Year 10
Subject Choices
Students in Year 10 who are completing a Three Year VCE sequence of study should select one VCE subject.
English Curriculum
10 English
Year 10 English aims to further develop students’ critical understanding and competency in the use of the English language. Students explore a wide range of issues and ideas in the world, and express their own using written and verbal language. Students will study and respond to a range of texts, both creatively and analytically, and expand their knowledge of real-world contexts and conceptual ideas within the study of fictional texts. Over the year they develop an analysis of a single text, and make personal connections to a range of texts. They study texts in the media, considering how language is used to persuade. Student develop their written expression, aiming to draw on the language and structural conventions of various text types, including analytical essays. Students also develop their ability to speak through oral presentations, class discussion and debate.
What students will learn:
Responding analytically to texts:
How to analyse characters and themes in a number of texts.
How to identify authors’ views and values.
How to identify the social, historical and political contexts and the influence of these on the texts.
How to write a text response essay developing a strong interpretation of the themes, characters and plot elements of the text.
How to compare two texts and their representations of similar ideas.
Crafting texts:
How to contrast and compare the development of ideas/themes in a range of text types.
How to craft texts using specific techniques
How to construct different text types using language and structural conventions for different effects and purpose.
Analysing and using persuasive language:
How to analyse language and texts within the media, including both written and visual language.
How to identify persuasive elements in a range of different texts.
How to identify and create sequences of arguments which support a contention.
How to construct analytical essays and persuasive texts.
How to deliver persuasive speeches, drawing on the conventions of persuasive oral presentations
10 English Advanced
English Advanced is for students who love to read, are competent writers and enjoy speaking and debating in front of an audience. English Advanced offers students opportunities to challenge and extend their thinking skills through the critical analysis of complex texts. Students will engage with stimulating material that will inform their writing and reading, preparing them for their role in a global community. Students will expand their knowledge of the world through various thought-provoking learning activities. There will be a focus on topical issues in the Australian media and students will present their views orally to persuade their audience. The course will align with Victorian English Curriculum through the content offered and will encourage independent learning in preparation for VCE and university studies. Enrolment in this subject is dependent on teacher recommendations and student reports.
What students will learn:
Text Study
How to analyse characters and themes in a number of texts
How to identify authors’ views and values
How to identify the social, historical and political contexts and the influence of these on texts
How to write a text response essay which develops a strong interpretation
How to compare the presentation of ideas, issues and themes of two texts
Writing Styles
How to identify key ideas about a particular theme in a range of texts
How to contrast and compare the development of ideas/ themes in a range of text types
How to respond to a set context in a creative, expository and persuasive manner
Expanding Ideas
The key elements of creative writing pieces
How to construct different writing pieces
Compare and contrast texts and ideas
Book reviews
Reading
Using literary devices and other language conventions for different effects
The Art of Persuasion
How to analyse media texts
How to identify arguments and analyse how language is used to present these in a range of different texts
How to write an analytical essay
How to participate in debates
How to formulate persuasive speeches and present these orally
10 Literature
Literature is all about a love of books, of reading, writing and discussion. Students who take this subject at Year 10 will develop the skills needed for the ongoing study of Literature at VCE as they explore the ways that texts can represent and reflect the human experience. The study of Literature at Year 10 involves the critical evaluation of characters, setting and themes, reflection on the way texts reflect and subvert their historical, cultural and social contexts, analysis of the structural, linguistic and literary features of texts, and strategies for developing an informed response to texts of different forms, drawing from different interpretive lenses. This course embodies the philosophy that by learning to interpret what we read in an astute and conscientious manner, and by engaging meaningfully with interesting and complex ideas in texts, we become adept thinkers.
