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Project Based Learning (PBL) at

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Year 10 2016

Course Outlines

CONTENTS

Project Title: Come dine with me, historically! ...................................................................... 3

Project Title: The drama of costume ..................................................................................... 4

Project Title: Design and Construction of Turramurra High Café .......................................... 5

Project Title: Food Safari ...................................................................................................... 6

Project Title: Choose Your Own Adventure (Make Your Own Project) ................................. 7

Project Title: Oops. I forgot to take a Creative Arts subject................................................... 8

Project Title: Scriptwriting – The Short Play Festival ............................................................ 9

Project Title: The Philosophy of Happiness- How can we live a happier life? ..................... 10

Project Title: So you want to take over the world? Creating an army for World domination! 11

Project Title: Filmmaking - Theory and Practice ................................................................. 12

Project Title: Creating mosaics (to enhance school grounds) ............................................. 13

Project Title: Blender: 3D animation ................................................................................... 14

Project Title: Decorative Doors ........................................................................................... 15

Project Title: Digital Photography ....................................................................................... 16

Project Title: Hebel Block Sculptures ................................................................................. 17

Project Title: TEDxTurramurraHighSchool ......................................................................... 18

Project Title: Playing with fire: alternative ceramics ............................................................ 19

Project Title: THS School Magazine ................................................................................... 20

Project Title: That should be a t-shirt! ................................................................................. 21

Project Title: ‘Hip-Hop: A Voice for the Voiceless’ .............................................................. 22

Project Title: The Event – Producing a Music Concert ........................................................ 23

Project Title: Fitness and Training (F.A.T) .......................................................................... 24

Project Title: Creation and Implementation of the F. A. T. Zone [Fitness and Training (F. A. T.)] ............................................................................................................................ 26

Project Title: STEM Project ................................................................................................ 27

Project Title: TurraDesign .................................................................................................. 28

Project Title: Jewellery by TURRADESIGN ........................................................................ 30

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Project Title: Come dine with me, historically! Purpose: To research past cultures or civilisations and the food they ate, and then make these foods. Students will learn the history and importance of the food from the culture while learning to cook as well. They will have to research their own culture and food and create it. They may also have a stall and a day to showcase their food, and chosen time periods with the history behind the dishes.

Students will learn to: Students will learn about:

Research past cultures and civilisations and the food that they ate. Be able to discuss what specific foods held significance to them or were considered a delicacy Students will then be making the food they research

Foods and societies from past civilisations

Foods and cultures have not been determined yet

Culinary skills and how to prepare food from past civilisations and societies

Outline:

For students wanting to expand their knowledge on foods and important cultural dishes from past civilisations and societies and to then bring history to life in the kitchen by making them.

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Project Title: The drama of costume Purpose: Students will gain an understanding of the manufacture and production of theatre set design and costuming; with a possible mini performance including costume.


5.1.1 analyse and apply a range of design concepts and processes

5.5.1 use appropriate techniques when

communicating design ideas and solutions to a range of audiences

5.6.3 select and use a range of technologies

competently in the development and management of quality design solutions

Analyse set production

Students will investigate a theatre production concentrating on set design and research historical aspects and costuming. They will visit the Opera House costume and set design area as part of the process. This project will culminate in a set design (possible folio only) and the production of a costume.

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Project Title: Design & Construction of Turramurra High Café Purpose: The project is to run with the $5000 learning space transformation. The intention is to transform the current courtyard of lower B block into a space for a student run “courtyard café”. The food and beverage making would be conducted in B3. The current space is unappealing and would have to be redesigned. This would include new furniture for the café. The current garden would be revamped with more aesthetically pleasing plants/flowers and sculptures. The “white wall” would be replaced with a student designed and principal approved collaborative artwork to represent both the school and the intentions of the café. In addition the wall area around the small counter next to B3 would also be investigated for transformation. We believe this could be a good place for displaying artwork, posters, notices or photos. The Year 10 Z-line students would be responsible and have the privilege of undertaking a unique learning experience of creating something physical for present and future staff/students of the school to utilise. The design and transformation process of the space would provide students with the opportunity to create something that is publicly displayed. This will intrinsically motivate the students and provide them with something that they can engage with. The end product of this project would be the creation of the café!


identify opportunities for new and better solutions

identify the needs of the end users and other stakeholders in their settings

use research and information when generating creative design ideas

collaborate when developing design ideas and solutions

use electronic communication tools to research information

research appropriate materials, processes and production methods for the design project

Identification of needs and opportunities

opportunities for new and better solutions

requirements of end users and stakeholders

design considerations

Creative and innovative idea-generation using • brainstorming • concept sketches and maps • modelling • interaction of hand and mind • observation • research • collaboration

Research and exploration • access information and data

Outline:

The intention of this project is to transform the current courtyard of lower B block into a space for a student-run “courtyard café”. The food and beverage making would be conducted in B3 for both staff and students.

