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2018 Year 9

Core and Elective

Program

2020

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Year 9 Core and Elective Program 2020

Year 9 Course Selection Core Subjects In Year 9, all students will study Core English, Maths, Science, Health, Physical Education, Humanities and Pastoral Care. Electives Program Students will also be able to choose from a range of The Arts, Technology and Language electives. Electives run for a Semester or half a year. Students will complete two electives in Semester One – one from The Arts and one from the Technology Learning Areas. During Semester Two students will complete two different electives one from The Arts, one from the Technology and/or one from the Languages (Indonesian) Learning Areas. During the course selection process students must choose electives for the entire year. Electives may incur a charge up to $42.00 depending on material costs.

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

When completing your course selection form you will choose 3 electives per semester.

• Indicate on your elective sheet 1 to 3 – 1 being the subject you would most like to do and three being your least favorite.

Remember though, that you will only complete two of these.

• Number your choices in order of preference. • Every effort will be made to put students into classes based on the order of

their preferences.

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Arts Technology

• Drama

• Visual Communication & Design

• Studio Arts 2D

• Studio Arts 3D

• Digital Art and Photography

• Media Arts

• Music

• Dance

• Product Design – Textiles

• Product Design – Wood

• Product Design – Metal

• Computing - Programming & Game Development

• Computing – Web Design and Animation

• Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

• Food Studies

• Food and Good Health

Be sure to make informed decisions about your electives Once your form is complete, make sure that the Parent/Guardian signature and Student signature are completed. Students will input their sections using Web Choice during a Pastoral Care session.

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YEAR 9 ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS Technology Electives

Choose one of these electives for each semester.

TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES

Product Design and Technology – Textiles

Year 9 Textiles will see students designing and creating their own

Textiles products using a range of hand and machine sewing

techniques and fabrics. Along the way they will learn how to develop

products and draft patterns like industry professionals. Students also extend their

knowledge of how to use Sewing Machines and Overlockers. They will Tie Dye

(Shibori) and sew their own zippered pencil case and learn to make items of clothing.

Students will also increase their fashion illustration skills and knowledge of fabrics, to

design a variety of textile products. Students are required to use personal protective

equipment and wear school approved footwear for all practical classes in this subject.

Product Design and Technology – Dressmaking

In the textiles industry, Dressmaking refers to the

process of making any clothes from patterns, not just

dresses! Year 9 Dressmaking will see students

designing and creating their own clothing items. Along

the way they will learn how to illustrate and assemble

patterns like industry professionals. Students also learn

how to use Sewing Machines to a more advanced level.

Students will deconstruct men’s shirts to analyse how high quality projects are made,

then reassemble the shirt into a new product of their choice.

Projects include comfy shorts, knitted beanies and repurposed clothing from shirts. At

all stages, students are encouraged to make their work their own by maintaining a

design folio of ideas and research. Students are required to use personal protective

equipment and wear school approved footwear for all practical classes in this subject

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Product Design and Technology - Wood

In Year 9 Product Design and Technology – Wood,

students will expand on the skills and knowledge that

they have learnt in year 8. Students will have the

opportunity to learn more complex joining techniques

and will be introduced to basic electrical equipment to

help with the manufacture and finish of their products. Students will be required to

research different styles of a product suggested by the teacher in order to create their

own products. Students will be required to submit a final folio alongside their

completed work that shows their understanding of the design process. Students are

required to use personal protective equipment and wear school approved footwear

for all practical classes in this subject.

Product Design and Technology – Metal

In Year 9 Product Design – Metal, you will be introduced to sheet metal and sheet aluminum. You will have the opportunity to learn cutting, folding and joining techniques and will be introduced to basic hand tools and basic electrical equipment to help with the manufacture and finish of your products. You will be required to complete a set project as an introduction to the subject. You will then need to draw a basic design of the chosen product to use as reference whilst manufacturing the chosen product. You will be required to submit a final folio alongside your completed work that shows your understanding of the design process.

It is expected that you will complete a minimum of two projects for assessment during the semester. You are required to use personal protective equipment and wear school approved footwear for all practical classes in this subject.

