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SCONE HIGH SCHOOL

ELECTIVES

YEARS 9 and 10

2010 - 2011

SCONE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS 9 & 10

ELECTIVES

BACKGROUND INFORMATIONTo receive the School Certificate each student must complete a minimum pattern of study, which has been set by the NSW Board of Studies. The school's curriculum has been arranged to make sure these legal requirements are met.

For example, the "Learning Areas" of English, Mathematics, Science and Human Society and Its Environment are studied in each Year 7-10. Music, Creative Arts, Languages and Technology Mandatory are timetabled into Years 7 and 8.

Students will undertake five external state-wide examinations for which each student will receive his/her individual marks. The five external examinations are in the subject areas of: English Mathematics Science and Technology Australian History, Geography and Civics Computer Skills

ALL students will undertake these subjects as part of their curriculum.

In years 9 and 10 the students have some choice within this pattern of study. This choice becomes "THE ELECTIVES". Each "ELECTIVE" is timetabled for six periods in a fortnight cycle. Students study three electives in both years 9 and 10.

ELECTIVE CHOICES FOR YEARS 9 & 10Students completing School Certificate in 2011

Three electives MAY be chosen from the following

Agricultural Technology Page 4Commerce Page 5Design & Technology Page 6Drama Page 7Food Technology Page 8Graphics Technology Page 9History Page 10Industrial Technology – Electronics Page 12Industrial Technology – Metal Page 13Industrial Technology – Timber Page 14Information & Software Technology Page 15Japanese Page 16Music Page 17Textiles Technology Page 18Visual Arts Page 19

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ELECTIVESSELECTION OF ELECTIVES

Students study THREE elective subjects

Before you make your choice think about:-

1. Which subjects could be useful in your future work?

2. Which subjects do you find interesting?

3. Which subjects can broaden your skills and interests?

4. Which subjects do you enjoy?

Other points to consider:-

1. Do not be influenced by the choice of your current friends. Base your choice on what is best for YOU.

2. Class sizes are limited. Too many (or too few) students choosing a subject may mean

that it is not possible to study all your first three choices. Think carefully about your 4th, 5th and 6th choices.

3. No more than two (2) Industrial Technology subjects may be selected.

4. Some electives have compulsory charges of $30.00 or more a year.

Three such electives would involve $100 on top of other compulsory

school charges.

5. Families who have difficulty paying elective charges may need to consider how they can manage the payment.

If there is a real problem then the available options are: consultation with the Principal re time payment, or other possibilities balancing elective choices with funds available choosing other electives.

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ELECTIVES

SELECTION OF ELECTIVES

1 Discuss your choices with your parents or guardians.

2 Fill in the electives selection form

When you have reached your considered decision, fill in the electives selection form accompanying this booklet.

Check that your elective choices have been given in order of preference

choice 1 - your most preferred subject

in order down to

choice 6 - your least preferred subject

.

3 Return the completed form to Mrs Teasdale

Those who do not return the form by the due date will be slotted into electives where there are available places.

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ELECTIVES

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Agriculture is aimed at developing individual students by involving them in the practices of raising plants and animals. Skills to be developed include the ability to research, design, collect and organise information, work in a team, plan and organise activities, manage small enterprises, market products, solve problems, innovate, carry out scientific experimentation and communicate. By observation, discussion, reporting and study, students should come to understand many of the principles of plant and animal production.

This is a course designed for pupils who are interested in the types of plants and animals grown on farms. You DO NOT have to live on a farm to have this interest.

The school has developed outstanding facilities for teaching agriculture.Resources include:-

Angus Stud Cattle (heifers, cows and bulls) Equipment needed to prepare and show cattle Sheep – breeding stock Bee hives and honey extraction room Laying hens Tractors and associated farm machinery 3 ha irrigated pasture area 4 ha dry land pastures 1 ha vegetable production area

All the necessary equipment is available to carry out the management operations associated with these resources.

You will learn how people fit into the balance of nature, and how people use technology to improve production. You WILL NOT be an expert farmer at the end of Year 10. You WILL have a lot of useful information and skills should you decide to take up a rural vocation.

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ELECTIVES

COMMERCEKLA: HSIE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Commerce provides the knowledge, skills, understanding and values that form the foundation on which young people make sound decisions on consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues. It develops in students an understanding of commercial processes and equips them for making informed and responsible decisions on personal finance and investment.