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Project Title: Food Safari Purpose: Students will gain an understanding of the cultural diversity of Sydney through our restaurants and eateries. Students will create any of the following:

• Video report

• Blog

• Cookbook


5.5.1 use appropriate techniques when communicating design ideas and solutions to a range of audiences

5.6.2 apply risk management practices and work safely in developing quality design solutions

5.6.3 select and use a range of technologies competently in the development and management of quality design solutions

Several food establishments within the Sydney area.

Conduct research into the safe food practices of these establishments and evaluate via the NSW Food Authority Name and Shame register

Produce a Video report, Blog or Cook book in the format of a Food Safari in their chosen area.

Outline:

The project will involve completing a case study via an excursion to Cabramatta. Selecting an area of Sydney to complete a Food Safari. Preparing and documenting several food items which will form part of the final product.

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Project Title: Choose Your Own Adventure (Make Your Own Project) Purpose: This project gives students the skills, mindsets and aptitudes to pursue their own adventure in learning. Students may pick something that inspires puzzles or challenges them, to create a personal interest project. The purpose of this project is to explicitly teach students the steps to making their own learning journey. They will gain confidence, knowledge and capacity in Project Based Learning [PBL]. The project will end with a public sharing or showcase afternoon. The form of this will depend on the work created.


1. Use the process of learning to create a project.

2. Use protocols and collaboration to develop their work to potential.

1. How to tap into a passion and how to create a response to this passion (through a project)

2. The steps of creating a quality project.

3. The mindsets and aptitudes of a great learner.

Outline:

Do you have a passion, an interest or a curiosity about something that never gets discussed in your classrooms? Choose Your Own Adventure is a chance to explore your own interests and ideas. You will learn how to turn your interests into a project you can be proud of and which you will construct from start to finish. It will teach you to be a confident and creative learner. This course is designed for those who would like to work on an individual project, however, it may be easily adapted to those who want to work in pairs. You do not need to have an idea of what you would like to create. Just arrive with an interest and we will show you how to make a project. This course would appeal to any student planning to take a subject with a Personal Interest Project (PIP) or any student who knows they have great ideas within them but feel they cannot always let them out.

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Project Title: Oops. I forgot to take a Creative Arts subject Purpose: The purpose of this project is to give students a second chance to pursue a creative arts subject so that they may:

• be exposed to the curriculum

• make a considered choice for Year 11 and if applicable

• consider deeply the reasons why they may have made a choice that did not appeal to them.

End product: To show a creative work to a live audience. (Depending on the work)


1. Identify and apply the creative process (authentic inquiry)

1. Current notions of happiness as they are expressed in theory.

2. Programs and initiatives to ‘boost’ happiness.

Outline:

Did you forget to pick a Creative Arts subject as an elective? Did you make mistake? Or was there just not room in your timetable? Here is a second chance. In this project you will be able to glimpse the world of the creative arts, mostly through the form of drama. You will learn about the creative process and how to express an idea through an art form. Above all, this course will boost your confidence. You will gain the capacity to work confidently in a creative and collaborative way. You will create something to be proud of. This course would be appropriate for any student who is trying to improve their creativity, collaboration or confidence.

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Project Title: Scriptwriting – The Short Play Festival Purpose: This project gives students the tools and inspiration to write their own script. The students will gain insight into writing for performance so that they may see their ideas come to life on the stage or screen. The purpose of this project is to empower students to tell a story in the most effective way. End product: The project will end with a showcase of the scripts in the form of a performance like ‘Short and Sweet’ or a ‘moved reading’ of each script.


