CURRICULUM INFORMATION HANDBOOK

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1 Knowledge Integrity Respect CURRICULUM INFORMATION HANDBOOK YEAR

2 Table of Contents Introduction... 4 Enrolment Process... 4 Course Charges and Extra Cost Options... 4 Ensuring Your Success Homework/Study Commitments... 5 Handing In Your Work On Time... 5 Attendance Commitment... 5 Medical Conditions Affecting College/Exam Performance... 6 Types of Courses and Programs of Study Offered... 6 ATAR Courses... 7 General Courses... 7 Foundation Courses... 7 Preliminary Courses... 7 Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications... 8 Course Choices... 8 Languages Other Than English... 8 Course Enrolment Policy... 8 Year Year Certification of Student Achievement THE ARTS Dance - ATAR Dance - General Drama ATAR Drama General Media Production and Analysis - General Music - General Visual Arts ATAR Visual Arts General ENGLISH English ATAR English General English Foundation English Preliminary Literature ATAR HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health Studies ATAR Health Studies General Physical Education Studies ATAR Physical Education Studies General HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES Career and Enterprise General Career and Enterprise Foundation Economics ATAR Geography ATAR Geography General Modern History ATAR Modern History General Politics and Law ATAR MATHEMATICS Mathematics Specialist - ATAR Mathematics Methods - ATAR Mathematics Applications - ATAR Mathematics Essential - General... 22

3 Mathematics Foundation SCIENCE Biology ATAR Chemistry - ATAR Earth and Environmental Science - ATAR Human Biology - ATAR Human Biology - General Integrated Science - General Marine and Maritime Studies - ATAR Physics - ATAR Psychology - ATAR TECHNOLOGIES Children, Family and the Community General Computer Science - ATAR Design (Dimensional Design) General Engineering Studies (Mechatronics) General Food Science and Technology General Materials Design and Technology (Metal) General Materials Design and Technology (Metal) General (Focus on Jewellery) Materials Design and Technology (Textiles) General Materials Design and Technology (Wood) General VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING (VET) Certificate II in Business (BSB20115) Certificate II in Dance (CUA20113) Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20413) Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICT20115) Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20213) Certificate II in Music (CUS20109) Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (SIS20313) ENDORSED PROGRAMS Workplace Learning APPENDIX A Butler College List A and List B courses for breadth of study APPENDIX B Butler College Online Course Selection Preparation Template... 40

4 Introduction Studying at the senior level means that students are expected to take greater responsibility for their decisions. Our Philosophy Encourages all members of our College community to focus on: - Building Relationships - One s Own Learning - Being a Productive and Valued Citizen This handbook contains information to help students decide which courses to study in Year 11 (and subsequently Year 12). The options are many and the need for discussions with parents, teachers, counselors and others is very important. Students and parents are advised to make themselves familiar with the contents of this Curriculum Information Handbook, in addition to all other information available to them. Parents are an important part of this process as they provide the biggest single influence in a student s choice of direction. Students will be looking for guidance and support in making informed choices and parents are asked to be active participants in information sessions, counseling and interviews. Enrolment Process The enrolment process used to help students select appropriate courses consists of a number of stages. Students will be notified when the Year Curriculum Information Handbook is available online. This Handbook contains information on: - The courses offered, - Butler College Course Enrolment Policy, - Secondary Graduation (The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Online Course Selection Students will be notified of the process to complete their course selections online through Subject Selections Online (SSO). Students must bring a printout of their completed online SSO 2016 Year 11 Course Selection Form, which will indicate the six courses that the student would like to study, and a reserve course. Enrolment Interviews For the student to complete the online course selection process, parents must also make an enrolment interview appointment online. Parents are able to do this via a link at the end of the SSO process. Both students and a parent/guardian are required at the enrolment interview. Please refer to the Course Enrolment Policy on Page 8 for details of the documents you will need to bring to the enrolment interview. In the majority of cases, students will be able to study their six preferred courses for Year 11. Occasionally, a student chooses a pattern of course that is uncommon where two of their courses occur at the same time. In these cases students will be contacted to discuss their options. In addition, if a student has a chosen course that is not viable due to numbers, they will be contacted regarding an alternative choice. Course Charges and Extra Cost Options All applications for enrolment require an upfront deposit of $250 to be paid to the College at the time of enrolment. All Year 11 and 12 courses attract a compulsory charge and the estimated cost for each course is included in this booklet. Page 4

