2021 YEAR 8 - 12 CURRICULUM GUIDE - Adelaide High School
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2021 YEAR 8 - 12 CURRICULUM GUIDE
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THE PRINCIPAL CONTENTS
The General Capabilities include Literacy, Numeracy, CURRICULUM STRUCTURE 4 SUBJECTS
ICT, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal
and Social Capability, Ethical and Intercultural General Entry Student 4 Arts: Art / Drama / Dance / Music 18
Understandings. The Cross Curriculum Priorities Special Language Student 6 Cross-Disciplinary56
focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Histories and Cultures, Asia and Australia’s Cricket or Rowing Entry Student 8 Design and Digital Technologies 60
Engagement with Asia, and Sustainability.
LEARNING AT ADELAIDE HIGH SCHOOL 10 English / EAL 78
The senior secondary curriculum, the SACE (South
Australian Certificate of Education), addresses the INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING 14 Health and Physical Education 88
same Capabilities. When you undertake the SACE, Pastoral Care 14 Home Economics 104
you are required to select from subject outlines and
familiarise yourself with the 200-point curriculum Learner Intervention 14 Humanities and Social Sciences 112
structure and the compulsory aspects of the SACE.
Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 15 Languages128
The compulsory requirements are achievement in
literacy, numeracy, the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Extension and Enrichment 15 Mathematics150
and the Research Project. The PLP and the Research
Project provide you with new challenges and learning SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS 16 Science162
opportunities. Special Interest Languages Program 16 Vocational Education Training (VET) 176
This Guide is divided into year levels from Year 8
Special Interest Cricket Program 16
to Year 12 and includes a section on Vocational
Education and Training (VET). Special Interest Rowing Program 17
It is not uncommon for students at Adelaide High
At Adelaide High School we are passionate about School to study subjects from more than one year level
learning and assisting students to reach their personal at any given time, and so we have provided course
best. This Curriculum Guide is designed to guide you outlines in one book to assist you in planning your
in your curriculum choices as you move from Year 8 pathway. We have a commitment to tailoring student
to Year 12. learning to your needs and abilities. Motto Priorities
It contains information to assist you in making If you are in Year 10, 11 and 12 you are strongly advised “Non Scholae Sed Vitae” – We are committed to:
choices which broaden and deepen your educational to gather information from a range of sources to inform “Not only for school but for life”
future choices. Speak to your family, your teachers, 1. Wellbeing: A safe and welcoming environment
experience, and to map your pathway within and
beyond secondary school. We aim to provide you student counsellors, staff at tafeSA, the universities, Vision based upon mutual respect.
with important educational stepping stones to lead to Career Centres and other post school education and Adelaide High school is a dynamic community 2. Learning: E
ngaging and challenging learning
success and to a world of choice. The whole purpose training providers. Use job and career guides to assist which is passionate about learning for life. experiences through:
behind our curriculum offerings is to ensure your you in planning your pathway through secondary school
and beyond, and read the SATAC (South Australian Wellbeing: We encourage the social, emotional, • Reflective, innovative and
learning experience reflects our school motto:
Tertiary Admission Centre) guide carefully. intellectual and physical development of all members contemporary practices
not only for school, but for life.
of our community. Respect, resilience and optimism
You will find course descriptors for each year level, Finally, I encourage you to be mindful of your personal • Varied curriculum and co-curricular
help us flourish.
vocational education information and an outline of strengths, past achievements and successes and offerings
how we cater for individualised learning through build upon those. Strike a balance between aiming Learning: We nurture independent, creative and
high and being realistic in your choices. collaborative learners. Curiosity and innovation • Learning within and beyond the
acceleration, enrichment and extension. classroom
Most importantly, whatever your year level, apply motivate us to excel individually and collectively.
The Australian Curriculum is the basis of the
yourself to the best of your ability, as this is the most Culture: We celebrate diversity, promote intercultural 3. Culture: Developing compassionate, positive
curriculum in Years 8, 9 and 10. All subjects across
certain way to get you to where you wish to go. understandings and connect with communities here and contributing citizens.
all Learning Areas address the General Capabilities
and Cross Curriculum Priorities in the Australian Cezanne Green and across the world. We reflect on our past and
Curriculum. Principal Adelaide High School learn in the present to shape our future.