What students will learn:
Introduction to literary theory
Examine a range of literary texts—plays, novels, films, short stories, and poems
Explore ways in which readers develop their understanding of literary texts
Compare and contrast similar ideas in different texts
Write reviews of text and film
Literary movements
Consider the relationship between a text’s meaning and its form
Analyse, interpret, and evaluate the views and values of authors and their audiences
Develop a critical understanding of how culture is represented and reproduced in texts
The language of interpretation
Read and discuss challenging texts and explore how literature represents the world in distinctive ways
Develop and practise the skills needed for close analysis of literary language
Identify specific features of a text and how they contribute to an interpretation
The writing process
Respond creatively to a text
Critique features of a text
Edit and assess writing through writing workshops
10 English Language
English Language is for students who are fascinated by the intricacies and mechanics of language. In this subject, students explore the ways in which language is used by individuals and groups and reflects our changing thinking and values. Informed by the discipline of linguistics, it provides students with metalinguistic tools to understand and analyse language use, variation, and change. In English Language, students will develop knowledge of key linguistic concepts and learn to unpack the way meaning is constructed in, and informed by, a range of influences. Through the lens of a historical text, they will study changes to the structure and meaning of words from the Middle English period to our modern language. Students will also study a variety of literary and non literary texts and produce a range of text types, including investigative reports, analytical commentaries, speeches, and essays.
What students will learn:
Language Change Over Time
Describe and analyse the structures, features and functions of spoken and written English language.
Reflect critically on attitudes to language in both its historical and contemporary contexts.
Investigate language use, variation, and change over time.
Develop a critical understanding of how culture is represented and reproduced by language texts.
The Language of Analysis
Read a range of written and spoken texts and analyse how meaning is made.
Develop and practise the skills needed for writing analytical commentaries.
Identify specific features of spoken or written texts and how they contribute to the text's meaning.
Develop a shared vocabulary to discuss language in an objective and systematic way.
Text Study
Analyse the themes, tensions, ideas, and values in texts.
Identify and interpret authorial intention in texts.
Develop a justified and logical interpretation of a text which can be supported with evidence.
Argument Analysis
Identify and analyse main and sub-arguments in a text.
Consider the range of ways in which visual and written language can be used to position and persuade audiences.
Develop and practise the skills needed for writing essays which analyse arguments.
Mathematics Curriculum
VCE VM Mathematics (previously known as Year 10 Foundation Maths)
This subject caters for students not intending to continue with Mathematics beyond Year 10. The subject does, however, further develop the mathematical skills of students to support them during their VCE, VCE VM and VET studies. The focus of this subject will be the mathematics of the everyday and applied maths for life, including the use of maths in business, manufacturing, construction and the environment.
10 Mathematics
Year 10 Mathematics builds upon the ideas and techniques developed in previous years. This subject places a strong emphasis on the effective communication of mathematical ideas and processes, where students must outline the steps used to reach an answer. This encourages reasoning processes that can be utilised in many fields, including mathematics. During the course, students learn to move confidently between textual, visual, graphical, algebraic and numerical representations of mathematical concepts. They will critique the work and logic of others as well as reflect on their own practice. This subject is targeted at students wanting to take VCE General Mathematics in following years.
What students will learn:
Mathematical Relationships
Manipulate algebraic expressions to simplify and solve
Explore a variety of problems using linear and quadratic equations
Construct and describe the graphs for a variety of relationships
Chance and Data
Read and interpret data sets and graphs, including in the media
Display data in different and meaningful ways
Determine the probability of outcomes in applied settings
Geometry and Measurement
Explore the use of trigonometry in a range of settings
Apply trigonometric principles to bearings problems
Carry out experimental measurements and compare results to theoretical calculations
Apply a range of geometric principles to 2D and 3D shapes
Application Mathematics
Use of mathematical understanding in a financial context
Investigate aspects of design and production in a variety of vocations
Engage in rich research tasks
Apply statistical techniques to a range of databases
10 Mathematics Advanced
Year 10 Mathematics Advanced is offered to students with a genuine passion and aptitude for mathematics, whilst placing importance on producing clear, detailed solutions. This subject challenges students to explain the concepts behind a formula or process. This ranges from impromptu discussions to formal derivations and/or proofs, fostering an environment of curiosity as well as clear mathematical communication. Students will build upon prior knowledge and skills and begin to bring previously separate ideas together in new contexts. A key component of this year will be using technology to explore concepts in greater depth. In particular, students will become familiar with the Computer Algebraic System (CAS) calculators as a tool to enhance understanding and prepare students for VCE or IB studies. Enrolment in this subject is dependent on teacher recommendations and student reports. This subject is preparation for VCE Mathematical Methods and IB Mathematics
What students will learn:
Functions
Manipulate, simplify and solve a variety of algebraic expressions
Linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions
Explore the properties of functions
Chance and Data
Read and interpret data sets and graphs, including in the media
Analyse and display univariate and bivariate data
Determine the probability of outcomes in applied settings
Graphs and Geometry
Calculate unknown information for any triangle, including in 3D and navigation settings
Apply congruence and similarity tests to groups of values, including situations involving volume and surface area
Derive and use circle theorems
Applied Mathematics
Investigate the requirements for rigorous proof
Research and develop strategies for extended problems and tasks
Science Curriculum
10 Environmental Science
In this course, students have the opportunity to further develop an understanding of the natural environment and how humans interact with it. Students will build on the knowledge developed during Environmental Inquiry and be challenged by investigating ways in which they can apply this knowledge to the world around them. This subject is targeted at students wanting to take VCE Environmental Science or VCE Geography in following years. It also supports students who want to undertake the IB senior years pathway with its strong focus on inquiry.