5 There will be additional charges in some courses where extra cost activities are part of the Year 11 and 12 educational programs such as excursions and camps that students are expected to attend and which the course charges do not cover. In December this year, the parent or guardian will receive an information package which will include the updated additional cost charges, booklist and a statement of the course charges and voluntary contributions. It is expected that payment is finalised by the end of Term unless an agreed payment plan has been negotiated. Payment options are available if necessary and arrangements can be made through the Business Manager. Students with unpaid charges may be removed from high cost courses. Secondary Assistance Scheme Some financial assistance is available for course charges and clothing. Most Centrelink Family Health Card or Pensioner Concession cardholders are eligible. Rules change from year to year. If a parent feels they are eligible they should contact the College. Applications should be made at the beginning of each year as they close by the end of Term 1. Ensuring Your Success If the courses the student selects have textbooks and other resources on the booklist, it is a requirement that these be purchased. Without textbooks there is a little chance of succeeding in the course. The for each course are included in the detailed course descriptions. These are stated to help the student choose appropriate courses in which he or she could succeed provided they have a good work ethic and put in the effort required. Homework/Study Commitments Before students decide on which type of course to study, they need to consider the type of commitment they are able to give out of College hours. Students studying ATAR courses should commit a minimum of three hours per course per week, each and every week. That means if a student is studying FIVE university pathway courses, they need to dedicate a minimum of 15 hours to homework and/or study per week. Homework does not only consist of the work given to the student by the teacher, but also has a self-directed component. This may include organising notes, revision, research, exam study, practical study or additional tasks or questions. Handing In Your Work On Time It is vital in Year 11 and 12 that all assessment work is handed in on time, for all courses. Failure to do so jeopardises marks and grades, and prevents the student achieving his or her potential. All courses are moderated against students throughout Western Australia. Attendance Commitment Attendance and participation in class is the key to achievement of success. Studies show that students who attend regularly are more likely to succeed at school. Students should aim for 100% attendance. The only acceptable reasons for absences are sickness or attendance at a College activity such as an excursion. Work commitments and holidays are not acceptable reasons for being absent from College. If there is an unavoidable absence, the student needs to contact the class teachers beforehand to collect work to ensure that all coursework and study is kept up to date. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass a course. Page 5

6 Medical Conditions Affecting College/Exam Performance It is the responsibility of the student to notify the College of any medical condition that may affect performance at enrolment, or when he or she becomes aware of the condition. If special consideration is required in exams or class as a result of the medical condition, a medical certificate and/or other documentation must be provided to the Associate Principal, so that arrangements can be put in place. This is also a School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirement. Types of Courses and Programs of Study Offered In 2016, Butler College will offer a range of courses and programs to Year 11 students which will provide multiple pathways to university, training and employment. Students study six course equivalents in Year 11 and six course equivalents in Year 12. Students should choose a course that they will continue to study for the two years. Once a student has commenced their program of study, course changes are discouraged and usually only considered in the case of a student being in a program of study that is too difficult for him or her. In accordance with SCSA guidelines, students are awarded course grades as follows: A Excellent achievement B High achievement C Satisfactory achievement D Limited achievement E Very low achievement These grades appear on the student s Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA) issued by the SCSA when the student has finished secondary school, and are based on assessment carried out by College staff throughout the year. All of the courses described below are governed by the syllabuses and assessment structures of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. These syllabus statements are available from the SCSA website or students can contact SCSA on (08) Vocational Education and Training qualifications come under the AQTF and are nationally recognized qualifications. Before determining which pathway to take, make sure you thoroughly read and understand the Butler College Course Enrolment Policy. Points to Note: Some ATAR and General courses have defined contexts. These courses are: - Design: Dimensional Design, Graphics, Photography, and Technical Graphics (General only) - Materials Design and Technology: Metal, Textiles, Wood (ATAR and General) - Music: Contemporary, Jazz, Western Art (ATAR only) Each context consists of two Year 11 units (1 and 2) and two Year 12 units (3 and 4). For Design and Music, students can enrol in more than one context in each course with defined contexts, but only a maximum of four units will count towards WACE requirements and students can sit only one ATAR course examination for the course. For Materials Design and Technology, students can enrol in, and gain credit towards the WACE in up to eight Materials Design and Technology units four at Year 11 and four at Year 12 across two defined contexts. Page 6