1. Construct and refine a narrative

2. Create dialogue for a character

3. Format a script.

1. How narrative is conveyed in image not words

2. How subtext, objectives and agendas drive narrative

3. How to edit their script.

Outline:

Have you ever wanted to write your own script? In this course you will be given the tools and inspiration to do so. The student will gain insight into writing for performance so that they may see their ideas come to life on the stage or screen. As an individual or a group, you will write your own short play/script which will be developed across the course of the term. This project will end in a showcase of the scripts which will be performed or presented for family and friends in a showcase similar to 'Short and Sweet'. This project would be ideal for students who are seeking to deepen their understanding of writing, need a creative outlet for their ideas or who enjoy entertaining an audience.

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Project Title: The Philosophy of Happiness — How can we live a happier life? Purpose: The purpose of this project is to give students the deep knowledge needed to understand the complex concept of happiness. Students will gain insight into the complexity, definition and application of ‘happiness’ within human nature, and begin answering the question ‘How can we live a happy life?’ End product: Possibly a Socratic Circle or Forum.


1. Discuss and debate current theories of happiness

2. Generate personal philosophy on happiness and its role in human life

1. Current notions of happiness as they are expressed in theory.

2. Programs and initiatives to ‘boost’ happiness

Outline:

How can we live a happier life? Could our school be happier? There is a lot of research about the notion of happiness. Taken as a whole it states that the happier a group of people, the more productive, skilled and resilient they are. This project will teach you about the current theories of happiness so that you may make up your own mind about what really makes someone happy. You will be able to generate ideas for how to make yourself, your family and/or your school ‘happier’. Is there something we can do right here at school? This project is likely to be highly collaborative. It would appeal to students who enjoy thinking deeply about complex ideas or students who want to build their wisdom and grit.

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Project Title: So you want to take over the world? Creating an army for World domination! Purpose: Students will be investigating and analysing important battles throughout history. Students will develop their historical skills of investigating, analysing, assessing and evaluating battles, generals and all things military, while being able to be flexible and creative using ICT. They have flexibility to research their own military and historical interests when creating their own army. End product: They will be able to choose an assessment that is best suited to their preferred style of learning and emphasise a differentiated classroom with tasks such as creating a presentation, movie, writing a historical report or recreating a battlefield to demonstrate their knowledge on an aspects of their research.


Look at battles such as:

Salamis

Waterloo

Atomic Bombing of Japan

Stalingrad

Hastings

Yorktown (Battles not 100% set) Looking at Generals e.g.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Julius Caesar

Alexander the Great

Genghis Khan Using a checklist to research and create the perfect army, including things such as:

General

Soldiers

Weapons

Uniform

Training

Battle tactics/army formations

How to describe and recount battles and analyse outcomes. Evaluate the importance of significant people, weapons and battle tactics in chosen battles Analysing and evaluating historical sources and ICT research to create the world's best army Create and produce a presentation, battlefield, documentary, mini movie, historical investigation on something of their choice with their research

Outline:

Investigate major battles throughout history and the key elements of them. What if one of those elements was removed; would the battle and end result have turned out differently? This course looks at many aspects of warfare and battle tactics and evaluating them. Using a checklist, students will then research and create their own army. Which general would you choose and why, which soldiers would be best to man your army and what weapons would they use? All of these things would have to be considered and carefully selected to create the world's best army.

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Project Title: Filmmaking — Theory and Practice Purpose: Students will be introduced to how films are constructed and the history of film. Students will then apply their knowledge in order to create an original short film that they will have written/developed/directed/edited in consultation with their teachers. This process will develop their visual literacy skills and knowledge, abilities in planning and executing projects, working collaboratively in a group setting, understanding of the cultural significance of film and its place in history. End product

Student selected theoretical/critical analysis of a particular film movement covered in the course.

Show reel of stock footage showcasing each film technique studied during the course.

Completed short fiction film or documentary

Process journal (outlining the development of the project and the production schedule for the entirety of the unit).

Film Festival screenings (for public audience).


- Analyse different film movements and understand the contextual significance of each movement.

- Utilise a range of film-making equipment and software to design, create and manipulate original works.

- Collaborate with peers to develop intricate and well-designed production schedules.

- The origins of film and the intersection of film and culture throughout history.

- The practicalities and necessities of translating their artistic visions to the screen.

Outline:

Filmmaking theory and practice provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge of film history and the practical application of theoretical understandings of film construction. This course will also provide students with a fun and engaging opportunity to express themselves artistically in a medium that is at this point is missing from their overall school experience.

