The Arts

Dance

Staff to contact: Mrs Fletcher

This course is for students who wish to delve more deeply into the world of performance and choreography of Dance. A willingness to perform in front of authentic audiences and work with others to choreograph interesting dance pieces is essential. There will also be opportunities to use production technologies such as costuming to bring performances together. Students will learn to appreciate the importance of the elements of dance when telling stories through dance and develop their movement vocabulary when experimenting with a range of different dance genres.

Dance Level 1-3 Promo.mp4

Year 11 Dance - NCEA Level 1

Programme Description : This course is for students who wish to delve more deeply into the world of performance and choreography of Dance. A willingness to perform in front of authentic audiences and work with others to choreograph interesting dance pieces is essential. There will also be opportunities to use production technologies such as costuming to bring performances together. Students will learn to appreciate the importance of the elements of dance when telling stories through dance and develop their movement vocabulary when experimenting with a range of different dance genres. Level 1 is a chance to show creativity in creating choreography, while learning and consolidating new technique and dance knowledge.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

  • Choreograph dances in small groups using the elements of dance.

  • Perform in front of an authentic audience.

  • Show understanding and application of technique in dance styles such as jazz, lyrical, musical theatre and hip hop.

  • Design costumes for the purpose of performance.

  • Create costumes for the purpose of performance.

Skills and Capabilities:

Exploration and experimentation during choreography

  • Interpretation of others performances and of ideas in own choreography

  • Dance literacy

  • Ability to respond to performances

  • Integrating of thinking, moving and feeling

  • Creative and critical thinking

  • Problem solving

  • Curiosity of the dance world and how to share ideas/feeling in choreography

  • Ask questions and challenge other perceptions through choreograph

  • Developing a can-do attitude when working with others or individually to create and learn dances

  • Time management to meet deadlines

  • Make plans, manage tasks and set high standards

  • Recognise different points of view to negotiate and share ideas

  • Active involvement in our performing arts community

  • Ability to contribute appropriately as a group member

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology


Possibly leads to :

  • University Entrance (if carried on until Level 3)

  • Opportunities to be involved in the Performing Arts community (in New Zealand and world wide)

  • Teaching in a range of contexts

  • Opportunities to attend other learning organisations specialising in Performing Arts

  • Careers in the film/tv industry

Assessment Opportunities: Both internal and external assessment. NCEA achievement standards and unit standards will be offered.

Contact: Emma Fletcher - fletchere@mbas.ac.nz

Year 12 Dance - NCEA Level 2

Programme Description : This course is for students who wish to continue to delve into the world of performance and choreography of Dance. Performances for authentic audiences and working with others to choreograph meaningful dance pieces are essential at this level. There will also be opportunities to use production technologies such as costuming to bring dances together for performance purposes. Students will continue to develop understanding of the importance of the elements of dance when telling stories through their choreography. Development of movement vocabulary will continue as new genres of dance are introduced and previous ones are refined. Level 2 is a chance to show creativity in creating choreography, while learning and consolidating new technique and dance knowledge.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

  • Choreograph dances in small groups using the elements of dance

  • Communicate intentions through small group and solo choreography

  • Use performance skills when performing in front of an authentic audience.

  • Show understanding and application of technique in dance styles such as jazz, lyrical, musical theatre and hip hop.

  • Design costumes for the purpose of performance.

  • Create costumes for the purpose of performance.

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Exploration and experimentation during choreography

  • Interpretation of others performances and of ideas in own choreography

  • Dance literacy

  • Ability to respond to performances

  • Integrating of thinking, moving and feeling

  • Creative and critical thinking

  • Problem solving

  • Curiosity of the dance world and how to share ideas/feeling in choreography

  • Ask questions and challenge other perceptions through choreograph

  • Developing a can-do attitude when working with others or individually to create and learn dances

  • Time management to meet deadlines

  • Make plans, manage tasks and set high standards

  • Recognise different points of view to negotiate and share ideas

  • Active involvement in our performing arts community

  • Ability to contribute appropriately as a group member

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology

Possibly leads to :

  • University Entrance (if carried on until Level 3)

  • Opportunities to be involved in the Performing Arts community (in New Zealand and world wide)

  • Teaching in a range of contexts

  • Opportunities to attend other learning organisations specialising in Performing Arts

  • Careers in the film/tv industry

Assessment Opportunities: Both internal and external assessment. NCEA achievement standards and unit standards will be offered.

Year 13 Dance - NCEA Level 3

Programme Description : This course is for students who wish to continue to delve into the world of performance and choreography of Dance. Performances for authentic audiences and working with others as well as individually to choreograph meaningful dance pieces are essential at this level. There will also be opportunities to use production technologies such as costuming to bring dances together for performance purposes. Communicating intentions through choreography with the support of production technologies (lighting, costuming etc) is a focus in Level 3. Development of movement vocabulary will continue as new genres of dance are introduced and previous ones are refined. Level 3 is a chance to show creativity in creating choreography, while learning and consolidating new technique and dance knowledge.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

  • Choreograph dances in small groups and individually using the elements of dance

  • Communicate intentions through small group and solo choreography

  • Use production technologies to assist in communicating an intention

  • Use performance skills when performing in front of an authentic audience

  • Show understanding and application of technique in dance styles such as jazz, lyrical, musical theatre and hip hop

