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Year 10 Subject Selection Guide

Year 10

Subject Selection Guide

2013


INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 4

........................................................................................................................ 5 EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 6

PHILOSOPHY AND REASON ................................................................................................................................... 7

CREATIVE ARTS EXCELLENCE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 8

DANCE EXTENSION .............................................................................................................................................. 9

DRAMA EXTENSION ........................................................................................................................................... 10

MEDIA EXCELLENCE ........................................................................................................................................... 11

MUSIC EXTENSION ............................................................................................................................................ 12

VISUAL ARTS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM ................................................................................................................... 13

SPORTS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM .......................................................................................................................... 14

............................................................................................................................................. 15 THE ARTS

DANCE, DRAMA AND MEDIA PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 16

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS PROGRAM OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 17

MUSIC AND VISUAL ART PROGRAM OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 18

DANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

DRAMA ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................. 21

MEDIA STUDIES ................................................................................................................................................ 22

MUSIC ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

ART ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

............................................................................................................................................... 25 ENGLISH

ENGLISH PROGRAM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 26

ENGLISH .......................................................................................................................................................... 27

..................................................................................................... 28 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 29

HEALTH EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................................... 30

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................... 31

.............................................................................................................................. 32 HOME ECONOMICS

HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................ 33

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES ................................................................................................................................ 34

HOSPITALITY STUDIES ........................................................................................................................................ 35

TEXTILES .......................................................................................................................................................... 36

TOURISM ......................................................................................................................................................... 37

................................................................................................................... 38 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 39

ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 40

GRAPHICS ........................................................................................................................................................ 41

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY STUDIES ...................................................................................................................... 42

.................................................................................................................................... 43 MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS PROGRAM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 44

MATHEMATICS ................................................................................................................................................. 45

............................................................................................................................................... 46 SCIENCE

SCIENCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 47


MARINE SCIENCE .............................................................................................................................................. 48

SCIENCE .......................................................................................................................................................... 49

................................................................................................................... 50 SOSE, BUSINESS AND LOTE

SOSE PROGRAM OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................... 51

BUSINESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW PROGRAM OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 52

LOTE PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 53

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ......................................................................................................... 54

BUSINESS STUDIES ............................................................................................................................................ 55

FINANCIAL LITERACY – PERSONAL ECONOMICS ...................................................................................................... 56

GEOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................................................... 57

HISTORY .......................................................................................................................................................... 58

JAPANESE ........................................................................................................................................................ 59

LEGAL STUDIES ................................................................................................................................................. 60

SPANISH .......................................................................................................................................................... 61


Introduction

Preparation for the senior school begins in Year 10. Students are encouraged to explore the options available and to consider what subject areas they want

to experience in readiness for future study in Year 11 and 12. All students in Year 10 will study:

• Maths

• English

• Science

• History

• Health and Physical Education

Each student will also choose two elective subjects.

These elective choices should align to the subjects that you want to select in Year 11 and 12. (See program outlines for subject alignment)

Careful and planned choices will enable proper preparation for Year 11 and 12. Assistance with subject choices can be accessed through the Year Coordinator, Guidance counsellor, Subject Heads of Department or Senior Deputy Principal.


Excellence Programs


Academic Excellence Overview

COURSE OVERVIEW

Access to the Senior Academic Excellence strand is through offer or application and examination.

The purpose of our Academic Excellence program is to assist able students to reach their potential and

connect them to future pathways by providing an appropriately challenging and enriched curriculum.

Students enrolled in the Academic Excellence program will complete all subject work as well as taking

part in special enrichment activities and programs. The aim is to develop their potential as students and

enhance their academic prospects. This will include completion of extension activities, mentoring, special

seminars and excursions. In Year 10 Academic Excellence students participate in Australian Business

Week.

As with all Excellence Programs at PBC, student performance is monitored regularly. It is important that

students maintain high academic achievement whilst in the program. The school reserves the right to

withdraw students from the program at any time.

COSTS

See 2013 Schedule of Fees


Philosophy and Reason

COURSE OVERVIEW

Allows the student to recognise the relevance of various philosophies to different social, ethical, and

religious positions, and realise that decisions in these areas are the result of an acceptance of both a

certain body of beliefs and of a specific mode of reasoning.

Students are encouraged to articulate and justify views about major topics. The development of a

confident and open-minded attitude, both to issues and the views of others, is a major aim of this course.

Philosophy and Reason provides opportunities for the development of the key competencies in contexts

that arise naturally from the learning experiences and assessment practices of the subject.

This subject leads into Philosophy and Reason in Years 11 and 12.

PREREQUISITES

Access to this course is through application to the Academic Excellence Department. Students

progressing through the Academic Excellence program or through the Advanced program need to have

achieved a minimum B level in both English and Mathematics. Students from the core program need to

be achieving A standards in both English and Mathematics.

COURSE UNITS

Unit 1 Unit 2

Metaphysics:

Plato’s Cave to The Matrix

Logic and Ethics:

Propositional logic, moral perspectives &

applications

Unit 3 Unit 4

Critical Reasoning:

Evaluating the use of reasoning in The Da Vinci

Code

Philosophy of Religion

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Unit 1 Unit 2

Spoken Task:

Design your own alternate reality.

Written Assignment:

Analytical essay comparing Plato’s Cave and The

Matrix.

In Class Test (Short response):

Techniques of Argument and Ethical Theories.

Unit 3 Unit 4

Written Assignment:

Analytical Essay evaluating whether Da Vinci Code

is a warranted conspiracy theory.

In Class Test (Short Response):

Knowledge, application and communication of

philosophy of religion concepts.

EQUIPMENT

Refer to the Subjects Requirement List at www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

COSTS

See 2013 Schedule of Fees

http://www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/stationery_requirements_pbc.php


Creative Arts Excellence Overview

COURSE OVERVIEW

This program is designed to meet the needs of students at an advanced level of practical ability in the

areas of Dance, Drama, Music, (Year 8 - 12) Film and Media and Visual Arts. (Year 8 - 10). The program

is an innovative response to the need for focused arts learning at a higher level than current programs

offer, with direct links to the arts and entertainment industries, and dealing mainly with performance.

Students wishing to apply for the program must complete an audition and/or interview demonstrating

their capacity and potential in the specific Creative Arts field.

Learning experiences within the courses include: scheduled workshops, extended rehearsal time

allocation, preparation for professional auditions, links to industry and further education and numerous

performance and production opportunities.

PREREQUISITES

All eligible students will have demonstrated a high level of artistic ability. In addition, in Years 11 and 12,

all selected students will be required to enrol in the parent subject attached to their excellence course.

For example, to study Dance Extension, the student must also study Dance. Students may also only enrol

in one excellence subject.

The program is open to all students in Years 8 - 12 who complete a successful audition.

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Students will be expected to complete set performance and production pieces that are aligned to

syllabuses for Australian Music Examinations Board, Trinity College Exams and Royal Academy of Dance.

Although not mandatory, students may then complete these exams throughout the year.

In addition, Basic Music Industry Skills Accreditation for music and TAFE accreditation may be possible to

students who specialise in technical skills.

As well as solo performances, students will be expected to contribute to both school performance groups

(e.g. Bands, Musical, Dance Teams), and course related groups.

COSTS

SUBJECT COSTS: See 2013 Schedule of Fees


Dance Extension

COURSE OVERVIEW

This subject is an extension of the subject Senior Dance and focuses on the area of performance at a

more exacting level.

Students will perform in a variety of solo and ensemble settings, engage in workshops with guest artists

and present public performances at least twice throughout the year.

Students may specialise in a particular style of dance, however a broad variety of techniques will be

studied. Students may also specialise in a particular style or choreography should indicate this on their

application form.

The class will consist of students from different year levels, therefore the quota for each grade will be

limited.

PREREQUISITES

Experience in the area of Dance is essential as is achieving at a B standard in the parent subject, Dance.

Entry will only be accepted through successful audition and application processes.

This subject is an extension of the subject Dance and focuses on the area of performance at a higher

level. Students will perform in a variety of solo and ensemble settings, engage in workshops with guest

artists and present public performances at least twice throughout the year.