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Project Title: Creating mosaics (to enhance school grounds) Purpose: Students will develop and grow new skills and knowledge in the process of mosaic making, design, creativity and art installation.

As the mosaics are installed, the school grounds will be enhanced by the varied art works and as a consequence the students will gain an increased sense of pride in their school surroundings. It will also create an environment where art engages with the everyday surroundings of the school, challenging and provoking students and teachers alike to rethink the role of art in education. Creativity through art making promotes creativity in all areas of education. It is hoped and expected that those involved in the project will enjoy the experience. End product: A permanent (or could be a rotating/semi-permanent) display of student work.


Develop:

knowledge and understanding of design concepts and processes

Skills in communicating design ideas and solutions

Knowledge and understanding of skills in managing resources and producing quality design solutions

5.1.1 analysing and applying a range of design concepts and processes

5.5.1 using appropriate techniques when communicating design ideas and solutions to a range of audiences

5.6.3 selecting and using a range of technologies competently in the development and management of quality design solutions

Outline:

This PBL initiative is designed to be an enjoyable opportunity for students to develop new skills and knowledge in the creative process of designing and making mosaics. Students will be able to develop their own ideas and designs for the mosaics, keeping in mind the school context and the aim to enhance the school environment.

Students could complete this project in pairs or even small groups.

A possible location could be the Inside Out passive area. Where there are large areas of concrete; steps.

Given the permanent nature of the work, designs and placement of the mosaics will need to be subject to the principal's approval.

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Project Title: Blender: 3D animation Purpose: Students will gain industry level standard skills and experience in 3D animation. They will create their own animations using the open source software 'Blender'. Students will also generate a show reel that showcases their skills and experiences in animation. End product: Students will create their own animations and show reel. This work will be screened at an animation evening. This event will include a People’s Choice award for best animation.


1. Use the open source software Blender to create basic 3D animations

2. Develop their skill set as a 3D animator

1. The process of 3D animation including storyboarding, designing, rigging and modelling

2. The principles of quality character design

Outline:

Would you like to learn to be an animator? This course offers you the opportunity to learn the 3D animation open source software Blender so that you can begin to become the animator you’ve dreamed of being! By the end of the course you will have an awareness of all aspects of animation and will be able to create your own animations.

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Project Title: Decorative Doors Purpose: Via a survey done by Visual Arts, students have identified that they are interested in contributing to improving the school environment. Students will use B block CAPA doors as their canvas, and design and implement appropriate decorations. Students will achieve an enhanced sense of belonging and confidence in their ability to contribute positively to the school environment. End product: This project will culminate in a ‘grand opening’ of the new doors in B block. The school community will be invited and students will be recognised for their contribution to bettering the school environment.


1. Develop designs in response to the school community’s wishes

2. Implement their designs in a refined manner using appropriate materials

1. The design process and community consultation

2. Painting/application of media techniques suitable for large scale works

Outline:

Sick of looking at the same old doors? In this project students will use B block CAPA doors as their canvas, and design and implement appropriate decorations. Students will achieve an enhanced sense of belonging and confidence in their ability to contribute positively to the school environment as well as gaining new art skills.

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Project Title: Digital Photography Purpose: Students will learn about what makes a great photograph and how they can move from taking selfies to exploring the depths of photographic possibility. They will have access to DSLR cameras and will learn how to operate a camera with understanding of all the elements. Students will learn to use industry-standard photo editing software 'Adobe Photoshop'. They will create a portfolio of work that will be useful in gaining opportunities in related TAFE/Visual Arts courses and work in the industry.

Many students are interested in photography but do not have the opportunity to pursue this in a more academic setting. The course will allow students to explore their interests, and provide them with the skills to communicate meaning successfully through photography. End product: For each student the end product will be a professionally printed photographic portfolio as well as an online portfolio of works. Students will also create an exhibition, based on a theme. This exhibition will showcase their work to the school and wider community.

Graduates of the course may initiate a Photography club that provides extra curricula photographic opportunities for students from all year groups.


1. Make informed choices to develop and extend concepts and different meanings in their photographic and digital works

2. Develop range and autonomy in selecting and applying photographic and digital conventions and procedures to make photographic and digital works

1. The structure and creation of successful digital photographs

2. Photographic equipment, processes and editing

Outline:

Students utilise photographic digital media every day (#selfie). The Digital Photography PBL course will provide opportunities for students to enhance their skill set in photography and truly understand what makes a great photo and how to take one.