  • Design costumes for the purpose of performance

  • Create costumes for the purpose of performance

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Exploration and experimentation during choreography

  • Interpretation of others performances and of ideas in own choreography

  • Dance literacy

  • Ability to respond to performances

  • Integrating of thinking, moving and feeling

  • Creative and critical thinking

  • Problem solving

  • Curiosity of the dance world and how to share ideas/feeling in choreography

  • Ask questions and challenge other perceptions through choreograph

  • Developing a can-do attitude when working with others or individually to create and learn dances

  • Time management to meet deadlines

  • Make plans, manage tasks and set high standards

  • Recognise different points of view to negotiate and share ideas

  • Active involvement in our performing arts community

  • Ability to contribute appropriately as a group member

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology


Possibly leads to :

  • University Entrance

  • Opportunities to be involved in the Performing Arts community (in New Zealand and world wide)

  • Teaching in a range of contexts

  • Opportunities to attend other learning organisations specialising in Performing Arts

  • Careers in the film/tv industry

Assessment Opportunities: Both internal and external assessment. NCEA achievement standards and unit standards will be offered.

Contact: Emma Fletcher - fletchere@mbas.ac.nz

Drama

Year 11 Drama - NCEA Level 1

Programme Description : Level 1 Drama is all about exploring characters and building skills through performance. Students will learn about Drama elements, techniques, technologies and conventions along with different NZ playwrights, theatre types and performance styles. Students will be involved in devising their own performances, studying a theatre form or type and performing in a play in our purpose built mini theatre. We will aim to see at least one live professional theatre performance as part of exam preparation for this course. Students will also be involved in practical workshops with professionals where possible. Course content and assessment opportunities are confirmed in consultation with students at the beginning of the year to meet the needs and interests of the individuals.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

  • Create character and perform a role in a production

  • Devise drama in small groups using techniques, conventions and elements of Drama

  • Interpret texts

  • Communicate intentions through small group and solo performance tasks

  • Use performance skills when performing in front of an authentic audience.

  • Show understanding of a range of Theatre forms and Playwrights

  • Demonstrate understanding of live performance

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Exploration and experimentation during devised work

  • Interpretation of others’ performances and of ideas

  • Knowledge and understanding of Drama techniques, elements and conventions

  • Ability to respond to performances critically

  • Integrating of thinking, moving and feeling

  • Creative and critical thinking

  • Problem solving

  • Understanding the world of the play and of the playwright

  • Ask questions and challenge other perceptions through devising

  • Take risks and experiment to develop authentic self expression

  • Know that to work as an ensemble is a creative collaborative challenge

  • Time management to meet deadlines

  • Make plans, manage tasks and set high standards

  • Active involvement in our performing arts community

  • Ability to contribute appropriately as a group member

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology

Possibly leads to :

  • Drama is an approved subject for University Entrance

  • Continued study at Tertiary Institutions in Theatre Arts, Performing Arts studies and Theatre and Film studies.

  • Opportunities to be involved in the Performing Arts community (in New Zealand and world wide)

  • Teaching in a range of contexts

  • Careers in the theatre/film/television/ entertainment industry

  • Acting

  • Directing

  • Management

  • Other areas such as; Law, Education, History and other Humanities subjects.

Assessment Opportunities: A combination of Internal and external NCEA achievement standards will be offered in this course. Formative assessment will be ongoing also.

Contact: Mrs Jaimy Goble- goblej@mbas.ac.nz

Year 12 Dance - NCEA Level 2

Level 1 Drama Course Video Final.mp4

Year 12 Drama - NCEA Level 2

Programme Description : Level 2 Drama is all about creating character and performing with purpose. This course develops the skills gained in Level 1 Drama and is performance based. Students will extend their drama skills, knowledge of theatre theories and performance, and apply this understanding to their own performances. They will devise their own drama, interpret scripts for performance, study a variety of theatre forms and perform a significant role in a class play in our purpose built mini theatre. We will aim to see at least one live professional theatre performance as part of exam preparation for this course. Students will also be involved in practical workshops with professionals where possible. Course content and assessment opportunities are confirmed in consultation with students at the beginning of the year to meet the needs and interests of the individuals.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

  • Create character and perform a role in a production

  • Devise drama in small groups using techniques, conventions and elements of Drama

  • Interpret texts

  • Communicate intentions through small group and solo performance tasks

  • Use performance skills when performing in front of an authentic audience.

  • Show understanding of a range of Theatre forms and Playwrights

  • Demonstrate understanding of live performance

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Exploration and experimentation during devised work

  • Interpretation of others’ performances and of ideas

  • Knowledge and understanding of Drama techniques, elements and conventions

  • Ability to respond to performances critically

  • Integrating of thinking, moving and feeling

  • Creative and critical thinking

  • Problem solving

  • Understanding the world of the play and of the playwright

  • Ask questions and challenge other perceptions through devising

  • Take risks and experiment to develop authentic self expression

  • Know that to work as an ensemble is a creative collaborative challenge

  • Time management to meet deadlines

  • Make plans, manage tasks and set high standards

  • Active involvement in our performing arts community

  • Ability to contribute appropriately as a group member

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology

Possibly leads to :

  • Drama is an approved subject for University Entrance

  • Continued study at Tertiary Institutions in Theatre Arts, Performing Arts studies and Theatre and Film studies.