The content is organised into essential and additional content and information is provided on structuring the content. The core and options may be studied in any order or pattern.

The new Commerce Syllabus also has a major focus on information and communication technology (ICT). The Commerce course provides a solid basis for senior HSIE subjects like Business Studies, Legal Studies and Work Studies.

Core

Part 1 Part 2 (40 indicative hours) (40 indicative hours)

1.1 Consumer Choice 2.1 Law and Society1.2 Personal Finance 2.2 Employment Issues

Options(15-20 indicative hours each)

Note the options may be studied in any order or pattern.

1 Investing2 Promoting and Selling3 E-commerce4 Global Links5 Towards Independence6 Political Involvement7 Travel8 Law in Action9 Our Economy10 Community Participation11 Running a Business12 School-developed Option

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ELECTIVES

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGYOffered in Years 9 to 10 and Years 11 to 12

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Design and Technology is a course that develops a student’s innovative and creative thought into planning and development projects that meet real life needs and situations. Students identify a need investigate existing solutions then generate new ideas and test them by experimenting with tools, materials and techniques to develop solutions to the need.

Students will study design in the focus areas, Digital Photography, Food, Interior Design, Jewellery Design and a Student Choice. Within these areas students will identify the work of current and past designers and the design process steps. They will identify a need and apply the design process using materials, tools and techniques to produce a project. During these steps students will document their ideas, experiments and designs.

Design & Technology is a creative outlet for students to develop skills and talents they could use in leisure activities. Students will learn to develop designs to solve everyday problems they face such as decorating a room, designing a special piece of jewellery using digital technology and storing the photo story.

Students will gain skills they could use in the selection of careers that involve design. The list of careers is unlimited, some examples are jewellery making either as a home based industry or on a professional level, interior design either working for a company, reality TV or own business. Digital photography and storage of photos for future generations or design layouts for use in magazines.

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ELECTIVES

DRAMA

KLA: ENGLISH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Drama is an exciting and challenging course that is designed to introduce students to both performance and technical aspects of theatre production. It will enable students to appreciate the processes involved in drama and understand the important place of drama in our society and culture.

Practically it will allow students to learn dramatic skills, develop self-discipline, confidence and communication skills which will assist them in many educational and social settings. These skills will help them express themselves in an erudite and articulate manner, and give them the confidence to challenge themselves and strive for excellence.

The two year course will include improvisation, mime, play building, scripted and student-written performances, Shakespearian readings, technical aspects of theatre, and the opportunity to attend and perform at Regional and State Drama festivals. Visits to live theatre will be an integral feature of the course, as will attendance at theatrical workshops and performances at school. This will develop students' critical understanding of the production and performance of theatre, film and video.

It is an expectation of the Drama course that a student selecting the subject will commit to performing for the school at such events as SCADS and the Eisteddfod in front of an audience. Drama is a highly practical subject and to pass, performance both in class and on stage is required. Students choosing Drama must realise that some after school and lunch times will be needed for rehearsals. The Syllabus also requires that students of Drama critique and analyse live theatre. As part of the course offered at Scone High School students will participate in an excursion to see live theatre.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An A4 visual arts log book.

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY Offered in Years 9 to 10 and Years 11 to 12

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students develop food skills and an understanding of food properties, processing and preparation. Practical experiences develop students’ practical skills in the preparing and presenting food that will enable them to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment. Opportunities are offered for students to express their creativity and knowledge developing recipes from scratch and preparing them in class.

Students study seven focus areas. These include: Food in Australia, Food Product Development, Food Selection and Health, Food Service and Catering, Food for Special Occasions, and New Food Trends.

Food Technology addresses the importance of hygiene and safe work practices and legislation in relation to food. Students are provided with the skills and understanding of a medium that can add richness, pleasure and variety to their life. Skills may be used in everyday life and leisure to allow students to use their creativity and problem solving ability to plan and prepare solutions to everyday meals through to entertaining or their own business.

The Australian Food Industry is growing in importance providing numerous employment opportunities. Food Technology provides the skills and knowledge for students to pursue careers in the Hospitality industry, entertainment industry including reality TV and their own production, media studies in a test kitchen food styling and photography for magazines and newspapers, food companies including developing new food products and food product testing.

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ELECTIVES

GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Graphics focus area provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the significance of graphical communication and the techniques and technologies used to convey technical and non-technical ideas and information.

