Music Performance

Description

Year 10 students develop a greater understanding of Music through study (analysis and music theory) and practice (group and solo performance). They explore existing skills as an instrumentalist or singer, in solo and group contexts, developing tone control, technique, repertoire and performance skills. They study practical theory and analysis skills and expand their knowledge of key elements of music. They develop music technology skills through composing a musical arrangement and leadership skills in band leading. Students must play an instrument (or be a voice student) to select this course. It is highly recommended that students take private music lessons to support their progress in Year 10 Music Performance.

Learning Standards

• Explore and express: students develop aural and written skills along with technical skills on their instruments. They also critique recordings of their own performances in class in order to identify ways to improve their performance skills.

• Music practices: students create, practice and rehearse for performance, developing technical skills on their instruments. Students prepare a musical arrangement using music notation software, and lead their small group in the performance preparation of their arrangement.

• Present and perform: students perform in a small group at a lunchtime concert. Students present a Solo Recital of between 5-8 minutes duration.

• Respond and interpret: Students make written responses to interpretations of musical performances by other musicians, and research the music they intend to perform in their Solo Recital.

Assessment

• Group performance

• Solo performance

• Arrangement

• Research essay

• Theory and Aural Skills

Sound and Lighting Production

Description

In Year 10 Sound and Lighting Production, students develop a basic technical understanding of and practical familiarity with the range of activities within the fields of audio and lighting. Theory studies in a range of topics lead to live sound and studio applications, using the latest in audio technology. Students develop skills in using moving and fixed lights in a theatrical context. Further generic music listening skills are developed alongside specific analytical/technical listening skills.

Learning Standards

• Develop their practical understanding of audio signal flow for a typical rock band, using essential audio equipment. Music practices: students create, practice and rehearse for performance, developing technical skills on their instruments.

• Investigate the suitability of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment for a range of sound and lighting purposes.

• Select and use materials, components, tools and equipment using safe work practices to produce designed solutions.

• Plan a sequence of production steps when making designed solutions.

• Generate, develop, and communicate design ideas and decisions using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques.

Assessment

• Class Topic Tests

• Live Sound P.A. System Setup

• Theatrical Lighting Skills

• DAW Audio Editing and Mixing Skills

• Semester Examination

Photography

Description

Year 10 Photography explores the ideas and images found in different cultures. The function and purpose of photography is investigated, and students explore a variety of approaches to photography, styles and techniques. They are encouraged to investigate themes and critique photographic texts and keep records of how artworks are made using an online Visual Diary.

Learning Standards

Explore and Express Ideas

Students explore the visual arts practices and styles as inspiration to develop a personal style, explore, express ideas, concepts and themes in art works. They explore how artists manipulate materials, techniques, technologies and processes to develop and express their intentions in art works.

Visual Arts Practices

Students select and manipulate materials, techniques, and technologies and processes in a range of art forms to express ideas, concepts and themes. They conceptualise, plan and design art works that express ideas, concepts and artistic intentions.

Present and Perform

Students create, present, analyse and evaluate displays of artwork considering how ideas can be conveyed to an audience.

Respond and Interpret

Students Analyse and interpret artworks to explore the different forms of expression, intentions and viewpoints of artists and how they are viewed by audiences. They analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of visual artworks from different cultures, historical and contemporary contexts to explore differing viewpoints.

Assessment

• Folio of work

• Digital photography alphabet

• Art elements and principles

• Research assignment

• Semester Examination

Pathways

• VCE Studio Arts – Photography

Visual Communication & Design

Description

Visual Communication Design aims to develop decision making and creative skills to find the most effective way to implement ideas and create design works. Students are introduced to designers in the fields of industrial, environmental and communication. They learn to create, research and analyse works influenced by the style of artists or cultures. They use appropriate language, in analysing the arts work they are exploring and creating.

Students develop observation and technical drawing skills. They learn the value of design elements and principles to create the desired aesthetic qualities in their art works, developing competence in the use of skills and techniques.

Students use a range of media, materials, equipment and technologies, and maintain a record of how ideas develop in the creating, making and presenting of their works.

This course is an excellent introduction to Visual Communication Design Units 1 & 2.

Learning Standards

Explore and Express Ideas

Students develop and present visual communications that demonstrate the application of methods, materials, media, design elements and design principles that meet the requirements of a specific brief and target audience. They generate, develop and refine visual communication presentations in response to the brief.

Visual Communication & Design Practices

Students use manual and digital drawing methods to create visual communications in the specific design fields of Environmental, Industrial and Communication Design.

Present and Perform

They develop a brief that identifies a specific audience and needs, and present visual communications that meet the brief.

Respond and Interpret

Students analyse and evaluate the factors that influence design decisions in a range of visual communications from different historical, social and cultural contexts. They analyse and evaluate the use of methods, media, materials, design elements and design principles in visual communications from different historical, social and cultural contexts.

Assessment

• Design journal

• Analysis of designers and works

• Completed art works

• Written Examination

Pathways

• VCE Visual Communication Design