YEAR 9 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, creating performances that draw attention to social issues such as bullying and body image. The particular focus of this course will be Acro and the students will work on limbering, strength, flexibility and tumbling.

Courses in both semesters feature 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.

ARTS (Musical Theatre)

Semester Course

The Musical Theatre Course is designed to develop the student's ability and knowledge of the area of music theatre while studying historically significant events.

The course will provide training in singing, dancing and acting to develop the professionally acknowledged ‘triple threat’ performer through a safe environment where everyone is encouraged to ‘give it a go’ and no prior experience is required.

At the conclusion of this course students would have studied a variety musicals, significant historical events and had the opportunity to perform for an audience.

Students will be encouraged to audition for the College Musical following completion of this course.

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 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 9 Drama is creativity through Improvisational Comedy and Playbuilding. Courses in both semesters feature at least one public performance, giving the students opportunities to develop their performance experience.

ARTS (Music)

Semester Course

The Music course is for students currently studying, or intending to commence study of, an instrument or voice. The course focuses on music history, skills, composition, and high-level solo and group performance. Students should participate actively in the College’s extra-curricular music program including ensembles, masses, concerts, musicals, excursions and the Catholic Performing Arts Festival. The course is highly recommended for students already undertaking musical tuition and should be considered a pre-requisite for upper-school music courses.

This course will also cater for all students that have not had previous participation in music courses or tuition on an instrument, although both will be an advantage. Through the use of classroom instruments and iPad technology, students will develop an understanding of ensemble playing and sound recording, culminating in the production of a class recording and local gig.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Year Long Course

This is a year-long course with admission by application. Activities include solo performances, creating original music and exploring music technology. Students must undertake formal study of an instrument, or voice, outside of this class time. Students are expected to participate in at least one College Music Ensemble (band, choir, etc.) The class will meet twice each week, Tuesday 3.15pm - 4.10pm and Thursday 7.45am - 8.25am.