Food Studies

Food Studies involves students studying how food is produced. In first semester,

students will look at how food can be made safely while developing their practical

skills and adapting foods to meet their needs. Students follow the design process to

create food items and look at how everyday factors influence our food choices. In the

second term, students study how food is cooked and the reactions that occur when

heat is applied. Students will make food products such as smoothie bowls, souvlaki

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and meringue. Students should choose this subject if they are interest in a career in

food processing or culinary arts.

Students are required to use personal protective equipment and wear school

approved footwear for all practical classes in this subject.

Food Studies - Food and Good Health:

This subject explores on how food influences our health as well

as ways to achieve good health through proper nutrition.

Students create healthy and nutritious dishes to build up a

repertoire of recipes they can make to support good health.

The psychology of food is also examined, and students discover how food marketing

and health promotion influences food choice. Students use a range of food selection

models such as the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating in order to create a healthy

diet. Students should choose this subject if they are interested in a career in nutrition

or a health-based pathway.

Students are required to use personal protective equipment and wear school

approved footwear for all practical classes in this subject.

Computing –

Programming and Game Development:

In Year 9 Programming & Gaming students will develop techniques used during the

development of programs and computer games. Students learn basic principles of

game development and programming languages. Students will be given a range of

resources and software tools to enhance their knowledge and skills when

developing digital solutions. Students engage in the four processes of analysing,

designing, developing and evaluating when completing assessment pieces.

Students will create games using various software such as Scratch, Visual Studio

and Game Maker. They will use their own files to create original games. Students

progressively move towards complete user interactivity in the development of the

game whilst incorporating problem solving skills along the way. At the end of this

course students will have a knowledge level that will lead to further IT based

subjects.

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Computing - Web Design and Animation

In Year 9 Web Design & Animation students will develop a range of skill sets. Students

will be given a range of resources and software tools to enhance their knowledge and

skills when developing digital solutions. Students engage in the four processes of

analysing, designing, developing and evaluating when completing assessment pieces.

Students will form a website in Adobe Dreamweaver using HTML code, various design

features and properties. Students will also develop an animation using Adobe Animate

and incorporate this into their website. At the end of this course students will have a

knowledge level that will lead to further IT based subjects.

Science, Techology, Engineering and Mathematics – (STEM)

STEM is a student-led subject, where students are provided with a problem that they aim to find the solution to through research, design, problem solving, construction, collaboration, data analysis, evaluation, and team and independent work.

Students will have opportunities to explore STEM in various ways, for example, STEM Competitions, Robotics, Drones, Coding, Rocketry, TinkerCAD, 3D printing, Raspberry Pi, Aerodynamics, Bridge/Car/House/Plane Design, Spaghetti Machine Construction, Electronics, Environmental Solutions, Mission to Mars, and many other possibilities.

Students who select this subject will develop a growth mindset, so will embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, see effort as a path to mastery, and find inspiration in the success of others, so must be willing to take on these challenges.

STEM provides the opportunity for students to develop life skills that future employers are looking for, no matter what their chosen career path.

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THE ARTS ELECTIVES

The Arts Electives Choose one of these electives for each semester. All Arts subjects can only be chosen in

one semester ie. You can not repeat a subject in the second semester Digital Art and Photography In this subject students explore the creative potential of Digital Photography and

Digital Art along with associated digital technologies. Students will use Adobe

Photoshop along with its unique imaging design effects. They will explore a range of

computer enhancing, editing and transforming methods. Tasks will provide the

opportunity to explore individual and personal themes and directions. Students will

develop both a Digital Portfolio and a Hardcopy ‘Paper’ Portfolio, both of which

document the developmental process of their ideas, finished work and personal

reflections. Competencies gained in this unit are used in a whole range of Design

Industries, including the areas of Art, Graphics, Screen, Animation, Games and

Multimedia.

Drama

The Sound of Music, Grease, Matilda the Musical, The Lion King; these are all

examples of theatrical productions which embrace musical theatre and have played to

eager audiences all over the world. For students who would like to work towards

becoming a triple threat – in the areas of singing, dancing and acting – this is the

subject for you! Throughout this elective subject, students will develop confidence,

creativity and expression through practical and theoretical experiences in singing,

dancing and acting. Students will develop physical skill, enhance technique and

develop an appreciation of the artistic and cultural aspects of musical theatre.