The class will consist of students from different year levels, therefore the quota for each grade will be

limited.

COURSE UNITS

Semester 1 Semester 2

Dance Performance 1

Technique 1

Choreography 1 – “Creations 1”

Dance as Exercise


Dance Performance 2

Technique 2

Choreography 2 – “Creations 2”

Physical Conditioning

Auditions – “Industry Pathways”

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE


• Contemporary and Jazz Technique Exam &

Eisteddfod Performance

• Performance of Collaborative Contemporary Work

• Choreography Task

• Written Review of Live Performance

• Fitness Test and Writing a Fitness Program


• Performance of Collaboration Work

• Technique Exam


• Oral Presentation

• Prepare for Audition

Course and Assessment rotate through Years 10, 11 and 12

EQUIPMENT

Refer to the Subjects Requirement List at www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

COSTS

See 2013 Schedule of Fees. It is expected that students will attend several live performances and

participate in workshops during the course that may attract additional costs.



Drama Extension

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is an extension of the subject of Drama and focused specifically on training participants in the

performance skills and industry understanding necessary for a hobbyist, tertiary or industry pathway in

Drama. Its curriculum and learning experiences are presented at a much higher level than that of the

mainstream subject area.

The overarching focus of the course is to allow participants to develop skills that reflect real world

practices in the areas of performance, production and to develop industry currency. Engagement within

the course also provides opportunities for students to develop a folio of work that can also be used to

gain entry into University, TAFE or shown to prospective employers.

PREREQUISITES

Students must be highly motivated and work well individually and as part of a group. Students must also

work efficiently in class and be willing to complete some work outside of class time if required.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course follows the 4 semester structure of Study Area Specification (SAS) courses, with a dual focus

on enhancing students’ performance skills and their appreciation of industry practices. Students will

produce at least one class production each year, have training in various acting styles and participate in

field trips and workshops to and with industry standard companies.

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Semester 1 Performance Semester 2 Acting Training

Class production: Either a devised or published

play, performed to a live audience by the class.

Individual/group performance: Students

perform a piece in style studied.

Semester 3 Audition Skills Semester 4 Appreciation and Industry

Investigation

Audition: Students present an audition, either

live or filmed, to a hypothetical or authentic

panel/brief.

Written Script/Review: Students write a review

of a professional production or produce an

original script using industry conventions.

Written/Spoken presentation: Students

evaluate an industry case study.

Course and Assessment rotate through Years 10, 11 and 12

EQUIPMENT

Refer to the Subject Requirement List at www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

COSTS


participate in workshops during the course and while course fees usually cover these experiences, they

may attract additional costs.



Media Excellence

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is an extension of the subject Media and focuses on the areas of film planning and film

production at a much higher level than that of the mainstream subject area.

The overarching focus of the course is to allow participants to develop skills that reflect real world film

practices in the areas of designing (treatment, script writing, storyboarding) production (filming, editing,

animating) and to develop critical thinking skills. Engagement within the course also provides

opportunities for students to develop a folio of work that can also be used to gain entry into University,

TAFE or shown to prospective employers.

This course is modelled on the senior Film, Television and New Media Program and therefore ensures

students develop the creative, practical and critical thinking skills required for success in the senior

subject.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE OUTLINE

The first semester focuses on how propaganda techniques can be used to ‘twist’ the truth in reality

genres such as documentary films, current affairs programs and reality television. After analysing a

number of examples of propaganda, students will then apply these same techniques of manipulation to

script and produce a current affairs segment of their own.

In the second semester, students will work to develop their skills as both script-writers and film makers.

Using the guidelines set out by the Australian Film Commission students will learn how to develop their

film ideas into treatments and scripts that meet Australian film industry standards. From here students

will learn how to ‘pitch’ their ideas to industry professionals, source out potential funding opportunities

and finally film, edit and screen their films for a local audience.

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Semester 1 - The Truth Through A Lens Semester 2 – Meeting Industry Standards

Design and Critique: Write a script for a current

affairs story that critiques how truth is

constructed in current affairs shows.

Production: Work in groups to produce the

current affairs script.

Design: Develop a character design and script

for a short film to pitch tp a local funding body.

Production: Work in groups to produce the

short film.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS


participate in workshops during the course and while course fees usually cover these experiences, they




Music Extension

COURSE OVERVIEW

The year 10 Music Excellence course is an advanced course where students will extend their skills in

music by listening, reading, analysing, performing and composing music.

Students will perform in a variety of solo and ensemble settings, and will get the opportunity to engage in

workshops with guest artists. They will also study a comprehensive course which covers all aspects of

music, from a broad range of musical styles from different times in history and from other parts of the

world.

PREREQUISITES

Experience in the area of music is essential. Entry will only be accepted through successful audition and

application process.

It is advisable that students have private vocal/instrumental tuition to complement the school learning.

It is advisable for students to have a good grasp of language skills (both written and spoken), achieving

at least a C standard in core English.

COURSE UNITS


Jazz Keyboard Music’s Greatest Hits

Choose Your Own Adventure

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE


• Written Exam

• Jazz ensemble performance

• Blues composition

• Composition – Theme and variation

• Solo keyboard performance

• Analysing essay

• Composition orchestration

• Own choice Composition

• Own choice Performance

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Visual Arts Excellence Program

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is an extension of the subject Visual Art and focuses on producing bodies of work at a

comprehensive level.

This central focus of each unit is to allow participants to develop their mastery in their key artistic skill

areas while also immersing them in their training of other mediums. They will be nurtured in their areas

of interest while also being extended and challenged to produce folios of their own work that reflect Arts

pathways.

Engagement within the course also provides opportunities for students to extend themselves by

producing work to be displayed in the public arena throughout the year during the schools Arts Festivals

and showcases.

PREREQUISITES

Experience in the area of Visual Art is preferred but not essential and students achieving a B standard or

higher in mainstream Visual Art are encouraged to apply for Visual Art Excellence. Alternatively students

seeking to apply for the excellence program who have NOT had experience in the subject previously will

be asked to submit examples of their own “recreational” work and participate in an interview with the

course co-ordinator.

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Drawing Term 2 Painting

Students will study the fundamentals of shape,

tone and form to create a folio for display.

Students will move onto the medium of paint to

experiment with colour and texture.

Term 3 Three Dimensions Term 4 Mixed Media

Students will study 3D forms of art, including

sculpture and ceramics.

Students will consolidate their work with the major

artistic mediums to create a piece exploiting their

artistic possibilities.

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Term 1 Term 2

Visual Diary

Folio/Refined Work Written Task

Visual Diary

Folio/Refined Work Written Task

Term 3 Term 4

Visual Diary Folio/Refined Work Written Task

Visual Diary Folio/Refined Work

EQUIPMENT


COSTS

See 2013 Schedule of Fees. It is expected that students will attend several field experiences and

participate in workshops during the course. While in most cases these are covered by course fees, they




Sports Excellence Program

COURSE OVERVIEW

Sports Excellence is a selective program designed for gifted and talented students who demonstrate

advanced ability/considerable potential in one of PBC’s targeted sports. It is an opportunity for students

to pursue sporting excellence in a supportive educational environment.

Targeted Sports

Australian Rules, Basketball, Cricket, Kayak, Netball, Rugby League, Soccer Boys, Soccer Girls,

Surfing, Tennis, Touch Girls and Track and Field.

PREREQUISITES

Students will only retain their position by continuing to meet the requirements of their chosen sport and

their school subjects. Progression from Year 9 into Year 10 Sports Excellence is not automatic. To

continue in the program, school and sport selection criteria must be met each year.

COURSE UNITS

TERM 1 - Foundation TERM 2 - Pre-Competition

PRACTICAL – Term cycle may change from sport to sport

• Key Skill and fitness indicators.

