arts
Overview
What are the Creative Arts? The Arts have the capacity to engage, inspire and enrich all students, exciting the imagination and encouraging students to reach their creative and expressive potential. The five distinct but related Arts subjects — Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts — share and communicate understanding and expressions of ourselves and others. Rich in tradition, the arts play a major role in the development and expression of contemporary cultures and communities, locally, nationally and globally.
The Arts communicate ideas, narratives and emotions showcasing unique identities and means of expression. In The Arts, students learn through experiences as artists and as audiences, acquiring skills specific to The Arts subjects and developing critical understanding that informs decision-making and aesthetic choices. Through The Arts, students learn to explore and express themselves as they discover and interpret the worlds around them, communicating ideas with current and emerging technologies and using arts knowledge and understanding to make sense of their worlds. The Arts entertain, challenge, provoke responses and express and share the discourse and energy of communities, cultures and histories.
Each Arts subject has a unique aesthetic, with discrete knowledge, understanding, symbols, language, processes and skills. Learning the language, skills, techniques, processes and knowledge of each Arts subject is sequential and cumulative. Arts learning is based on practice as students revisit increasingly complex content, skills, techniques and processes with increasing confidence and sophistication across their years of learning.
The Arts contribute to the development of confident and creative individuals, nurturing and challenging active and informed citizens. Learning in and through arts traditions and cultural practices fosters social competencies and aids the development of personal identity, world-views and global citizenship.
The rationale for The Arts learning area is complemented by a rationale specific to each of the five subjects within the learning area
In the Australian Curriculum, The Arts is a learning area that draws together related but distinct art forms. While art forms have close relationships and are often used in interrelated ways, each has its own knowledge, symbols, language, processes and skills.
The Australian Curriculum: The Arts comprises five subjects:
In the curriculum each subject focuses on its own aesthetic, traditions and distinctive ways of looking at the world. The Arts subjects are also interconnected, particularly through hybrid and contemporary arts. The curriculum enables exploration of the dynamic relationships between Arts subjects evident in works from diverse cultures. This might involve students making works in traditional or contemporary forms or using material from one Arts subject to support learning in another.
From the beginning of secondary school (Year 8) students will continue to learn in one or more of The Arts subjects, with the opportunity to specialise in one or more subjects in Years 9 and 10.
The Australian Curriculum: The Arts in each subject is presented through two interrelated strands:
In the Making strand, content descriptions focus on students:
At Findon High School
In Year 8 all students undertake studies in Art, Music and Dance as experience subjects. From this broad base, students in Year 9 and 10 then may choose to undertake these subjects as full year or semester units. In the senior school (SACE) students may choose subjects based on interest, career needs and considering previous study, however details on prerequisites should be consulted for each of the arts subjects listed below.
The Arts communicate ideas, narratives and emotions showcasing unique identities and means of expression. In The Arts, students learn through experiences as artists and as audiences, acquiring skills specific to The Arts subjects and developing critical understanding that informs decision-making and aesthetic choices. Through The Arts, students learn to explore and express themselves as they discover and interpret the worlds around them, communicating ideas with current and emerging technologies and using arts knowledge and understanding to make sense of their worlds. The Arts entertain, challenge, provoke responses and express and share the discourse and energy of communities, cultures and histories.
Each Arts subject has a unique aesthetic, with discrete knowledge, understanding, symbols, language, processes and skills. Learning the language, skills, techniques, processes and knowledge of each Arts subject is sequential and cumulative. Arts learning is based on practice as students revisit increasingly complex content, skills, techniques and processes with increasing confidence and sophistication across their years of learning.
The Arts contribute to the development of confident and creative individuals, nurturing and challenging active and informed citizens. Learning in and through arts traditions and cultural practices fosters social competencies and aids the development of personal identity, world-views and global citizenship.
