsbasedontopicsof interest

Assessment Components • Bilingualtexts • ShortwrittentextsinChinese • Oralcommunication

ChineseFullYearCourse

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeThis course is designed for students with a cultural and linguistic background in Chinese; typically, students who have been born in a country where Chinese is a major language of communication and medium of instruction. They will have had more than one year’s education in that countryorinawhollyChinese-speakingenvironment.

CourseDescriptionIn this subject, students develop intercultural communication skills through examining relationships between language and culture and identifying and reflecting on ways in which culture is created, expressed and communicated through language.

ContentThesubjectconsistsofthemesand/oranumberofprescribed contemporary issues, which will be negotiated by the teacher with the students.

Assessment Components • 25%Communication&interaction • 25%Textproduction • 25%Textanalysis • 25%Investigation

Chinese(BackgroundSpeakers)1&2FullYearCourse

Stage 120 Credits

98 99

MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS

MathematicsFullYearCourse

Year 7

CourseDescriptionThis course enhances students’ mathematical ability in the fourmajorproficiencystrandsofUnderstanding,Fluency,Problem Solving and Reasoning. A variety of approaches, including group work, individual research and skills development exercises will be used to enable students to investigate mathematical concepts and deepen their understanding of them. An emphasis will be placed on the effective communication of mathematical ideas. Where applicable, students will be introduced to mathematical conceptsthroughSTEM-basedhands-onactivitiesandprojects. Students will be engaged through use of ICT tools and graphic packages to develop mathematical conceptual understanding, critical thinking and higher order thinking skills.

Content • Representingandinterpretingdata • Positiveandnegativeintegers • Fractions • Geometry • Decimals • Percentages/money • Algebra • Statisticsandprobability • Co-ordinatesandtheCartesianPlane

Assessment Components • Tests • Investigationsandfoliotasks(individualor collaborative), with or without the use of ICT • Studentsarerequiredtoregularlycompletehomework tasks to successfully complete all aspects of this course.

Additional Information Students are invited to participate in a number of Maths competitions at a cost of approximately $8.00 each. Students are expected to own a scientific calculator.


Year 8

CourseDescriptionThis course enhances students’ mathematical ability in the fourmajorproficiencystrandsofUnderstanding,Fluency,Problem Solving and Reasoning. A variety of approaches, including group work, individual research and skills development exercises will be used to enable students to investigate mathematical concepts and deepen their understanding of them. An emphasis will be placed on the effective communication of mathematical ideas. Where applicable, students will be introduced to mathematical conceptsthroughSTEM-basedhands-onactivitiesandprojects. Students will be engaged through use of ICT tools and graphic packages to develop mathematical conceptual understanding, critical thinking and higher order thinking skills.

Content • Integers • Realnumbers • Applicationsofpercentages • Ratiosandrates • MeasurementandPythagoras • Congruence • Algebra • Indexlaws • Linearequations • Co-ordinatesandlineargraphs • Representingandinterpretingdata • Statisticsandprobability

Assessment Components • Tests • Investigationsandfoliotasks(individualor collaborative), with or without the use of ICT • Studentsarerequiredtoregularlycomplete homework tasks to successfully complete all aspects of this course.

Additional Information Students are invited to participate in a number of Maths competitions at a cost of approximately $8.00 each. Students are expected to own a scientific calculator.


MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICALMETHODS 1

MATHEMATICALMETHODS 2

MATHEMATICALMETHODS

SPECIALISTMATHEMATICS

SPECIALISTMATHEMATICS 1

SPECIALISTMATHEMATICS 2

ADVANCEDMATHEMATICS

VOCATIONALMATHEMATICS



ESSENTIALMATHEMATICS A

ESSENTIALMATHEMATICS B

ESSENTIALMATHEMATICS

1 & 2

ESSENTIALMATHEMATICSVOCATIONAL

FOCUS A

ESSENTIALMATHEMATICSVOCATIONAL

FOCUS B

MATHEMATICS GENERALMATHEMATICS 1

GENERALMATHEMATICS

1 & 2

GENERALMATHEMATICS 2


100 101


Vocational MathematicsFullYearCourse

Year 8

Assumed KnowledgeVocational Mathematics is a compulsory full year course in year 8 in which students will undertake a Modified Mathematics program. Entry to this course is strictly via teacher recommendation and negotiation.

