9 Arts
Year 9 Arts Overview
Students may select one or more of the following Arts courses for their choice subjects. Arts Academy students have the option to study 2 semesters of a subject in their specialist Arts Academy area. All students can choose up to 3 semesters of Arts subjects (4 semesters for Arts Academy students).
Dance: Hip Hop and More/ Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Students will develop understanding of a range of dance genres for performance. Dance choreography is explored for a live audience and technical tasks are completed in the genres of hip hop, jazz and contemporary. Students can also gain skills in off-stage roles such as lighting and sound design and they have the opportunity to perform on stage for Fringe@REC, the whole school production, the Arts showcase, dance nights (including the choreographic competition) and the runway show. Students use problem solving in teams and reflect upon their learning.
Assessment
Assessment includes the completion of technical tasks and dance products.
Additional Details
Students must have a positive mindset and a willingness to participate.
Arts Academy students can study an additional semester of this course to create a full year program with variation of content offered for extended learning.
This program can continue up to Year 12 and has industry pathways.
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Watch the video below to find out more about Dance at REC:
Drama / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
In Drama, we undertake fun games and practical exercises in order to learn vital life and employable skills such as teamwork, confidence and communication. Students will enjoy working in small groups to devise short, entertaining performances. You can also explore the technical side of Drama in lighting, sound or costume design. Drama continues up to Year 12 and offers skills to last a lifetime.
Assessment
Participation in classroom games, practical exercises and reflection.
Additional Details
Students must have a positive mindset and a willingness to participate.
Arts Academy students can study an additional semester of this course to create a full year program with variation of content offered for extended learning.
This program can continue up to Year 12 and has industry pathways.
Film Making / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
In Film Making, students learn how to create short films and animations in various genres through collaborative script writing, camera, lighting, sound, costumes and props design. Genres explored can include horror, comedy, mystery drama, science fiction and more. In a group, students take on specific roles such as camera operation, presenting in front of the camera and editing. Student film makers can be nominated for awards and prizes at our 'Red Carpet Film Night' and create content suitable for YouTube and festivals.
Assessment
Short film products, practical skills with inquiry research is assessed using the Media Arts achievement standard.
Additional Details
Arts Academy students can study an additional semester of this course to create a full year program with variation of content offered for extended learning.
This program can continue up to Year 12 and has industry pathways.
Music Experience / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Students will study the basics of contemporary music sound and notation as well as playing different instruments. Composition will also be studied using music technology and the elements of music will discussed in various musical genres.
Creativity: percussion, keyboard, guitar, composition and arranging (70%)
Literacy: musical theory and notation, ATSI and Australian contemporary music studies, review writing, reflection and analysis on creative works (30%)
Assessment
Practical participation, composition, theory and written tasks.
Additional Details
No musical background is required but students are encouraged to learn an instrument within the school’s instrumental music program.
Instrumental hire and administration fees apply to students who choose to learn an instrument within the instrumental music program (not compulsory).
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Music at REC:
Music Advanced / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Students will extend on the basics of contemporary music sound and notation learnt in Year 8 as well as playing various songs in small or class ensembles. Composing and arranging in the various styles will be studied using music technology. Solo and ensemble performances will be given on the students’ chosen instruments. Students are expected to participate in either Concert Band or Choir.
Creativity: solo and ensemble rehearsal and performance skills, arranging (70%)
Literacy: musical theory and notation, ATSI and Australian contemporary music studies, review writing, reflection and analysis on creative works (30%)
Assessment
Practical participation and performance skills, theory exercises, composition and written tasks.
Additional Details
Year 8 Music is assumed knowledge and students are expected to learn an instrument within the school’s instrumental music program or privately outside of school.
Instrumental hire and administration fees apply to students who are learning an instrument within the school’s instrumental music program.
Visual Art / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Students express their creative ideas through drawing, painting, printmaking and/or sculpture. Students extend existing knowledge and skills to identify and develop their own artistic style and conceptual intentions using a variety of media and materials. By engaging in the analysis, planning, production, presentation and evaluation of visual art projects, students respond to influences that may include past and contemporary Australian and/or international artists and artworks.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through a variety of making (practical) and responding (written and or oral) tasks.
Additional Details
Arts Academy students can study an additional semester of this course to create a full year program with variation of content offered for extended learning.
This program can continue up to Year 12 and has industry pathways.
Visual Design / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Through the use of computer software Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp (among others), students will study and develop key skills in this visual arts subject by exploring graphic, animation, product and built environment areas of design and the part they play in daily life. Work required will involve research, analysis and practical application of skills in the development and presentation of solutions to a range of graphic, animation, product and environmental design problems.
Assessment
Students will be assessed though a variety of making (practical) and responding (theory tasks) throughout the semester.
Additional Details
Arts Academy students can study an additional semester of this course to create a full year program with variation of content offered for extended learning.
This program can continue up to Year 12 and has industry pathways.