  • Opportunities to be involved in the Performing Arts community (in New Zealand and world wide)

  • Teaching in a range of contexts

  • Careers in the theatre/film/television/ entertainment industry

  • Acting

  • Directing

  • Management

  • Other areas such as; Law, Education, History and other Humanities subjects.

Assessment Opportunities: A combination of Internal and external NCEA achievement standards will be offered in this course. Formative assessment will be ongoing also.

Contact: Mrs Jaimy Goble- goblej@mbas.ac.nz

Year 12 Dance - NCEA Level 2

Level 2 Drama Course Final.mp4

Year 13 Drama - NCEA Level 3

Programme Description : Level 3 Drama explores what it really means to perform with intent and refines the skills gained in Level 2. Students will devise their own original drama to realise a concept, perform individually and in groups and will be involved in performing a significant play in our purpose built mini theatre to a live audience. They will continue to expand their knowledge around a variety of theatre forms as well discover more about NZ playwrights who have influenced the world of Theatre. There may also be opportunities for students to explore the skills involved in writing scripts and directing performances. We will aim to see at least one live professional theatre performance as part of exam preparation for this course. Students will also be involved in practical workshops with theatre professionals where possible. Course content and assessment opportunities are confirmed in consultation with students at the beginning of the year to meet the needs and interests of the individuals.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

  • Create character and perform a substantial role in a production

  • Devise drama as a soloist or in small groups using techniques, conventions and elements of Drama

  • Interpret texts

  • Communicate intentions through small group and solo performance tasks

  • Use performance skills when performing in front of an authentic audience.

  • Show understanding of a range of Theatre forms and Playwrights

  • Demonstrate understanding of live performance

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Exploration and experimentation during devised work

  • Interpretation of others’ performances and of ideas

  • Knowledge and understanding of Drama techniques, elements and conventions

  • Ability to respond to performances critically

  • Integrating of thinking, moving and feeling

  • Creative and critical thinking

  • Problem solving

  • Understanding the world of the play and of the playwright

  • Ask questions and challenge other perceptions through devising

  • Take risks and experiment to develop authentic self expression

  • Know that to work as an ensemble is a creative collaborative challenge

  • Time management to meet deadlines

  • Make plans, manage tasks and set high standards

  • Active involvement in our performing arts community

  • Ability to contribute appropriately as a group member

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology

Possibly leads to :

  • Drama is an approved subject for University Entrance

  • Continued study at Tertiary Institutions in Theatre Arts, Performing Arts studies and Theatre and Film studies.

  • Opportunities to be involved in the Performing Arts community (in New Zealand and world wide)

  • Teaching in a range of contexts

  • Careers in the theatre/film/television/ entertainment industry

  • Acting

  • Directing

  • Management

  • Other areas such as; Law, Education, History and other Humanities subjects.

Assessment Opportunities: A combination of Internal and external NCEA achievement standards will be offered in this course. Formative assessment will be ongoing also.

Contact:

Mrs Jaimy Goble- goblej@mbas.ac.nz

Level 3 Drama Course Video Final.mp4

Music

Music Year 10 - 13 Promo.mp4

Staff contact: Mr Mulholland

These ideas are manipulated and extended into forms, genres, and styles that are recognised as music. Music is a fundamental form of expression, both personal and cultural. Value is placed upon the musical heritages of New Zealand’s diverse cultures, including traditional and contemporary Māori musical arts. By making, sharing, and responding to music, students contribute to the cultural life of their schools, whānau, peer groups, and communities. As they engage with and develop knowledge and deeper understandings of music, they draw on cultural practices and on histories, theories, structures, technologies, and personal experiences.

Year 11 Music - NCEA Level 1

Programme Description : This course is aimed to help students improve their musicianship and grow confidence in performing and composition. Students will be able to achieve credits towards their Level 1 NCEA qualification, develop the skills needed to work within the music industry and to have the abilities to go into higher education (university) with music studies. This course offers up to 6 Achievement Standards at Level 1. Students can gain a total of 30 credits though it is recommended to only choose enough standards for 20 -22 credits and work towards higher marks with these.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

Understanding the Arts in Context - Students will learn to consider and reflect on the influence of music in their own music making and in their lives. They will also begin to understand how to apply their understanding of the expressive qualities of music from a range of contexts to influence their own music practices.


Developing Practical Knowledge – Students will develop the skills to apply knowledge of expressive features, stylistic conventions and technologies through an integration of aural perception and practical and theoretical skills and describe how they are used in music.

Developing Ideas - Students will learn to create, structure, refine, and represent compositions and musical arrangements, using technical and musical skills and technologies to express imaginative thinking and personal understandings. Students will also learn to reflect on and evaluate composition processes and presentation conventions.

Communicating and Interpreting - Students will develop the skills to prepare, rehearse, present performances of music individually and collaboratively, using a range of performance skills and techniques.


Skills and Capabilities:

Students will develop instrumental, compositional, band and aural/theory skills. There is a focus on practical work and performance skills are the main focus.

