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Curriculum

Handbook 2018

Siena Catholic College Current as at November 2017

Year 8


Table of Contents

Information for Students and Parents............................................................................................................................ 3

Choosing Year 8 Subjects and Electives .................................................................................................................... 3

Curriculum Offerings ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Strategy for Choosing Subjects ................................................................................................................................. 5

Further Information .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Subjects (Core and Elective) .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Religious Education .................................................................................................................................................. 6

English ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography) ........................................................................................................... 8

Humanities and Social Sciences (History) ................................................................................................................. 9

Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

Science .................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Health and Physical Education ............................................................................................................................... 12

Sport and Recreation .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Languages - Italian (Language for Leisure) ............................................................................................................. 14

Languages - Italian (Language for Travel) ............................................................................................................... 15

Technologies - Digital Technologies ....................................................................................................................... 16

Technologies - Design and Technologies (Food Security / Make and Create) ....................................................... 17

Technologies - Design and Technologies (Food from Around the World / Textile Designs) .................................. 18

Technologies - Design and Technologies (Plastics and Metal) ............................................................................... 19

Technologies - Design and Technologies (Timber and Plastics) ............................................................................. 20

Technologies - Design and Technologies (Graphics and Design)............................................................................ 21

The Arts – Dance ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

The Arts – Drama (Scripted Drama - The Theatre Experience) .............................................................................. 23

The Arts – Drama (Student Devised Drama - Puppet Power) ................................................................................ 24

The Arts – Media Arts ............................................................................................................................................. 25

The Arts – Music (Rock to Recording)..................................................................................................................... 26

The Arts – Music (Music of the Stage) .................................................................................................................... 27

The Arts - Visual Arts (Design Emphasis) ................................................................................................................ 28

The Arts - Visual Arts (Technique Emphasis) .......................................................................................................... 29


Information for Students and Parents

Choosing Year 8 Subjects and Electives

During Year 8 students will complete both subjects and electives with opportunities to select four semester length electives drawn from across the various areas of study embedded in the Australian Curriculum framework

Curriculum Offerings Core Subjects All students in Year 8 will study six core academic subjects. The core academic subjects include:

Religious Education English Mathematics Science Humanities – History/Geography Health and Physical Education

Students also participate in the weekly Sport/Recreation program.

Elective Units Along with studying the core subjects, Year 8 students are required to select four electives across the year (two per semester) plus two reserve electives from the range of elective indicated on the next page. Electives have a time allocation of six periods per cycle (two weeks) for 2018 and the recommendation is that students should select their first four preferences across at least three subject areas. The only exceptions to this guideline are Italian and Music due to the specific sequential and developmental nature of these subjects. The timetable for 2018 will take the format of a 10 day (two week) cycle consisting of 60 periods. Subject selections are facilitated through an online subject selection system.


Curriculum Offerings

Year 8 Subjects Semester

Length Type

08RE – Religious Education 2 Core

08ENG – English 2 Core

08GEO – Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography) 1 Core

08HUM – Humanities and Social Sciences (History) 1 Core

08MAT – Mathematics 2 Core

08SCI – Science 2 Core

08HPE – Health and Physical Education 2 Core

08SPO – Sport and Recreation 2 Core

Languages Electives

08ITLC1 – Italian (Language for Leisure) 1 Elective

08ITLC2 – Italian (Language for Travel) 1 Elective

Technologies Electives

08DIGTEC – Digital Technologies 1 Elective

08DTFMC1 – Design and Technologies (Food Security / Make and Create) 1 Elective

08DTFSC2 – Design and Technologies (Food from Around the World / Textile Design) 1 Elective

08DTC1 – Design and Technologies (Plastics and Metal) 1 Elective

08DTC2 – Design and Technologies (Timber and Plastics) 1 Elective

08GRA – Design and Technologies (Graphics and Design) 1 Elective

The Arts Electives

08DAN – Dance 1 Elective

08DRAC1 – Drama (Scripted Drama - The Theatre Experience) 1 Elective

08DRAC2 – Drama (Student Devised Drama - Puppet Power) 1 Elective

08MEDA – Media Arts 1 Elective

08MUSC1 – Music (Rock to Recording) 1 Elective

08MUSC2 – Music (Music of the Stage) 1 Elective

08VARTC1 – Visual Arts (Design Emphasis) 1 Elective

08VARTC2 – Visual Arts (Technique Emphasis) 1 Elective


Strategy for Choosing Subjects As a basic strategy, it is suggested students choose subjects:

they enjoy in which they have already had some success which may help them reach a chosen career that lead to subjects they may be considering for senior phase of learning (Year 11 and 12) which will develop skills, knowledge and attitudes useful throughout your life