The rationale for The Arts learning area is complemented by a rationale specific to each of the five subjects within the learning area
In the Australian Curriculum, The Arts is a learning area that draws together related but distinct art forms. While art forms have close relationships and are often used in interrelated ways, each has its own knowledge, symbols, language, processes and skills.
The Australian Curriculum: The Arts comprises five subjects:
- Dance
- Drama
- Media Arts
- Music
- Visual Arts
In the curriculum each subject focuses on its own aesthetic, traditions and distinctive ways of looking at the world. The Arts subjects are also interconnected, particularly through hybrid and contemporary arts. The curriculum enables exploration of the dynamic relationships between Arts subjects evident in works from diverse cultures. This might involve students making works in traditional or contemporary forms or using material from one Arts subject to support learning in another.
From the beginning of secondary school (Year 8) students will continue to learn in one or more of The Arts subjects, with the opportunity to specialise in one or more subjects in Years 9 and 10.
The Australian Curriculum: The Arts in each subject is presented through two interrelated strands:
- Making– using processes, techniques, knowledge and skills to make art works
- Responding – exploring, responding to, analysing and interpreting art works.
- Content descriptions in the five Art subjects have a consistent structure that, across the bands, present a sequence of development of knowledge, understanding and skills and in the primary years, provide opportunities for integration of learning.
In the Making strand, content descriptions focus on students:
- Imagining and improvising
- exploring the elements/ materials/techniques/processes
- shaping their art works
- practising skills and techniques
- communicating ideas through their art works
- linking their art works to other Arts subjects and learning areas.
- reflecting upon their own art works
- responding to others’ art works
- considering the broader context of arts works, such as the social, cultural and historical context of the artist and of the audience/s.
At Findon High School
In Year 8 all students undertake studies in Art, Music and Dance as experience subjects. From this broad base, students in Year 9 and 10 then may choose to undertake these subjects as full year or semester units. In the senior school (SACE) students may choose subjects based on interest, career needs and considering previous study, however details on prerequisites should be consulted for each of the arts subjects listed below.
Year 8 - Art
CODE: 8ART1
SEMESTER 1
Structure and Organisation:
This unit is based on introducing students to exercises and creative work that emphasises techniques, using the elements of composition, line, tone, texture, colour, shape, and simple perspective. Varied media are used. Students will develop the ability to talk and write about artworks, using appropriate art language. They will learn to recognise that art works are linked to historical and contemporary cultures and times. Students will have the opportunity to work in 2D and 3D formats.
SEMESTER 1
Structure and Organisation:
This unit is based on introducing students to exercises and creative work that emphasises techniques, using the elements of composition, line, tone, texture, colour, shape, and simple perspective. Varied media are used. Students will develop the ability to talk and write about artworks, using appropriate art language. They will learn to recognise that art works are linked to historical and contemporary cultures and times. Students will have the opportunity to work in 2D and 3D formats.
YEAR 8 - Music
CODE: 8MUS1
SEMESTER 1
Structure and Organisation:
Students begin to understand that music is a form of communication.
SEMESTER 1
Structure and Organisation:
Students begin to understand that music is a form of communication.
- Learn to create, experiment with, re-create, discuss, research, listen to, analyse and evaluate music
- Learn about a wide variety of styles of music that reflect the musical purposes and experiences of groups of people today and in the past.
- Learn basic drums, keyboard, guitar, bass and vocals, with a view to forming a class band.
YEAR 9 - ART
CODE: 9ART1. 9ART2
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken. The units provide opportunities for students to foster and develop skills in producing visual art works. The emphasis is on exploring and developing practical skills in some or all of the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. Students also develop skills in communication and problem solving. They develop an appreciation of art/design works from historical and contemporary cultures. The course includes the equivalent of three weeks training in computer graphics and the production of a computer generated printed T-shirt.