Possible Cross Curriculum Links: English, Maths, Social Studies

Possibly leads to : Further studies or a wide rage of opportunities in the field of music and the entertainment industry.

Assessment Opportunities: Most assessments are done as practical internal assessments. There is a possibility to pick up an extra research based assessment and also to take an end of year external.

Contact: Dave Mulholland - HOD Music, mulhollandd@mbas.ac.nz.

Year 12 Music - NCEA Level 2

Programme Description : This course focuses on further development of performance, composition, band, instrumentation, theoretical and aural skills within the field of music. There are up to 31 NCEA level two credits on offer from this course and students will be encouraged to challenge and to take responsibility for themselves in the pursuit of the achievement and personal growth opportunities offered in this course. It is not recommended that students attempt to gain all 31 credits, rather to work at less and aim for higher grades.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

Understanding the Arts in Context - Students will learn to consider and reflect on the influence of music in their own music making and in their lives. They will also begin to understand how to apply their understanding of the expressive qualities of music from a range of contexts to influence their own music practices.

Developing Practical Knowledge – Students will develop the skills to apply knowledge of expressive features, stylistic conventions and technologies through an integration of aural perception and practical and theoretical skills to describe and analyse how they are used in music.

Developing Ideas - Students will learn to create, structure, refine, and represent compositions and musical arrangements, using technical and musical skills and technologies to express imaginative thinking and personal understandings. Students will also learn to reflect on and evaluate composition processes and presentation conventions.

Communicating and Interpreting - Students will develop the skills to prepare, rehearse, interpret, and present performances of music individually and collaboratively, that demonstrate interpretive understandings.

Skills and Capabilities:

Students will develop instrumental, compositional, notation, recording, band and aural/theory skills. There is a focus on practical work and performance skills are the main focus.

Possible Cross Curriculum Links: English, Maths, Social Studies

Possibly leads to : Further studies or a wide rage of opportunities in the field of music and the entertainment industry.

Assessment Opportunities: Most assessments are done as practical internal assessments. There is a possibility to pick up an extra research based assessment and also to take an end of year external.

Contact: Dave Mulholland - HOD Music, mulhollandd@mbas.ac.nz.

Year 13 Music - NCEA Level 3

Programme Description : This course focuses on developing performance, composition, group performance, instrumentation, and arrangement. There are 20 NCEA level three credits on offer from this course and students will be encouraged to challenge themselves and to take responsibility for themselves in the pursuit of the achievement and the personal growth opportunities that are offered in this course.


Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

Understanding the Arts in Context - Students will learn to consider and reflect on the influence of music in their own music making and in their lives. They will also begin to understand how to apply their understanding of the expressive qualities of music from a range of contexts to influence their own music practices.

Developing Practical Knowledge – Students will develop the skills to analyse, apply and evaluate significant expressive features and stylistic conventions and technologies in a range of music using aural perception and practical and theoretical skills.

Developing Ideas - Students will learn to create, structure, refine, and represent compositions and musical arrangements, using secure technical and musical skills and technologies to express imaginative thinking and personal understandings. Students will also learn to reflect on and evaluate composition processes and presentation conventions.

Communicating and Interpreting - Students will develop the skills to plan, prepare, rehearse, interpret, record, evaluate, and refine performances of music, individually and collaboratively, demonstrating interpretive understandings.


Skills and Capabilities:

Students will further develop instrumental, compositional, band, notation, recording and aural/theory skills. There is a focus on practical work and performance skills are the main focus.

Possible Cross Curriculum Links: English, Maths, Social Studies

Possibly leads to : Further studies or a wide rage of opportunities in the field of music and the entertainment industry.

Assessment Opportunities: Most assessments are done as practical internal assessments. There is a possibility to pick up an extra research based assessment and also to take an end of year external.

Contact: Dave Mulholland - HOD Music, mulhollandd@mbas.ac.nz.

Performing Arts Technology

Performing Arts Technology - NCEA Level 1

Programme Description :

Performing Arts Technology at Level 1 explores the theory and practical application of Performing Arts Technologies. Students will learn about stage lighting, sound, costume, make up and props. They will then design, construct and carry out these skills in a practical way supported by a record of their learning. Students will be able to demonstrate these skills in real life situations through the Performing Arts here at the school and in the wider community. They may be involved in technical roles for a number of events such as senior drama, dance and music productions as well as special events like Stage Challenge. Students will be involved in practical workshops with professionals where possible.

Pre-requisite: The course is open to all Year 11, 12 and 13 students.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

Do you want to be a maker? Work for global leading companies like weta workshop? If you are creative, a problem solver, a thinker, a tinker, a lets try this and see and wee what happens type of person you will be provided with all the opportunity to develop these passions and skills.

Skills and Capabilities:

You will learn to develop designs and prototypes while also working collaboratively with a wide range of experience and involvement in the Performing Arts including directors, actors, various other performers, other designers.

You will work on real world projects that will support and develop Art performances that are open to a wide variety of audiences, these include the school production, dance festivals, rock concerts, film productions, fashion shows, awards evenings and dramatic plays.

You will develop problem solving and creative design skills. You will have many opportunities to be innovative.

You will explore project management as well as developing a good technical and practical knowledge of theatre technologies such as lighting, sound, make-up and set and prop construction, and costume design.