It is important to remember that students are individuals, and that their particular needs and requirements in subject selection will be quite different from those of other students. This means that it is unwise to either take or avoid a subject because:

someone told them they will like or dislike it their friends are or are not taking it they like or dislike the teacher “only boys (or girls) take that subject” (all subjects have equal value for males and females)

Further Information Homework/Study Each student should endeavour to complete approximately 1 to 1½ hours of homework/study each night during Year 8. This can take the form of work set by the teacher, a review of the day’s work or general revision of work completed earlier in the semester. Homework/study should be done under conditions where distractions, such as television, are kept to a minimum.

Assessment Policy and Guidelines During the course of students’ schooling they will be required to complete assessment tasks and submit work to teachers for evaluation. The assessment tasks may include research or practical assignments, performances, essays and formal examinations. Please refer to the Assessment Policy and Guideline document on the Parent Portal for further details.


Subjects (Core and Elective)

Religious Education Core Subject – Compulsory

Subject Title: 08RE - Religious Education

Subject Overview Catholic schools offer an educational foundation for life to the full. They encourage students to develop their relationship with their God and to live the enduring values needed in an ever changing world. Religious Education in the contemporary Catholic School comprises two distinct but complementary dimensions - teaching people religion and teaching people to be religious. Teaching people to be religious is a faith development activity focused on nurturing the religious, spiritual and faith growth of students. At Siena, this occurs in the context of the school and the wider community. It encompasses Prayer and Worship, Faith Formation and Social Action & Justice, all of which help to create a sense of purpose and identity in a community that values right relationships, compassion and justice. Teaching people about Religion is an educational activity focused on teaching and learning. It utilises a range of learning processes and resources that are designed to develop student’s knowledge and understanding - so that they will have the skills to participate critically and effectively in the life of their faith communities and the wider society. The Religion Curriculum involves four interrelated strands: Sacred Texts, Beliefs, Church, and Christian Life, all of which are integrated across a variety of topics.

Themes to be studied include: The Trinity Covenant in the Old Testament The Mission of Jesus Reformers and the Reformation

Assessment Students’ understanding of Religion will be assessed through a variety of methods, including but not limited to:

Research Report Character Profile Multimodal Presentation Supervised Examination

Further Comments Religious Education is compulsory for all students in all year levels.

Cost Costs associated with this subject will be included in the College Fees.


English Core Subject – Compulsory

Subject Title: 08ENG - English

Subject Overview 2012 was the first year of full implementation of the Australian Curriculum for Year 8 English. The following is a summary of the rationale: The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. It helps students to

be confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens. learn to analyse, understand, communicate with and build relationships with others and with the world

around them. develop the knowledge and skills needed for education, training and the workplace. become ethical, thoughtful, informed and active members of society engage imaginatively and critically with literature to expand the scope of their experience.

The delivery and assessment of the course is organised into three interrelated strands:

Language: knowing about the English language Literature: understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature Literacy: expanding the repertoire of English usage.

Together the three strands focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking and writing. The following areas will be studied:

Persuasive language – written and oral skills Themes in fiction – a novel study and narrative writing skills Advertising – analysing and creatively applying written and visual language devices Film – evaluating the use of visual and auditory techniques to engage the audience Grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehension skills

Assessment Formal

Persuasive speech, narrative writing, multi-modal presentation, film review

Anecdotal

teacher observations of participation in individual and group tasks, student planning and drafting, self and peer evaluation

Further Comments The Year 8 English course also assists students in their use of language across other humanities subjects in the school curriculum and in activities beyond the school community.



Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography) Core Subject – Compulsory

Subject Title: 08GEO – Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography)

Subject Overview Students complete a Semester course of History and a Semester course of Geography. Humanities help students to understand the world and their place within it. Students learn how to interact with each other and with environments. It involves investigations of issues and promotes critical thinking as regards to the past, present and possible future. This subject encourages students to be active participants in their world. Students develop the ability to reflect on the values of democratic process, social justice, economic and ecological sustainability and peace, to make decisions about issues regarding society and environments.

Geography: ‘Landforms and Landscapes’ and ‘Changing Nations’

Geography: Landforms and Landscapes

Landforms and landscapes focuses on investigating geomorphology through a study of landscapes and their landforms. This unit examines the processes that shape individual landforms, the values and meanings placed on landforms and landscapes by diverse cultures, hazards associated with landscapes and the management of landscapes. Students complete this investigation by participating in a field trip to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Geography: Changing Nations

Changing nations investigates the changing human geography of countries, as revealed by shifts in population distribution. The unit explores the reasons for urbanisation and draws on a study of a country from the Asia region to show how urbanisation changes societies. It investigates the reasons for the high level of urban concentration in Australia, one of the distinctive features of Australia’s human geography. The unit then examines issues related to the management and future of Australia’s urban areas.

Assessment Students will be assessed through the following instruments:

Field Reports Short Response Tests Stimulus Response Tests Extended Written Reponses Practical Exercises Oral Presentations



Humanities and Social Sciences (History) Core Subject – Compulsory

Subject Title: 08HUM - Humanities and Social Sciences (History)

Subject Overview Students complete a Semester course of History and a Semester course of Geography. Humanities help students to understand the world and their place within it. Students learn how to interact with each other and with environments. It involves investigations of issues and promotes critical thinking as regards to the past, present and possible future. This subject encourages students to be active participants in their world. Students develop the ability to reflect on the values of democratic process, social justice, economic and ecological sustainability and peace, to make decisions about issues regarding society and environments.

Medieval Europe and Shogunate Japan

These units provide students with the opportunity to study from history from the end of the ancient period to the beginning of the modern period. This was when major civilisations around the world came into contact with each other. Social, economic, religious and political beliefs were often challenged and significantly changed. It was the period when the modern world began to take shape.

Assessment Students will be assessed through the following instruments:

Field Reports Short Response Tests Stimulus Response Tests Extended Written Reponses Practical Exercises Oral Presentations



Mathematics Core Subject – Compulsory

Subject Title: 08MAT – Mathematics

Subject Overview All Year 8 Mathematics students will be exposed to a wide range of mathematical understandings, processes and skills in ways that encourage them to develop an appreciation of the power and beauty of Mathematics and its usefulness in our society. All students will have access to topics from the Australian Curriculum in the following strands:

Number Measurement Algebra Geometry Statistics and Probability

Mathematics units will be offered sequentially across Semester 1 and 2.

Assessment Students in all units will be assessed through tests and an assignment each semester. The following criteria will be assessed:

Fluency and understanding Problem solving and reasoning



Science Core Subject – Compulsory

Unit Title: 08SCI – Science

Subject Overview In Year 8, students are introduced to cells as microscopic structures that explain macroscopic properties of living systems. They link form and function at a cellular level and explore the organisation of body systems in terms of flows of matter between interdependent organs. Similarly, they explore changes in matter at a particle level, and distinguish between chemical and physical change. They begin to classify different forms of energy, and describe the role of energy in causing change in systems, including the role of heat and kinetic energy in the rock cycle. Students use experimentation to isolate relationships between components in systems and explain these relationships through increasingly complex representations. They make predictions and propose explanations, drawing on evidence to support their views while considering other points of view.

Students compare physical and chemical changes and use the particle model to explain and predict the properties and behaviours of substances. They identify different forms of energy and describe how energy transfers and transformations cause change in simple systems; compare processes of rock formation, including the timescales involved; analyse the relationship between structure and function at cell, organ and body system levels. Students examine the different science knowledge used in occupations; they explain how evidence has led to an improved understanding of a scientific idea and describe situations in which scientists collaborated to generate solutions to contemporary problems and reflect on implications of these solutions for different groups in society.

Students identify and construct questions and problems that they can investigate scientifically. They consider safety and ethics when planning investigations, including designing field or experimental methods. They identify variables to be changed, measured and controlled. Students construct representations of their data to reveal and analyse patterns and trends, and use these when justifying their conclusions. They explain how modifications to methods could improve the quality of their data and apply their own scientific knowledge and investigation findings to evaluate claims made by others. They use appropriate language and representations to communicate science ideas, methods and findings in a range of text types.

