THE ARTS – year 10

The year 10 Art elective will develop student independence in their approach to exploring and refining art concepts. They will use a range of materials, techniques and processes and will experiment and refine ideas throughout a folio. During the semester, students will explore a range of art forms such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Exploring the practical and theoretical aspects of each art form. This subject is a stepping stone to VCE Art Creative Practice, Units 1-4. Please note, students will require an A3 visual diary if they choose this subject.

In this elective, students learn about how designers visually communicate ideas when creating things like messages, objects, environments, and interactive experiences. Through application of the design process, students use drawings, mock-ups, models, and prototypes to develop design ideas, concepts, and solutions. Students will choose and combine manual and digital methods, media, and materials with design elements and principles. Visual Communication Design goes beyond just how things look and work, ensuring designs solve problems in smart ways that help people in the long term. This area of study leads into VCE Visual Communication Design Unit 1 – 4, and will be both practical and theory based. Please note, students will require an A3 visual diary if they choose this subject.

Year 10 Music gives students the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding of music. The program allows students to work on their own individual areas of performance interest, while also covering a range of fundamental pre-VCE theory and aural skills, music technology projects and creative composition activities. Students are required to prepare a number of performances throughout the semester, involving a variety of styles and techniques, as both a soloist and in an ensemble. Students are also required to analyse recordings and videos of their own performances, as a way to improve and self-evaluate their technical and performance skills. The subject is an excellent complement to school ensemble involvement and private instrumental/vocal lessons and equips students with the necessary skills for a strong start in VCE Music in Year 11. To undertake this subject, students must have prior experience in music and be learning an instrument.