7 The two options to achieve this are: Option 1 Option 2 four ATAR course units (two at Year 11 and two at Year 12) in conjunction with four General course units from another defined context (two at Year 11 and two at Year 12) eight General course units (four at Year 11 and four at Year 12) from two different, defined contexts. Students can sit only one ATAR course examination for the Materials Design and Technology course. ATAR Courses These courses are examined externally for the purposes of university entrance. Examinations covering the Year 12 courses are held in November every year. Specific dates for each year are available from the TISC website Each course in Year 11 is the counterpart of a course in Year 12 and is normally studied as a prelude to the Year 12 course; for example, Geography ATAR Year 11 followed by Geography ATAR Year 12. It is recommended that students aiming for university entrance study a minimum of five ATAR courses in Year 11 (and subsequently the corresponding five ATAR courses in Year 12). Unacceptable Course Combinations ATAR Courses You cannot use the following course combinations in calculating your ATAR. It may be possible to take both courses but the result in only one may be used to calculate your ATAR i.e. students can use both courses to contribute to their WACE but only one for their ATAR. Chemistry ATAR with Integrated Science ATAR Physics ATAR with Integrated Science ATAR English ATAR with English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR English ATAR with Literature ATAR English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR with Literature ATAR General Courses These courses are assessed at the College level, with one task set externally by SCSA in Year 12 for moderation purposes. These courses do not contribute to direct university entrance eligibility. Although some courses stand-alone each year, it is recommended that students select a course to study over the two years, as it can be very difficult to pick up a new course in Year 12 if the background has not been developed in Year 11. Foundation Courses These courses provide a focus on functional literacy and numeracy skills, practical work-related experience and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life and work. The Foundation courses are not designed, nor intended, to be an alternative senior secondary pathway. Foundation courses are for students who have not been able to demonstrate the minimum standard for literacy and/or numeracy before Year 11 and are unlikely to do so before the end of Year 12 without significant levels of student support. Preliminary Courses Preliminary courses are for students who have been identified as having a learning difficulty and/or an intellectual disability. They provide a relevant option for student who: - cannot access the ATAR, General or Foundation course content with adjustment and/or disability provisions Page 7

8 - are unable to progress directly to training from school - require modified and/or independent education plans - have been identified as having a recognized disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and meet the above criteria. Preliminary courses do not contribute to achievement of the WACE. Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications VET qualifications are for students wishing to participate in nationally recognized training; they are governed by the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and do not contribute to direct university entrance eligibility. All VET qualifications require registered training organization (RTO) delivery, assessment and quality control under the relevant VET regulatory body. A Certificate II or higher is one of the range of requirements for achieving a WACE. These qualifications contribute to the WACE as unit equivalents. Successful completion of these courses is an advantage for students who are aiming to apply for further training pathways (e.g. State or private training providers) and may be an advantage for students applying for alternative entry pathways to university (e.g. portfolio entry to Edith Cowan University.) For information on alternative pathways to university, please contact individual universities directly. Course Choices When choosing courses: - Make a COMMITMENT for two years. It is advisable to follow a Year 11 course through to the end of Year Read the detailed course descriptions contained in this handbook. - Consider interest, abilities and career aspirations. - Check the minimum entrance requirements have been met. Languages Other Than English Currently Butler College will only offer a language course through the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE). Please note that where a chosen language is also a student s first or primary language then restrictions apply. There are Unacceptable Course Combinations that may apply to the calculation of a student s ATAR which will need to be considered if choosing to study a Language Other Than English as part of a course selection. These will need to be discussed at the enrolment interview. Course Enrolment Policy Year 11 The aim of Butler College students is that they enrol in the course that best suits their interests, abilities and future pathways. Year 11 students will enrol, and remain enrolled in, six courses, or course equivalents. Year 11 students will not have sessions for private study unless they are enrolled in course equivalents such as Vocational Education & Training (VET) programs or Workplace Learning (ADWPL). The following information is to be provided by the student at his or her enrolment interview, prior to the finalisation of course choices. If you do not have a copy of these documents, contact the College or your current school. Course selections will not be finalised until this information has been supplied. - Year Course Selection Form (the student will print this at the completion of their online course selection process). - Latest school report (if enrolling in Year 11, in most cases this is Semester One, Year 10). - Year 9 NAPLAN results. - OLNA results (unless the student prequalified through their Year 9 NAPLAN results). Page 8