Students will learn how the use of graphical images to communicate information overcomes the barriers of time and linguistic, cultural and social differences.

Students will be exposed to a number of different media. In an age of globalised industry and rapid technological development, where computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacture (CAM), interactive graphic design (IGN) and multimedia applications are widely used, the study of Graphics Technology is particularly relevant.

Through the study of Graphics Technology students become increasingly productive, creative, discriminating and confident in the development and use of a range of technologies relevant to current practice in graphics and graphical-related industries.

The study of Graphics Technology develops in students an understanding of related work environments while developing skills and understanding that will equip the for potential vocational pathway, future learning and leisure and lifestyle activities.

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HISTORY

KLA: HSIE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Elective History enables students to appreciate and enjoy the human endeavours and achievements of the past. It allows students to explore human actions in a range of historical contexts and encourages them to develop an understanding of motivation, causation, consequence and empathy. Students gain an understanding of historical experiences of different cultural groups within society and how various groups have struggled for citizen’s rights.

The study of History equips students with the knowledge and skills for their future roles as active, informed citizens and advocates a fair and just society.

Topics:

Thematic Studies including topics like: Heroes and Villains World Myths and Legends Sport and Recreation in History Crime and Punishment Slavery Women in History History on the NET

Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Societies Archaeology and Literature of the Ancient World Medieval and Early Europe Asia, Americas, Pacific 19th or 20th Studies

Constructing History units including: Film as History Historical Fiction History and the Media Local History Family History Historical reconstruction Oral History

Elective History course provides a solid basis for senior HSIE subjects like Ancient History, Modern History and Society and Culture.

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ELECTIVES

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - ELECTRONICS

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Electronics focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the electronics and associated industries.

Core modules develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to electronics, which are enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in:

Circuits and Components Computer Repair and Construction

Practical projects should reflect the nature of the Electronics focus area and provide opportunities for students to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to electronic-related technologies. These may include:

Electronic circuits and kits Electronic controlled devices Robotic projects Computer systems Work undertaken on isolated computer components

Projects should promote the sequential development of skills and reflect an increasing degree of student autonomy as they progress through the course.

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ELECTIVES

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - METAL

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Metal focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the metal and associated industries.

Core modules develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to metal or art metal which is enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in:

Metal Machining Fabrication

Practical projects should reflect the nature of the Metal focus area and provide opportunities for students to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to metal-related technologies. These may include:

Sheet metal products Metal machining projects Fabricated projects


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ELECTIVES

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - TIMBER

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Timber focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the timber and associated industries.

Core modules develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to timber which are enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in:

Cabinetwork Wood machining

Practical projects undertaken should reflect the nature of the Timber focus area and provide opportunities for students to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to timber-related technologies. These may include:

Furniture items Decorative timbers products Storage and transportation products Small stepladders or similar Storage and display units


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INFORMATION & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

People can expect to work and live in environments requiring highly developed levels of computing and technological literacy. Current technologies are becoming obsolete at a rapid rate and new generations will need to be flexible to accommodate changes as they emerge.

The study of Information and Software Technology assists students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to solve problems in real life contexts.

Core content provides students with specialized knowledge of past, current and emerging technologies, data, hardware, software and people involved in the field of information and software technology. The core also includes legal, ethical, social and industrial issues.Options included in this study are:

artificial intelligence simulation and modelling authoring and multimedia database design digital media the Internet and website development networking systems robotics and automated systems, software development and programming.

As a result of studying this course, students will be equipped to make appropriate use of and informed choices about information and software technology both at a personal level and in the workplace. Students will be prepared for future developments and directions in the exciting and challenging field of information and software technology.

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JAPANESE

KLA: HSIE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

"Japanese is the language of one of Australia's largest trading partners, one of the major industrial nations in the world, and is spoken by a population of 125 million."

So that students will be able to communicate in Japanese in simple everyday situations, this course emphasises the development of practical skills:-

listening to Japanese

speaking Japanese

reading Japanese

writing Japanese

The culture and geography of Japan will also be studied, stressing the similarities and differences between Japanese and Australian ways, in an attempt to fully understand and appreciate the language.