• Testing

• Program Development

• Specialised

• Skill and fitness development

• Competition strategies

THEORY - Theory completed as field and/or class studies

• Time Management

• Training and Conditioning Practice

• Injury Prevention

• Skill development

TERM 3 - Competition TERM 4 - Transition

PRACTICAL – Term cycle may change from sport to sport

• Fitness peaking

• Skill under pressure

• Specialised tactics

• Time for change

• Major skill/fitness challenges addressed

• Cross training

THEORY - Theory completed as field and/or class studies

• Sports Psychology

• Strategy

• Performance evaluation

• Athletic profile adjustment

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Assessment is based on practical and theoretical work completed each term during the program.

• Sports specific fitness

• Skill

• Event/Game Strategy

• Training and Conditioning Practice

EQUIPMENT

Each sport has a compulsory specified uniform. Refer to the Subject Requirement List.

COSTS

See 2013 Schedule of Fees. It is expected that students will attend several competitions during the

course that may attract additional costs.


The Arts


Dance, Drama and Media Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Bachelor Degrees in Arts

• Dancer

• Creative Arts

• Theatre Studies

• Certificate IV courses in Musical Theatre

• Educator

• Arts Administrator

• Dance Education Degrees

• Choreographer

• Bachelor Degrees in Arts

• Actor

• Creative Arts

• Theatre Studies


• Educator


Director

• TV Host


• Actor

• Creative Arts

• Theatre Studies

• Educator

• Arts Administrator Director

• TV Host

• Radio Announcer

• Journalist

• Publisher

• Script Writer

• Publicity Officer

OP NON OP OP OP NON OP

DANCE ELECTIVE

OR DANCE

EXCELLENCE

DANCE OR

DANCE

EXCELLENCE

MEDIA ELECTIVE

OR MEDIA

EXCELLENCE

MEDIA ELECTIVE

OR MEDIA

EXCELLENCE

MEDIA

STUDIES OR MEDIA

EXCELLENCE

DRAMA ELECTIVE

OR DRAMA

EXCELLENCE

DRAMA OR

DRAMA

EXCELLENCE

FILM, TV AND

NEW MEDIA

DANCE

EXTENSION

DRAMA

DRAMA

EXTENSION

DANCE ELECTIVE

OR DANCE

EXCELLENCE

DRAMA ELECTIVE

OR DRAMA

EXCELLENCE

DANCE


Information Technology Systems Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS

• Information Technology

Administrator

• Multi Developer

• Information Technology Analyst

• Graphic Design

• Video Production

• Website Design

• Network Administration

• Animation

INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

SYSTEMS

CERTIFICATE II

CREATIVE

INDUSTRIES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SYSTEMS

OP NON OP

INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

SYSTEMS


Music and Visual Art Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Bachelor Degrees in Arts

• Music

• Creative Arts

• Theatre Studies


• Musician

• Educator


• Composer Conductor

• Events Management


• Music

• Creative Arts

• Theatre Studies


• Musician

• Educator

• Arts Administrator Composer

Conductor


• Creative Arts

• Educator

• Arts Administrator Artist

• Arts Technology Designer

OP NON OP NON OP NON OP OP

OP

VISUAL ART ELECTIVE

OR VISUAL ART

EXCELLENCE

ART ELECTIVE

OR

ART EXCELLENCE

ART OR ART

EXCELLENCE

INSTRUMENTAL

MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL

MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL

MUSIC

MUSIC ELECTIVE

OR MUSIC

EXCELLENCE

MUSIC ELECTIVE

OR MUSIC

EXCELLENCE

MUSIC ELECTIVE

OR MUSIC

EXCELLENCE

VISUAL

ART

MUSIC

MUSIC

EXTENSION

INSTRUMENTAL

MUSIC

MULTI ART

STUDIES

CERTIFICATE

II STUDIO

ART

MUSIC

EXTENSION

OP


Dance

COURSE OVERVIEW

Year 10 Dance includes talking, reading, writing, thinking about dance and watching dance, and above

all, becoming involved in dance. Students will experiment in various ways of moving and different styles

of Dance. There is a mixture of theory and practical work, both in the course structure and assessment.

The theory work is in the area of Dance Appreciation. Practical work focuses on Choreographic

Techniques and basic Performance qualities.

PREREQUISITES

Students do not have to be experienced dancers. Instead they should be enthusiastic, willing to

experiment, learn and be committed to the course. It is advisable that students have a desire to learn

about the body and its movement capabilities. It is advisable students are achieving at a C standard in

English.

COURSE UNITS


• The Art of Choreography

• Introduction to Contemporary Dance

• Men in Dance

• The History of Jazz Dance

• Post Modern Dance/ Dance for Film

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE


• Performance teacher devised/ adapted

repertoire

• Choreography group task

• Oral presentation/Analysis


• Performance jazz style

• Choreography group work in chosen style

• Choreography partner or small group in non-

traditional space

• Appreciation written analysis of major dance

work

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Drama

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Year 10 Drama course enables students to become competent in the skills of drama, communication,

self-expression and teamwork through the areas of elements of dramatic form, elements of functional

communication, other expressive forms and areas of special interest.

There is a mixture of theory and practical work, both in the course structure and assessment. The theory

work is in the area of Responding to Drama. Practical work focuses on forming drama and basic

performance qualities.

PREREQUISITES

Students do not have to be experienced performers. Instead they should be enthusiastic, willing to

experiment, learn and be committed to the course. It is advisable that students have advanced literacy

skills due to the weighting on written and spoken tasks. It is advisable students are achieving at a C

standard in Core English.

COURSE UNITS


• ‘Camera, Action’ - Acting for Screen

• The Play’s The Thing’ - Shakespeare

• ‘Keeping It Real’ – Documentary Drama

• ‘We’re All In This Together’ – Class Production

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE


Performance – Given Scene (Individual)

Responding – Written comparison (Individual)

Performance – Group Performance

Forming – Written interpretation of

Shakespeare

Forming – Devised Documentary Drama

Performance – Live Performance

Responding – Reflective Journal (Individual)

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Information Technology Systems

COURSE OVERVIEW

Information Technology (IT) has been identified as a priority area by state and federal governments. It

is characterized by frequent and rapid change. ITS involves the use of technologies by which people

manipulate and share information in its various forms – text, graphics, sound and video and the range of

technological devices used to perform these functions. The students will be required to communicate

using two types of language. They are natural language and graphical representations. This course

allows the students to determine their level of interest and ability before undertaking more specific IT

qualifications in Years 11 and Year 12. Learning experiences include problem solving, collecting and

analysing, communicating and collaborating.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Illustration Term 2 2D Animation Advanced Techniques

• Use of tools

• Live trace

• Working with shapes

• Art boards

• Manipulating objects

• File management

• File management

• Interface

• Tools

• Action Scripting

Duration

10 Weeks

Duration

10 Weeks

Lesson Allocation

30 Lessons

Lesson Allocation

30 Lessons

Term 3 Web Page Design Term 4 3D Animation Techniques

• File management

• Site Management

• Templates

• Principles of Design

• File Management

• User Interface

Duration

11 Weeks

Duration

8 Weeks

Lesson Allocation

33 Lessons

Lesson Allocation

24 Lessons

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Assessment items will address a range of skills in the use of software, seeking understanding of the

Design, Develop, Evaluate process used commonly for product development in the IT industry.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS

See 2013 Schedule of Fees.



Media Studies

COURSE OVERVIEW

Year 10 Media Studies is a subject in which students analyse, design and produce film and television

products. The subject encourages students to think critically about the multitude of media texts that they

are exposed to every day and transform themselves into informed and critical media consumers. This is

especially important as we now live in a time when new technology is dramatically changing the way film

and television content is both produced and consumed. Watching TV or a movie will never be the same

again.

PREREQUISITES

Students do not need to have any previous experience or access to video cameras/editing software at

home. As this is a largely practical course students are required to have self-discipline when working

independently and a high level of motivation.

COURSE UNITS


Centres on how truth or reality is constructed by

the media in documentaries, news and current

affairs programs and reality television. Students

will learn to critically analyse the ways in which the

truth can be presented, distorted and manipulated

in films and on TV. Students will then apply these

same techniques of manipulation to create a

television program of their own.