Students will produce a professionally printed photography portfolio and participate in an exhibition showcasing their work. They will create an online portfolio that can be shared with future employers, educational institutions, family and friends.

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Project Title: Hebel Block Sculptures

Purpose: Students will learn about site-specific sculptures as a means of self-expression and personal identity. Students will learn skills in carving sculptures from an existing block as opposed to building up a form. Students will respond to the school environment when designing their sculptures. It is hoped that students will learn about the pleasure and enjoyment in making artworks that have purpose and meaning. End product: Sculptures will be on permanent display around the school gardens for all students, staff and visitors from the wider community to view and appreciate. If an exhibition evening is being run for other projects, our sculptures could be shown before going into the garden for permanent display.


build their research, approaches to experimentation, procedures, skills and strategies in the action of making artwork

different kinds of artworks in 3D forms including their symbolic, representational, physical and material properties

Outline:

Students will be carving 3D sculptures out of hebel block to be on permanent display around the school’s gardens. Students will critically and historically investigate 3D sculptural forms before designing their own sculpture. Student’s designs will be in response to their own ideas/personal identities/cultural identities.

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Project Title: TEDxTurramurraHighSchool Purpose:

To inspire and provoke students to engage in conversations that matter, on a wide variety of issues, from a range of disciplines.

To stimulate collaboration, connection and interest in the local/global community, widening exposure to the diversity of voices and ideas influencing and engaging society today.

To enhance the emotional wellbeing of students through boosting their confidence, opening their minds, feeding their creativity and cultivating their curiosity.

To foster an environment of high expectations where intellectual stimulation and transformation is cultivated, and articulation and dedication is celebrated.

To help students learn how to develop their ideas, manage their time and present a speech while allowing them autonomy, the ability to work at their own pace and encouraging personal choice.

End product: The project will culminate in a half, full day or nightly event where speakers will deliver 10 minute presentations without notes, TED-style, before an audience of 100, as the TED by-laws stipulate. They will be the product of the students’ ideas/findings and will reflect their journey and exploration into their chosen subject.


- Cultivate their creativity and curiosity in relation to their chosen subject

- Develop skills to research their chosen idea or subject, establishing connections with its historical, social, cultural and personal context

- Collaborate and engage in conversations on a range of issues from a variety of disciplines

- Creative and innovative idea-generation

- Management strategies when researching, implementing and evaluating their ideas

- Communication and presentation techniques

Outline:

Modelled on the popular TED talks, TEDxTurramurraHighSchool is a dynamic platform that seeks to increase engagement and enrich student learning through the creation of a ‘suite of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances that are ideas-focused, and cover a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder — and provoke conversations that matter.’

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Project Title: Playing with fire: alternative ceramics Purpose: Students will be able to investigate the qualities of clay in an extended setting. They will be able to form a series of sculptural works based on their own interests. Students may also choose work to create a sculpture for an identified location to enhance the school environment. Students will be able to explore the fiery possibilities of raku firing, saggar firing and pit firing. (These firing methods are not currently available in the Stage 5 Visual Arts course).

The project will create a 'clay community' within the school that will foster collaborative work between students as they must work together to create successful firings in the above methods.

Students will achieve greater understanding of the world around them through cultural studies related to the firing processes. They will also create a documentary of their experiences. End product: The end product of this project will be an exhibition of works. This will include a viewing of the documentary made about the making and firing processes explored during the project. Students may also choose to install their works in an approved location to enhance the school environment.


1. Define an idea, solve potential problems and create 3D ceramic works

2. Fire their work using alternative methods

1. The properties and possibilities of a wide range of clay bodies

2. Alternative firing methods and collaborative artistic practice

Outline:

Playing with fire: alternative ceramics offers students the opportunity to create sculptural works in clay. Using firing methods like raku, saggar and pit firing, students will engage with the world around them and take an instrumental role in turning their wet clay work into a solid sculpture through the art of fire.

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Project Title: THS School Magazine Purpose: Students will gain an opportunity to undertake photographic and design studies in the creation of the annual School Magazine. Students will also be able to undertake journalistic studies in creating and collating content for the magazine.

This will allow the School Magazine to become a more authentic record of school life. Students will also be able include their work in a portfolio of works to showcase their photographic/design/writing skills. End product: The culmination of this project will be the production of the annual School Magazine.