What students will learn:
Environmental concepts
The Earth’s different and dynamic systems
Changing land cover and usage
The environmental and ethical issues associated with tourism
How scientific investigations develop understanding
Inquiry Skills
Identify appropriate research areas
Develop research based questions
Collect and analyse data
Presenting findings to a range of stakeholders
10 Science
In this course, students have the opportunity to develop an understanding of how scientific theory can be applied to practical problems. Students extend their knowledge of the scientific method and apply this to the world around them. They examine a range of real-life contexts in a topic-based course. Students use practical work to investigate the behaviour of materials and the way different substances interact to make up the world as we know it. The various topics covered include genetics, evolution, atomic structure and bonding, chemical reactions, energy transfer and transformation, motion, human stress response, sleep and memory.
What students will learn:
Chemistry
The Periodic Table & Atomic structure
Bonding and Ions
Chemical reactions and reaction rates
Biology
DNA and genetics
Mitosis and meiosis
Evolution and natural selection
Physics
Energy
Motion of objects
Practical investigations
Psychology
The stress response
Models of stress
Sleep and Memory
10 Science Advanced
In this course, students will extend their knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Environmental Science to prepare them for the VCE or IB sciences. They will be challenged to apply their knowledge to real-life through various practical investigations. The topics covered include genetics, evolution, atomic structure and bonding, chemical reactions, energy transfer and transformation, motion, environmental health and the human stress response. Enrolment in this subject is dependent on teacher recommendations and student reports.
What students will learn:
Chemistry
Structure of the Atom, Electron Configuration and Isotopes
Chemical Reactions and Chemical Bonding
Stoichiometry
Biology
DNA and Protein Synthesis
Mitosis and Meiosis
Genetic Inheritance
Genetic Engineering
Physics
Energy and Collisions
Thermodynamics
Psychology
The Stress Response
Models of Stress
Practical Investigation
Environmental Science
Human Impact on Ecosystems
Water Quality Investigation
Humanities Curriculum
10 International Economics and Law
This subject gives students a grounding in the ideas and concepts of both Economics and Law in preparation for further study.
In the Economics units, students will investigate introductory microeconomic concepts, as well as macroeconomic indicators of performance such as employment, inflation, and growth. In addition, students will investigate global economics, including international trade, ethics, sustainability, and globalisation.
In the Law units, students will develop a greater understanding of the foundations of the Australian legal system, and look closely at both theoretical principles and recent cases in both criminal and civil law. Students will also investigate the protection of rights in a national and international context.
What students will learn:
Economics
Introduction to macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts
Australia and its participation in the global economy
The influence of economic performance on living standards
Significant historical and current economic issues
Legal Studies
The development of Australia’s legal system
An overview of the history and role of Australia’s parliamentary system
The distinction between criminal law and civil law
Investigation of legal issues in a global context
Participation in a mock trial
10 History and Geopolitics
This subject provides students with a grounding in the ideas and concepts relevant to further study of History, Geography and Politics in the VCE or the IB. In the History units, students will further develop their understanding of historical concepts and Australia’s role in the Twentieth Century. In the Geopolitics unit students will investigate how geopolitical factors influence and shape conflict and cooperation in a global context.