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
GENERAL ENTRY STUDENT Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 (STAGE 1) YEAR 12 (STAGE 2)
Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (1 Semester)
English (Full Year) English (Full Year) English (Full Year) Research Project (1 Semester) Elective 1 (Full Year)
Science (Full Year) Science (Full Year) Science (Full Year) English (Full Year)
Language 1 All Students Language 1 All Students (Full Year) Language 1 All Students (Full Year)
(Full Year)
Humanities and Humanities and
OR Health and Physical Health and Physical
Social Sciences - Social Sciences - Elective 1 Elective 2
Language 2 Optional Education Education Elective 2 (Full Year)
History History
(Full Year) (1 Semester) (1 Semester)
(1 Semester) (1 Semester)
ELECTIVE SUBJECT 1 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 3 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 1 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 3
A choice from
A choice from
Arts, Technology,
Arts, Technology,
Humanities and
Humanities and
A choice from A choice from Social Sciences,
Humanities and Health and Physical Social Sciences, Elective 3 Elective 4 Elective 3 (Full Year)
The Arts The Arts Cross Disciplinary,
Social Sciences Education Health and
Health and
(1 Semester) (1 Semester) OR Language 2 Physical Education OR Language 2
Physical Education
Optional Special Electives Optional Special
Electives
Entry (Full Year) Entry (Full Year)
OR Language 2
OR Language 2
Optional Special
Optional Special
Entry (Full Year)
Entry (Full Year)
Arts Arts ELECTIVE SUBJECT 2 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 4 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 2 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 4 Elective 5 Elective 6 Elective 4 (Full Year)
(Drama, (Drama,
Music, Music, A choice from
Technology A choice from
Dance Dance Arts, Technology,
(1 Semester) Arts, Technology,
or Art) or Art) Humanities and
Humanities and
(1 Term) (1 Term) A choice from A choice from Social Sciences,
Social Sciences,
Technology Technology Cross Disciplinary,
Health and
Health and
*Arts OR Language 2 Physical Education OR Language 2
*Indig- Physical Education
(Drama, Optional Special Electives Optional Special
enous Electives Elective 7 Elective 8 Elective 5 (Full Year)
Music, Home Economics Entry (Full Year) Entry (Full Year)
Studies OR Language 2
Dance (1 Term) OR Language 2
Optional Special
or Art) (1 Term) Optional Special
Entry (Full Year)
(1 Term) Entry (Full Year)
*If students are not studying two languages in Year 8 All Year 9 students must study a subject from The Arts All Year 10 students must study a subject from The Arts
Year 9 and 10 Core Subjects
and Technology Learning Areas. and Technology Learning Areas.
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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
SPECIAL LANGUAGE STUDENT Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 (STAGE 1) YEAR 12 (STAGE 2)
Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (Full Year)
Mathematics (1 Semester)
Language 1 (Full Year)
English (Full Year) English (Full Year) English (Full Year)
Research Project (1 Semester)
Science (Full Year) Science (Full Year) Science (Full Year)
English (Full Year)
Language 1 (Full Year) Language 1 (Full Year) Language 1 (Full Year)
Elective 1 (Full Year)
Language 1
Language 2 (Full Year) Language 2 (Full Year) Language 2 (Full Year)
Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 2 (Full Year)
Humanities and Humanities and
Health and Physical Health and Physical
Social Sciences - Social Sciences -
Humanities and Health and Physical Education Education
History History
Social Sciences Education (1 Semester) (1 Semester)
(1 Semester) (1 Semester)
(1 Semester) (1 Semester)
Elective 3 Elective 4 Elective 3 (Full Year)
ELECTIVE SUBJECT 1 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 2 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 1 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 2
Arts Arts
(Drama, (Drama,
Music, Music, Technology A choice from A choice from A choice from A choice from
Elective 5 Elective 6 Elective 4 (Full Year)
Dance Dance (1 Semester) The Arts Technology The Arts Technology
or Art) or Art)
(1 Term) (1 Term)
Please note: Special Interest Language All Year 9 students must study a subject from The Arts All Year 10 students must study a subject from The Arts
Year 9 and 10 Core Subjects
students enrolling from 2020 will continue and Technology Learning Areas. and Technology Learning Areas.
with one language until the end of Year 12.