You will develop stong interpersonal skills, work under pressure and be creative and have fun making performances and performing artist unforgettable

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology will support your study in English as well as significant links to Music, Drama and Dance. There are links also to technology in hard and soft materials including construction, Media Studies, Design, Business Studies, Physics, maths and Calculus.

Possibly leads to : Performing Arts Technology can lead to studies at tertiary institutions and gives excellent preparation for study at the National Drama School/Toi Whakaari in Wellington. Options for study are in Creative Technologies, Media Organisation, Theatre Studies, Theatre Management, Directorships, Theatre Technicians, a Bachelor in Design, a Diploma in Performance Technologies. It also provides a base for employment in the film and entertainment industry.

Assessment Opportunities: Students can present their work, their designs, their creative thinking and their concepts in multiple ways, written, video presentations, models (digital or physical), 3D printing, discussion and of course for live audiences attending shows and performances.

Contact: Mr M Wilkinson - wilkinsonm@mbas.ac.nz

Performing Arts Technology - NCEA Level 2

Programme Description :

At Level 2 the course develops and extends the skills and knowledge gained in Level 1 PAT. Students will explore in greater depth the theory and application of technologies used in the Performing Arts. These include costume, set design and construction, stage lighting, sound, make-up and production responsibilities. Assessments will include sector related standards that can lead to a Vocational Pathways Award within the Creative Industries Pathway while also preparing them for opportunities within the industry.

Prerequisite: This course is open to all Year 12 and 13 students as well as high performing Year 11 students who have studied PAT in Year 10.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

Do you want to be a maker? Work for global leading companies like weta workshop? If you are creative, a problem solver, a thinker, a tinker, a lets try this and see and wee what happens type of person you will be provided with all the opportunity to develop these passions and skills.

Skills and Capabilities:

You will learn to develop designs and prototypes while also working collaboratively with a wide range of experience and involvement in the Performing Arts including directors, actors, various other performers, other designers.

You will work on real world projects that will support and develop Art performances that are open to a wide variety of audiences, these include the school production, dance festivals, rock concerts, film productions, fashion shows, awards evenings and dramatic plays.

You will develop problem solving and creative design skills. You will have many opportunities to be innovative.

You will explore project management as well as developing a good technical and practical knowledge of theatre technologies such as lighting, sound, make-up and set and prop construction, and costume design.

You will develop stong interpersonal skills, work under pressure and be creative and have fun making performances and performing artist unforgettable

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology will support your study in English as well as significant links to Music, Drama and Dance. There are links also to technology in hard and soft materials including construction, Media Studies, Design, Business Studies, Physics, maths and Calculus.

Possibly leads to : Performing Arts Technology can lead to studies at tertiary institutions and gives excellent preparation for study at the National Drama School/Toi Whakaari in Wellington. Options for study are in Creative Technologies, Media Organisation, Theatre Studies, Theatre Management, Directorships, Theatre Technicians, a Bachelor in Design, a Diploma in Performance Technologies. It also provides a base for employment in the film and entertainment industry.

Assessment Opportunities: Students can present their work, their designs, their creative thinking and their concepts in multiple ways, written, video presentations, models (digital or physical), 3D printing, discussion and of course for live audiences attending shows and performances.

Contact: Mr M Wilkinson - wilkinsonm@mbas.ac.nz

Performing Arts Technology - NCEA Level 3

Programme Description :

The Level 3 course extends the skills and knowledge gained in Level 2 PAT. Students will learn about enhancement processes and technologies for both stage lighting and sound applications. They will develop knowledge and skills valued in the creative industry focussing on creativity, production and design methods to expand on their practical knowledge gained in previous years. Students are also encouraged to take leadership of production roles such as Stage Manager in school or community based performances.

Students can and do select their areas of strength and interest when constructing their courses. We work collaboratively but each selects elements of the courses to focus on indivdually for assessments.

Pre-requisite: The course is open to all Level 3 students who have already successfully completed the Level 1 and/or Level 2 courses.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

Do you want to be a maker? Work for global leading companies like weta workshop? If you are creative, a problem solver, a thinker, a tinker, a lets try this and see and wee what happens type of person you will be provided with all the opportunity to develop these passions and skills.

Skills and Capabilities:

You will learn to develop designs and prototypes while also working collaboratively with a wide range of experience and involvement in the Performing Arts including directors, actors, various other performers, other designers.

You will work on real world projects that will support and develop Art performances that are open to a wide variety of audiences, these include the school production, dance festivals, rock concerts, film productions, fashion shows, awards evenings and dramatic plays.

You will develop problem solving and creative design skills. You will have many opportunities to be innovative.

You will explore project management as well as developing a good technical and practical knowledge of theatre technologies such as lighting, sound, make-up and set and prop construction, and costume design.

You will develop stong interpersonal skills, work under pressure and be creative and have fun making performances and performing artist unforgettable

Cross Curriculum Links: Performing Arts Technology will support your study in English as well as significant links to Music, Drama and Dance. There are links also to technology in hard and soft materials including construction, Media Studies, Design, Business Studies, Physics, maths and Calculus.