Generate content for publication Processes involved in producing content for publication

Outline:

The School Magazine PBL course offers students the opportunity to have a real say in what makes it into the School Magazine. Students that are keen to develop skills in photography, design or writing will find a place to showcase their talents in the School Magazine project. Get published!

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Project Title: That should be a t-shirt! Purpose: Students will be offered the opportunity to generate design ideas and translate them into t-shirt designs. They will gain the ability to follow a design brief, create a successful design, create a portfolio of work to showcase their efforts and create t-shirts themselves. End product: Students will generate their own design portfolio and range of t-shirts. This will be showcased at a t-shirt launch and designs may be offered for sale. Profits will be put back into PBL across the school.


1. Design t-shirts

2. Print t-shirts

1. Design processes in fashion

2. Mechanical processes in printing t-shirts

Outline:

Have you ever come up with an idea and thought it would make a great t-shirt? This project will provide students with the opportunity to make their design ideas into reality by screen printing their original designs onto t-shirts.

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Project Title: ‘Hip-Hop: A Voice for the Voiceless’

Purpose:

For students to have an understanding of the origins and development of hip hop culture and the cultural movement over time and across the globe.

To provide students with the opportunity to learn about and appreciate all elements of hip hop culture including dance, vocals, street art and music.

For students to explore how hip hop has been able to provide a voice for the disenfranchised throughout the world.

To allow students to showcase their research and interpretation of their acquired learning

in a creative platform.

End product: In accordance with the philosophy of PBL we will endeavour to allow students to take ownership of their learning and design their own project. Some examples that students may like to create include:

a ICT presentation that provides an in-depth profile of an artist, including an examination of their personal context and an anthology of their lyrics

a podcast that explores the history and origins of hip hop culture

a documentary that explores hip hop’s place in popular culture

a digital recording showcasing their own musical compositions

a interactive anthology of pivotal hip hop compositions, including annotations.


• Identify and appreciate the elements of hip hop culture.

• Make connections between compositions and their historical, social, cultural and political context.

• To annotate and analyse a range of lyrics.

• The origins and history of hip hop culture.

• A range of influential hip hop artists though close analysis of their personal context and their works.

• The important role the hip hop plays in providing a voice to the disenfranchised.

• How hip hop culture has changed the face of popular culture.

Outline:

The aim of this project is to engage students in an ethnographic appreciation of hip hop culture. We will explore the origins of hip hop, its growth in popularity and its influence on mainstream popular culture. Students will explore the four pillars of hip hop (breakdancing, street art, MCing, DJing) as well as engaging with a range of seminal hip hop lyrics for analysis. Students will explore the pressing social, political and historical issues raised within compositions, along with the representation of a range of different cultural voices. Inspired by their newfound understanding, students will be encouraged to creatively represent a chosen aspect of hip hop culture in a digital format.

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Project Title: The Event — Producing a Music Concert Purpose: Through involvement in this project, students will gain knowledge and experience of a range of areas within the entertainment industry as well as an authentic experience in collaboration. All students will be expected to participate in a performance night, as well as work collaboratively in teams in other areas related to the concert production. These will include staging, lighting, sound, catering, emceeing, front of house (ushers, ticket collectors, etc.), promotion and advertising, program development and collation, stage management, etc.

Much of this project will be based on elements similar to those found in the Stage 6 Entertainment VET Curriculum Framework and thus the skills and knowledge gained through this project could be utilised in further upskilling and recruiting members of the THS Tech Crew. End product: Students will work collaboratively to produce a music concert.


Work collaboratively in teams and as a class to plan, develop and produce a music concert

Successfully operate audio and lighting equipment in a live setting and how to manage stressful situations

Effectively advertise and promote a concert event utilising a range of media

Correct performance techniques, including microphone use, stage presence and stage setup, etc.

The tasks performed by various areas within concert production and the interrelationship between them.

Outline:

This project introduces students to the entertainment industry through the production of a music concert. Students will have experiences in performance – including correct performance techniques – as well as gaining knowledge, understanding and experience of audio and lighting requirements for live concerts. Students will also develop skills in collaboration and leadership, culminating in a concert for the school community.

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Project Title: Fitness and Training (F.A.T)

Purpose: Students will investigate the various forms and uses of fitness training through 80% practicum’s/labs and 20% theoretical application. Students will design resistance programs incorporating overload techniques currently applied as best practice in the fitness and professional sporting industries today.