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken. The units provide opportunities for students to foster and develop skills in producing visual art works. The emphasis is on exploring and developing practical skills in some or all of the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. Students also develop skills in communication and problem solving. They develop an appreciation of art/design works from historical and contemporary cultures. The course includes the equivalent of three weeks training in computer graphics and the production of a computer generated printed T-shirt.
YEAR 9 - Music
CODE: 9MUS1, 9MUS2
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Students taking this course must take both 9MUS1 and 9MUS2
Structure and Organisation:
The course is designed to develop musical skills and concepts in the following areas:
All students are expected to undertake instrumental/vocal studies, either at school through the Instrumental Music Service or through private lessons and participate in class ensembles.
Assessment
Assessment is based upon class performance, theory tests and assignments.
Note:
Students are able to hire instruments from the school by way of a refundable deposit of $20.00 and a semester hire of $30.00
Students taking this course must take both 9MUS1 and 9MUS2
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Students taking this course must take both 9MUS1 and 9MUS2
Structure and Organisation:
The course is designed to develop musical skills and concepts in the following areas:
- Theory of Music Grades 1 and 2 and related aural awareness exercises.
- Performance - solo and ensemble
- Appreciation of different styles of Music.
- Expression of ideas and feelings through Musical composition.
All students are expected to undertake instrumental/vocal studies, either at school through the Instrumental Music Service or through private lessons and participate in class ensembles.
Assessment
Assessment is based upon class performance, theory tests and assignments.
Note:
Students are able to hire instruments from the school by way of a refundable deposit of $20.00 and a semester hire of $30.00
Students taking this course must take both 9MUS1 and 9MUS2
YEAR 9 - Drama
CODE: 9DRA1
SEMESTER 1
ALTERNATIVE: DANCE, MUSIC, ART
Structure and Organisation:
There is one unit available at this level. This unit explores the concepts of myths, legends and medieval theatre through a range of tasks and activities. Students will develop dramatic skills in mystery, street theatre and melodrama, beginning to develop an understanding of the historical and cultural influences upon drama as an art form.
SEMESTER 1
ALTERNATIVE: DANCE, MUSIC, ART
Structure and Organisation:
There is one unit available at this level. This unit explores the concepts of myths, legends and medieval theatre through a range of tasks and activities. Students will develop dramatic skills in mystery, street theatre and melodrama, beginning to develop an understanding of the historical and cultural influences upon drama as an art form.
YEAR 10 - ART
CODE: 0ART1, 0ART2
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken. The units emphasise both the extension of practical skills and the development of new skills. The students explore the various techniques and media used in the production of works of art. Computer generated images, drawing and painting and 3 dimensional media are used. Students learn to link historical and contemporary cultures and times in their theoretical thinking.
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken. The units emphasise both the extension of practical skills and the development of new skills. The students explore the various techniques and media used in the production of works of art. Computer generated images, drawing and painting and 3 dimensional media are used. Students learn to link historical and contemporary cultures and times in their theoretical thinking.
YEAR 10 - Design
CODE: 0DSN1, 0DSN2
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE: DANCE, MUSIC
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken. Students will develop advanced skills and knowledge through practical exercises and research and analysis of design. The programs that support the production of multimedia projects will be taught.
Communication design while ODSN2 will include more Product and Environmental Design.
0DSN1 focuses on Communication Design – involving signs, symbols, advertising, technical drawing and computer aided design.
ODSN2 will include more Product and Environmental Design – Product Design - The development of functional and manufactured products including tools, furniture, toys, games, and packaging. Environmental Design – involving architecture, interior design and displays.
Students will produce a folio of work by the end of the semester and should be capable of making sensible decisions relating to designs. Students will use computers and related programs in the area of design and multimedia. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with problem solving in design, the design process, making decisions related to design, developing brainstorming techniques, using a variety of media and associated techniques and skills in the production of well-presented Design work.
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE: DANCE, MUSIC
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken. Students will develop advanced skills and knowledge through practical exercises and research and analysis of design. The programs that support the production of multimedia projects will be taught.