What students will learn:
History
World War II
Rights and Freedoms: comparing the US and Indigenous Australians Civil Rights Movements
Geopolitics
Understanding of different political systems including democratic values
Understanding of how geopolitical conflicts are instigated and resolved
Understanding the relationship between geographical features and political conflicts
Knowledge of how international organisations facilitate cooperation between nations
10 Liberal Arts (Sociology and Philosophy)
Students of Liberal Arts study a semester of Sociology and a semester of Philosophy in a curriculum that allows early introduction to some of the fundamental skills, themes, and ideas present in the VCE courses.
Students are introduced to philosophical and sociological thinking and are given the opportunity and skills to critically assess the behaviour of individuals, groups, and themselves. By studying Sociology, students will start to develop a sociological understanding that allows an insight deeper and more complex issues.
The study of Philosophy focuses on honing critical thinking skills by learning to identify logical fallacies and cognitive biases and then applying this to topical issues, such as conspiracy theories and fake news, as well as critically assessing arguments for and against the logical possibility of God.
The study of Liberal Arts will demand independent thinking, the ability to research independently, as well as good writing and presenting skills.
What students will learn:
Sociology
Introduction to the Sociological Imagination and its application
Theoretical perspectives
Key thinkers: Durkhiem, Marx, De Botton, Hegel, Gramsci
Philosophy
Logic and Reasoning: An introduction constructing and deconstructing arguments, and flaws in thinking
Metaphysics: Arguments for and against the existence of God
Key Philosophers: Aquinas, Flew, Kierkegaard, Pascal, Popper
Create Curriculum
10 Art
This subject introduces students to traditional and contemporary art-making techniques such as printmaking, drawing, and painting, as well as methods commonly seen in contemporary art. Students develop their own artworks and are encouraged to take a creative and original approach to making art. Students look to other artists for inspiration and will learn about some of the key 20th century art movements and styles. They also visually analyse works of traditional and contemporary art, and reflect upon and evaluate their own work.
What students will learn
Modern Art Movements
The features of many of the 20th century Modern Art Movements and styles
How to create artworks based on a specific style
How to design aesthetically pleasing works and compositions
Reflecting on art
How to analyse and evaluate their own work
Contemporary Art and Illustration
How to creatively approach an idea
How to draw and develop original imagery
How to make an original artwork inspired by contemporary artists
Exploring a range of media and techniques
Writing about art
How to analyse and describe an artwork
How to interpret the meaning of artwork
Languages curriculum
10 Sculpture and Ceramics
In this subject, students will be introduced to a range of skills and techniques required in both Sculpture and Ceramics. Students will explore historical and contemporary design movements related to the two disciplines and will choose to focus on specific sculptors and ceramicists to analyse in depth. In Ceramics students will have the opportunity to experience wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques and students will create both artistic and functional pieces. Students will be exposed to the oeuvres of professionals artisans through excursions and will undertake a breadth of tasks inspired by significant sculptors designed to deliver specific sculptural skills in construction and assemblage.
Students will implement the Design Process to guide their artmaking and will be expected to maintain a thorough, reflective record of their research and designs in a Visual Diary. Students will also document the progress of and the range of final artworks in an e-folio.
What students will learn:
Handbuilding ceramic techniques
Wheel-thrown ceramics
Construction and assemblage sculpture techniques
The history of design movements influencing Sculpture and Ceramics
Contemporary studio Ceramic and Sculpture practice
How to design and develop original artworks and functional designs
Professional practice skills and pathways in the arts
10 Computing
In Computing (Digital Technology), students will be encouraged to use Information Communication Technologies to further their knowledge of the engineering design process. Engineers follow the steps of the problem-solving methodology to help them arrive at the best possible solutions in response to real-world problems. This subject is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in Year 7 and 8 STEM, and Year 9 Game and Web Design, and would lead into VCE Applied Computing (Unit 1 and 2) and VCE Software Development (Unit 3 and 4).