Assessment Students will be assessed through exams, research projects, individual investigations and field reports. Other on-going continuous assessment techniques such as portfolios and journals may be used. The assessment criteria will be based on two dimensions:

Understanding

Science Understanding Science as a Human Endeavour

Skills

Questioning and Predicting Planning and Conduction Processing and Analysing Data and Information Evaluating Communicating

Student Resources Science By Doing – Student Guide Science By Doing – Student Digital Teacher prepared units



Health and Physical Education Core Subject – Compulsory

Unit Title: 08HPE - Health and Physical Education

Subject Overview Students engage in learning under the strands of the HPE National Curriculum: personal, social and community health and movement and physical activity. Contact time amounts to 2 single lessons and one double lesson per fortnightly cycle. The following is covered in Year 8:

Personal, Social and Community Health Strand:

Surf Safety Planning and time management Mindfulness Emotions Keeping well Relationships and Sexuality Education Careers Alcohol Education Sense of humour

Movement and Physical Activity Strand:

Survival Swimming Athletics Speedball Modified games

Assessment Students submit a work booklet demonstrating their learning of the elements under the Personal, Social and Community Health Strand. Students also complete an assessment task each term to demonstrate their progress in achieving the Health and Physical Education Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards. Students undergo continuous assessment of the elements of the Movement and Physical Activity Strand. This assessment culminates in an authentic context physical activity eg. Speedball – play in an intra-class Speedball tournament.



Sport and Recreation Core Subject - Compulsory

Unit Title: 08SPO – Sport and Recreation

Subject Overview In Terms 2 and 4, Year 8 students have the opportunity to represent the school in the Central District Interschool Sport Competition.

Term 2 Term 4

Boys Girls Boys Girls

AFL Volleyball Rugby League Soccer

Netball Volleyball Touch Soccer

Basketball Cricket Tennis Baseball Touch

Cricket Softball AFL Basketball Tennis

Students not involved in the interschool sport competition participate in a school based sport program, which aims to develop students’ interest and skills in a variety of sports. In Terms 1 and 3, Year 8 students choose from a variety of sport and recreation options such as golf, diving, ju-jitsu, yoga, gym, surfing and sailing. Proficient students are eligible to trial for District and Regional sporting teams at designated trial days throughout the year.

Further Comments Inter-House carnivals are held throughout the year:

Swimming in Term 1 Cross Country in Term 2 Athletics in Term 3

Selected students represent the school at District or Regional carnivals and are eligible for District, Regional and State selection.

Cost Costs associated with this subject will be included in the College Fees. Some activities have an extra cost, which is billed with the term fees. Students are not required to take an activity with a surcharge.


Languages - Italian (Language for Leisure) Elective

Unit Title: 08ITLC1 – Italian (Language for Leisure)

Unit Overview In studying Italian, students will be encouraged to develop communication skills in the areas of Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. Italian classrooms are vibrant learning environments where students engage in a variety of tasks. Our curriculum is in line with the new syllabus, and prepares students for further studies. The study of Italian encourages cultural literacy through the promotion of socio-cultural understanding. This is promoted through the study of the Italian culture. Studying Italian opens the possibility of travel, both with the College’s one month Immersion Programme and independently. Students will study a variety of units, including

Describing people and clothing Celebrations and sport Music and holidays

Assessment Students will be assessed each term with a variety of instruments.

Further Comments Students may choose either one or both semesters of Italian in Grade 8.



Languages - Italian (Language for Travel) Elective

Unit Title: 08ITLC2 – Italian (Language for Travel)

Unit Overview In studying Italian, students will be encouraged to develop communication skills in the areas of Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. Italian classrooms are vibrant learning environments where students engage in a variety of tasks. Our curriculum is in line with the new syllabus, and prepares students for further studies. The study of Italian encourages cultural literacy through the promotion of socio-cultural understanding. This is promoted through the study of the Italian culture. Studying Italian opens the possibility of travel, both with the College’s one month Immersion Programme and independently. Students will study a variety of units, including:

Friends and going out School and Meals Family life and city travel

Assessment Students will be assessed each term with a variety of instruments.