Communication design while ODSN2 will include more Product and Environmental Design.
0DSN1 focuses on Communication Design – involving signs, symbols, advertising, technical drawing and computer aided design.
ODSN2 will include more Product and Environmental Design – Product Design - The development of functional and manufactured products including tools, furniture, toys, games, and packaging. Environmental Design – involving architecture, interior design and displays.
Students will produce a folio of work by the end of the semester and should be capable of making sensible decisions relating to designs. Students will use computers and related programs in the area of design and multimedia. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with problem solving in design, the design process, making decisions related to design, developing brainstorming techniques, using a variety of media and associated techniques and skills in the production of well-presented Design work.
YEAR 10 - Music
CODE: 0MUS1, 0MUS2
SEMESTER 1 and 2
Students taking this course must take both 0MUS1 and 0MUS2
Prerequisites:
Generally students should have studied music at Year 9 or by prior arrangement with the Music teacher
Structure and Organisation:
The course develops musical skills and concepts introduced in Year 9. Students are exposed to a wide range of musical styles and encouraged to participate actively in class ensemble performances. All students are expected to continue with instrumental/vocal studies commenced in Year 9.
Topics studied include:
Assessment
Assessment is based on class performances, theory tests, projects and homework assignments.
Note:
Students are able to hire instruments from the school by way of a refundable deposit of $20.00 and a semester hire of $30.00
Students taking this course must take both 0MUS1 and 0MUS2
SEMESTER 1 and 2
Students taking this course must take both 0MUS1 and 0MUS2
Prerequisites:
Generally students should have studied music at Year 9 or by prior arrangement with the Music teacher
Structure and Organisation:
The course develops musical skills and concepts introduced in Year 9. Students are exposed to a wide range of musical styles and encouraged to participate actively in class ensemble performances. All students are expected to continue with instrumental/vocal studies commenced in Year 9.
Topics studied include:
- Theory of Music and related aural awareness.
- Performance - solo and ensemble and related areas, such as operating a public address system.
- The development of different styles of Music.
- Song writing.
Assessment
Assessment is based on class performances, theory tests, projects and homework assignments.
Note:
Students are able to hire instruments from the school by way of a refundable deposit of $20.00 and a semester hire of $30.00
Students taking this course must take both 0MUS1 and 0MUS2
YEAR 10 - drama
CODE: 0DRA1
SEMESTER 1
ALTERNATIVE:
Structure and Organisation:
There is one unit of drama available at this level. Students will further develop their understanding of the historical and cultural importance of the dramatic arts by exploring a range of disciplines from various cultures and historical periods.
SEMESTER 1
ALTERNATIVE:
Structure and Organisation:
There is one unit of drama available at this level. Students will further develop their understanding of the historical and cultural importance of the dramatic arts by exploring a range of disciplines from various cultures and historical periods.
Stage 1 - Visual ARTs - Art
CODE: 1VAA101, 1VAA102
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Prerequisites:
0ART1 or 0ART2
Recommended Previous Studies:
0ART1 and 0ART2
Advice to Students:
In Stage 1 Art students have opportunities to undertake practical work and theory. The practical work involves students in creating and making art works. They also develop and acquire knowledge of some aspect of contemporary art practice and an appreciation of art in different cultural contexts.
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken.
Students will undertake practical activities in some or all of the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. A range of media and techniques will be used as part of the art process which may include collage and computer generated graphics.
The course is divided into three sections.
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Prerequisites:
0ART1 or 0ART2
Recommended Previous Studies:
0ART1 and 0ART2
Advice to Students:
In Stage 1 Art students have opportunities to undertake practical work and theory. The practical work involves students in creating and making art works. They also develop and acquire knowledge of some aspect of contemporary art practice and an appreciation of art in different cultural contexts.
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken.
Students will undertake practical activities in some or all of the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. A range of media and techniques will be used as part of the art process which may include collage and computer generated graphics.
