YEAR 10 PERFORMING ARTS

ARTS (Dance)

Semester Course

The Dance course has a strong practical focus, challenging students’ artistic and physical abilities. Students work in a variety of dance genres with courses in both semesters featuring at least one public performance giving students the opportunity to connect with the community. Beginner and experienced dancers are encouraged to enrol in the Dance course and will be equally challenged.

As part of the course Year 10 Dance, students from Kolbe work in a partnership with the students from Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre and the children from the Rockingham Early Learning and Child Care Centre (RELACCC), performing to a range of audiences. Through these partnerships, the students learn how to teach and learn alongside students with different abilities and how powerful dance is in society.

ARTS (Drama)

Semester Course

The Drama course is open to all students who may or may not have experienced Drama classes in the past. The course challenges students to create original pieces in groups, performing in class and in the wider College community. Assessments will be based on participation in group and solo performances, both as an actor and a designer, involvement in workshop activities and the writing of reflective responses. Students will also be encouraged to view and reflect on live performances in the wider community.

The specific focus for Year 10 Drama in Semester 1 is Realism and Acting for Film - Students will investigate the specific acting techniques and skills used in Film acting to create realistic acting and performance. Students will participate in workshops with external companies such as Filmbites Academy. The specific focus for Year 10 Drama Semester 2 is Contemporary Theatre and Non-Realism - Students will investigate the specific acting techniques and skills used in styles such as Epic Theatre, Absurdism and Surrealism.

Courses in both semesters feature at least one public performance, giving the students opportunities to develop their performance experience.

ARTS (Music)

Semester Course

This course is designed for students studying an instrument or voice.

Year 10 Music is a balanced music education to complement instrumental/vocal studies. Tasks consist of performance, composition, theory and musicianship, as well as history studies in the context of a wide range of music including pop, rock, jazz and classical styles. Students work closely with their peers, through small group activities and in-class performances.

Music in Year 10 will prepare students for the rigours of senior-school music courses and is required for admission to the Certificate III in Music Industry course in Year 11.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Students must study voice or an instrument with a professional tutor.

• Commitment to extra-curricular College music activities.

• Completed Year 8 and/or Year 9 Music course. Beginners can be accepted into the course with the approval of the Head of Music. Beginners should be aware that a considerable additional commitment of time and effort would be required.