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ELECTIVES

MUSIC

KLA: CREATIVE ARTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to develop students’ talents in all aspects of music. Students who have enjoyed the instrumental activities in years 7 & 8, those who are members of the school band, the school choir and those who may be learning an instrument privately, are encouraged to give serious consideration to music as an elective in years 9 & 10. Students need to be actively involved in performance. Membership of an extra curricular music group is encouraged but not compulsory. Full participation in class performance activities is necessary.

In addition to classroom activities students may participate in The school concert/variety night The Upper Hunter Eisteddfod in May each year. Other school and community functions.

All available instruments will be experimented with and performed on throughout the course. However, students are to select one instrument as their major instrument for performances.

Students can choose from the following: piano/electric keyboard guitar - acoustic and electric voice tune percussion - xylophone, glockenspiel band instruments (subject to availability) drums (must also be prepared to play keyboard or tuned percussion)

The course involves listening to, and performing music representing a wide variety of styles. Students are encouraged to compose and arrange pieces for their own instrument and for small groups within the class. Technology has a high profile with the use of the computer programs and synthesizer in composition and aural activities.

Why Study MUSIC ? ? ? ? Develop your individual talent and self confidence If you enjoy a subject you will do well at it Entertainment and the Arts in Australia are a growing area of employment and

music can be a part of this. New tertiary courses, geared to modern music and the music industry are being

introduced every year. Music will be a pre-requisite for many of these. For students achieving a high standard - music education, private music teaching

and performance as a soloist or member of an orchestra are career options that can be considered.

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ELECTIVESTEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

Offered in Year 9 to 10 and Years 11 to 12

KLA: TAS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Textiles is studied under five main focus areas to encourage students to engage in a range of textile mediums and cater for a variety of student interests. Options are provided to students to refine and develop their understanding of textiles and textile designer’s work using a variety of materials and techniques.

Students design and produce a minimum of four textile projects from three of the following focus areas: apparel including clothing and accessories, furnishings including cushions, curtains, quilt covers and table linen, costume including theatre costumes, masks and headdresses, textile arts including wall hangings, wearable art, embroidery and fabric art works, non apparel including bags, sleeping bags and backpacks.

With increasing leisure and free time students are provided with an outlet to further their creativity in the exploration of the textiles focus areas. Textiles provides the development of skills and inspiration that can be used as a leisure pursuit, decorating the home or as an income earner or for further adult education study.

Textiles provides the knowledge and skills for students to follow further career paths in: the entertainment industry in reality TV, costume, set design and construction, clothing industry, soft furnishings interior design, opening their own business, teaching at TAFE, school or private classes, art and the retail industry.

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VISUAL ARTS

KLA: CREATIVE ARTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Studying Visual Arts in Years 9 & 10 is both fun and challenging. The exciting variety of topics encourages students to develop their imagination and conceptual skills through developing ideas and resolving 2D and 3D artworks.

Students explore the expressive potential of a wide range of techniques and materials including drawing, printmaking, painting, ceramics, wearable art, sculpture and installation art. They learn about other artworks and artists and how to discuss artworks articulately from different points of reference. Students learn about the agencies of the artworks through developing an understanding of the roles of artists, galleries and art critics. Excursions to both local and Sydney galleries help to further this understanding.

Choosing Visual Arts as an elective is a rewarding experience for those students with a genuine interest in art and in improving their techniques. The knowledge, skills and values developed in this course provide a sound foundation for students electing to study Visual Arts in Years 11 and 12.

Successful Visual Arts students will find their abilities in creativity, organisation and resourcefulness enhanced, which will benefit them in any chosen career.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Students performing practical tasks must wear enclosed leather shoes.

Paying fees is a requirement in Visual Arts, as this is an elective subject in which students use a great deal of consumable resources

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ELECTIVES Return No............

SELECTION OF ELECTIVES 2010 - 2011

This form must be returned to Mrs Teasdale at the TAS PDHPE staffroom NO LATER THAN Friday 19th August 2009

Student Name.............................................................…………………………………

ELECTIVE

First Choice ...........................................................

Second Choice ........................................................

Third Choice ..........................................................

Is First Choice the one you want to do the most? YES / NO ?

IF your answer is NO, you MUST alter your selection so that the choices are in the right preference order,

Choice one is the one most important to you, Choice two is the one second most important to you, Choice three is the one third most important to you,

Complete the remainder in exactly the same way

Fourth Choice ...........................................

Fifth Choice ..............................................

Sixth Choice ..............................................

Parent/Guardian's Signature ..............................................................................

Date .................................................

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