The course is divided into three sections.
- Section I Practical: A development of major practical art works is required as well as an artist statement about each work. These are to be negotiated with the teacher.
- Section 2 Folio: Each major work is expected to be supported by a body of backup work which demonstrates the student’s thinking and documents the art process.
- Section 3: Visual Study: Students choose an area of interest to write about and as a basis for visual investigations.
STAGE 1 - Visual arts - Design
CODE: 1VAD101, 1VAD102
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites:
0DSN1 or 0DSN2
Recommended Previous Studies:
0DSN1 and 0DSN2
Advice to Students:
Stage 1 Visual Arts-Design emphasises practical work and provides opportunities for students to study a range of techniques and styles. Students study design as a visual art and as an important part of the local and global arts industry and community. Students develop practical skills and visualise ideas as part of a decision-making process in which they consider both aesthetics and function. Students become aware of the social and cultural forces that have influenced or are influencing expression and communication through design. A study of the place of design in the arts industry and community is included.
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken.
Students will undertake exercises in understanding a Design Brief.
The course is divided into three areas of study.
Practical exercises may involve rendering, posters, DVD/CD covers, pamphlets, magazine/book covers, computer graphics, product design or architectural model construction. A range of media and techniques will be used. Students will produce a folio of work which demonstrates their journey through the design process. This will result in one major design work with an evaluation by the student. Students will also carry out an exploration of the work of other practitioners design processes in cultural, social and/or historical context.
Assessment:
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites:
0DSN1 or 0DSN2
Recommended Previous Studies:
0DSN1 and 0DSN2
Advice to Students:
Stage 1 Visual Arts-Design emphasises practical work and provides opportunities for students to study a range of techniques and styles. Students study design as a visual art and as an important part of the local and global arts industry and community. Students develop practical skills and visualise ideas as part of a decision-making process in which they consider both aesthetics and function. Students become aware of the social and cultural forces that have influenced or are influencing expression and communication through design. A study of the place of design in the arts industry and community is included.
Structure and Organisation:
One or both units may be taken.
Students will undertake exercises in understanding a Design Brief.
The course is divided into three areas of study.
- Area of Study 1: Visual Thinking
- Area of Study 2: Practical Resolution
- Area of Study 3: Design in Context
Practical exercises may involve rendering, posters, DVD/CD covers, pamphlets, magazine/book covers, computer graphics, product design or architectural model construction. A range of media and techniques will be used. Students will produce a folio of work which demonstrates their journey through the design process. This will result in one major design work with an evaluation by the student. Students will also carry out an exploration of the work of other practitioners design processes in cultural, social and/or historical context.
Assessment:
- Practical and Folio activities in Design comprise 70-80% of final mark.
- Visual Study makes up 20-30% of the final mark.
STAGE 1 - music
CODE: 1MUE101, 1MUE102
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites: 0MUS1 and 0MUS2
Advice to Students
Stage 1 Music can be studied as a 10-credit subject or a 20-credit subject.
Students can enrol in Stage 1 Music Experience programs and Stage 1 Music Advanced programs.
Music Experience Programs – These programs are designed for students with limited experience or knowledge in some aspects of music. Music Experience programs should provide pathways to selected Stage 2 music subjects, such as Stage 2 Ensemble Performance, Music Individual Study, Music Technology, and/or Solo Performance.
Music Advanced Programs – These programs are designed for students with a substantial background in music. Music Advanced programs should provide pathways to the range of Stage 2 music subjects.
Content
This subject outline does not prescribe the specific content of school programs. However, school programs are expected to involve a selection of learning activities that relate to the relevant musical studies. Students have the opportunity to engage in some of the following activities:
Assessment
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
Students are expected to continue instrumental/vocal and ensemble studies. Students are able to hire instruments from the school by way of a refundable deposit of $20 and a semester hire of $30
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites: 0MUS1 and 0MUS2
Advice to Students
Stage 1 Music can be studied as a 10-credit subject or a 20-credit subject.