CourseDescriptionStudents who have demonstrated a need for extra support are grouped together to work on modified material. This course places greater emphasis on the Mathematics required for everyday life. Where applicable, students will beintroducedtomathematicalconceptsthroughhands-onactivities and projects. Students will be engaged through use of ICT tools and graphic packages to develop mathematical conceptual understanding.

ContentIntegers • Realnumbers • Applicationsofpercentages • Ratiosandrates • MeasurementandPythagoras • Congruence • Algebra • Indexlaws • Linearequations • Co-ordinatesandlineargraphs • Representingandinterpretingdata

Assessment Components • Tests • Investigations • Foliotasks(individualorcollaborative),withorwithout the use of ICT • Studentsarerequiredtoregularlycompletehomework tasks to successfully complete all aspects of this course.

Additional Information All students are expected to own and use a scientific calculator.


Year 9

CourseDescriptionStudents enhance their mathematical ability in the four major proficiencystrandsofUnderstanding,Fluency,ProblemSolving and Reasoning. An emphasis will be placed on the effective communication of mathematical ideas. Where applicable, students will be introduced to the mathematical concepts through STEM based hands on activities and projects. Students will be engaged through the use ICT tools and graphic packages, to develop mathematical conceptual understanding, critical thinking and higher order thinking skills.

Content • Financialmathematics • Statistics • Algebra • Congruenceandsimilarity • Trigonometry • Measurement • Linearequations • Indicesandstandardnotation • Probability • Linearandnon-linearrelationships • Proportionsandrates

Assessment Components • Tests • Investigations • Foliotasks(individualorcollaborative),withor without the use of ICT

Additional Information Students are expected to own a scientific calculator.


Year 9

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 8 Vocational Mathematics. Entry to this course is strictly via teacher recommendation and negotiation.

CourseDescriptionStudents who have demonstrated a need for extra support are grouped together to work on modified mathematics material. This course places greater emphasis on the Mathematics required for everyday life. Where applicable, students will be introduced to the mathematical concepts through hands on activities and projects. Students will be engaged through the use ICT tools and graphic packages, to develop mathematical conceptual understanding.

Content • Financialmathematics • Statistics • Algebra • Congruenceandsimilarity • Trigonometry • Measurement • Linearequations • Indices • Probability • Linearandnon-linearrelationships • Proportionsandrates



102 103



Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 9 Mathematics.

CourseDescriptionStudents enhance their mathematical ability in the four majorproficiencystrandsofUnderstanding,Fluency,Problem Solving and Reasoning. An emphasis will be placed on the effective communication of mathematical ideas. Where applicable, students will be introduced to the use of spreadsheets, graphing packages, graphics calculators and programs, to develop mathematical concepts.

Content • Measurement • Co-ordinategeometry • Financialmathematics • Pythagorasandtrigonometry • Univariatedata • Solvingsimultaneousequations • Indicesandsurds • Businessmathematics • Probability • Linearalgebra

Assessment Components • Tests • Investigations • Foliotasks(individualorcollaborative),withor without the use of ICT • Exam



Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 9 Vocational Mathematics. Entry to this course is strictly via teacher recommendation and negotiation.

CourseDescriptionVocational Mathematics is designed for students who have demonstrated a need for extra support, who are grouped together to work on modified material. This course places greater emphasis on the Mathematics required for everyday life. Where applicable, students will be introduced to the mathematical concepts through hands on activities and projects. Students will be engaged through the use ICT tools and graphic packages to develop mathematical conceptual understanding.

Content • Measurement • Financialmathematics • Pythagorasandtrigonometry • Probabilityandstatistics • Algebra


Additional Information All students are expected to own a scientific calculator.

Advanced MathematicsFullYearCourse

Year 10

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Year 9 Mathematics at a B grade or higher.