Students will examine thrillers and horror films to

understand how the genre has developed. After

deconstructing thrillers and horror films in detail,

students will use their newly acquired knowledge

and understanding to design and produce their own

horror or thriller scenes while experimenting with

some movie magic in the form of make-up and

special effects.

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Semester 1 – The Truth Through a Lens Semester 2 – Frights, Camera, Action

• Critique: How reality is constructed in

documentaries and current affairs programs

• Design: Write a script for a current affairs story

• Production: Work in groups to produce the

current affairs stories the students scripted

• Critique: An analysis of the codes and

conventions of horror films

• Design: Script a horror scene

• Production: Work in groups to produce a horror

scene that was scripted by a student

EQUIPMENT


COSTS

See 2013 Schedule of Fees. It is expected that students will attend several excursions during the course

that may attract additional costs.



Music

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Year 10 music course enables students to become skilled in listening, reading, playing, singing and

composing music. Classroom music is an entirely separate course to instrumental lessons at school and

much more comprehensive since it covers all aspects of music, not just practical instrumental instruction.

There is a mixture of theory and practical work, both in the course structure and assessment. The theory

work is in the area of analysing Music Repertoire and Composition. Practical work focuses on Performing

music.

PREREQUISITES

It is advisable that students have a Music background, an ability to play a musical instrument or a special

interest in singing. It is beneficial to have access to a musical instrument at home. It is advisable

students are achieving at a C standard in English.

COURSE UNITS


• Keyboard Music

• Jazz

• Music’s Greatest Hits

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE


• Analysing repertoire written exam

• Composition theme and variation

• Performance solo keyboard

• Composition blues song

• Performance jazz ensemble

• Analysing repertoire written exam

• Composition orchestration

• Performance small ensemble

EQUIPMENT


COSTS

2013 Schedule of Fees. It is expected that students will attend several excursions during the course that




Art

COURSE OVERVIEW

Art is a mostly practical subject, where students will receive instructions in drawing, painting, mixed

media and ceramics. Students will have the opportunity to refine practical skills and techniques, as well

as express their own creativity and imagination. Students will also learn about Art history and

contemporary practices in the Visual Arts.

PREREQUISITES

Year 10 Art builds upon the experiences and skills learned in Year 9 Art. While having studied Art before

is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Students selecting this subject should display an interest in Art and be

willing to have a go and try their very best in each activity. Drawing is a core skill in Art.

COURSE UNITS

Unit 1 Fauvism Unit 2 Landscapes Unit 3 Body of Work Unit 4 Mixed Media

Drawing and

painting

Painting on canvas Mixed media Ceramics

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

Major Painting

Visual Diary

Artist Statement

Major Painting

Visual Diary

Art Test

Body of Work

Visual Diary

Written Task

Ceramic Piece

Visual Diary

Artist Statement

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





English


English Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Journalist

• Lawyer

• Announcer

• Teacher

• Director

• Interpreter

• Foreign Affairs & Trade Officer

• Writer

• Script Writer

• Nurse

• Film and Television Editor

• Film and Television Producer

• Linguist

• Secretary

• Receptionist

• Public Servant

• Child Care Worker

• Author

• Management Consultant

• Librarian

OP

OP

NON OP

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

COMMUNICATION

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

EXTENSION

ENGLISH

COMMUNICATION

ENGLISH


English

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is a core subject which aims to develop students’ skills and abilities in using English as active and

informed citizens. The course enhances language growth through reading, writing, listening, speaking

and viewing. Students will compose and comprehend English for a wide range of personal and social

purposes. They will experience and explore a variety of communication forms in various relevant social

settings.

PREREQUISITES

Students in the Year 9 classes are not streamed however their Year 9 results dictate which level of

English they will do in Year 10. This Year 10 level then dictates which English subject they are allowed to

enter in Year 11.

Students are expected to participate in and pass spoken tasks.

Students who fail to pass their spoken tasks are deemed to have failed the subject regardless of their

writing ability. This is a directive from Education Queensland. The school goes to great lengths to assist

students who struggle to speak publicly.

COURSE UNITS

Units of Work Year 10 Folios will contain

• Satire

• Novel study

• Poetry

• Shakespeare

• Media

• Analysis of Political Cartoon

• Narrative

• Poetry analysis speech

• Romeo and Juliet multi modal speech

• Response to stimulus task

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Students are required to complete a number of written and spoken responses in each semester under a

range of conditions.

EQUIPMENT

Refer to the Subject Requirement List at www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/

COSTS





Health and Physical

Education


Health and Physical Education Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Nurse

• Dietician

• Public Health

• Community Health

• Psychology

• Health Services

• Paramedics

• Research

• HPE Teacher

• Sports Sciences

• Psychology

• Coaching

• Trainers

• Physiotherapist

• Exercise Physiologist

• Biomechanist

• Gym Instructor

• Personal Trainers

• Coaching

• Sports &

Recreation Officer

• Performance

Analysis

• Performance Coach

• Surf Lifesaving

• Outdoor Education

• Leisure Management

• Group Leader

• Outdoor Guide

• Adventure Guide

• Teacher

• Sports Psychologist

OP OP NON OP

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

NON OP

RECREATION

STUDIES

includes Cert II

Public Safety

ADVANCED

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE

III FITNESS

CERTIFICATE

IV FITNESS

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

HEALTH

EDUCATION

HEALTH AND

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

HEALTH

EDUCATION

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Health Education

COURSE OVERVIEW

Health education provides students with the valuable opportunity to engage in “real life” learning. Health

Education prepares students for work within the Health Industry. Year 10 Health Education provides

students with valuable thinking and learning strategies as they understand how to manage the varied

influences on their own health and the health of others.

Year 10 Health Education is specifically designed to prepare Year 10 students for enrolment into senior

Health Education.

PREREQUISITE

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Unit 1: Unit 2

• What is health – multiple dimensions of health

• What is illness?

• Health vs. Wellbeing

• The mechanics of illness

• Social Justice – determining health inequities

through equity (access, health literacy)

• Empowering personal health – the choices that

affect me

• Nutrition and dietetics

Unit 3 Unit 4

• Working for others – running a health action for

the benefit of others


through diversity

• Enabling health change - working

• Health promotion – how local action groups

begin


through supportive environments

• Mediating health change – working with others

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Unit 1 Unit 2

Exam – multiple choice and short response Extended written response

Unit 3 Unit 4

Action Research Project Seminar Presentation

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Health and Physical Education

COURSE OVERVIEW

Health and Physical Education is an integral part of the total education of our young students. HPE

contributes to the intellectual development of the student through the medium of physical activity. HPE

offers students the opportunity to develop an integrated knowledge of physical activity, whilst catering

for those who aspire to high levels of performance.

Students will be provided the opportunity to study Advanced Physical Education units based on their

academic record with Health and Physical Education.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Unit 1a Unit 1b

• Anatomy and Physiology.

• Touch and Basketball

• Advanced Physical Education:

• Movement analysis

• Volleyball

Unit 2a Unit 2b

• Sociology

• Baseball and Cricket

• (Advanced Physical Education):

• Sports Psychology

• Tennis

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

All physical activity is assessed through skill performance and gameplay.

Unit 1a / 1b: Research report

Unit 2a / 2b: Essay exam

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Home Economics


Home Economics Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • School based traineeship

• Apprenticeship

• Food & Beverage Supervisor

• Bar Attendant, Chef, Butcher, Baker

• Tour & Travel Operator

• Fashion Designer

• Clothing Manufacture

• Child Care Worker

• Nanny

• Airline Personnel

• Hotel Management

• Marketing Co-ordinators

• Teacher, Lecturer

• Business Manager

• Some students may be eligible to apply for direct entry into some tertiary courses in Tourism, Hospitality, Child care & Fashion offered at Gold Coast Tafe, Griffith University and Private providers

OP NON OP NON OP

CERTIFICATE II

KITCHEN

OPERATIONS

TEXTILES AND

DESIGN

HOSPITALITY

STUDIES

(HOS)

HOME ECONOMICS

TEXTILES

EARLY

CHILDHOOD

TOURISM

HOSPITALITY

CERTIFICATE II

TOURISM

EARLY

CHILDHOOD

HOSPITALITY

(HOB)

HOME ECONOMICS

TEXTILES


Early Childhood Studies

COURSE OVERVIEW

The focus of the program is to promote the wellbeing of infants and young children and also an

awareness of the importance of quality childcare practices. Through applied theory and practical activities

associated with human development, students gain knowledge and personal insight.