9 ATAR Courses The philosophy at Butler College is to allow students to attempt ATAR courses only if they meet the minimum recommended entrance requirements outlined in this curriculum information handbook. All students aiming for entry to university directly from Year 12 will be required to enrol in a minimum of five ATAR courses. Non-ATAR Courses General, Foundation Students who enrol in General or Foundation courses will enrol in at least one (maximum of two) VET qualifications Academic Standards Policy (the academic standards policy applies to all Year 11 students). Student individual academic success is a priority of teaching and learning at Butler College. All learning programs focus on the successful attainment of academic goals and a student s successful transition to a preferred pathway at the completion of Year 12. In order to achieve this outcome, all students in Year 11 are required to achieve the minimum standard of a C grade (or equivalent) in three courses. A C grade equivalent is achieved in VET courses by the achievement of all units of competence. Students who do not meet this minimum academic standard will be expected to repeat Year 11 the following year or seek alternative training or employment. Year 12 ATAR Courses To remain in an ATAR program of study, students must have achieved a predicted ATAR of greater than 60 across a minimum of FOUR ATAR courses at the end of Year 11. If this is not achieved a student may choose one of the following options. - Change to more appropriate ATAR course/s. - Change to General courses Although five is the recommended number of ATAR courses for a student aiming for university, Year 12 students may apply to complete a minimum of four ATAR courses along with two other courses or course equivalents. Withdrawing from a Course to have Independent Study Time This option may be available to a student in Year 12 and is allocated on the basis of academic merit or when, in the opinion of College staff, it is seen to benefit a student s educational outcomes. As a guide, Year 12 ATAR students may withdraw from one course for study time at the start of Year 12 provided they have passed all six courses in Year 11 and have achieved a B average in five of those courses. Students may also need to demonstrate a capacity to effectively use independent study time. Applications must be made to an ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL and will be considered on an individual basis. Changing Courses When a student selects a program of study, they are committing to the courses for the duration of the program. Course changes are discouraged and can be avoided if students: - Choose the appropriate courses and take note of the. - Discuss any problems with the teacher and their parents. - Work harder when the going gets tough, hand all work in on time, seek extra help and maintain 100% attendance. - Utilise time effectively and complete extra study. Page 9

10 If a student realises that he or she is not in an appropriate course (e.g. too difficult or too easy), it is recommended that the student arranges to meet with the Manager of Curriculum or an Associate Principal as soon as possible and, at the latest, prior to the end of Week 4, Term 1. Any student who changes a course after the commencement of the course must catch up on any work missed in the new course selected. Course changes may also result in an increase in course charges. Certification of Student Achievement The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is the governing body in Western Australia responsible for all courses; it will issue two documents for students: 1. Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA) will be issued to all Year 12 students at the end of their secondary schooling. It will formally record all of the courses or programs of study they have undertaken with their achievements. 2. Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) will be issued to Year 12 students who meet the specified requirements. By achieving the WACE, the student demonstrates to potential employers, training organisations or tertiary institutions that work completed during Years 11 and 12 has met a national standard. Parents and students are advised to check the SCSA website, for the most up to date information on the requirements for the achievement of the WACE for their child. Alternatively, contact SCSA by phone on Page 10

11 THE ARTS Dance - ATAR Course Fee $ This course develops and presents ideas through a variety of genres, styles and forms, as it provides a unique way in which to express our cultural view and understanding of the world. Through critical decision making in individual and group work, movement is manipulated and refined to reflect the choreographer s intent. Students use a wide range of creative processes, such as improvisation and the use of choreographic elements and devices, and draw on their own physicality and the interpretation of existing work of others to make dance works. As a physical art form, dance is able to offer an opportunity for them to achieve an elite level of movement skills. They gain an understanding of the physical competencies specific to dance, including experiential anatomy (movement specific alignment), strength, flexibility, coordination and rhythmic understanding, while learning to use the body as a medium for artistic expression. The study of dance draws on other disciplines, including yoga, martial arts and gymnastics. It is essential that students demonstrate safe dance practices and understand health issues that will enhance their general physical well being and prolong their dance involvement. Students reflect on, respond to, and evaluate how dance styles and forms are historically derived and culturally valued. They learn about the origins of dance and its importance as a form of expression and that it can represent a variety of political, cultural and historical motivations. This understanding informs their own dance making and the dance works of others. They use appropriate terms and language to describe dance. In performing dance, technical, design and expressive skills are incorporated and developed. The opportunity to present dance to an audience enables students to understand and undertake a wide range of production and design concepts, skills and roles. Dance may draw on other art forms such as music, art and electronic media to broaden students knowledge and interest in the Arts. Through participation in this course, students develop transferable skills essential to their future. These include communication skills, collaborative teamwork skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills, as well as the ability to organise, analyse and evaluate. Participation may lead to opportunities for future study in dance or related arts fields. Previous dance experience (especially contemporary/ballet/jazz) and a B Grade in Year 10 English. Dance - General Course Fee $ This course develops and presents ideas through a variety of genres, styles and forms. Students use a wide range of creative processes, such as improvisation and the use of choreographic elements and devices. Students will gain an understanding of the physical competencies specific to dance, including experiential anatomy (movement specific alignment), strength, flexibility, coordination and rhythmic understanding, while learning to use the body as a medium for artistic expression. It is essential that students demonstrate safe dance practices and understand health issues that will enhance their general physical well being and prolong their dance involvement. Students reflect on, respond to, and evaluate how dance styles and forms are historically derived Page 11