What students will learn:
Convert knowledge of block-based coding into language-based programming
Use Python language to program to complete real-world scenarios
Data analysis and visualisation
The basics of databases and information processing
Coding
Use HTML and CSS to build static websites and track progress to demonstrate learning
Problem Solving
Develop their project-based learning and critical thinking skills by solving real world problems
10 Dance
In this course, students study anatomy, physiology, and training principles and apply this knowledge to their dance practice. They focus on extending and refining technical and expressive skills in a range of dance styles. Through the manipulation of the elements of movement and choreographic devices, students produce two choreographic projects throughout the year. They extend their understanding and appreciation of the artform through the analysis of various contemporary dance works.
What students will learn:
Performance
Specific movement repertoire in a range of dance genres
Rehearsal and performance techniques
Safe use and development of physical skills across all movement categories
Enhanced technique in contemporary and jazz dance
Safe Dance Practice
Basic structure and function of the body as it relates to dance
Safe principles of training
Factors impacting on body maintenance
Injury prevention and management
Composition
Complete structured improvisations individually and with a group
Develop a range of movement ideas in response to stimulus
Specific techniques and approaches to creating a contemporary dance work
Dance Analysis
The study of key contemporary dance works
Approaches to discussing intention, form and movement vocabulary in dance works
Description of movement sequences using formal arts language
10 Drama
In Year 10 Drama, students will write a play under the guidance of a professional artist in residence. This will then be directed, performed and stage managed by the class. Students will be introduced to eclectic theatre, preparing them for a smooth transition into the VCE curriculum. They will explore a number of theatrical styles through the creation of both solo and ensemble performances, and through the study of preexisting play scripts. They will use music, theatrical conventions and prescribed stimuli as inspiration for theatre-making. All performances will require students to work to their strengths, with the potential to incorporate dance, music and production elements. Students will explore how society/audience is impacted by drama, and devise works that will be presented to a wider audience.
What students will learn:
Drama Practice
Acting workshops
Theatrical styles workshops
Improvisation
Character development through text interpretation
Stagecraft
Evaluation of production areas in performance
Directing workshops
Dramatic Elements
Dramatic elements
Play scripts
Conventions of Eclectic Theatre
10 Food
Year 10 Food is structured to reflect and prepare students for the VCE Program. It features 150 minutes per week of theory-based learning and 90 minutes of practical work each week. Practicals are not always limited to cooking recipes but include taste-tests and sensory evaluations. Students study safe and hygienic food handling and storage practices to prevent food spoilage and food poisoning and apply these practices in the preparation of food. They consider food preparation practices suitable for use in a small-scale food operation, such as in the home, a school setting or in a small food business. Students consider the selection and use of a range of tools and equipment suitable for use in food preparation. Students examine the links between classification of foods and their properties and examine changes in properties of food when different preparation and processing techniques are used. Students apply this knowledge when preparing food. They investigate quality and ethical considerations in food selection. Students study the influence of celebrity chefs on Australian food culture.
What students will learn:
Hospitality Operations and Sustainable Food Production
Principles of food hygiene and safe food handling
Causes of food spoilage and food poisoning
Effective storage practices to ensure quality and safety of food
The various roles and responsibilities in restaurants and conditions of employment
Types of Food production and Environmental Impact
Project: Students will work in teams to create a three course meal for The Albert Restaurant
Food properties and complex processes
Functions of ingredients in food
Processes that occur in cooking
Explore and experiment with the complex processes involved in food production using prototypes to improve their dish
Product Development
Analyse new food products, looking specifically at target markets and market share of particular businesses
Look at environmentally friendly and sustainable food, including niche markets
Processes used by small and big businesses for the development of new food products
Data analysis from market research and sensory assessment
Students will improve upon an existing product on the market and produce a folio of work detailing the design process
Influences on Australian Food Culture
Analyse the cooking styles of celebrity chefs
Create a variety of dishes covering many different styles of cooking
Students will recreate a multi course meal emulating the style of a particular chef
10 Makerspace
Combining art and technology, this subject will allow learners to plan, create, refine and revisit making techniques as active, collaborative makers. Connections to community industries will be a feature of student collaborations and working within real contexts is essential. Developing critical and creative thinking alongside design process skills are key theoretical understandings covered in Makerspace. Empowering learners to discover new and creative uses for tools such as laser cutters, heat presses, 3D printers, Adobe Illustrator and Autodesk (CAD) alongside traditional art skills such as sculpting, textiles and technical drawing enable students to blend traditional skills with new applications and ideas. Year 10 Makerspace will provide preparation for further study in Visual Communication Design, Studio Arts and engineering fields.