Features include communication skills, self-confidence in interacting with others, and working toward a

responsible approach to parenthood and the care of children. As students learn how to perform roles that

facilitate, support and enhance child development, they lay a foundation for further study in early

childhood that can also transfer to a range of careers in teaching, child care, psychology and nursing.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 - Perceptions of Childhood Term 2 - Pregnancy, Childbirth &

Care of a Newborn

• Investigation into childhood around the world and a

historical perspective

• Exploration of equality and poverty

• Organisation of fundraising event

• Multicultural musical activities

• Examining global perspectives; similarities and differences

in children

• From puberty onwards, an indepth

investigation into aspects relating to

pregnancy and childbirth

• Research into facts & issues

pertaining to newborn care

• Who am I and where do children

come from?

• What makes each child unique?

• An examination of genetics &

environments including conception,

antenatal & perinatal health

Term 3 Development Milestones – The First Year Term 4 One to Five Years. Why is Play

So Important?

• Understand and know how to positively foster

development of babies

• How do children grow and develop in the first 12 months?

• Developmental tests and expectations of newborns to 12

months.

• Learning and practising through play during infancy

• The suitability of playthings

• Examining the care, routines and practices linked to

typical physical functioning and exploring issues

• Investigating the influence of ancestors, heredity and

culture upon related aspects of growth and development

in children

• Why is play so important?

• Learning and practising through play

during early childhood

• The suitability of toys, games &

other resources

• What more do I need to know?

• Family dynamics and parenting

decisions

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Each semester students are graded against three criteria practical skill, knowledge and reasoning.

Assessment can include projects, practical activities, essays & reports & tests.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Hospitality Studies

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Hospitality Industry has become increasingly important to Australian business as well as a source of

expanding employment opportunities. Year 10 Hospitality Studies is a practical subject that focuses upon

kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking and food service. It provides a basis and introduces

nationally endorsed units of competency for studies of hospitality in the senior years.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Term 2

• Cookery Creations with eggs

• What’s on the shelf?

• How to cut like a chef

• Methods of cookery caged or organic?

• Introduction to Hospitality Industry

• Food around the World

• Cultural consideration around foods

• Food handling techniques

• Preparation of food

• Service with a smile

• Etiquettes

Term 3 Term 4

• Allspice to Zingiber

• Sugar and Spice and all things nice

• Food handling techniques

• Preparation of food

• Healthy with Herbs

• Technological Eating/Super foods

• Food Products for the future

• G.M. or G.I.?

• Ethics of Convenience & organics

• Food handling techniques and preparation of

food

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Each semester students are graded against three criteria practical skills application, planning & decision

making knowledge. Instruments include practical tasks, technique tests, short response tests and

events. They are required to keep a journal of collected research, class work and recipes, ideas and

information on each topic.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Textiles

COURSE OVERVIEW

Textiles is for students who like to learn through practical activity. Students are encouraged to research a

range of topics, workshop various hand and machine techniques and process ideas through independent

projects that enhance personal creativity and communal values. The course in Year 9 provides a basis for

Year 10 and senior study in Textiles & Fashion.

PREREQUISITES

Clothing and footwear must comply with school policy, work place health & safety.

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Introduction to Fashion Term 2 The Design Process

• Overview of Fashion Industry

• Jobs in the Fashion Industry

• Fashion houses & designers

• Determining own fashion style

• Models and modeling

• Self esteem, self concept, media influence

• Fashion images & impact on body image

• Internet research –fashion sites

Body, Clothes and Adornment

• Elements & Principles of Design

• Australian Designer-In-Focus “Peter Alexander”

(Pyjamas)

• Basic Sewing & Embellishment Techniques

• Produce a Tote Bag for Pyjama Boxer Shorts

collection

• Parts of sewing machine & over locker

• General operation of machines

• Sampler work – plain & decorative stitching

• Fabrics – parts eg bias, straight grain, warp

etc

• Cutting out – rules, tips

• Sampler work – basic seams and hem finishes

• Embellishments – hand embroidery, beading,

applique etc

• Steps in The Design Process (from research to

end product)

• Preparing pattern for boxer shorts

• Cutting out and constructing shorts

(coordinating with bag from previous unit)

• Mood Boards and labeling

• Self evaluation of process. Organisation and

management

Term 3 Getty Crafty Term 4 Express Yourself

• Textile tools & equipment

• Fabric/materials characteristics

• Sustainability and Ethics in the Fashion Industry

(research sweat shops, fur trade, etc)

• Design project – Craft Item made from Recycled

resources

• Photo Diary of process of completion

• Evaluation

• Designing for a market

• Embellishment techniques – hand and

machine

• Design Project – Embellished Up-cycled

Clothing Item

• Mood Board

• Story Board (fashion illustration)

• Tools Of The Trade

• Fibre to Fabric – notes, terminology

• Fabric Construction – types

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Each term unit will require students to keep a folio of research, design ideas & techniques for each topic.

Folio work plus practical projects will be used to determine knowledge & understanding.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Tourism

COURSE OVERVIEW

A study of tourism provides the basis for a wide range of career opportunities associated with travel,

hospitality, business, marketing, public relations and events. It is supportive of students wanting to go on

to university and students who are interested in traineeships. Elements from nationally endorsed units of

competency are embedded.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 The nature of Tourism & Tourism

Information

Term 2 Impacts of Tourism on the Local

Environment

• The nature of tourism & tourism information

• Local tourism & hospitality sectors

• Perfect holidays

• Tourist traps

• Famous for Fun

• What is Tourism

• Introduction to Tourism

• Global Tourism to Gold Coast

• Social impacts of Tourism

• Economic impacts of Tourism

• Environmental impacts of Tourism

• Cultural impacts of Tourism

Term 3 Ecotourism & Indigenous Tourism Term 4 Working in Tourism

• Local & national tourism

• Aboriginal Culture

• Attractions

• Events & Festivals

• Sustainability

• World Heritage Listings

• Tourism as a business

• Where are the job opportunities?

• Typical roles & expectations

• Meetings & protocol

• Small business

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Each semester students are graded against three criteria: knowledge, reasoning and communication.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Industrial

Technology


Industrial Technology Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Electronics Engineer

• Biomedical Engineer

• Coastal Engineer,

• Avionic Engineer

• Graphics

• Architectural

designer

• Graphic designer

• Builder

• Interior Designer

• Commercial artist

• Landscape designer

• Design/project

engineer

• Surveyor

• Electronic/media

illustrator

• Mechanical/electrical

engineer

• Engineering

• Technology teacher

• Fashion/textile

designer

• Town planner

• Fine artist/illustrator

• Geological drafting

technician

• Carpenter,

Cabinetmaker

• Tiler, Concreter

• Welding, fitting and

machining, sheet

metal working,

structural steel

erection or metal

finishing

• Computer Numatic

Control (CNC)

machine processes;

plastics extrusion,

OP OP NON OP/SAS

MANUAL ARTS

GRAPHICS

INDUSTRIAL

SKILLS

TECHNICS

ENGINEERING

DESIGN

GRAPHICS

INDUSTRIAL

TECHNOLOGY

JUNIOR

ENGINEERING

DESIGN

GRAPHICS

ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGY

CERTIFICATE I

FURNITURE

MAKING

CERTIFICATE I

CONSTRUCTION

CERTIFICATE I

ENGINEERING

STUDIES

SAS INDUSTRIAL

TECHNOLOGY

STUDIES


Engineering, Design and Technology

COURSE OVERVIEW

This subject is considered an extension/course with a focus on engineering, design and technology. It is

aimed at developing students’ problem solving and design skills as well as safe workshop practice.