12 and culturally valued. They learn about the origins of dance and its importance as a form of expression. This understanding informs their own dance making and the dance works of others. They use appropriate terms and language to describe dance. In performing dance, technical, design and expressive skills are incorporated and developed. The opportunity to present dance to an audience enables students to understand and undertake a wide range of production and design concepts, skills and roles. Through participation in this course, students develop transferable skills essential to their future e.g. communication skills, collaborative teamwork skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills, as well as the ability to organise, analyse and evaluate. Drama ATAR Course Fee $ Students achieve outcomes through the key activities of creation, performance and reflection. They explore and communicate ideas and learn particular processes and skills to enable them to work with drama forms, styles, conventions and technologies. They reflect, respond and evaluate drama and become critical, informed audiences, understanding drama in the context of their own society and culture, drawing on a diverse range of drama from other cultures, places and times to enrich their inter cultural understanding. This course focuses on aesthetic understanding and drama in practice as students integrate their knowledge and skills. They use the elements and conventions of drama to develop and present ideas and explore personal and cultural issues. They engage in drama processes such as improvisation, playbuilding, text interpretation, playwriting and dramaturgy which allow them to create original drama and interpret a range of texts written or devised by others. Their work in this course includes production and design aspects involving sets, costumes, makeup, props, promotional materials, and sound and lighting. Increasingly, students use technologies such as digital sound and multimedia. They present drama to a range of audiences and work in different performance settings. Students work independently and collaboratively, learning time management skills, showing initiative and demonstrating leadership and interpersonal skills. This course requires them to develop and practise problem solving skills through creative and analytical thinking processes. They develop their capacity to respond to, reflect on, and make informed judgements using appropriate terminology and language to describe, analyse, interpret and evaluate drama, drawing on their understanding of relevant aspects of other art forms. In this course, students engage in both Australian and world drama practice. They understand how drama has changed over time and will continue to change according to its cultural context. Through the Drama ATAR course, they can understand the experience of other times, places and cultures in an accessible, meaningful and enjoyable way. They understand the economic factors that affect drama practice and explore the vocational opportunities that drama offers. While some students intend to make a career in drama and related fields, they also participate in drama for enjoyment and satisfaction. They experience the pleasure that comes from developing personal skills, knowledge and understandings that can be transferred to a range of careers and situations. The Drama ATAR course builds confidence, empathy, understanding about human experience, and a sense of identity and belonging. These are invaluable qualities for contemporary living. Previous drama experience and a B Grade in Year 10 English. Page 12