CourseDescriptionThis course is designed to suit students who have demonstrated advanced mathematical ability. Students enhance their mathematical ability in the four major proficiencystrandsofUnderstanding,Fluency,ProblemSolving and Reasoning. An emphasis will be placed on the effective communication of mathematical ideas. Where applicable, students will be introduced to the use of spreadsheets, graphing packages, graphics calculators and programs, to develop mathematical concepts.

Content • Measurement • Co-ordinategeometry • Financialmathematics • Pythagorasandtrigonometry • Univariatedata • Deductivegeometry • Linearalgebra • Algebraicfractions • Indicesandsurds • Quadraticexpressionandequations • Probabilityandstatistics

Assessment Components • Tests • Investigations • Foliotasks(individualorcollaborative),withor without the use of ICT • Exam


104 105


GeneralMathematicsA Stage 110 Credits


CourseDescriptionStudents extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem solving and mathematical modellingineverydaycontexts.Aproblems-basedapproach is integral to the development of mathematical skills and the associated key ideas in this subject. Areas studied cover a range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, measurement and trigonometry, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear functions and discrete modelling using networks and matrices. In this subject there is an emphasis on consolidating students’ computational and algebraic skills and expanding their ability to reason and analyse mathematically.

Content • Statisticalinvestigation • Applicationsoftrigonometry • Shareinvestments

Assessment Components • 60%Skillsandapplicationstasks • 40%Mathematicalinvestigation

Additional Information Students are expected to own a graphics calculator, approximately$200,preferablyaCasiofx-CG50AU, Casiofx-CG20AU,oraCasiofx9860GAUPLUS. Revision guide, approximately $30.

GeneralMathematicsBSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits


CourseDescriptionStudents extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem solving and mathematical modellingineverydaycontexts.Aproblems-basedapproach is integral to the development of mathematical skills and the associated key ideas in this subject. Areas studied cover a range of applications of Mathematics, including personal financial management, measurement and trigonometry, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices. In this subject there is an emphasis on consolidating students’ computational and algebraic skills and expanding their ability to reason and analyse mathematically.

Content • Investingandborrowing • Linearfunctionsandtheirgraphs • Matricesandnetworks



Essential Mathematics ASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Mathematics.

CourseDescriptionIn this course students extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem solving in everyday andworkplacecontexts.Aproblem-basedapproachisintegral to the development of mathematical skills and associated key ideas in this subject. This course focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, community and personal settings.

Content • Calculations,timeandratio • Earningandspending • Geometry



Essential Mathematics BSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Mathematics.

CourseDescriptionIn this course students extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem solving in everyday andworkplacecontexts.Aproblem-basedapproachisintegral to the development of mathematical skills and associated key ideas in this subject. This course focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, community and personal settings.

Content • Dataincontext • Measurement • Investing



106 107

MATHEMATICS

EssentialMathematicsA(VocationalFocus)Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Vocational Mathematics.

CourseDescriptionIn this course students focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, community and personal settings.

Content • Calculations,timeandratio • Earningandspending • Measurement



EssentialMathematicsB(VocationalFocus)Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Vocational Mathematics.

CourseDescriptionIn this course students focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, community and personal settings.

Content • Investing • Dataincontext • Probability



MATHEMATICS

Mathematical Methods 1Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Advanced Mathematics at a B grade or higher.

CourseDescriptionStage 1 Mathematical Methods is organised into topics that broaden students’ mathematical experience and provide a variety of contexts for incorporating mathematical arguments and problem solving. This course focuses on the development of the use of calculus and statistical analysis. The study of calculus provides a basis for an understanding of the physical world involving rates of change, and includes the use of functions, their derivatives and integrals, in modelling physical processes.

Content • Functionsandgraphs • Polynomials • Trigonometry


Additional Information Duetotheheavyworkloadofthiscourse,2-4 additional lessons per week will be scheduled during semester 1. Students are expected to own a graphics calculator, approximately $200, preferablyaCasiofx-CG50AU,Casiofx-CG20AU oraCasiofx9860GAUPLUS.Revisionguide, approximately $30.

Mathematical Methods 2Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Mathematical Methods 1.