Working collaboratively as a group, students will construct performances which

demonstrate their skill in singing, dancing and acting in an exciting and innovative way.

Learning will be celebrated through ongoing opportunities for performances to peers

and the local community.

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Media Arts In Media, students explore the process of film making through in-depth analysis of fictional narrative and non-fiction documentary films. Using this newly acquired knowledge of film, the students will learn how to plan, shoot and edit their own movies. As well as film, students learn about the processes of and creation around other types of media forms such as print media, television, and radio/podcasting. The students will also examine the ever growing world of social media, in particular, its effect on society and how audience’s consumption of media has changed as a result of its prevalence in all aspects of daily life.

Music In Year 9 Music, students study and perform on an instrument of their choice (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano/Keys or Voice). They will gain a valuable understanding of how melody, harmony and rhythm are necessary in reading and performing music. All classroom theory tasks are linked to their instrument giving them an appreciation for how this information is vital for a solid grounding in music performance. Students will also learn how to make music using computers and electronic devices. They will understand how to use loops, virtual instruments and notation software to compose ideas and further develop their ability to use music theory in a practical manner.

2D Art

This unit will develop students’ skills and knowledge in a variety of 2D

art media. You will experiment with the Elements and Principles of

Art as applied to 2D Art Forms including Drawing and Painting. You

will research and create presentations about various Art Movements and Traditions.

You will develop an Art Portfolio, which includes research assignments, and

documents the developmental process of your ideas, your finished work and personal

reflections. This course is a pathway to VCE Studio Arts 1-4. Competencies gained in

this unit are also useful in a range of art and design industries and subjects.

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3D Art

This unit will develop students’ skills and knowledge in a variety of

3D art media. You will experiment with the Elements and Principles

of Art as applied to 3D Art Forms including Ceramics and Sculpture.

You will research and create presentations about various art

movements and traditions. You will develop an art portfolio, which

includes research assignments, and documents the developmental process of your

ideas, your finished work and personal reflections. This course is a pathway to VCE

Studio Arts 1-4. Competencies gained in this unit are also useful in a range of art and

design industries and subjects.

Visual Communication and Design Ever wanted to know how to draw with accuracy? Have aspirations of being an

architect, graphic designer, game designer or even an industrial designer?

Visual Communication & Design focuses on developing skills in freehand and technical

drawing, rendering, model making, and digital illustration and computer aided design.

You will learn how to use the design process to develop and produce illustrations and

visual communications that promote, advertise, inform or instruct. You will also learn

about different production methods, media, and materials that designers use to

create imagery.

During practical classes, you will develop visual solutions to design problems and

refine your presentations using digital illustration, photo-editing and publishing

software. You will also learn about historical designers and design movements and

how they have helped shape the development of popular culture and social

behaviours. Assessment for this subject will be based on the development of practical

exercises, design portfolio and a written assignment. The course leads directly on to

Year 10 Visual Communication & Design and Product Design. Design competencies

gained in this unit are also useful in art, design and interactive media subjects.

Dance Dance is expressive movement with purpose and form. Throughout this elective subject, students will express, question and celebrate human experience, using the body as the instrument and movement as the medium for personal, social, emotional, spiritual and physical communication. Students will learn that Dance has the capacity to engage, inspire and enrich the imagination and will encourage students to reach

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their creative and expressive potential. Students will develop their own choreography to perform while working within the safe dance practices. Students will learn about dance in different cultures and looking at the impact of technology within dances and dancing for change. In year 9, students will study genres and styles of dance like jazz and lyrical. Indonesian The Year 9 Indonesian program for 2018 is rich with cultural and language convention.

Students will explore the world of Indonesia by engaging in everyday life experiences

and activities through topics such as, Holiday to Indonesia and Celebrations and

Ceremonies (wedding, death anniversary, food/cooking). Year 9 Indonesian takes the

basic conventions and vocabulary (learned in the previous years) to begin constructing

more complex pieces of work, in the form of speaking, reading, listening and writing.

Grammatical components are also focused on to develop the student’s abilities

further.

• LOTE is a yearlong subject. It will take up one ART elective and one TECH

elective over the course of the year.

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Notes and questions for course counselling…………