Students explore the elements of dance and focus on dance performance, choreography and dance appreciation. Students will gain knowledge about using the elements of dance to create movement. Students will evaluate their own work and the work of others to develop their understanding of dance throughout time. 

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Students will explore the elements of drama and  theatrical performance, applying their knowledge to creating performance through improvisation. Students will investigate concepts of theatre as story-telling  through exploring myths, legends, folk tales,  traditions, and stories based on  personal connections which can be communicated through different genres and performance styles. They will extend their focus to also explore the nature of comedy, its role in society and performance skills used to deliver different comic forms.

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In Sounds and Styles, students will deepen their understanding of music by exploring the elements of music and how they are applied across different styles and genres. They will compare how these elements are used in cover versions of songs by other composers and apply this knowledge to guide their own performances and compositions. Through evaluating their own work and that of others, students will develop an appreciation of music as a form of personal and cultural expression.

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Students have the opportunity to learn basic photographic and filmmaking skills. It includes learning to use a SLR camera, and video camera, and editing their images using Photo editing software and their footage on Wevideo. Students will develop a photographic portfolio displaying a range of subjects and techniques. They will also create storyboards, and short films and manipulate found footage.

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Art exposes students to both 2D and 3D art mediums across the semester.  Students will be exposed to a range of art mediums, from drawing and painting, to sculpting in clay.  Students are encouraged to experiment and explore in the early stages of design with opportunities to express personal interests as they move through into developing major assessment pieces.  An introduction to evaluating and analysing art is included in this unit. 

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A continuation of Connecting to Country, Country as Teacher Year 8 gives students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Ngunnawal Country while learning how we can actively care for it.

This subject is for students who are passionate about sustainability, the environment and making a difference. Students will work together on a class project that puts learning into action, exploring local ecosystems, biodiversity, sustainable practices and First Nations approaches to caring for Country. Let’s get hands-on, learn from local knowledge and land carers, and discover how we can work collectively to build a healthier and more resilient Ngunnawal Country.

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Students have the opportunity to learn basic workshop and woodworking skills. It includes learning to use hand tools, disc sander, drill press and the finishing processes. Students will create three set projects that all require design elements. The projects they will complete are a name tag, pencil box and boomerang.

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In Digital and Design Technology students will be introduced to a wide range of computer based, problem solving projects in a collaborative class environment. They will learn how to navigate through and effectively use Google Apps For Education, design and print 3D models, and complete robotics and programming challenges.

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During this unit students will investigate the habits and patterns surrounding the cooking and serving of food. They will have the opportunity to practise a broad range of cooking methods, producing breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks.

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