CourseDescription Stage 1 Mathematical Methods is organised into topics that broaden students’ mathematical experience and provide a variety of contexts for incorporating mathematical arguments and problem solving. This course focuses on the development of the use of calculus and statistical analysis. The study of calculus provides a basis for an understanding of the physical world involving rates of change, and includes the use of functions, their derivatives and integrals, in modelling physical processes.

Content • Statistics • Growthanddecay • Introductiontodifferentialcalculus



108 109

MATHEMATICS

Specialist Mathematics 1Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Year 10 Advanced Mathematics at an A grade level.

CourseDescriptionThis course provides opportunities to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs and to use mathematical models more extensively. It contains topics in functions and calculus that build and deepen the ideas presented in Mathematical Methods and allow students to demonstrate their application in many areas. Specialist Mathematics also extends students’ knowledge and understanding of probability and statistics, and introduces the topics of vectors, complex numbers, matrices and recursive methods. Specialist Mathematics must be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods, at both Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Content • Arithmeticandgeometricsequencesandseries • Geometry • Vectorsintheplane



Specialist Mathematics 2Semester Course

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Year 10 Advanced Mathematics at an A grade level.

CourseDescriptionThis course provides opportunities to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs and to use mathematical models more extensively. Topics in functions and calculus that build and deepen the ideas presented in Mathematical Methods, and allow students to demonstrate their application in many areas. Specialist Mathematics extends students’ knowledge and understanding of probability and statistics and introduces the topics of vectors, complex numbers, matrices and recursive methods. Specialist Mathematics must be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods, in both Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Content • Trigonometry • Matrices • Mathematicalinduction • Realandcomplexnumbers



MATHEMATICS

Stage 110 Credits

Essential MathematicsFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Essential Mathematics A orB,orcompletionofStage1GeneralMathematicsataCgrade or higher.

CourseDescriptionStage 2 Essential Mathematics offers students the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills in ways thatapplytopracticalproblem-solvingineverydayandworkplace context. Students apply their mathematics to diverse settings, including everyday calculations, financial management, business applications, measurement and geometry, and statistics in social contexts. There is an emphasis on developing students’ computational skills and expanding their ability to apply their mathematical skills in flexible and resourceful ways. This subject is intended for students planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocations.

Content • Scales,plansandmodels • Measurement • Businessapplications • Statistics • Investmentsandloans

Assessment Components • 30%Skillsandapplicationtasks • 40%Folio • 30%Exam


GeneralMathematicsFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessfulcompletionofStage1GeneralMathematicsataB grade or higher, or Stage 1 Mathematical Methods at a C grade or higher..

CourseDescriptionThis course offers students the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving.Aproblembasedapproachisintegralto the development of mathematical models and the associated key concepts in topics. Topics cover a diverse range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, the statistical investigation process, modellingusinglinearandnon-linearfunctions,anddiscrete modelling using networks and matrices.

Content • Modellingwithlinearrelationships • Modellingwithmatrices • Statisticalmodels • Financialmodels • Discretemodels

Assessment Components • 30%SkillsandapplicationTasks • 40%Folio • 30%Exam


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MATHEMATICS

Mathematical MethodsFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Stage 1 Mathematical Methods at a B grade or higher.

CourseDescriptionMathematical Methods develops an increasingly complex and sophisticated understanding of calculus and statistics. By using functions and their derivatives and integrals, and by mathematically modelling physical processes, students develop a deep understanding of the physical world through a sound knowledge of relationships involving rates of change. Students use statistics to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.

Content • Discreterandomvariables • Integralcalculus • Logarithmicfunctions • Continuousrandomvariablesandthenormaldistribution • Samplingandconfidenceintervals



Specialist MathematicsFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics at an A grade level.

CourseDescriptionThis course draws on and deepens students’ mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding and provide opportunities for them to develop their skills in using rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and using mathematical models. Specialist Mathematics is designed to be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods.