Students can enrol in Stage 1 Music Experience programs and Stage 1 Music Advanced programs.
Music Experience Programs – These programs are designed for students with limited experience or knowledge in some aspects of music. Music Experience programs should provide pathways to selected Stage 2 music subjects, such as Stage 2 Ensemble Performance, Music Individual Study, Music Technology, and/or Solo Performance.
Music Advanced Programs – These programs are designed for students with a substantial background in music. Music Advanced programs should provide pathways to the range of Stage 2 music subjects.
Content
This subject outline does not prescribe the specific content of school programs. However, school programs are expected to involve a selection of learning activities that relate to the relevant musical studies. Students have the opportunity to engage in some of the following activities:
- Composing, Arranging, Transcribing, Improvising
- Performing
- Music Technology
- Music in Contexts
- Developing Theory and Aural Skills
Assessment
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Skills Presentation
- Skills Development
- Folio
Students are expected to continue instrumental/vocal and ensemble studies. Students are able to hire instruments from the school by way of a refundable deposit of $20 and a semester hire of $30
STAGE 1 - creative ARTs
CODE: 1CVA101, 1CVA102
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Structure and Organisation:
Creative Arts is a new subject in which teachers, in negotiation with students will tailor a major project to the needs and interests of the student cohort. Students will explore concepts specific to the arts discipline(s) chosen and create an ‘end product.’
Creative Arts products could include but are not limited to the following examples:
Structure, Organisation &Assessment:
Will comprise of study/assessment in two key areas:
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Structure and Organisation:
Creative Arts is a new subject in which teachers, in negotiation with students will tailor a major project to the needs and interests of the student cohort. Students will explore concepts specific to the arts discipline(s) chosen and create an ‘end product.’
Creative Arts products could include but are not limited to the following examples:
- A musical,
- concert,
- a performance for a local festival or competition,
- a film or DVD,
- an entertainment program,
- a music or video clip,
- a stage play, etc.
Structure, Organisation &Assessment:
Will comprise of study/assessment in two key areas:
- Assessment Type 1: Product
- Assessment Type 2: Folio
STAGE 2 - visual art - ART
CODE: 2VAA101, 2VAA102
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Prerequisites
1VAA101and/or 1VAA102,
Recommended Previous Studies:
1VAA101 and 1VAA102 and/or 1VAD101, 1VAD102
Advice to Students:
Stage 2 Visual Arts-Art gives students opportunities to develop creativity, imagination, and a sense of achievement though different forms of art, craft, or design. Theory accounts for a substantial amount of study in this subject.
Students choose a topic and study it in depth. Visual Arts-Art emphasises historical and contemporary aspects of art, and requires students to study both.
Structure and Organisation:
The course is divided into three sections.
Assessment:
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
Prerequisites
1VAA101and/or 1VAA102,
Recommended Previous Studies:
1VAA101 and 1VAA102 and/or 1VAD101, 1VAD102
Advice to Students:
Stage 2 Visual Arts-Art gives students opportunities to develop creativity, imagination, and a sense of achievement though different forms of art, craft, or design. Theory accounts for a substantial amount of study in this subject.
Students choose a topic and study it in depth. Visual Arts-Art emphasises historical and contemporary aspects of art, and requires students to study both.
Structure and Organisation:
The course is divided into three sections.
- Section I Practical: A development of two major practical art works is required as well as an artist statement about each work. These are to be negotiated with the teacher.
- Section 2 Folio: Each major work is expected to be supported by a body of backup work which demonstrates the student’s thinking and documents the art process.
- Section 3 Visual Study: Students choose an area of interest to write about and as a basis for visual investigations. This is externally assessed.