Further Comments Students may choose either one or both semesters of Italian in Grade 8.



Technologies - Digital Technologies Elective

Unit Title: 08DIGTEC – Digital Technologies

Unit Overview As our government leaders say, “The Australia of the future has to be a nation that is agile, that is innovative, that is creative, Coding is the New Literacy!”. Application of Digital Technologies’ develops effective thinking, patience and resilience and, of course, creativity: all skills which employers of the future will be desperate to find. Here are four good reasons to study ‘Digital Technologies’:

growth in jobs even non-technical employees can benefit from knowing some programming learning to code promotes abstract thinking and problem solving you can hold your own within the technological community

Student learning involves the hands-on use of computers and programs, which allow for the development of robotics software and websites.

Edison is a programmable robot that will teach students about electronics, programming and robotics in a fun and engaging way. It’s equipped with all the sensors, outputs and motors needed to introduce students to the amazing world of robotics.

Students will learn how to use HTML and CSS to make webpages. HTML allows programmers to put images, text, videos, forms etc together into a cohesive webpage. CSS is the language for describing the presentation of Web pages, including colors, layout, and fonts.

Students will be introduced to the Development Cycle (Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) to provide a framework within which to build software projects. This will enhance their understanding of the software development process. Being able to record and communicate these processes is an essential role for the software developer.

Assessment The assessment will include:

Creation of an effective program controlling an Edison robot. HTML and CSS website development project.

Further Comments Students will be encouraged to work independently so that they can extend their programs to a degree consistent with their ability and interest.



Technologies - Design and Technologies (Food Security / Make and Create) Elective

Unit Title: 08DTFMC1 – Design and Technologies (Food Security / Make and Create)

Unit Overview During the Design and Technologies – Food Security / Make and Create subject, students will apply design thinking and processes when investigating food and textile technology challenges. The subject motivates young people and engages them in a range of learning experiences that are transferable to family and home, leisure activities, community contribution and lifestyle. This subject s aimed at students who want to develop:

Responsibility, self-reliance, personal management and team work. Nutritional guidelines and practices promoting the optimal health of individuals and families. Sound practices related to food selection, preparation and service to ensure efficient utilisation of

resources. Principles and practices underlying the nature, performance, use, design and maintenance of textile

materials. Sound practice related to textile selection and construction to ensure efficient utilisation of resources.

A combination of food/nutrition and textile based units are covered in Year 8 including: Food Security

Nutrition education for all What causes differences to food security in Australia, who is affected? Planning family meals Planning food requirements for the day: breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinners Investigating convenience meals and improving these Design challenge

Make and Create

Boomerang bags – reusable bags Investigating the waste surrounding textile products in particular plastic bags Design and make your own reusable bag Recycle and reuse Tie dying techniques, general sewing skills, applique, hand sewing

Assessment Students will be assessed through interesting research assignments, practical food preparation and textile projects.



Technologies - Design and Technologies (Food from Around the World / Textile Designs) Elective

Unit Title: 08DTFSC2 – Design and Technologies (Food from Around the World / Textile Designs)

Unit Overview During the Design and Technologies - Food from Around the World / Textile Designs subject students will apply design thinking and processes when investigating food and textile technology challenges. The subject motivates young people and engages them in a range of learning experiences that are transferable to family and home, leisure activities, community contribution and lifestyle. This subject is aimed at students who want to develop:

Responsibility, self-reliance, personal management and team work. Nutritional guidelines and practices promoting the optimal health of individuals and families. Sound practices related to food selection, preparation and service to ensure efficient utilisation of

resources. Principles and practices underlying the nature, performance, use, design and maintenance of textile

materials. Sound practice related to textile selection and construction to ensure efficient utilisation of resources.

A combination of food/nutrition and textile based units are covered in Year 8 including: Food from around the world

Learn about the Asian influence on Australian food Has it changed our diet Australia as the food bowl to Asia Cooking with different ingredients and flavours Indigenous cooking and skills Comparing these differences to the Australian guide to healthy eating and guidelines Food design challenge

Textile Designs - Cushion Textile and Sewing basics, Using a pattern, Embellishments and Design Construct a cushion cover using a variety of techniques Japanese Shibori dying The environmental impacts of dying techniques Using the design process to complete the task

Assessment Students will be assessed through interesting research assignments, practical food preparation and textile projects.