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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
CRICKET OR ROWING ENTRY STUDENT Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 (STAGE 1) YEAR 12 (STAGE 2)
Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (Full Year) Mathematics (1 Semester)
Research Project (1 Semester) Elective 1 (Full Year)
English (Full Year) English (Full Year) English (Full Year)
English (Full Year)
Science (Full Year) Science (Full Year) Science (Full Year)
Language 1 (Full Year) Language 1 (Full Year) Language 1 (Full Year)
Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 2 (Full Year)
Cricket or Rowing Focus HPE (Full Year) Cricket or Rowing Focus HPE (Full Year) Cricket or Rowing Focus HPE (Full Year)
ELECTIVE SUBJECT 1 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 1
Elective 3 Elective 4 Elective 3 (Full Year)
Humanities and Humanities and
Social Sciences - A choice from Social Sciences - A choice from
Humanities and History The Arts History The Arts
Technology
Social Sciences (1 Semester) (1 Semester)
(1 Semester)
(1 Semester)
Elective 5 Elective 6 Elective 4 (Full Year)
ELECTIVE SUBJECT 2 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 3 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 2 ELECTIVE SUBJECT 3
A choice from
A choice from
Arts, Technology,
Arts, Technology,
Humanities and
Arts Arts A choice from Humanities and A choice from
Social Sciences,
(Drama, Music, (Drama, Music, Technology Social Sciences, Technology
Cross Disciplinary, Elective 7 Elective 8 Elective 5 (Full Year)
Dance or Art) Dance or Art) Health and Physical
Health and Physical
(1 Term) (1 Term) Education Electives
Education
Please note: Students who have entered Please note: Students who have entered All Year 9 and 10 students must study a subject from
the school via the Cricket program take part the school via the Rowing program take part The Arts and Technology Learning Areas.
in Cricket as one of their full year subjects in Rowing as one of their full year subjects Year 9 and 10 Core Subjects
until the end of Year 10. until the end of Year 10.
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LEARNING AT ADELAIDE
HIGH SCHOOL Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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THE AUSTRALIAN WHAT IS THE SACE?
Curriculum Structure 4 CURRICULUM COMPULSORY SUBJECTS STUDENT SELECTED SUBJECTS
The South Australian Certificate
Learning at Adelaide The Australian Curriculum provides of Education (SACE) is a modern,
High School 10 a dynamic teaching and learning internationally-recognised 50 credits + 90 credits + 60 credits
framework for all schools across secondary school qualification
Individualised Learning 14 Australia. The national curriculum designed to equip you with the
details content, knowledge skills, knowledge, and personal • The Personal Learning Plan Choose and successfully Choose and successfully
Special Interest Programs 16 (PLP) (10 credits) complete a selection of complete a selection of Stage 2
and skills you are expected to capabilities to successfully
Subjects develop at each year level and participate in our fast-paced Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects, or VET subjects worth at least
•L
iteracy requirement
within the eight learning areas. At global society. recognised VET courses, 60 credits in total.
(20 credits) demonstrated
Arts 18 Adelaide High School, teachers or community learning.
The SACE has evolved to provide from a range of English Stage 2 subjects are externally
Cross-Disciplinary 56 utilise this flexible structure to subjects at Stage 1 or Stage 2 assessed by the SACE Board of
you with more flexibility to choose
plan and respond to student South Australia.
Design and Digital subjects that reflect your interests, •N
umeracy requirement
needs and interests in a genuine
Technologies 60 skills, and career goals, using a (10 credits) demonstrated
and meaningful manner, whilst
combination of SACE subjects, from a range of Mathematics
monitoring and assessing student
English / EAL 78 vocational education and training subjects at Stage 1 or Stage 2
progress through the Achievement
(VET), community learning,
Health and Physical Standards. •T
he Research Project
university, and TAFE studies.