Content • Mathematicalinduction • Complexnumbers • Functionsandsketchinggraphs • Vectorsinthreedimensions • Integrationtechniquesandapplications • Ratesofchangeanddifferentialequations



MATHEMATICS

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SCIENCE SCIENCE

ScienceFullYearCourse

Year 7

CourseDescriptionThis course is designed to expose students to a wide range of scientific areas. Emphasis is placed on the development of manipulative skills necessary for the study of science at higher levels. Students also undertake two scientific literacy assessment tasks over the course of the year.

Content • Biologicalsciences-classificationandinteractions • Chemicalsciences-Mixingandseparating • Physicalsciences-Forcesandmachines • Earthandspacescience-Solarandlunarphenomena • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour

Assessment Components • Topictests • Practicalinvestigations • Researchassignments • Otherformativetasks


Year 8


Content • Biologicalsciences-Cellsandbodysystems • Chemicalsciences-Matterandmolecules • Physicalsciences-Energytransformations • Earthandspacescience-Rocksandminerals • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour


Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts &Maths(STEAM)Semester Course

Year 7

CourseDescriptionIn this integrated unit, students work with teachers in design and technology, the arts, robotics and science, focusing on an overarching theme that all learning will be basedupon.ThestudentswilllearnhowtoprogramLEGOMindstorm robots, develop Photoshop skills, design and create products, and problem solve.

Content • LEGOMindstormEV3robots • Photoshop • TECHproduct • Problemsolvingdiorama

Assessment Components • LEGOmindstormclasscompetition • Photoshopposter • Technologyproduct • Problemsolvingdiorama

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts &Maths(STEAM)-DronesSemester Course

Year 8

CourseDescriptionIn this integrated unit, students experience the advantages of new and improved technology and develop ways in which this technology can improve life for us on earth. The focus is on drone technology, laws regarding flying drones, the individual parts that create a drone, and how tofly/programadronesafely.Aprofessionaldronewillbe used to capture images and the data collected will be interpreted by the students and used to solve a problem.

Content • Dronelaws • Dronecomponents • Droneflying/programming • Experiments • Datacollection

Assessment Components • Dronelawsposter • DronecomponentsPowerPoint • Flyingtest • Experiments • Report


SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE BIOLOGY A BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY B

STEM F1’s INTEGRATEDLEARNING STEM

F1’s

INTEGRATEDLEARNING STEM

PROGRAMMING & ROBOTICS

INTEGRATEDLEARNING STEM

DRONES

CHEMISTRY 1 CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY 2

PHYSICS 1 PHYSICS

PHYSICS 2

PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY

STEAMDRONES

STEAM

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SCIENCE SCIENCE


Content • Biologicalsciences-Coordination&control, ecosystems • Chemicalsciences-Atomictheory,investigating reactions • Physicalsciences-Modellingenergychanges • Earthandspacescience-Platetectonics • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour



Year 9


Content • Biologicalsciences–Genetics,naturalselection • Chemicalsciences-ThePeriodicTable;controlling reactions • Physicalsciences-Lawsofmotion,energy conservation • Earthandspacescience-Theuniverse,globalsystems • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour



Year 10

Science,Technology,Engineering,&Maths(STEM)-F1’sSemester Course

Year 9

CourseDescriptionIn this integrated unit, students will work in teams to designandengineertheirownminiatureF1carusingAutodesk Inventor. They will learn about aerodynamic principles which they will be able to incorporate into their design. Students will test the aerodynamic ability oftheirdesignusingAutodeskFlowDesignandevaluatethe improvements made to each prototype. The students will use a CNC router to manufacture their car and hand tools to complete the car. Their design must fit within class competition regulations and cars will be raced at the end of the course.

Content • AutodeskInventor • AutodeskFlowDesign • Aerodynamics • Engineering • Manufacturingprocesses-CNCrouter

Assessment Components • UseofAutodesksoftware • Cardesignandmodifications • Carengineering • Reflectionandreport

IntegratedLearning–STEM–F1’sSemester Course

Year 1010 Credits

CourseDescriptionStudents work in teams to design and engineer their own miniatureF1carusingAutodeskInventor.Theylearnaboutaerodynamic principles which they can incorporate into their design. Students will test the aerodynamic ability of theirdesignusingAutodeskFlowDesignandevaluatetheimprovements made to each prototype. The students will have accesstovarioustechnologysuchas3DprintersandaCNCrouter to manufacture their car, and hand tools to complete the car. Their design must fit within class competition regulations and cars will be raced at the end of the course.