13 Drama General Course Fee $ Students achieve outcomes through the key activities of creation, performance and reflection. They explore and communicate ideas and learn particular processes and skills to enable them to work with drama forms, styles, conventions and technologies. They reflect, respond and evaluate drama and become critical, informed audiences. This course focuses on aesthetic understanding and drama in practice as students integrate their knowledge and skills. They use the elements and conventions of drama to develop and present ideas. They engage in drama processes, such as improvisation, play building, text interpretation, playwriting and dramaturgy which allow them to create original drama and interpret a range of texts written or devised by others. Their work in this course includes production and design aspects involving sets, costumes, makeup, props, promotional materials, stage management, frontof house activities, and sound and lighting. Increasingly, students use technologies, such as digital sound and multimedia. They present drama to a range of audiences and work in different performance settings. Students work independently and collaboratively, learning time management skills, showing initiative and demonstrating leadership and interpersonal skills. The course requires them to develop and practise problem solving skills through creative and analytical thinking processes. They develop their capacity to respond to, reflect on, and make informed judgements, using appropriate terminology and language to describe, analyse, interpret and evaluate drama, drawing on their understanding of relevant aspects of other art forms. Media Production and Analysis - General Course Fee $ This course aims to prepare all students for a future in a digital and interconnected world by providing the skills, knowledge and understandings to tell their own stories and interpret others stories. Students learn the languages of media communication and how a story is constructed using representations. Students are encouraged to explore, experiment and interpret their world, reflecting and analysing contemporary life while understanding that this is done under social, cultural and institutional constraints. Students as users and creators of media products, consider the important role of audiences and their context. The production of media work enables students to demonstrate their understanding of the key concepts of media languages, representation, audience, production, skills and processes as well as express their creativity and originality. When producing media work, students learn to make decisions about all aspects of production, including creative choices across pre production, production and post production phases. This provides an opportunity for students to reflect on and discuss their own creative work, intentions and outcomes. Within this process, skills are developed enabling students to manipulate technologies which simulate industry experiences. Page 13

14 Music - General Course Fee $ Students listen, perform, improvise, compose and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a diverse array of musical experiences both independently and collaboratively. This course encourages students to explore a range of musical experiences through different musical contexts. The course consists of a written component and a practical component, incorporating the following content areas: Aural and theory, Composing and arranging, Investigation and analysis, and Performance. Students can choose to perform on voice or instrument, submit a composition portfolio or complete a production/practical project to fulfil the requirements of the practical component. The following instruments are taught at the College: Voice, Guitar, Bass and Drums, Keyboards, Brass and Woodwind. Desirable to have completed Year 10 Music Visual Arts ATAR Course Fee $ In this course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of Art forms. The course promotes innovative practice. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. The Visual Arts ATAR course allows students to develop aesthetic understandings and a critical awareness to appreciate and make informed evaluations of Art through their engagement of their own art practice and the work of others. Students will explore two semester long themes each assessed in the areas of Art Making and Art Interpretation. Within Art Making students will produce a body of work exploring drawing, design, influences, media testing, documentation and reflection and a final piece/s. Art interpretation includes analyzing artworks, learning and applying visual art language, exploring art movements, artist influence on the history of Art and the personal development of the student s work. Students will be given the opportunity to showcase their Art works in various competitions and exhibitions. B Grade in Year 10 Visual Arts and a B Grade in Year 10 English. Visual Arts General Course Fee $ In this course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of Art forms. The course promotes innovative practice. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. Students are encouraged to appreciate the work of other artists and engage in their own art practice. Prior experience in the Visual Arts or Fashion and achievement at a C Grade Page 14

15 ENGLISH English ATAR Course Fee $60.00 This course focuses on developing students analytical, creative, and critical thinking and communication skills in all language modes. It encourages students to critically engage with texts from their contemporary world, with texts from the past and with texts from Australian and other cultures. Such engagement helps students develop a sense of themselves, their world and their place in it. Through close study and wide reading, viewing and listening, students develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the purpose, stylistic qualities and conventions of texts and enjoy creating their own imaginative, interpretive, persuasive and analytical responses. Unit content is grouped under an organising framework consisting of: - Texts in context - Language and textual analysis - Engaging and responding - Creating texts - Reflecting Assessment types: - Responding - Creating - Examination Achieved above the minimum standard in Year 10 English AND have demonstrated the literacy component requirement of the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) or prequalified through their Year 9 NAPLAN result. English General become competent, confident and engaged users of English in everyday, community, social, further education, and training and workplace contexts. Unit content is grouped under an organising framework consisting of: - Comprehension strategies - Language and textual analysis - Using information - Creating texts - Communicating and interacting with others Assessment types: - Responding - Creating Achieved at or below the minimum standard in Year 10 English and may have met the literacy component requirement of the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA). English Foundation Course Fee $50.00 This course is typically for students with limited English literacy skills. English Foundation focuses on improving standards of literacy through reading, writing, viewing, speaking and listening with students covering the contexts of literacy for work, literacy for community participation, literacy for everyday personal contexts and literacy for learning. Only students who have sat the OLNA test and not met the minimum standard in the literacy component requirement may enrol. Course Fee $50.00 This course focuses on consolidating and refining the skills and knowledge needed by students to Page 15