What students will learn:
Wearable Art
Jewellery using laser cutting and/or resin
Creating fabrics using heat technology
Textile design using 3D printing
Architecture
Advanced laser cutting for model making
Making for interior spaces using 3D printing technology and innovative materials
Technical drawing
Design Challenge
Using existing materials such as plastic in new sophisticated ways such as heat moulding
Plastic moulding for profit
Design for a real client
Design thinking skills
Traditional sculpture practices
Create Something That...
Open ended design task where students select, develop, make and refine a project of their choice
Potential to work in new fields such as neon, CNC routing, vinyl cutting, Raspberry Pi and more
10 Media
This subject introduces students to the senior Media curriculum and draws from both the study of film/cinema and new media technologies. Students will begin with a study of the Horror genre, with a focus on the conventions of horror and suspense in film, which leads to the production of their own short film. Students learn about media spin and bias in documentary and advertising and apply this knowledge when creating their own digital advertising suite. Students interact with a range of digital technologies, implementing developed skills to engage their audience. Students continue to build their analytical skills by recognising and commenting on media codes and conventions as they are used in professionally created feature films of various genres.
What students will learn:
Film Genre: Horror
How camera, acting, lighting and sound create the conventions of ‘horror’
Analysis of scripts and characters
Examining the construction of professional films of the horror genre
Pre-production skills and planning
Create a short film using suspenseful techniques
Digital World
Advertising techniques and spin
Post production editing and special effects - Photoshop
Exploration of Fantasy and Sci-fi genres and unrealistic digital production
Documentary
Media language and terminology
Media bias and how selecting or omitting certain facts can change a story
Research a topic for a student audience and produce a short documentary that presents this research
My Story
Film study to reinforce understanding of production elements
Analysis of character development
Film genre study: coming-of-age and teen films
Exploring creativity in development of an original short story
10 Music
Year 10 Music builds on Middle Years performance, creativity and musicianship knowledge and skills. Students continue to develop their skills in performance, responding to music, music language and creative responses. Students choose instruments to focus on (including voice) and work towards new interpretations of songs individually and in groups. Other aspects of the course include creative, industry-based tasks including composition and music technology, analysing a wide range of music, practice approaches and musicianship (theory and aural skills). Students are expected to rehearse and perform on a regular basis.
Enrolment in this subject is dependent on prior experience with playing an instrument and teacher recommendation. It is recommended that students enrol in individual extra-curricular instrumental lessons.
What students will learn:
Music Language (Theory) and Aural Perception
Notation conventions
Aural perception: harmonic, melodic, rhythmic
Improvising
Instrumental and vocal skills
Solo performance skills
Small and large group performance skills
Practice and rehearsal strategies
Performance experience
Building their own repertoire program
Composing and arranging skills
Remixing
Songwriting
Composition
Arranging on Sibelius
Analysis of different styles and musical terminology
Live recordings
10 Photography
This subject introduces students to a range of photographic practices, both historical and contemporary. Students will develop their own artworks based on a range of themes and starting points, and will be encouraged to develop a personal photographic style. Students will look to other artists such as commercial and fine art photographers for inspiration and will learn about some of the major 20th century art movements. They will also analyse works of traditional and contemporary photographic practice, and reflect upon and evaluate their own work. Students require a DSLR camera to use in this class.