Possibly leads to : Performing Arts Technology can lead to studies at tertiary institutions and gives excellent preparation for study at the National Drama School/Toi Whakaari in Wellington. Options for study are in Creative Technologies, Media Organisation, Theatre Studies, Theatre Management, Directorships, Theatre Technicians, a Bachelor in Design, a Diploma in Performance Technologies. It also provides a base for employment in the film and entertainment industry.

Assessment Opportunities: Students can present their work, their designs, their creative thinking and their concepts in multiple ways, written, video presentations, models (digital or physical), 3D printing, discussion and of course for live audiences attending shows and performances.

Contact: Mr M Wilkinson - wilkinsonm@mbas.ac.nz

Arts Academy

Arts Academy Year 11 - 13

Programme Description : A course where students can create their own pathway within the Performing Arts. Selecting from a combination of subjects and assessments to gain credits in a specifically designed program that fits the individual and the academy. Students will select two of the three performing arts as their “majors” that will be the foci for learning, performance and assessment. This course will be given the time equivalent of two or three traditional courses (6 to 9 learning blocks per week) in the learning organisation.

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

  • Develop creative, critical and collaborative abilities within the Performing Arts

  • A productions focused course that integrates the performing arts

  • Provide opportunity for artists to collaborate on large scale projects that incorporate important areas of business and technology

  • Specialisation or focus on several performing arts and opportunity to create across areas

  • Mixture of internal and external standards

  • Multilevel course with an emphasis on assessment at higher levels when ready

  • Responsive to the students enrolled on the course

  • Integration of curriculum

  • Authentic opportunities

  • Across level integration

Contexts and modules will be designed collaboratively utilising prior knowledge and interests of academy students in design meetings as a class along with the academy tutors and mentors.

Course: Rock Opera

A course constructed around Three musicals involving Rock as a genre

  • School of Rock

  • We will Rock You

  • Rock of Ages

Performance:

A short scene from each musical, followed by a soloist or ensemble performance in both music and dance.

Assessment opportunities:

Drama: Theatre form Techniques,

Music:

Dance:

PAT

Course: Through the Decades

A course looking at a series of dedicated decades as per student choice. A time machine journey through the decades. Looking at music, dance, art and fashion.

Students develop performance around the 50’s, 60’s,70, 80’s, 90’s etc…

Performance:

A structured around the world trip into music, dance and drama respectively from the times. Can include live and pre recorded, filmed and edited showcases.

Assessment opportunities:

Drama: techniques

Music:

Dance:

PAT:Costume design

Visual Art:

Media studies:

Course: The Roaring 20’s

A course looking at the specific period of Art Deco. Think Great Gatsby, Chicago, Fosse, 20’s Jazz lounge music, presence of theatre in an emerging era of cinema etc

Performance: Cabaret style evening. Black Tie community fundraiser. Town Hall, catered

Assessment opportunities:

Drama: Practitioner, theatre form, Significant play, Techniques

Music:

Dance:

PAT:

Business studies:

Hospitality:

Skills and Capabilities:

Performing Arts Focus: students must select two

  • Music (instrumental, ensemble, performance)

  • Dance (choreograph and performance, genre specific technique)

  • Drama (directing and production, genre specific technique)

Plus elements of Performing Arts Technology (PAT) - lighting, stage management, sound, costume, make up.

Concepts central to this academy include:

  • Art exploration is a process

  • Ideas and messages can be communicated through Performing Arts

  • Music and movement can be used to communicate messages

  • Risk taking and experimentation develop self expression

  • Music and Dance can identify elements of time and place

  • Community is to belong

  • Community is founded on the principals of empathy and trust

  • To work as an ensemble is a creative collaborative challenge

  • Technical skills can be learnt

Collaboration, marketing, networking, communication, planning, teaching, time management, motivation, decision making, leadership,

Cross Curriculum Links:

  • Business: marketing, fundraising, promotion

  • Technology: prop building, costume making, catering

  • Mathematics: statistics

  • Computing: networking, social media,

  • English: script writing, advertising, media releases

Possibly leads to :

University entrance/further study in the Performing Arts, additional opportunities and connections within the performing arts community.

Assessment Opportunities: Mostly internal practical assessments with the opportunity to also complete some optional external assessments. Opportunities for assessment will come from the projects, shows and performances that are created by academy tutors and students

Contact: Michael Wilkinson, Jaimy Goble (Drama), Emma Fletcher (Dance), Dave Mulholland (Music)

Visual Arts

Visual Arts - NCEA Level 1

Programme Description

The Level 1 Visual Arts course is for students who want to:

- develop their drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking and Photoshop skills

- explore their own creative ideas

- produce a variety of artworks

Learning Outcomes/Contexts

Students work on two internal and the external achievement standard - with the surreal theme of their choice.

e.g. In 2020, the L1 Visual Arts class began the year by choosing which internal achievement standards they wanted to work on and in what order.

They first chose to design and make Surrealist sculptures (A.S.1.5) and then went on to making observational drawings of these and landscapes and the subject matter of their choice (A.S.1.2). They spent the rest of the year working on their two panel folio for the external (A.S.1.4). Students chose their own surreal theme to explore on their folio.

Some of students’ artworks from the two internal achievement standards also went on the folio.

Skills and Capabilities

In L1 Visual Arts students develop their drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, stencil making, compositional and Photoshop skills.