16 English Preliminary Course Fee $50.00 The English Preliminary course is designed for students requiring educational support and therefore the units are sequential and developmental but not prescribed for a particular year. Students who have identified special needs may enrol in this course in consultation with the Program Coordinator - Education Support. Literature ATAR Course Fee $60.00 This course focuses on the study of literary texts and developing students as independent, innovative and creative learners and thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language; evaluate perspectives and evidence; and challenge ideas and interpretations. The course explores how literary texts construct representations, shape perceptions of the world and enable us to enter other worlds of the imagination. Students actively participate in the dialogue of literary analysis and the creation of imaginative and analytical texts in a range of modes, media and forms. Students enjoy and respond creatively and critically to literary texts drawn from the past and present and from Australian and other cultures. They reflect on what these texts offer them as individuals, as members of Australian society and as world citizens. Students establish and articulate their views through creative response and logical argument. They reflect on qualities of literary texts, appreciate the power of language and inquire into the relationships between texts, authors, readers, audiences and contexts as they explore ideas, concepts, attitudes and values. Unit content is grouped under an organising framework consisting of: - Texts in contexts - Language and textual analysis - Creating analytical texts - Creating imaginative texts Assessment types: - Extended Written Response - Short Written Response - Creative Production of a Literature Text - Oral - Examination Achieved an A or B Grade in Year 10 English AND have demonstrated the literacy component requirement of the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) or prequalified through their Year 9 NAPLAN result. Page 16

17 HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health Studies ATAR Course Fee $ This course focuses on the study of health as a dynamic quality of human life. Students undertaking this course develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to promote an understanding of the importance of personal and community action in promoting health. The influence of social, environmental, economic and biomedical determinants of health is a key focus of the course. Other course content includes the influence of beliefs, attitudes and values on health behaviour, and the importance of self management and interpersonal skills in making healthy decisions. Using an inquiry process, students draw on their knowledge and understandings of health concepts and investigate health issues of interest. Through this process, they develop research skills that can be applied to a range of health issues or concerns. This course will prepare students for career and employment pathways in a range of health and community service industries. Students will have the opportunity to develop key employability and life skills, including communication, leadership, initiative and enterprise. Inquiry skills will equip students to adapt to current and future studies and work environments. C Grade in Year 10 Health Education and English Health Studies General Course Fee $ This course focuses on the study of health as a dynamic quality of human life. Students undertaking this course develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to promote an understanding of the importance of personal and community action in promoting health. The influence of social, environmental, economic and biological determinants of health is a key focus of the course. Other course content includes the influence of beliefs, attitudes and values on health behaviour, and the importance of self-management and interpersonal skills in making healthy decisions. Using an inquiry process, students draw on their knowledge and understandings of health concepts and investigate health issues of interest. Through this process, they develop research skills that can be applied to a range of health issues or concerns. This course will prepare students for career and employment pathways in a range of health and community service industries. Students will have the opportunity to develop key employability and life skills, including communication, leadership, initiative and enterprise. Inquiry skills will equip students to adapt to current and future studies and work environments. Physical Education Studies ATAR Course Fee $ This course contributes to the development of the whole person. It promotes the physical, social, academic and emotional growth of students. The course is divided into both theoretical and practical components with a 70/30 weighting towards the theoretical aspects. For this reason, physical prowess alone will not be sufficient for overall success in this subject. The theoretical content will include: - Motor learning and coaching - Functional anatomy - Biomechanics Page 17

18 - Exercise physiology - Sport psychology Practical modules will be dependent upon the expertise of the teacher, facilities available, and will focus on developing physical skills and tactics. C Grade in Year 10 Physical Education, Science and English Physical Education Studies General Course Fee $ This course focuses on the complex interrelationships between motor learning and psychological, biomechanical and physiological factors that influence individual and team performance. Students engage as performers, leaders, coaches, analysts and planners of physical activity. development, youth work and health and medical fields linked to physical activity and sport. The course also equips students to take on volunteer and leadership roles in community activities. The theoretical content will include: - Motor learning and coaching - Functional anatomy - Biomechanics - Exercise physiology - Sport psychology Practical modules will be dependent upon the expertise of the teacher, facilities available, and will focus on developing physical skills and tactics. Physical activity serves both as a source of content and data and as a medium for learning. Learning in this course cannot be separated from active participation in physical activities and involves students in closely integrated written, oral and physical learning experiences based upon the study of selected physical activities. The course appeals to students, with varying backgrounds, physical activity knowledge and dispositions. Students analyse the performance of themselves and others, apply theoretical principles and plan programs to enhance performance. Physical activity and sport are used to develop skills and performance, along with an understanding of physiological, anatomical, psychological, biomechanical and skill learning applications. The course prepares students for a variety of postschool pathways, including immediate employment or tertiary studies. It provides students with an increasingly diverse range of employment opportunities in the sport, leisure and recreation industries, education, sport Page 18