It is expected that students will engage in significant practical application experiences as they explore the theory and principles of various fitness training. As a result of applying project based learning principles students will be able to plan personal cardio-respiratory (aerobic) and strength (anaerobic) training sessions using safe and effective methods. The evidence of such will be the body of work produced by the student.

As students apply and investigate content for their project, they may find niche areas of interest differentiating content to individual interests, needs and abilities. Areas of focus may include the lifestyle and training regimes of professional athletes (sport specific), Olympic weightlifters, CrossFit athletes, body builders and sculptors, outdoor racers. End product: The meaningful end product will be the experience students gain through the Fitness and Training course which will be demonstrated through three key areas:

1. The development of their own training program video, accessible through information communication technology sources.

2. The application of sound and safe training techniques.

3. The student’s ability to understand, apply and perform movements in a show cased event similar to those seen in CrossFit Games or obstacle course events.

Outcomes


distinguish between anaerobic and aerobic training exercises and programs

investigate the impact of fitness training on the performance of the body

identify the major skeletal muscles involved in the production of human movement

demonstrate exercises to develop major skeletal muscles

demonstrate examples of fitness training

develop training programs that incorporate several forms of training

assess the advantages and disadvantages of various training protocol

identify how these concepts apply to fitness training programs

explain how training can manipulate muscle development

Uses of Resistance Training

power

strength

muscular gain and body shaping

muscular endurance

competitive fitness training

Muscles of the Body

major skeletal muscles

exercises for major muscles

Training Methods

resistance activities

callisthenics

free weights

continuous training

fartlek training

mobility and flexibility

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plan and execute a fitness program

adjust weights and resistance machines in a safe manner

explain how to assist a person with lifting free weights

demonstrate correct lifting technique on a variety of basic exercises (eg squat, biceps curls, upright row, bench press)

explain the reasons why weightlifters and body builders use protein and other nutritional supplements

using multimedia to share exercise programs

Training Terms

repetitions

sets

resistance

rest

repetition maximum (RM)

Resistance Programming

goals

exercises

method

Monitoring Progress

safety

warm-up

safe use of equipment

spotting

correct technique

Facts and Fallacies

explain the reasons why athletes use protein and other nutritional supplements

Utilising ICT for exercise programming by

utilising multi-media

Outline:

This project is designed to help students understand the principles of fitness training in a fun, dynamic and kinaesthetic environment. Here students will be able to learn to exercise and move with sound technique and in turn develop their own functional training programs. At completion of this project, students will debunk myths and build knowledge around exercise, fitness programs and nutrition. Students will have a sound base to continue training and being lifelong physical participants in the future.

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Project Title: Creation and Implementation of the F. A. T Zone [Fitness and Training (F. A. T.) ] Purpose: To enable students to acquire a range of technical, practical, personal and organisational skills valued in construction and beyond the workplace. Also, to engage students and generate interest in the subject to run a VET construction course in the future of THS. Developing this area will give students ownership of a fitness space and provide a quality learning environment for students in the future.

The development of fitness areas [that may benefit F.A.T (Fitness and Training), PDHPE, PASS and School Sport] will evoke pedagogical engagement, social support/team work, planning and organising skills, student direction and self-regulation, inclusivity and connectedness. End product: A meaningful end product will be created through building a fitness space for classes and individuals to use. It will enable students to acquire a range of technical, practical, personal and organisational skills valued in and beyond the workplace. They will also acquire underpinning knowledge and skills related to work, employment and the construction industry, through development of planning, organisational and communication skills. Outline:

Students will be encouraged to design park fitness equipment that is ergonomically functional and contemporary. Students will communicate, collaborate and discuss the needs of outdoor fitness equipment at THS with the correct parties around the school and implement the most ideal option. This project will help students obtain skills that are sustainable in and beyond the construction industry.


• Read and interpret plans and specifications

• Plan and organise work

• Conduct workplace communication

• Carry out measurements and calculations

• Use construction tools and equipment

• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

• Work safely in the construction industry

• OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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Project Title: STEM Project Purpose: See the application of the content learnt in science and mathematics classes through a cross curricula project.

To attract our more capable students (girls in particular) to take up higher level mathematics courses as well as physics.

See the relevance of maths and science to the real world.