Students will be required to design, make and appraise solutions to set problems using research and

knowledge of fundamental engineering and design processes.

During this development, students will acquire hand and machine skills necessary to safely work with a

range of different materials, as well as the introduction to modern control system technology using

computers and automation processes. The subject is a useful grounding in most careers of a technical

nature and leads into the higher level course of Engineering Technology in the senior school.

Traditionally in this subject students have researched, designed, produced and tested projects involving

hydraulics, bridge construction and load bearing and computer programming to run sensory devices on

small machinery.

PREREQUISITES

Minimum B in Year 9 Mathematics and English.

Minimum B in Year 9 Industrial Skills/Junior Engineering, Design and Technology

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Term 2

• Workshop Induction and Safety requirements

• Design Folio and Construction Project/CO2 Car

• Design Folio and Construction Project/Hydraulic

Arm

Term 3 Term 4

• Design Folio and Construction

• Spaghetti bridge

• Design folio and Construction

• Propeller driven boat

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Term 1 Term 2

• Safety Theory Booklet

• Project Assessment

• Folio Production

• CO2 Car Final Product

• Folio oral folio presentation

• Project assessment testing

Term 3 Term 4

• Project Assessment • Project Assessment

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Graphics

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Graphics course is aimed at developing students’ ability to communicate with others through

graphical means i.e. the use of sketches, diagrams, scale drawings and the correct methods and

techniques of drawing objects from real life. A number of drawing techniques are used including pencil

drawings, colour rendering, and computer-aided drawing (CAD).

Graphics provides a useful background and understanding for studies and/or careers in Engineering,

Architecture, Building (degree and associate diploma level), Drafting, Town Planning and most careers of

a technical nature e.g. Apprenticeships.

Graphics in Years 11 and 12 is an OP eligible subject.

PREREQUISITES

Minimum “C” achievement in Graphics (Year 9, 10) English and Mathematics.

Students may sit a Graphics general knowledge exam to enter course if they have not studied the subject

previously.

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Term 2

• Safety

• Design

• Control systems (CAD / CAM)

Term 3 Term 4 Workshop Graphics

• Materials

• Processes

• Workshop Graphics

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Term 1 Safety Design Term 2 Control Systems (CAD/CAM)

• Design Folio

• Class Projects

• Class/Homework Theory Notes

• Exam Questions

• Design Folio

• Class Projects


• Exam Questions

Term 3 Materials and Process Term 4 Workshop Graphics

• Design Folio

• Class Projects


• Exam Questions

• Design Folio

• Class Projects


• Exam Questions

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Industrial Technology Studies

COURSE OVERVIEW

This subject is aimed at developing students’ skills and knowledge in safe working with a range of

materials including wood, metals and plastics. It is a useful grounding in all trade disciplines, most

careers of a technical nature, as well as life skills. The course will focus on developing the hand and

machine skills of students working with a range of different materials. Projects will be predominantly set

in advance, with little student design required.

This course gives the students experience in the four subjects that are offered as Certificate subjects in

our senior school:

• Building and construction

• Furniture making

• Engineering

• Automotive

After gaining experience in Year 11, the students can make an informed judgement on what certificate

subject to pursue in senior school.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Term 2

• Workplace Health and Safety

• Hand and Machine Skills

• Furnishing Skills


• Practical Projects

• Materials

• Engineering Skills

Term 3 Term 4


• Practical Projects

• Automotive


• Construction

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Term 1 Term 2


• Hand and Machine Skills

• Furnishing Skills

• Class Projects


• Theory Exam


• Materials

• Engineering Skills

• Class Projects


• Theory Exam

Term 3 Term 4


• Automotive

• Class Projects


• Theory Exam


• Construction

• Class Projects


• Theory Exam

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Mathematics


Mathematics Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Retail

• Business Administration

• Carpentry

• Building

• Bricklaying

• Plumbing

• Auto Mechanics

• Carpentry

• Plumbing

• Tourism

• Hospitality

• Nursing

• Architecture

• Administration

• Management

• Tool making

• Sheet-metal working

• Fitting and Turning

• Statistician

• Mathematics and science

education

• Natural and physical sciences

• Medical and health sciences –

biomedical, nanoscience,

forensics

• Engineering – avionics,

chemical, civil, electrical,

mechanical and mining

• Information technology

• Pure mathematics

NON OP OP OP

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

OR 10A

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS A

MATHEMATICS B

WITH

MATHEMATICS C

PREVOCATIONAL

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS


Mathematics

COURSE OVERVIEW

Mathematics is an integral part of a general education. It enhances an understanding of a rapidly

changing world. It is a truly international system for the communication of ideas and concepts, and has

been developed over many thousands of years.

Mathematics is specifically designed to prepare Year 10 students for enrolment into Senior Mathematics

subjects. Students will be introduced to concepts from the senior Mathematics B and Mathematics A

syllabi.

PREREQUISITES

A or B in Mathematics in Year 10 is a prerequisite for enrolment in Mathematics B in Year 11.

Minimum C in Mathematics in Year 10 is a prerequisite for enrolment in Mathematics A in Year 11.

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Term 2

• Linear and quadratic functions • Trig Probability

Term 3 Term 4

• Statistics Measurement • Money/Budget

• Indicies

Order of topics may change based on the Australian Curriculum

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Every 5 weeks – exam or in class assessment

EQUIPMENT

Scientific Calculator and refer to the Subject Requirement List at www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/

COSTS





Science


Science Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Aviation- engineer,

pilot, aircraft

maintenance, flight

attendant

• Medicine – dentist,

doctor, medical

research, optometrist,

pharmacist, surgeon,

vet

• Education – science

teacher, researcher

• Marine Manager

• Health - health care

services, nurse,

podiatrist, occupational

therapist, oral health

specialist, social

welfare, paramedic,

physiotherapist,

research speech

pathologist,

neurotherapies

• Instructors - boating,

snorkelling, surfing

• Scientist – biotech,

• Other - food & quality

control lab tech,

science consultant,

geologist, zoologist.

• Scientist – biotech,

environmental, disease

control, marine

research

• Science consultant,

sport coaching,

winemaking, scientific

journalist

• Boating Industry - deck

hand, marine mechanic,

boat building & fitting,

chandler

• Tourism - Based around

the marine environment

• Instructors - boating,

snorkelling, surfing,

diving

• Retail - boats, bait

shop, aquariums

• Marine engineering

OP NON OP OP NON OP

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

MARINE SCIENCE

MARINE AND

AQUATIC

PRACTICES

CERTIFICATE

III

COMMUNITY

SERVICES

MARINE

STUDIES

MARINE AND

AQUATIC

PRACTICES

AEROSPACE

STUDIES

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

MARINE

STUDIES

PHYSICS

SCIENCE 21


Marine Science

COURSE OVERVIEW

Marine Science is an elective offered by the Science Department to students in Year 10. Marine Science

develops understanding of how science is applied to industry, research, management and conservation in

the marine environment. This course examines the study of the marine environment through the

following strands: Practices and Skills, Industry, Oceanography, Ecology and Conservation. Throughout

the course, students will be presented with a wide range of learning activities, which focus on giving

students real-life tasks through hands-on experiences relevant to the strand of study including

experiments, dissections, aquaculture and field work.

Marine science does not include activities such as snorkelling, boating, sailing and fishing as these are

offered in Years 11 and 12 only.

This course is designed to lead into the senior (Year 11 and 12) OP-eligible subject Marine Studies.

Marine Science is not a prerequisite for the OP-ineligible Marine and Aquatic Practices however it may

prove useful, providing a greater background of marine concepts.

Marine Science provides opportunities for those with an interest in marine education and those interested

in careers in marine science or maritime studies, such as marine or environmental scientist, marine

biologist, oceanographer, coastal management officer, coastal engineer or a naval career.

COURSE UNITS

Marine careers Industries that are related to coastal and marine environments; e.g.

fishing, marine ecotourism, aquaculture, suitability of materials in a

marine environment.