Education 88 The Australian Curriculum is (10 credits)
SACE subjects are made up
Home Economics 104 made up of three interconnected
of investigations, performances
elements: Learning Areas,
Humanities and Social and other assessment tasks
General Capabilities and Cross- PLANNING BEYOND THE SACE
Sciences 112 to demonstrate your skills,
curriculum Priorities. All aspects
knowledge, and personal
of the curriculum are embedded The South Australian Tertiary To be eligible to apply for university, you must:
Languages 128 capabilities throughout the year.
into the courses outlined in this Admissions Centre (SATAC) is
Some subjects will have an end- • complete the SACE
Mathematics 150 guide, helping to build transferable responsible for tertiary course
of-year exam worth a maximum • complete at least 90 credits at Stage 2, of which at least 60 credits
skills, knowledge, attitudes and applications and selections in
Science 162 of 30% of the overall grade. must be from 20-credit Tertiary Admissions Subjects (TAS)*, and the
dispositions to support your South Australia.
development into confident, caring To complete the qualification, you other 30 credits from TAS, and up to 20 credits of Recognised
Vocational Education SACE completion meets the
and contributing citizens. will need to attain 200 credits from Studies which will allow you to obtain an Australian Tertiary Admissions
Training (VET) 176 course admission requirements
a selection of Stage 1 and Stage Rank (ATAR)
for most TAFE SA courses,
2 subjects. A 10-credit subject is • complete any prerequisites required for your chosen university courses
but there are some additional
usually one semester of study, and
requirements for entry into • comply with the rules regarding subject combinations and preclusions
a 20-credit subject is usually over
particular qualification levels.
two semesters. *A Tertiary Admissions Subject (TAS) is a SACE Stage 2 subject that has
Here’s how it works: been approved by the universities and TAFE SA as providing suitable
preparation for tertiary studies. Almost all SACE subjects are recognised
Tertiary Admissions Subjects, except for Community Studies and
Modified Subjects
The SATAC website, individual university websites and the TAFE SA
website explain what you’ll need to study specific courses
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LEARNING AT ADELAIDE
HIGH SCHOOL Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
JUMP TO
SUBJECTS FOR YEAR 11 SUBJECTS FOR YEAR 12
Curriculum Structure 4 (STAGE 1) (STAGE 2)
Learning at Adelaide
High School 10 At Stage 1 students will study At Stage 2 students will study
the following: the following:
Individualised Learning 14
Special Interest Programs 16
2 SEMESTERS (FULL YEAR) 2 SEMESTERS (FULL YEAR)
Subjects CHOICE FROM
• English / EAL
Arts 18 • Arts
1 SEMESTER • Cross-Disciplinary
Cross-Disciplinary 56 •D esign, Technology
• Mathematics
Design and Digital and Engineering
(a full year is advised)
Technologies 60 • English / EAL
• Research Project
• Health and Physical Education
English / EAL 78 • Home Economics
CHOICE FROM •H umanities and Social
Health and Physical
Education 88 • Arts Sciences
• Cross-Disciplinary • Languages
Home Economics 104
•D esign, Technology • Mathematics
Humanities and Social and Engineering • Science
Sciences 112 • Health and Physical Education •V ocational Education
• Home Economics and Training
Languages 128
•H umanities and Social
Mathematics 150 Sciences
• Languages
Science 162 Please note: In many subjects
• Mathematics
there may be excursions and
Vocational Education • Science
in-school events to enrich the
Training (VET) 176 •V ocational Education curriculum content. These may
and Training incur an additional cost which is
not included in the school fees.
The subject teacher will advise
parents/carers and students in
writing if this is the case.
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INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
JUMP TO A school-based Speech
PASTORAL CARE Pathologist supports the Learner CENTRE FOR DEAF AND EXTENSION AND
Curriculum Structure 4 HARD OF HEARING ENRICHMENT
Pastoral Care is a timetabled Intervention team to deliver quality
Learning at Adelaide subject occurring each day. planning, programming and Adelaide High School offers Our aim is to enrich the learning
High School 10 resources that are founded in best students with a hearing loss of each student to ensure the best
The Pastoral Care program
and evidence-based practice for access to tailored, specialised learning experience possible.