What students will learn:
Introduction to basic photographic skills
Develop a range of ideas in response to a given or personal theme
Digital photography editing techniques using industry-standard software
Reflect, analyse and evaluate the success of their own work
Develop an appreciation of the practices of photographers from different cultural and historical contexts
Explore a range of contemporary photographers and issues facing contemporary photographic practice
Analysis of how art elements and principles have been used to construct meaning within photographic works
10 Textiles
In Textiles students refine their skills in fashion illustration to develop a design inspired by Alexander Mcqueen. This project encourages students to learn about the fashion industry and the creative process of a designer to inspire their work. Students develop an illustrated design in response to a brief to hone their fashion illustration skills. In the second half of the semester, students explore a range of fabric manipulation techniques to create a product. Students are able to develop their knowledge of fabrics and refine their skills in interpreting patterns and using a sewing machine.
In Semester 2, students will experiment with a range of design and sewing techniques to produce a finished product that meets the requirements of a design brief. Students will further expand on their illustration skills and develop a greater understanding of the design process to produce their own original and unique products.
What students will learn how to:
Understand and work through the design process
Work to a design brief to produce a product
Investigate fashion trends and materials
Produce and evaluate their own design options
Produce complex design processes
Structure and maintain a portfolio of work
10 Visual Communication Design
In this subject, students study the ways in which designers work in three main design fields - environmental, communication and industrial design. Students learn to communicate using a personal visual language comprised of icons, pictures, moving images and typography. Visual Communication Designers use images to illustrate ideas and create design work using a range of digital and manual media. In Visual Communication Design students explore the practices of contemporary designers through case studies and work on real-world design briefs that ask them to grapple with complex global issues. Specifically, students work in furniture design, publication design, social media campaigns and landscape architecture. This subject is suitable for students who enjoy working creatively and are interested in improving their drawing, multimedia and design skills and who may be interested in pursuing a career in the creative industries.
What students will learn:
Design Processes and Practice
Develop a range of ideas in response to a given theme or topic
Explore and use traditional and digital tools to create a design outcome
Use specific drawing methods and systems to create two and three-dimensional representations of design concepts
Explore media, materials and the design elements and principles to create effective design concepts
How to analyse and describe a piece of design
How to interpret the meaning of visual communication designs
Reflecting on good practice
How to analyse and evaluate their own work
How to analyse and evaluate the work of others
Languages
10 French
Year 10 French will provide students with an opportunity to put all of their prior French learning into practice and to improve their understanding of the French language. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French by learning to express their opinions and feelings, and to reflect on their experiences in the past, present and future. In Year 10, students will study all of the key vocabulary and grammar to prepare them to confidently undertake the VCE or IB. By studying Year 10 French students will also become more informed global citizens, developing an understanding of cultures beyond their own. Students will continue to enhance their first language literacy via explicit study of grammar and language patterns.
What students will learn:
To communicate with language in context
Discuss their likes and dislikes in detail
Describe their daily lives, home and environment
Provide their opinion on a range of topics
Describe and discuss events from the past
Talk about the future, their hopes and dreams
Skills and techniques:
Develop Receptive and Productive Skills
Listening to specific and general information
Reading for detail and global meaning
Presenting for diverse audiences and purposes
Writing a range of text types, including letters, journals, articles, reports and stories
HAPE
10 Health and Physical Education
This subject introduces students to concepts covered in VCE Physical Education, Health and Human Development and Outdoor and Environmental Studies. Students will learn about the physiological responses to exercise, body systems, and game and movement analysis in relation to sport and exercise. Students explore how to eat well to live well, and what affects well-being. They will also learn about outdoor recreation, safety and the qualities needed for leadership in the outdoors. Students can expect to participate in a minimum of one hour of practical activity each week.
What students will learn:
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Biomechanics
Sport Psychology
Energy Systems
Anatomy and Physiology
Training Programs
Coaching
Leadership skills
10 Outdoor and Environmental Studies
This subject is intended to provide students with the opportunity and pathway to begin developing the observation, evaluation & analysis skills required for VCE OES. Students continue to spend time connecting experience in natural outdoor environments with theory, reflecting on their relationships with natural places through outdoor experiences. The subject challenges students to think about the ways in which they interact, impact and perceive natural places and teaches them the appropriate skills to experience recreational activities in a safe and sustainable manner.
Through the course of the subject students will have the opportunity to undertake excursions, class time field trips and, one learning away experience each semester.