Oceanography & Water

Chemistry

The physical and chemical interactions between the ocean and the coast;

e.g. ocean and beach systems, deep sea exploration, interactions between

tides and weather and their effects.

Invertebrate, Vertebrate

and Marine Plants

Marine organisms are shaped by their environments and interactions.

Marine environments support an abundance of diverse life, which is

classified according to a range of characteristics. (structure, adaptation and

classification)

Ecosystems, Aquaculture

and Aquaria

The biological interactions that occur between the ocean and the coast.

e.g. how plants and animals survive and interact in a marine environment,

classifying marine organisms.

Managing Marine Systems The sustainability of coastal and marine systems; e.g. impacts on the

marine environment, ocean management, organisations supporting the

marine environment. (conservation and

sustainability)

ASSESSMENT

Students will be assessed through term tests, library research assignments, experimental activities, as

well as on-going assessment of practical skills within the relevant strand of study.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Science

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Year 10 Science program follows the Australian Curriculum which has three interrelated strands:

Science Understanding, Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry Skills. The Year 10 Science

curriculum is described by the following sub-strands:

• Biological sciences

• Chemical sciences

• Physical sciences

• Earth and Space sciences

Together, these strands provide students with understanding, knowledge and skills through which they

can develop a scientific view of the world.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Biology Term 2 Chemistry

• The transmission of heritable characteristics

from one generation

• The theory of evolution by natural selection

explains the diversity of living things

• The atomic structure & properties of elements;

the Periodic Table

• Different types of chemical reactions are used

to produce a range of products & can occur at

different rates

Term 3 Physics Term 4 Global Systems

• Energy conservation in a system can be

explained by describing energy transfers &

transformations

• The motion of objects can be described &

predicted using the laws of physics

• The universe contains features including

galaxies, stars & solar systems. The Big Bang

theory can be used to explain the origin of the

universe

• Global systems, such as the carbon cycle, rely

on interactions involving the biosphere,

lithosphere, hydrosphere & atmosphere

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Students are assessed using two criteria – Understanding and Skills.

Students are assessed by:

Term 1 Term 2

Supervised Assessment:

Extended Response (SA-ER) - Students

respond to stimulus material such a data or an

article.

Experimental Investigation

Supervised Assessment - Written test (SA-WT)

Students respond to a combination of multiple

choice and short response questions.

Term 3 Term 4

Experimental Investigation (EI) -

Students collect experimental data, and

present the findings in a scientific report.

SA – Written test

Extended Response task (ERT) -

Students complete a research based task.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





SOSE, Business

and LOTE


SOSE Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Archaeologist

• Criminologist

• Defence Force Officer

• Diplomat

• University Lecturer

• Museum Curator

• Political Scientist

• Foreign Affairs And Trade Officer

• Archivist

• Lawyer

• Researcher

• Teacher, Reporter

• Historian, Author

• Statistician

• Cartographer

• Regional Planning Officer

• Meteorologist

• National Parks Ranger

• Urban Planner

• Surveyor

• Demographer

• Landscape

• Architect

• Teacher

• Oceanographer

• EcoTourism Manager

• Stockbroker

•

• Financial Planner

• Accountant

• Economist

• Banker

• Marketing Officer

• Teacher

• Resource Manager

• Business Manager

• Foreign affair and Trade officer

• Public servant Market Researcher

• Demographer

• Retail Manager

• Salesperson

• Human Resources

• Diplomat

• Translator

• Retail Assistant

• Teacher

• Computer Programmer

• Events Coordinator

• Supervisor In Hotels, Casinos

• Foreign Affairs and Trade Office

• Public Servant

• Tour guide

• Wedding Planner

• Journalist

• TV Presenter

OP OP

GEOGRAPHY

FINANCIAL LITERACY

- PERSONAL ECONOMICS

HISTORY

OP

HISTORY (1 SEMESTER) & GEOGRAPHY (1 SEMESTER)

GEOGRAPHY

ECONOMICS

ANCIENT

HISTORY

MODERN

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY (1 TERM) & HISTORY (3 TERMS)


Business Program Overview Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Accountant

• Business Analyst

• Corporate Treasurer

• Economist

• Exporter/Importer

• Hotel Manager

• Human Resources Officer

• Industrial Relations Officer

• Management Consultant

• Marketing Officer

• Financial Planner

• Foreign Affairs & Trade Officer

Public Relations Officer

Records Manager

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ACCOUNTING

LEGAL

STUDIES

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BUSINESS

COMPUTER

APPLICATIONS

BUSINESS

BUSINESS

COMMUNICATION

AND

TECHNOLOGIES

LEGAL

STUDIES

BUSINESS

STUDIES

BUSINESS

COMMUNICATION

AND

TECHNOLOGIES

CERTIFICATE II

WORKPLACE

PRACTICES

CERTIFICATE II

BUSINESS


LOTE Program Overview

YEAR SUBJECT

8

9

10

11

+

12

CAREER PATHWAYS • Computer Programmer

• Events Coordinator

• Journalist

• TV Presenter

• Diplomat

• Translator

• Retail Assistant

• Teacher

• Supervisor In Hotels, Casinos

• Foreign Affairs and Trade

Office

• Public Servant

• Tour guide

• Wedding Planner

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JAPANESE

JAPANESE

CHINESE

SPANISH

JAPANESE

SPANISH

JAPANESE

SPANISH


Business Communication Technologies

COURSE OVERVIEW

Business Communication Technologies teaches students keyboarding and display skills using the

computer as an important business tool. The senior subjects which follow on from this subject are

Business Communication and Technologies as well as Certificate II course in Business and IT.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS


• Keyboard mastery

• Display Techniques

• Business Letters

• Tables

• Graphics

• Presentations

• Advanced Display

• Mail Merge

• Legal, Medical and Literary Typing

• Spread sheeting

• Database

• Integrated project

Included in this course will be the opportunity for students to gain (ICA10111) Certificate I in

Information, Digital Media and Technology. If successful, this Certificate will give students a head start of

2 points towards achievement of their QCE.

ICAICT101A Operate a personal computer

ICAICT102A Operate Word – Processing Applications

ICAICT103A Use, communicate and search security on the Internet

ICAICT104A Use Digital Devices

ICAICT106A Operate Presentation Packages

ICAICT105A Operate Spread sheet Applications

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Assessment of this course will generally be through tests and assignments. Certificate work will be

assessed through observational checklists, test, portfolio and oral activities.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Business Studies

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Business Studies course introduces students to the world of business. In Year 9, the course is about

how business affects each of us in our personal lives and how we may improve our lives with good money

management. In Year 10, students are introduced to more advanced business concepts, focusing on how

businesses work and how they are managed.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS


Introductory Unit:

Business and Economic Systems

Unit 4:

A Business Enterprise Project/ Business Plans

Unit 2:

Promoting the Australian Economy

Unit 5:

International Business

Unit 3:

Introduction to Senior Accounting

Unit 6:

Successful Businesses & People

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Assessment of the course work will generally be through tests and assignments.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Financial Literacy – Personal Economics

COURSE OVERVIEW

The course in Personal Economics has a core purpose to empower students to take charge of their

financial futures.

Financial success or failure impacts on individuals, families and the wider community. Therefore we

should ensure that the financial decisions we make are well informed. Students will also be introduced to

basic Economic concepts that will allow them to make an informed decision regarding Senior Economics.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Money Property Investment

• What is financial literacy?

• Secrets of the Wealthy

• Financial decision making

• Budgets

• Rich Dad Poor Dad

• Cash flow board game

• Investment Purchases

• Renting vs owning

• Guest speakers

• Negative Gearing

• Residential/Commercial/Industrial real estate

Economy – Introduction to Economics Shares

• Decision making

• Circular flow

• Supply & Demand

• The Stock Exchange – nature and purpose

• Companies – private/public listed/unlisted

• ASX – Stock market game competition

• Share brokers

• Investing

• Trading

Business Achieving Financial Security

• Case Studies

• Successful Biographies

• Avoiding the money traps e.g. cars, telephones

• Getting started – saving

• Establishing good habits –

consumerism/expectations

• Buy Smart Competition

Winners

• 2008 Commonwealth Bank Financial Literacy

Grant

• 2011 Buy Smart Competition – Student wins

$500

• 2012 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

• 2 assessment items linked to competitions – Win Prizes

• Short-response tests

• Oral presentations

• Research and project work

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Geography

COURSE OVERVIEW

Geography studies a variety of landscapes on the earth’s surface and students are introduced to the

important relationship between people and these landscapes, and concept of sustainability.