Assessment:
- Assessment Component 1: Practical (40%)
- Assessment Component 2: Folio (30%)
- Assessment Component 3: Visual Study (30%)
STAGE 2 - VISUAL ART - design
CODE: 2VAD101, 2VAD102
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites:
1VAD101 or 1VAD102
Recommended Previous Studies:
1VAD101, 1VAD102
Advice to Students:
Stage 2 Visual Arts-Design emphasises practical work and provides opportunities for students to study a range of techniques and styles. Students complete practical pieces and demonstrate skills in methods and/or materials. The individual investigation that is part of theory work gives students opportunities to develop an understanding of design in the arts industry and community.
Structure and Organisation:
The course is divided into three sections.
Assessment:
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites:
1VAD101 or 1VAD102
Recommended Previous Studies:
1VAD101, 1VAD102
Advice to Students:
Stage 2 Visual Arts-Design emphasises practical work and provides opportunities for students to study a range of techniques and styles. Students complete practical pieces and demonstrate skills in methods and/or materials. The individual investigation that is part of theory work gives students opportunities to develop an understanding of design in the arts industry and community.
Structure and Organisation:
The course is divided into three sections.
- Section I Practical: A development of two major practical art works is required as well as an artist statement about each work. These are to be negotiated with the teacher.
- Section 2 Folio: Each major work is expected to be supported by a body of backup work which demonstrates the student’s thinking and documents the art process.
- Section 3 Visual Study: Students choose an area of interest to write about and as a basis for visual investigations. This is externally assessed.
Assessment:
- Assessment Component 1: Practical (40%)
- Assessment Component 2: Folio (30%)
- Assessment Component 3: Visual Study (30%).
STAGE 2 - music
CODE: 2MBL101, 2MNP101, 2MFC101
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites: 1MUE101 and 1MUE102
Note: Stage 2 Music subjects may be undertaken as one or more 10-credit subjects.
The range of subjects available are:
SEMESTERS 1 and 2
ALTERNATIVE:
Prerequisites: 1MUE101 and 1MUE102
Note: Stage 2 Music subjects may be undertaken as one or more 10-credit subjects.
The range of subjects available are:
Stage 2 Ensemble Performance (2MBL10)
This 10-credit subject develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or their voice and the application of these skills and other musical knowledge in an ensemble.
Content
Students who study Ensemble Performance and/ or Solo Performance may perform on the same instrument in both subjects
In general, students participate in one of the following throughout the subject:
A small ensemble of two or more performers
- An orchestra
- A band
- A choir, vocal ensemble, or with a solo performer (as an accompanist)
- A performing arts production (as a singer or an instrumentalist).
Students perform on only one instrument or the voice and in only one ensemble. Students may perform as a vocalist and as an instrumentalist. They may also perform with recognised doublings such as saxophone and clarinet.
Students prepare and present three public performances, comprising two initial performances and one final performance.
Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- School-based Assessment
- First Performance 30%
- Second Performance 40%
- External Assessment
- Final Performance 30%
External Assessment
Final Performance
Students perform in the ensemble in a practical examination, comprising one public summative performance of 10 to 12 minutes, either live or filmed. Students are required to perform, individually, selections from their parts in the final performance.
The Final Performance is marked by external assessors with reference to performance standards.
Stage 2 Solo Performance (2MFC10)
This 10-credit subject develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or the voice and the application of these skills, musical understanding, and aesthetical awareness in a solo performance.
Students who study Ensemble Performance and/or Solo Performance may perform on the same instrument in both subjects.
Content
Each student must perform as an instrumental or vocal soloist or as a vocalist and instrumentalist. The performance of a vocalist who accompanies himself or herself may include solo parts from each.
Students may also perform with recognised doublings, such as piccolo and flute, tenor saxophone and alto saxophone, flute and saxophone, electric guitar and acoustic guitar. Students must present their program on an instrument chosen from the following list:
Students prepare and present public performances.
Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning
through the following assessment types:
Information on the External Assessment - Final Performance
Students perform in a practical examination. A solo summative performance of 10 to 12 minutes must be presented (live) for assessment. The Final Performance is marked by external assessors with reference to performance standards.
Students who study Ensemble Performance and/or Solo Performance may perform on the same instrument in both subjects.
Content
Each student must perform as an instrumental or vocal soloist or as a vocalist and instrumentalist. The performance of a vocalist who accompanies himself or herself may include solo parts from each.
Students may also perform with recognised doublings, such as piccolo and flute, tenor saxophone and alto saxophone, flute and saxophone, electric guitar and acoustic guitar. Students must present their program on an instrument chosen from the following list:
- Flute Indigenous Australian instruments
- Recorder Traditional instruments (e.g. bagpipes)
- Oboe Violin
- Clarinet Viola
- Bassoon Cello
- E flat alto saxophone Double bass
- B flat tenor saxophone Harp
- E flat tenor horn Piano
- Trumpet Harpsichord
- Cornet Pipe organ
- Trombone Electric keyboard (e.g. clavinova)
- Euphonium Classical guitar
- Baritone Guitar (steel string, acoustic, or electric)
- Tuba Electric bass.
- Percussion
Students prepare and present public performances.
Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning
through the following assessment types:
- School-based Assessment
- First Performance (30%)
- Second Performance (40%)
- External Assessment
- Final Performance (30%)
Information on the External Assessment - Final Performance
Students perform in a practical examination. A solo summative performance of 10 to 12 minutes must be presented (live) for assessment. The Final Performance is marked by external assessors with reference to performance standards.
Stage 2 Musicianship (2MNP10)
This is a 10-credit subject.
Content
Stage 2 Musicianship is designed to be undertaken as a 10-credit subject. The following three areas of study must be covered:
Theory, Aural Recognition, and Musical Techniques
Students develop their aural acuity and ability to acquire fundamental functional musical knowledge, and associated aural, theoretical, and notational skills. They learn theory, aural recognition, and musical techniques in a variety of contexts through a variety of learning activities. Students develop their understanding of the relationship between theoretical notation and sound, using aural and visual recognition, and notation.
Harmony
Students learn to harmonise a melody by applying theoretical knowledge. Students undertake one of the following three options:
Arrangement
Students develop their musical imagination and ability to write musical arrangements. They learn to apply fundamental knowledge of theoretical concepts, musical styles, and associated aural and notational skills.
Students create a notated arrangement of a melody of their choice, taken from the existing repertoire (not created by the student). The arrangement is submitted with a score using standard notation, a recording, and a statement outlining the ideas in, and the musical intention of, the arrangement.
Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
Content
Stage 2 Musicianship is designed to be undertaken as a 10-credit subject. The following three areas of study must be covered:
- Theory, Aural Recognition, Musical Techniques
- Harmony
- Arrangement.
Theory, Aural Recognition, and Musical Techniques
Students develop their aural acuity and ability to acquire fundamental functional musical knowledge, and associated aural, theoretical, and notational skills. They learn theory, aural recognition, and musical techniques in a variety of contexts through a variety of learning activities. Students develop their understanding of the relationship between theoretical notation and sound, using aural and visual recognition, and notation.
Harmony
Students learn to harmonise a melody by applying theoretical knowledge. Students undertake one of the following three options:
- Option A: Countermelody
- Option B: Jazz-related Harmony
- Option C: Four-part Vocal Style.
Arrangement
Students develop their musical imagination and ability to write musical arrangements. They learn to apply fundamental knowledge of theoretical concepts, musical styles, and associated aural and notational skills.
Students create a notated arrangement of a melody of their choice, taken from the existing repertoire (not created by the student). The arrangement is submitted with a score using standard notation, a recording, and a statement outlining the ideas in, and the musical intention of, the arrangement.
Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- School-based Assessment
- Skills Development (30%)
- Arrangement (40%)
- External Assessment
- Examination (30%)