L1 Visual Arts develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L1 Visual Arts students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links

English (creative writing), Photography, PAT, Design and DVC

Prepares students for –

Level 2 Painting, Photography and Design

Assessment Opportunities

The two internal achievement standards are collated into A3 size workbooks.

Students then work on their two panel folio for the external, for the rest of the year.

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)

L1-VisualArts-2020.pdf

Photo Design - NCEA Level 1

The Level 1 Photo-Design course is for students who want to:

- develop their photography, design and Photoshop skills

- explore their own creative ideas

- produce a variety of digital artworks

Learning Outcomes/Contexts

Students work on two internal and the external achievement standard - with a journey theme of their choice. Some of the artworks from the internal achievement standards will also go on the folio.

L1 Photo-Design students begin by choosing their own journey theme e.g. self/other to alter ego, self/other to past life character, self/other and pet (or other accessible animal) metamorphosis...

Students produce a range of different types of photographs such as – overlaying images, multiple exposures, motion blur, photo manipulation and staged photography. They also produce some design work e.g. type portraits and film posters.

Skills and Capabilities

In L1 Photo-Design students develop their photography, design, Photoshop and compositional skills.

L1 Photo-Design develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L1 Photo-Design students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links

English (creative writing), Photography, PAT, Design and DVC

Prepares students for –

Level 2 Photography and Design

Assessment Opportunities

The two internal achievement standards are collated into A3 size workbooks.

Students then work on their two panel folio for the external, for the rest of the year.

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)

L1-PHOTO-DESIGN-2020.pdf

Practical Art: Photography NCEA Level 2 and 3

Programme Description

The L2 Photography course is for students who want to:

- explore their creativity

- express their own conceptual ideas in a visual way

- learn and investigate photography techniques

Learning Outcomes/Contexts

L2 Photography students will learn how to use a digital SLR camera set on manual to create a range of effects. They may also learn how to use a SLR film camera and how to process images in the darkroom.

L2 Photography students work on the individual programme of their choice.

Internal achievement standard photographic work is collated into A3 page workbooks and the external achievement standard photographs are mounted on one side of a two panel folio.

Skills and Capabilities

Students can develop their photographic skills using e.g. digital and film SLR cameras, studio lighting, Adobe Photoshop, the darkroom, mixed media, collage and printmaking techniques.

Students will choose their own theme, subject matter and artist model influences - to base their art works on, and set up their own photoshoots.

They are encouraged to:

- Explore their own conceptual ideas

- Research imagery

- Sequence work

- Experiment with techniques

- Produce original images

L2 Photography develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L2 Photography students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links

Photography, Design, DVC, Performing Arts Technology, Science

Possibly leads to: Level 3 Practical Art-Photography, Tertiary Creative Technology, Media Arts, Photography, Design, Fine Art, Film and Visual Art courses, and can lead to work in film, theatre, design, advertising, curation, media, education, the art world, fashion, architecture a lifelong love of photography.

Assessment Opportunities

Students start the year working on two internal achievement standards at the same time. This is collated into one body of work. The final photographs completed for the internals can then go on the folio. Students then work on their folio for the external, for the rest of the year.

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)


Level - 3

The L3 Photography course is an approved subject for University Entrance.

The L3 Photography course is for students who want to:

- explore their creativity

- express their own conceptual ideas in a visual way

- investigate photography techniques and composition

Learning Outcomes/Contexts

All L3 Photography students work on an individual programme of their choice.

Internal achievement standard photographic work is collated into A3 page workbooks and the external achievement standard photographs are mounted on one side of a three panel folio.

Skills and Capabilities

Students develop their photographic skills using e.g. digital SLR cameras, studio lighting, Adobe Photoshop, the darkroom, mixed media, collage and printmaking techniques.

Students choose their own theme, subject matter and artist model influences - to base their art works on and set up their own photoshoots.

They are encouraged to:

- Explore their own conceptual ideas

- Research imagery

- Sequence work

- Experiment with techniques

- Produce original images/artworks

L3 Photography develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L3 Photography students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links

Photography, Design, DVC, Performing Arts Technology, Science

Possibly leads to: Tertiary Creative Technology, Media Arts, Photography, Design, Fine Art, Film and Visual Art courses, and can lead to work in film, theatre, design, advertising, curation, media, education, the art world, fashion, architecture a lifelong love of photography.

Assessment Opportunities

Students can choose a L3 Photography course consisting of:

- Only internal achievement standards

- Only the external Photography folio (the 14 credits gained from this can be used for UE)

- The external Painting folio and scholarship

- A combination of internal and the external achievement standard

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)

L2and3-Photography-2020.pdf

Practical Art: Design NCEA Level 2 and 3

Level - 2

Programme Description

The L2 Design course is for students who want to:

- design for the theme briefs of their choice

- explore their creativity while following their interests

- design using their strengths e.g. hand drawing, jewelery making, Photoshop…

Learning Outcomes/Contexts

All L2 Design students work on an individual programme of their choice.

Internal achievement standard design work is collated into A3 page workbooks and the external achievement standard designs are mounted on one side of a two panel folio.