Technologies - Design and Technologies (Plastics and Metal) Elective

Unit Title: 08DTC1 – Design and Technologies (Plastics and Metal)

Unit Overview Students will solve design problems by exploring design problems, developing ideas and producing solutions. They will use a variety of materials including wood, wood products, metals and associated materials. Students will be expected to research the properties of materials used and the systems employed to manufacture these materials. Students will also use graphical communication to convey information regarding their projects. The course will focus on the practical, theoretical and safety domains of the design process. In each of the units offered, students will do set projects that target a variety of materials and the development of particular skills. They will also identify their own design problem and then, with the teacher’s assistance, explore, develop and produce solutions. Students will complete practical design projects using a variety of raw materials. These may include a cake slice, dish, bike light and desk lamp.

Assessment Students will be assessed through design folios and practical projects.



Technologies - Design and Technologies (Timber and Plastics) Elective

Unit Title: 08DTC2 – Design and Technologies (Timber and Plastics)

Unit Overview Students will solve design problems by exploring design problems, developing ideas and producing solutions. They will use a variety of materials including wood, wood products, plastics, metals and associated materials. Students will be expected to research the properties of materials used and the systems employed to manufacture these materials. Students will also use graphical communication to convey information regarding their projects The course will focus on the practical, theoretical and safety domains of the design process. In each of the units offered, students will do set projects that target a variety of materials and the development of particular skills. They will also identify their own design problem and then, with the teacher’s assistance, explore, develop and produce solutions. Students will complete practical design projects using timber and plastic products. These may include a carry case, paper towel holder and children’s toy.

Assessment Students will be assessed through design folios and practical projects.



Technologies - Design and Technologies (Graphics and Design) Elective

Unit Title: 08GRA – Design and Technologies (Graphics and Design)

Unit Overview Technology has been an integral part of society for as long as humans have had the desire to create products to improve their quality of life. In an increasingly technological and complex world, it is important to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills associated with the traditional and contemporary tools and materials used by Australian manufacturing industries to create products. Manufacturing industries transform raw materials into products wanted by society. This adds value for both enterprises and consumers. Australia, as one of the most developed economies in the world, has strong manufacturing industries that provide employment for many people. Design and Technology – Graphics and Design focuses on the underpinning industry practices and drafting processes required to produce the technical drawings used in a variety of industries, including building and construction, engineering and furnishing. It provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the challenge and personal satisfaction of producing technical drawings and models while developing beneficial vocational and life skills. By doing drafting and modelling tasks, students develop transferrable skills relevant to a range of industry-based electives and future employment opportunities. They understand industry practices, interpret technical drawings, demonstrate and apply safe practical modelling procedures with tools and materials, communicate using oral and written modes, organise and produce technical drawings and evaluate drawings using specifications. Students will learn how to develop their industrial product design graphical representations through the Autodesk CAD software of Fusion 360 and AutoCAD. To produce their Architectural presentations, students will learn how to use the CAD software - Archicad. Students will make use of ‘3D printing’ and ‘laser cutting’ technologies to produce products and prototypes of design solutions.

Assessment Assessment may include drawing folios and products/prototypes.

Further Comments Graphics and Design can establish a basis for further education and employment in a range of roles and trades in the manufacturing industries.



The Arts – Dance Elective

Unit Title: 08DAN – Dance

Unit Overview In Dance, students:

make and respond to dance independently and with their classmates, teachers and communities explore dance as an art form through choreography, performance and appreciation build on their awareness of the body through body part articulation extend their understanding and use of space, time, dynamics and relationships including performing in

groups, spatial relationships and using interaction to communicate their choreographic intention extend the combinations of fundamental movement skills to explore dance styles extend technical skills from the previous band, increasing their confidence, accuracy, clarity of movement

and projection draw on dances from a range of cultures, times and locations as they experience dance explore the dance and influences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and of the Asia region learn about style and choreographic intent in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dances, and how these

dances communicate social contexts and relationships learn about sustainability through the arts and sustainability of practices in the arts explore meaning and interpretation, forms and elements, and social, cultural and historical contexts of

dance as they make and respond to dance evaluate choreographers’ intentions and expressive skills in dances they view and perform understand that safe dance practices underlie all experiences in the study of dance perform within their own body capabilities and work safely in groups

Assessment Choreography with a written justification of elements and devices.