19 HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES Career and Enterprise General Course Fee $50.00 Career education involves learning to manage and take responsibility for personal career development. This course involves recognising one s individual skills and talents, and using this understanding to assist in gaining and keeping work. The course develops a range of work skills and an understanding of the nature of work. Key components of the course include: the development of an understanding of different personality types and their link to career choices; entrepreneurial behaviours; learning to learn; and the exploration of social, cultural and environmental issues that affect work, workplaces and careers. Career and Enterprise Foundation Course Fee $50.00 Career education involves learning to manage and take responsibility for personal career development. The Career and Enterprise Foundation course involves recognising one s individual skills and talents, and using this understanding to assist in gaining and keeping work. The development of a range of work skills and an understanding of the nature of work are significant aspects of this course. Literacy and numeracy enriching strategies are heavily embedded in the Career and Enterprise Foundation course. This course is for students who have not demonstrated the literacy standard in the OLNA. Economics ATAR Course Fee $60.00 Economics explores the choices which all people, groups and societies face as they confront the ongoing problem of satisfying their unlimited wants with limited resources. This course aims to develop students ability to analyse the allocation, utilisation and distribution of scarce resources that determine our wealth and wellbeing. It enables students to develop a variety of skills relating to economic behaviour and reasoning, including the ability to: - Undertake economic research - Analyse economic information - Communicate and evaluate information - Think creatively and critically C Grade in Year 10 Society and Environment Geography ATAR Course Fee $60.00 The study of this course draws on students curiosity about the diversity of the world s places and their peoples, cultures and environments. It provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the nature, causes and consequences of natural and ecological hazards, international integration in a range of spatial contexts, land cover transformations, and the challenges affecting the sustainability of places. This course aims to enable students to develop a variety of skills related to the formulation, investigation and presentation of geographical information, including the ability to: - Think critically - Conduct research and evaluate information Page 19

20 - Debate geographical issues - Analyse data - Form conclusions - Collect and collate data C Grade in Year 10 Society and Environment Geography General Course Fee $50.00 In this course students learn how to collect information from primary and secondary sources, such as field observation and data collection, mapping, monitoring, remote sensing, case studies and reports. Geography as a discipline values imagination, creativity and speculation as modes of thought. It develops students knowledge about the interconnections between places and explores the spatial patterns and processes related to environments at risk, and to the protection of such environments through management at local, regional and global levels. This course aims to enable students to develop a variety of skills related to the formulation, investigation and presentation of geographical information, including the ability to: - Think critically - Conduct research and evaluate information - Debate geographical issues - Form conclusions - Collect and collate data Modern History ATAR Course Fee $60.00 Understanding the Modern World (Unit 1) and Movements for change in the 20 th Century (Unit 2) are designed to suit the needs of students considering tertiary study at the end of Year 12. Students are exposed to a variety of historical sources, including government papers, extracts from newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, cartoons, paintings, graphs and secondary sources, in order to determine the cause and effect, and the motives and forces influencing people and events. The context of the Modern History course will be Capitalism the American Experience that looks at aspects as far reaching as the Roaring Twenties to Pearl Harbour and Nazism in Germany and the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler. This course aims to enable students to develop a variety of skills related to the formulation, investigation and presentation of historical information, including the ability to: - Think critically - Conduct research and evaluate information - Communicate and present an argument - Evaluate and interpret evidence C Grade in Year 10 Society and Environment Modern History General Course Fee $50.00 Studying this course exposes students to a variety of historical sources, including government papers, extracts from newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, cartoons, paintings, graphs and secondary sources. The context of these units will include the League of Nations and the United Nations as well as Tokugawa Japan. This course aims to enable students to develop a variety of skills related to the formulations, investigation and presentation of historical information, including the ability to: - Think critically - Conduct research and evaluate information - Communicate and present an argument - Evaluate and interpret evidence Page 20