Content • AutodeskInventor • AutodeskFlowDesign • Aerodynamics • Engineering • Manufacturingprocesses-3Dprinting,CNCrouter

Assessment Components • 20%UseofAutodesksoftware • 20%Cardesignandmodifications • 20%Carengineering • 20%Reflectionandreport

Additional Information This is a SACE Stage 1 subject, undertaken in Year 10, and attracts 10 SACE credits.

IntegratedLearning–STEMProgramming&RoboticsSemester Course

Year 1010 Credits

CourseDescriptionThis course enables students to learn in a practical way about electrical and electronic systems. Students will programLEGOMindstormEV3robotstocompletevariousmissions. They will learn about sensors and how they work to enable a robot to interact with its surrounding environment.StudentswilllearnhowtodoHTMLcodingto create their own website.

Content • LEGOMindstormEV3robots • Sensors • Programming • HTMLcoding

Assessment Components • 20%Sensorsworksheet • 20%Robotprogramming • 20%Flowcharts • 20%Evaluation • 20%HTMLcoding

Additional Information This is a SACE Stage 1 subject, undertaken in Year 10, and attracts 10 SACE credits.

IntegratedLearning–STEM–DronesSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

CourseDescriptionStudents will learn about the laws and limitations associated with flying drones and use this knowledge while learning the skills needed to fly in a safe manner. They will learn about the electronic parts that are used to build a drone, to develop a greater understanding of the complexity of drone technology. The students will use drone technology to survey a local cherry farm and use the data collected to write a report.

Content • Lawsandlimitations • Droneflying • Dronedeployment

Assessment Components • 20%Lawsandlimitationstest • 20%Droneflyingtest • 20%Learningjournal • 40%Report

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SCIENCE

Biology ASemester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science.

CourseDescriptionStudents explore life at the cellular level, and examine cell structure and the processes required for their survival, including exchange of materials, energy transformations and cell reproduction. Students investigate the spread and impact of infectious diseases on individuals and the wider community, and learn about the function of the human immune system.

Content • Cellsandmicro-organisms • Infectiousdisease • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour

Assessment Components • 50%Skillsandapplicationtasks • 50%Investigationsfolio

Additional Information Biology workbook which can be used for Stage 1 Biology A and Biology B, $35.

Biology BSemester Course

Stage 110 Credits


CourseDescriptionStudents explore life at the organism and ecosystem levels. They will examine the functioning of multicellular organisms, focusing on exchange surfaces present in a variety of body systems. Students will explore the diversity of life in ecosystems and investigate the interconnectedness of species and populations, evaluating the impact of human activity on the natural world.

Content • Multicellularorganisms • Biodiversityandecosystemdynamics • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour


Additional Information Biology workbook which can be used for Stage 1 Biology A and Biology B, $35.

Chemistry 1Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits


CourseDescriptionChemistry includes an overview of the matter that makes up materials, and the properties, uses and means of production, and reactions of these materials. It also includes a critical study of the social and environmental impact of materials and chemical processes.

Content • Writingwithchemicalsymbols,formulaandequations • Chemicalliteracylinkingapplicationsandprocessesin society • Characteristicsofsubstancesfromchemicalproperties • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour


Additional Information Chemistry workbook which can be used for Stage 1 Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2, $35.

Chemistry 2Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Chemistry 1.

CourseDescriptionChemistry includes an overview of the matter that makes up materials, and the properties, uses and means of production, and reactions of these materials. It also includes a critical study of the social and environmental impact of materials and chemical processes.

Content• Investigationandapplicationofelectrochemical reactions• Organicandbiologicalchemicalreactionsystems• Chemicalliteracylinkingapplicationsandprocessesin society• Investigationandapplicationofchemicalequilibrium systems• Scienceinquiryskills• Scienceasahumanendeavour


Additional Information Chemistry workbook which can be used for Stage 1 Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2, $35.