Skills and Capabilities

Students develop their design skills by creating an image bank, researching briefs, making products, producing promotional material etc. using hand drawing, Photoshop, Illustrator, In design, photography, scanning, collage, model making techniques….

Students are required to produce work for two or three briefs for the internal achievement standards and the final aspects of these can also go on the folio. The folio requires a minimum of four briefs. Students are encouraged to have one three dimensional brief.

L2 Design develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L2 Design students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links

Photography, Painting, DVC, Performing Arts Technology

Prepares students for – Level 3 Practical Art-Design, Tertiary Creative Technology, Media Arts, Animation, Visual Arts, Architecture and Design courses and can lead to work in film, theatre, design, advertising, curation, media, education, the art world, fashion, and architecture.

Assessment Opportunities

Students start the year working on two internal achievement standards at the same time. The work from these is collated into one A3 workbook. Students then work on their folio for the external, for the rest of the year.

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)

Practical Art-Design

Level - 3

Programme Description

The L3 Design course is an approved subject for University Entrance.

The L3 Design course is for students who want to:

- design for the theme briefs of their choice

- explore their creativity while following their interests

- design using their strengths e.g. hand drawing, jewelery making, Photoshop…

Learning Outcomes/Contexts

L3 Design students work on an individual programme of their choice.

Internal achievement standard design work is collated into A3 page workbooks and the external achievement standard designs are mounted on one side of a three panel folio.

Skills and Capabilities

Students develop their design skills by creating an image bank, researching briefs, making products, producing promotional material etc. using e.g. hand drawing, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, photography, scanning, collage, model making techniques….

Students are required to produce work for three briefs for the internal achievement standards and aspects of these can also go on the folio. A minimum of six briefs is required for the folio. Students are encouraged to have one three dimensional brief.

L3 Design develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L3 Design students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links

Photography, Painting, DVC, Performing Arts Technology

Prepares students for - Tertiary Creative Technology, Media Arts, Animation, Visual Arts, Architecture and Design courses and can lead to work in film, theatre, design, advertising, curation, media, education, the art world, fashion, and architecture.

Assessment Opportunities

Students can choose a L3 Design course consisting of:

- Only internal achievement standards

- Only the external Design folio (the 14 credits gained from this can be used for UE)

- The external Design folio and scholarship

- A combination of internal and the external achievement standard

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)

L2and3-Design-2020.pdf

Practical Art: Painting NCEA Level 2 and 3

Level 2 Programme Description

The L2 Painting course is for students who want to:

- explore their creativity

- express their own conceptual ideas in a visual way

- investigate techniques with media and composition

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

All L2 Painting students work on the individual programme of their choice.

Internal achievement standard artworks are collated into A3 page workbooks and the external achievement standard artworks are mounted on one side of a two panel folio.

Skills and Capabilities

Students are able to develop their drawing and painting skills, use of Adobe Photoshop as a drawing tool, photography, mixed media, collage and printmaking skills.

Students choose their own theme, subject matter and artist model influences - to base their art works on.

They are encouraged to:

- Explore their own conceptual ideas

- Research imagery

- Sequence work

- Experiment with techniques

- Produce original images/artworks

L2 Painting develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L2 Painting students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links: Photography, Design, DVC, Performing Arts Technology

Possibly leads to: Level 3 Practical Art-Painting, Tertiary Creative Technology, Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Architecture, Animation and Media Arts courses and can lead to work in film, theatre, design, advertising, curation, media, education, the art world, fashion, architecture and a lifelong love of painting.

Assessment Opportunities

Students start the year working on two internal achievement standards at the same time. This is collated into one body of work. The 3 or 4 paintings completed for the internals go on the folio and students then work on their folio for the external, for the rest of the year.

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)


Level - 3

The L3 Photography course is an approved subject for University Entrance.

The L3 Painting course is for students who want to:

- explore their creativity

- express their own conceptual ideas in a visual way

- investigate techniques with media and composition

Learning Outcomes/Contexts:

All L3 Painting students work on an individual programme of their choice.

Internal achievement standard artworks are collated into A3 page workbooks and the external achievement standard artworks are mounted on one side of a three panel folio.

Skills and Capabilities

Students develop their drawing and painting skills, use of Adobe Photoshop, photography, mixed media, collage and printmaking techniques.

Students choose their own theme, subject matter and artist model influences - to base their art works on.

They are encouraged to:

- Explore their own conceptual ideas

- Research imagery

- Sequence work

- Experiment with techniques

- Produce original images/artworks

L3 Painting develops visual literacy, critical and creative thinking.

NOTE: Please visit the Art room to view examples of L3 Painting students work for the internal and external achievement standards.

Cross Curriculum Links: Photography, Design, DVC, Performing Arts Technology, Science

Possibly leads to: Tertiary Creative Technology, Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Architecture, Animation and Media Arts courses and can lead to work in film, theatre, design, advertising, curation, media, education, the art world, fashion, architecture and a lifelong love of painting.

Assessment Opportunities

Students can choose a L3 Painting course consisting of:

- Only internal achievement standards

- Only the external Painting folio (14 credits- external are all that is required for UE)

- The external Painting folio and scholarship

- A combination of internal and the external achievement standard

Contact: Janet Hoogwerf (hoogwerfj@mbas.ac.nz)

L2and3-Painting-2020.pdf