What students will learn:
Sustainability
Environmental conflicts
Human experiences & relationships with nature
Risk vs Adventure in the outdoors
Planning interactions with outdoor environments
Community based environmental action
Indigenous relationships with outdoor environments
Pre-IB Program
Pre-IB Biology
This subject is designed to equip students with the knowledge, conceptual understanding, research and experimental skills needed for success in the two-year IB DP Biology course or VCE Biology. Biology is the study of life. In this subject, students will explore the dynamic relationships between organisms and their interactions with the non-living environment at a range of different levels. There is a strong emphasis on a practical approach through experimental work.
What students will learn:
appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context
acquire and apply a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterise science and technology
develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise scientific information
develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies
Pre-IB Environmental Systems and Societies
This subject is designed to equip students with the knowledge, conceptual understanding, research and experimental skills needed for success in the two-year IB DP Environmental Systems and Societies course or VCE Environmental Science. Environmental science is an interdisciplinary science that explores the interactions and interconnectedness between humans and their environments and analyses the functions of both living and non-living elements that sustain Earth systems. The subject promotes holistic thinking about environmental issues and approaches to problem solving. Students will consider examples from both local and global contexts and strive to develop solutions.
What students will learn:
acquire the knowledge and understandings of environmental systems at a variety of scales
apply the knowledge, methodologies and skills to analyse environmental systems and issues at a variety of scales
appreciate the dynamic interconnectedness between environmental systems and societies
Pre-IB Global Politics
This subject is designed to equip students with the knowledge, conceptual understanding, theories and research skills needed for success in the two-year IB DP Global Politics course or VCE Australian and Global Politics. Students will explore fundamental political concepts such as power, equality, sustainability and peace in a range of contexts. Students will develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity and processes, while also exploring the political issues affecting their own lives.
What students will learn:
understand and apply fundamental political concepts
understand the nature of political activity in local and global contexts
understand, appreciate and critically engage with a variety of perspectives and approaches in global politics
structure and develop focused essays that respond effectively to the demands of a question
Pre-IB History
This subject is designed to equip students with the knowledge, conceptual understanding and research skills needed for success in the two-year IB DP History course or a range of VCE Humanities subjects. The study of history involves inquiry into human action in the past, to make meaning of the past using primary sources as evidence. It is also an interpretive discipline, allowing opportunity for engagement with multiple perspectives and a plurality of opinions. In this subject students will examine people, groups, events, ideas and movements.
What students will learn:
develop an understanding of, and continuing interest in, the past
engage with multiple perspectives and to appreciate the complex nature of historical concepts, issues, events and developments
develop key historical skills, including engaging effectively with sources
structure and develop focused essays that respond effectively to the demands of a question
Pre-IB Language and Literature
This subject is designed to equip students with the reading and communication skills needed for success in the two-year IB DP Language and Literature course or VCE English/EAL, Literature or English Language. It supports students to develop an appreciation and understanding of how language is used across a variety of literary and non-literary texts, as well as across a range of cultural contexts. Students will examine different text types and literary forms and will also consider how language use is influenced by identity and culture.
What students will learn:
engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles, and cultures
develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing
develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation
develop an understanding of relationships between texts and a variety of perspectives, cultural contexts, and local and global issues and an appreciation of how they contribute to diverse responses and open up multiple meanings
Pre-IB Psychology
This subject is designed to equip students with the knowledge, conceptual understanding, theories and research skills needed for success in the two-year IB DP Psychology course or VCE Psychology. Students will be introduced to the research methodology of Psychology, the most famous theories and theorists as well as an in-depth exploration of the social, cognitive and biological components of mental illness. They will also develop a range of inquiry skills involving practical experimentation and research, analytical skills including critical and creative thinking, and communication skills.
What students will learn:
develop and apply an understanding of the biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors affecting human thoughts, processes and behaviours
apply a critical lens to research and theories
understand diverse methods of inquiry
Vocational Education and Training
VET Delivered to Secondary Students
Vocational Education and Training (VET) as part of the VETDSS (VET Delivered to Secondary Students) Program, allows students to undertake a VET qualification, such as a Certificate II or Certificate III course, as part of their Year 10, VCE or VCE Vocational Major studies.
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