To improve students mathematical and scientific literacy.

Develop problem solving skills through a hands-on approach. End product: Portfolio containing the knowledge, design process, outcomes of experiments and conclusion in the process of constructing a projectile, as well as a Formula 1 car.


Work in a team environment to solve problems

Calculate rate of change, maximum height, range, time of flight, angle of projection, relevance of mass, etc.

Apply the knowledge form projectiles to Formula 1 cars, as well as fuel efficiency, effects of force and torque, and angular momentum.

Creating a portfolio based on design process as well as the scientific experimental process

The applications of maths, science and engineering in real world applications

Outline:

In this project, students will work in teams to explore maths, science and engineering through real world applications. Students will be guided through the course to design two products that will help them explore projectile motion and motion in two dimensions, explored through the design of Formula 1 cars.

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Project Title: TurraDesign Purpose: To provide students with a real world opportunity to design produce and sell their own products to our local school community and the public. Over the project, students will develop industry standard skills in the following:

Design – using CAD technology such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Creo parametric (pro engineer).

Manufacturing and assembly – using a state of the art laser cutter and 3D printer.

Marketing – the design, development, display and sale of manufactured products.

Students will also gain:

Knowledge and understanding about shopfront and stall layouts in the design and production of a local market stall.

Valuable team work and collaboration skills.

Application writing skills – in order to obtain an exhibitors/hawkers licence from council.

Consultation skills, when discussion and developing quotes/orders for clients

The importance of learning and developing all these skills is to gain a real world experience in the design, production and sale of quality products. This is something that has not been offered to students at our school and may act as a pathway into other design, production or sales careers. Students will be given the opportunity to develop and manage their own brand/business, while working closely and engaging with the design process. End product: The end product is the design, manufacture and sale of each team’s products at a student designed display. Students will design and develop a display of student products for marketing and sale at the Turramurra High School Twilight Markets or for other local market events. This will run in collaboration with the PBL unit 'Jewellery by TURRADESIGN'.


Creative and innovative idea-generation using

brainstorming

concept sketches and maps

modelling

interaction of hand and mind

observation

research

collaboration

the use of idea-generation techniques when developing creative design ideas

the use of research and information when generating creative design ideas

collaboration, when developing design ideas and solutions

Management

project management strategies when implementing and evaluating a process of design

prepare and implement time and action plans in design projects

estimate financial costs in design projects

manage materials, tools and techniques when developing the design project.

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Realisation of design ideas using technologies including

tools and equipment

materials

techniques

identify a range of tools and equipment, materials and techniques and calculate requirements for each design project

select and use tools and equipment when designing and producing each project

Outline:

In this project you will be given the opportunity to establish the inaugural Turramurra High School Design Team ‘TurraDesign’. Your team's aim will be to design, manufacture and sell a product of your team's choosing. The product will be suitable for batch products so that you and your team will be able to design it using the schools CAD software, manufacture it using the schools state-of-the-art laser cutter and 3D printer, and sell/quote the sale of the product to the school’s local community and public during Turramurra High School’s Twilight Market or other local market events.

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Project Title: Jewellery by TURRADESIGN Purpose: Students will learn/gain an understanding of:

1. The fundamentals of jewellery design (line, form, ergonomics) and manufacture (rings, chains, pendants)

2. The properties of non-ferrous metals (copper and silver)

3. How designs are developed for a wider potential clientele

4. Marketing of products End product: The end product is the development of a display of student-produced jewellery for marketing and sale at the Turramurra High School's Twilight Market or for other local market events. This will run in collaboration with the PBL TURRADESIGN.


Design and evaluate concepts in jewellery (both self-evaluation and objective evaluating of other designs)

Use standard jewellery making apparatus to manufacture objects in both copper and sterling silver

Develop marketing strategies for potential sale of products

Collaboratively design and make appropriate display and packaging solutions

Design processes, line, form, function, critical analysis, drawing methods.

Production processes, silver soldering, ring sizing, chain manufacture

Market analysis and processes, display and packaging analysis and methods.

Team design processes, methods of manufacture and display, use of laser cutter for creating packaging and display solutions

Outline:

Jewellery-making is one of society’s oldest and most respected arts. Wearing jewellery and removable body art, is part of today’s fashion scene. This is the opportunity for students to learn how quality jewellery can be designed and made, as well as the chance to market and sell their products.

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