Geography provides a structure for the development of skills, concepts and attitudes relating to society

and the environment.

Geographical studies can be useful in a great variety of careers such as land-use planners, park rangers,

travel agents, agricultural economists, geologists, forestry workers, mine workers, meteorologists,

cartographers and teachers.

There are many practical aspects of the course e.g. Community partnerships with Gecko, Currumbin

Wildlife Sanctuary, GCCC and Second Nature.

Field-work is an important learning experience in Geography. Students are expected to participate as

they have assessment pieces attached to them.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

A suggested course of study and assessment might appear thus:


• Foundations of Geography / Mapping Skills

• Sustainability / Sustainable Lifestyle / Housing

/Currumbin Village

• Local coastal management – GECKO, Second

Nature

• Endangered Species Currumbin Wildlife

Sanctuary

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE


• Essay – Decision Making

• Short Answer/Objective Test

• Assignment – Report/Field Report

• Oral (Multimedia – Presentation)

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





History

COURSE OVERVIEW

History is an academic discipline that trains students to develop a number of skills.

A major aspect of studying History is that students learn to research and in so doing, they learn to

analyse, to evaluate and to think critically. Above all, it encourages students to become independent

learners. There is also strong emphasis on reading and the development of writing skills. Students also

need to develop technology skills. These skills are developed in preparation for Senior Schooling and

beyond.

A variety of topics/issues/themes will be offered for study. Some issues will fascinate; others will

generate debate. They may be considered to be controversial and students will need to develop

viewpoints or re-evaluate personal opinions. Universities recognise that a student who has successfully

studied History at high school will possess the necessary skills to succeed at higher studies across many

different areas.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Term 1 Overview Term 2 Rights and Freedoms (1945 – present)

• Inter war years (Treaty of Versailles, the

roaring twenties, the Great Depression)

• Declaration of Human Rights

• Civil rights for Aboriginal & Torres Strait

Islander peoples (1962 right to vote, Mabo,

Stolen generation)

• US civil rights movement

Term 3 World War II (1939 – 1945) Causes Term 4 The Globalising World – Migration

Experiences

• Events (Holocaust, Atomic Bomb)

• Outcomes (UN, Australia on the World Stage)

Australia’s involvement (POW’s, Kokoda, etc)

• Identify patterns and trends in immigration by

comparing pre- and post-World War II

immigration statistics

• Investigate internal factors which have been

responsible for the change in Australia’s

immigration policies

• Investigate significant world events and

developments (external factors) that impacted

on Australia and its immigration policies

• Assess the impact of immigration on Australian

society and its international relations

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Summative

• 2 x response to stimulus tasks (source analysis)

• 1 written research assignment

• 1multi-modal research assignment

Formative - A selection of practice essays/tests will be given as preparation to formal testing.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Japanese

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Year 10 course is designed to develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in

Japanese. There will be a focus on equipping the students with a better understanding of their own lives,

as they learn about other cultures. Japanese is offered at a Senior level.

As Australia’s economic, social and cultural ties with Japan are strengthened; students, who choose

certain careers, will find Japanese a useful tool. Some of these occupations include business, commerce,

marketing, public relations, tourism, hospitality, journalism, law, foreign affairs and teaching. For many

of our past students, career paths have been created both locally and internationally in the banking

industry, international diplomacy, teaching and hospitality. Many part-time jobs on the Gold Coast in

particular, are only available to speakers of Japanese. In addition, students who wish to broaden their

perspectives and earn money at the same time often choose to take employment in Japan.

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Aspects of daily life are covered during the Year 10 course. By the end of Year 10 students should be able

to function in day to day situations, as follows:

Unit 1 Unit 2

• Family

• Occupation

• After unit 1, students will be able to introduce

their family members in Japanese by talking

about their names, occupations, ages, hobbies

and etc.

• Asking and giving directions

• Students will learn how to ask and give

directions in Japanese.

Unit 3 Unit 4

• People description

• Animal description

• Students will learn how to describe people and

animals in Japanese. They also have an

opportunity to study Japanese, youth culture,

such as fashion.

• Weather report

• Students will study about the Japanese climate

and geography

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Unit 1 Unit 2

• Reading test

• Writing test

• Listening test

• Speaking test

Unit 3 Unit 4

• Reading test

• Writing test

• Listening test

• Oral presentation

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Legal Studies

COURSE OVERVIEW

Legal Studies is an elementary legal studies program for Year 10 students. The course is intended to

provide students with an opportunity to explore the law and its impact on our lives using a wide range of

course units and learning activities.

PREREQUISITES

Achieve a B in Year 9 English

COURSE UNITS

Semester 1 Rules, Law and Government

Semester 2 You, the Law and Society

• Why have Rules and Laws? – What if there was

no law?

• How Governments make laws – parliaments,

governments, policies and elections.

• Courts, Crime and Society – police powers,

court procedures, conducting a trial.

• Alternative Dispute Resolution – training in

mediation.

• Juvenile Justice – JAB and the Children’s Court.

• Australian Crimes and Criminals.

• Consumer law – money and banking law,

putting a stop to unfair consumer practices.

• Sport and the Law – legal rights and obligations

of participants, spectators, sponsors and

controlling bodies; violence and drugs in sport.

• Jobs and the Law – rights and responsibilities

of employers and employees; workplace

agreements, awards and enterprise bargaining.

• Technology and the law – computer crime,

intellectual property, ethics of technology.

• Environmental Law - Queensland and

elsewhere

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Predominantly written, some non-written based on involvement in activities – tests, assignments, class

work, homework.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS





Spanish

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Year 10 course is designed to develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in

Spanish. In the language faculty there is a focus in equipping students with a better understanding of

their own lives, as they learn about other cultures. Spanish will be offered at a Senior level also.

Goethe stated that: “Those who know nothing of foreign languages, know nothing of their own” and

General Peter Cosgrove said in 2002 and 2003, that “Language skills and cultural sensitivity will be the

new currency of this world order.”

Spanish is the official language of 21 countries and is widely spoken in 22 other countries. In addition,

the U.S.A. has nearly 40 million speakers of Spanish. So we believe that students would find great benefit

in continuing their Spanish studies at PBC. Furthermore, learning a second language allows students to

understand their own and others’ languages, thus extending their range of literacy skills. Students will

also be able to understand and use diverse ways of knowing, being and doing.

Our goal is to not only enable students to communicate in a second language, but to also encourage

cultural awareness in our learners (ANU Research)

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COURSE UNITS

Aspects of daily life are covered during the Year 10 course. Students need to have prior knowledge in

Spanish to undertake this course of study; however, it is possible for very committed students to

participate in Spanish in Year 10.

Unit 1 Hobbies, Leisure and Sport Unit 2 Descriptions of People and Places

Students will be able to discuss, in Spanish, what

they do in their spare time and what they would

like to do. Popular Spanish sports and carnivals

will also be introduced. Students will learn about

youth culture.

Continuing on from content learnt in Year 9,

students will learn how to describe people and

places. Students will also add to their knowledge

about other Spanish speaking countries. Students

will learn about youth fashion also.

Unit 3 Occupations Unit 4 Weather

Students will learn how to describe the various

occupations in Australia and in Spanish speaking

countries. Also, students will learn about the

different standards of living in the Spanish-

speaking world.

Students will study about the different weather

events in the Spanish-speaking world.

Furthermore, they will be able to describe weather

and seasons in Australia and abroad.

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

All assessment is based on the four macro skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Students will

be assessed on a combination of the various macro skills throughout the year.

EQUIPMENT


COSTS




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