PsychologySemester Course

Stage 110 Credits


CourseDescriptionPsychology enables students to learn more about their own behaviours and the behaviours of others. It builds on the scientific method by involving students in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. The subject allows students to develop useful skills in analytical and critical thinking, and in making inferences.

Content • Introductiontopsychology • Brainandbehaviour • Humanpsychologicaldevelopment


Additional Information Psychology workbook approximately $35

PsychologyFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of any Stage 1 Science subject.

CourseDescriptionPsychology is based on evidence gathered as a result of planned investigations, following the principles of the scientificmethod.Stage2Psychologyisanevidence-based subject in which ethical issues have a central place.

Content • Introductiontopsychology • Socialcognition • Personality • Learning • Thepsychobiologyofalteredstatesofawareness • Healthyminds

Assessment Components • 40%Skillsandapplicationstasks-Testsand assignments • 30%Investigationsfolio-Groupandindividual investigations • 30%Exam

Additional Information Psychology workbook approximately $35

BiologyFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of any Stage 1 Science subject.

CourseDescriptionStudents learn about the cellular and overall structures and functions of a range of living organisms. Through investigation students develop an understanding of how biology impacts on their lives, society, and the environment. Science inquiry skills and science as a human endeavour are integral to students’ learning and are interwoven through the science understanding topics.

Content • DNAandproteins • Cellsasthebasisoflife • Homeostasis • Evolution • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour

Assessment Components • 40%Skillsandapplicationtasks • 30%Investigationsfolio • 30%Exam

Additional Information Biology workbook approximately $35

SCIENCE

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SCIENCE SCIENCE

Physics 1Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science and Year 10 Mathematics.

CourseDescriptionThe study of Physics offers opportunities for students to understand and appreciate the natural world through the examination and interpretation of physical phenomena. Students develop and extend their understanding of the interaction between matter and energy, forces in linear motion, and heat transfer and the transformation of energy.

Content • Linearmotionandforces • Energyandmomentum • Heat • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour


Additional Information Chemistry workbook, which can be used in both Stage 1 Chemistry1&2andStage1Physics1&2,approximately$35.

ChemistryFullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSatisfactorycompletionofStage1Chemistry1&2.

CourseDescriptionThe study of Chemistry includes an overview of the matter that makes up materials, and the properties, uses and means of production, and reactions of these materials. It also includes a critical study of the social and environmental impact of materials and chemical processes.

Content • Monitoringtheenvironment • Managingchemicalprocesses • Organicandbiologicalchemistry • Managingresources • Chemicalliteracylinkingapplicationsandprocessesin society

Assessment Components • 40%Skillsandapplicationtasks • 30%Investigationfolio • 30%Exam

Additional Information Chemistry workbook, approximately $35.

Physics 2Semester Course

Stage 110 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Physics 1.

CourseDescriptionThe study of Physics offers opportunities for students to understand and appreciate the natural world through the examination and interpretation of physical phenomena. They study wave motion to better understand how energy can be transferred through matter and space, investigate electric circuits, and examine spontaneous nuclear reactions and the resulting ionising radiation.

Content • Waves • Electriccircuits • Nuclearmodelsandradioactivity • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour


Additional Information Chemistry workbook, which can be used in both Stage 1 Chemistry1&2andStage1Physics1&2,approximately$35.

Physics FullYearCourse

Stage 220 Credits

Assumed KnowledgeCompletion of Stage 1 Physics 1 and 2 at a B grade or higher, and completion of Stage 1 Mathematical Methods orGeneralMathematicsataCgradeorhigher.

CourseDescriptionPhysics involves using models, laws, and theories to better understand matter, forces, energy, and the interactions between them. Students develop skills in logical thinking, problem solving, inquiry and communication. They explore how physicists develop new insights and produce innovative solutions to everyday problems and complex challenges. By exploring science as a human endeavor, students develop understanding of the ways science interacts with society.

Content • Motionandrelativity • Electricityandmagnetism • Lightandatoms • Scienceinquiryskills • Scienceasahumanendeavour

Assessment Components • 40%SkillsandApplicationTasks • 30%InvestigationsFolio • 30%Exam

Additional Information Physics workbook, approximately $35.

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