Cost Costs associated with this subject will be included in the College fees.


The Arts – Drama (Scripted Drama - The Theatre Experience) Elective

Unit Title: 08DRAC1 – Drama (Scripted Drama - The Theatre Experience)

Unit Overview Two individual units are offered from this department as electives. Both units will enable students to extend their performance skills and confidence, work creatively, develop technical theatre knowledge, and analyse and evaluate performance. The Theatre Experience, enables students to enhance their characterisation skills, experiment with stagecraft design then put their skills into practice in an extended performance project. Students will study a variety of units including:

Consolidation of performance skills – creating focus and clearly communicating intended meaning Character creation, development and monologue Script analysis Experimenting with stagecraft design Presentation of devised and scripted group performances Reflection on own and others’ performances

Assessment Activities and assessment takes place throughout the three fields: Forming, Performing and Responding. Students will be assessed through a combination of performance work, written assignment tasks, oral expression and self/peer evaluation.

Further Comments Semester units studied in Years 8 provide students with a range and balance of learning activities and skills that develop in complexity from the introductory Year 7 Drama course. Units are designed to cater for a variety of interests and levels of experience. Drama promotes self-confidence and so develops students’ skills in oral presentation for a variety of situations. Drama students are given the opportunity to participate in public performances.



The Arts – Drama (Student Devised Drama - Puppet Power) Elective

Unit Title: 08DRAC2 – Drama (Student Devised Drama - Puppet Power)

Unit Overview Two individual units are offered from this department as electives. Both units will enable students to extend their performance skills and confidence, work creatively, develop technical theatre knowledge, and analyse and evaluate performance. Puppet Power, introduces students to published scripts and how to bring them to life on stage, teaches students about styles and skills of puppetry and enables students to develop their artistic performance ideas through group improvisation and script writing, culminating in a performance for children. Students will study a variety of units including:

Consolidation of performance skills – characterisation, voice and movement Introduction to published scripts Puppetry styles and skills Characteristics of Theatre for Children Script writing Rehearsal and Performance of a piece of Theatre for Children Reflection on own and others’ performances

Assessment Activities and assessment takes place throughout the three fields: Forming, Performing and Responding. Students will be assessed through a combination of performance work, written assignment tasks, oral expression and self/peer evaluation.

Further Comments Semester units studied in Years 8 provide students with a range and balance of learning activities and skills that develop in complexity from the introductory Year 7 Drama course. Units are designed to cater for a variety of interests and levels of experience. Drama promotes self-confidence and so develops students’ skills in oral presentation for a variety of situations. Drama students are given the opportunity to participate in public performances.



The Arts – Media Arts Elective

Unit Title: 08MEDA – Media Arts

Unit Overview Our world is saturated with powerful images, sounds and words from the various forms of media. We acknowledge the strength of these influences and recognise that they are a significant part of each student’s life. We recognise, too, the value of the media as a source of information especially in the modern digital age. It is important, though, that we work and assist our students to become more selective, critical and appreciative of such influences. Students will engage with many facets of the media world, with a focus on topics such as:

Assessment A variety of instruments, appropriate to the units, will be used: e.g. Animation/Game design and production as well as written assignments analyzing various media texts. Students will be assessed in the following areas:

Making – designing and producing media texts Responding – analysis and evaluation of media texts


Shot sizes Camera angles Framing Storyboarding

Film Study Gaming Animation Pop Culture


The Arts – Music (Rock to Recording) Elective Subject

Unit Title: 08MUSC1 – Music (Rock to Recording)

Unit Overview Music has the means to prepare students for a future of unimagined possibilities; in Music, students develop highly transferable skills and the capacity for flexible, creative thinking. Literacy in Music is an essential skill for both musicians and audiences, and learning in Music prepares students to engage in a multimodal world. A study of music provides students with opportunities to develop their intellect and personal growth and to make a contribution to the culture of their community. Students develop the capacity for working independently and collaboratively, reflecting authentic practices of music performers, composers and audiences. Studying music provides the basis for rich, lifelong learning. Students will study a variety of units that aim to expand student’s musical knowledge and skills, including:

Contemporary music Performance techniques Recording and sound editing techniques

Assessment A variety of instruments, appropriate to the units, will be used: e.g. portfolios, video/audio productions, written assignments, performances, compositions and recordings etc. Students will be assessed in the following areas:

Making – performing and composing music Responding – analysis and evaluation of music elements



The Arts – Music (Music of the Stage) Elective Subject

Unit Title: 08MUSC2 – Music (Music of the Stage)

Unit Overview Music has the means to prepare students for a future of unimagined possibilities; in Music, students develop highly transferable skills and the capacity for flexible, creative thinking. Literacy in Music is an essential skill for both musicians and audiences, and learning in Music prepares students to engage in a multimodal world. A study of music provides students with opportunities to develop their intellect and personal growth and to make a contribution to the culture of their community. Students develop the capacity for working independently and collaboratively, reflecting authentic practices of music performers, composers and audiences. Studying music provides the basis for rich, lifelong learning. Students will study a variety of units that aim to expand student’s musical knowledge and skills, including:

Performance techniques Music for the stage Music compositions

Assessment A variety of instruments, appropriate to the units, will be used: e.g. portfolios, video/audio productions, written assignments, performances, compositions and recordings etc. Students will be assessed in the following areas:

Making – performing and composing music Responding – analysis and evaluation of music elements



The Arts - Visual Arts (Design Emphasis) Elective

Unit Title: 08VARTC1 – Visual Arts (Design Emphasis)

Unit Overview Art is the interpretation and response of experience in visual form. Visual arts experiences involve the three fields of ‘art’, ‘craft’ and ‘design’, with different emphasis according to cultural traditions. Through the subject area of art, students will utilise a diverse range of media and techniques, and encounter artworks in order to appreciate the diversity of creative expression, which exists. Students will be encouraged to observe and create art from the stimulus of their everyday life, and through these means develop a personal form of self-expression. Students will reflect on their visual arts works and those of others, making informed judgements within the social, cultural and historical contexts in which they were produced. The Art program provides an extension of the media based course in Year 7 with emphasis in Year 8 on basic knowledge and understanding of the elements and principles of design. Students will study the following units:

Unit 1 – Design arrangement and composition Unit 2 – Design and mixed-media

Still life

Ceramics

Monoprinting

Unit 3 – Creating your and design and style

Ink and resin painting

Skateboard Deck

Graffiti art, stenciling and other styles The following design elements and principles of art are studied throughout the course: Selection, Focal Point, Balance and Proportion, Movement, Space, Pattern, Harmony/Contrast. We endeavor to give students a broad range of academic and artistic experiences to develop their design and artistic abilities.

Assessment Assessment instruments include:

practical tasks folio/visual journal submission research assignments focus on Art analysis and Visual Literacy



The Arts - Visual Arts (Technique Emphasis) Elective

Unit Title: 08VARTC2 – Visual Arts (Technique Emphasis)

Unit Overview Art is the interpretation and response of experience in visual form. Visual arts experiences involve the three fields of ‘art’, ‘craft’ and ‘design’, with different emphasis according to cultural traditions. Through the subject area of art, students will utilise a diverse range of media and techniques, and encounter artworks in order to appreciate the diversity of creative expression, which exists. Students will be encouraged to observe and create art from the stimulus of their everyday life, and through these means develop a personal form of self-expression. Students will reflect on their visual arts works and those of others, making informed judgements within the social, cultural and historical contexts in which they were produced. The Art program provides an extension of the media based course in Year 7 with emphasis in Year 8 on basic knowledge and understanding of the elements and principles of design. Students will study the following units:

Unit 1 –Design arrangement and composition extension Unit 2 – Creating your own designs

Pop Art – Ceramics

Silk painting

Etching and mixed-media

The following design elements and principles of art are studied throughout the course: Selection, Focal Point, Balance and Proportion, Movement, Space, Pattern, Harmony/Contrast. We endeavor to give students a broad range of academic and artistic experiences to develop their design and artistic abilities.

Assessment Assessment instruments include:

practical tasks folio/visual journal submission research assignments focus on Art analysis and Visual Literacy


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