Studies of Religion

STUDIES OF RELIGION

2 UNIT STUDIES OF RELIGION

Studies of Religion provides a learning experience that enables young people to gain insight into a variety of world religions and assists them to become more informed about their own faith. Students explore the world religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism in depth.

The Studies of Religion syllabus acknowledges religion as a distinctive answer to the human need for meaning in life. An understanding of religion provides a perspective for the human view of reality and deals with daily living as well as with the ultimate source, meaning and goal of life. Religion is generally characterised by a worldview that recognises a supernatural dimension – belief in divinity or powers beyond the human and/or dwelling within the human.

The Studies of Religion syllabus encourages students to investigate the role of religion in society, especially in Australia. It provides students with an insight into Aboriginal spirituality and enables students to understand otherfaiths within an increasingly multi-cultural society. At GPCC we are also able to draw out the uniqueness of Christ and points of contact for sharing the Gospel with others.

Topics Covered:

Preliminary Course HSC Course

SOR 2 Unit

Nature of Religion and Beliefs

Religious Tradition Study 1 (Christianity)

Religious Tradition Study 2 (Islam)

Religious Tradition Study 3 (Judaism) Religions of Ancient Origin (Shinto/Aztec) Religion in Australia pre-1945

SOR 2 Unit

Religion in Australia post-1945

Religious Tradition Depth Study 1 (Christianity)

Religious Tradition Depth Study 2 (Islam)

Religious Tradition Depth Study 3 (Judaism)

Religion and Peace Religion and Non-Religion

Assessment Weighting for the HSC Course - Studies of Religion 2 Unit

Component

Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content Source Based Skills Investigation and Research Communication of Information, Ideas, Issues in Appropriate Forms

Total

Weighting

40 20 20 20

100

TEXTILES AND DESIGN

2 UNIT TEXTILES AND DESIGN

Textiles and Design is designed to enable students to understand and appreciate the nature and significance of textiles. This will help to develop confidence and competence in the selection, manufacture and application of textile items.

Textiles and Design involves study within the areas of Design, Properties and Performance of Textiles and the Australian Textile Industry.

Within these areas of study students will develop practical skills in the design and manipulation of textiles, learn about the properties of textiles, experiment and analyse textiles for specific end uses, and appreciate the significance of textiles in society. Students will learn fashion drawing and production drawing techniques to enable them to design andcommunicate ideas.

Assessment

The HSC Course is assessed with an Examination worth 50% and a Major Textiles Project worth 50%.

Course Structure:

Preliminary Course Design

Elements and Principles of Design Types of Design Communication Techniques Manufacturing Methods Preliminary Textile Project 1

Properties and Performance of Textiles

Fabric, yarn and fibre structures Types, classification and identification of fabrics, fibres and yarns.

Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries

Industry Overview Quality and Value of Textiles Appropriate textile technology and environmental sustainability. Current issues Marketplace

Major Textile Project

Students select one focus area through which they develop a project, which includes supporting documentation and textile item/s: Apparel Furnishings Costume Textile Arts Non-apparel

HSC Course Design

Historical Design Development Fabric Decoration Influence of Culture on Design Contemporary Designers

Properties and Performance of Textiles

End use applications Innovations and emerging textile technologies