Individualised Learning 14 supports:
literacy improvement at all levels programs which meet each This begins in classes where
• Adelaide High School’s Vision of ability. of their individual needs. teachers use rich data to analyse
Special Interest Programs 16
and Priorities, and Graduate learning and differentiate the
Students with disabilities have Students have access to a range
Subjects Qualities curriculum for individuals.
access to a wide range of of subjects and are integrated
• Australian Curriculum’s with their peers. Students are Students with high intellectual
Arts 18 interventions aimed at meeting
General Capabilities and Cross supported in a range of ways potential and advanced learning
individual needs through
Cross-Disciplinary 56 Curriculum Priorities including in class support, skills in certain subjects can be
individualised and tailored learning
Consistent in each year level of the programs that enable them to intensive small group programs identified by subject teachers.
Design and Digital
program is: access learning on the same basis and have access to Teachers of
Technologies 60 Parents and students will
as their peers. the Deaf and Bilingual School Staff
• A learning centred approach to be involved in discussions
English / EAL 78 who understand the impact of
mentoring and guiding students The Learner Intervention team regarding possible options and
hearing loss in the classroom.
Health and Physical • A focus on positive education works in partnership with students, parent approval will be sought
Education 88 • Providing a safe and welcoming their families and other school- Students at times are also offered before a student is placed in
environment based intervention teams to ensure a line off for additional support an acceleration, extension or
Home Economics 104 access to the most appropriate which works on targeting specific enrichment course.
• Coaching and career education
and timely interventions. areas to ensure classroom
Humanities and Social • Connecting students and families
success. These areas are literacy
Sciences 112 with the school Interventions can include small
and language support for all
group learning programs as well
Languages 128 This is supplemented by a subject areas, numeracy and
as strategic in class interventions
program that proactively engages social skills development. Support
Mathematics 150 with Learning Intervention
students in a relevant and targeted lines are staffed with teachers and
Officers. Programs can include:
manner at each year level. SSOs who have expert knowledge
Science 162 Macqlit - a systematic reading
in these areas.
intervention program, QuickSmart
Vocational Education
LEARNER INTERVENTION Numeracy - aimed at developing
Training (VET) 176
student fluency in core numerical
The Learner Intervention team operations and strong conceptual
at Adelaide High School offers understanding, MotiVate -
strategic and targeted learning for social skills development,
opportunities to students for both as well as other small group
intervention and stretch. interventions as required.
The team works in collaboration
with teachers to provide quality
differentiated teaching and learning
opportunities in the classroom
setting for all students.
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SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
JUMP TO Students who enter the Special AHS Rowing has an extensive
SPECIAL INTEREST SPECIAL INTEREST CRICKET Interest Cricket program will study fleet of boats in all classes and
Curriculum Structure 4 LANGUAGES PROGRAM PROGRAM
Cricket as a subject from Years rowers learn boat handling and
Learning at Adelaide Across Australia, this program is Adelaide High School is committed 8-10. Cricket is offered as an rowing skills in both scull and
High School 10 unique to Adelaide High School. to providing all students with an optional subject in Stage 1. sweep boats and improve their
The program seeks to foster high opportunity to learn, develop and general fitness. Students also
The Cricket Program is also
Individualised Learning 14 level and deep language learning excel in the game of cricket. have access to fitness facilities
available, by application, to all
in connection with our vision for and ergometer machines.
Special Interest Programs 16 Lessons and training sessions students who are enrolled at
global citizenship and international
focus on the development and Adelaide High School and who Students who enter the Special
Subjects understanding. Communication
application of cricket skills – have a passion for cricket. Interest Rowing program will
and understanding in Languages
Arts 18 batting, bowling and fielding, with study Rowing as a subject from
broadens and deepens learners’
fitness and conditioning also being Years 8-10. Rowing is offered as
Cross-Disciplinary 56 development of the Australian SPECIAL INTEREST ROWING
important aspects of the program. an optional subject in Stage 1.
Curriculum Capabilities and PROGRAM
Practical sessions are designed to
Design and Digital underpins the development of The Rowing Program is also
challenge participants and teach Adelaide High School is committed
Technologies 60 future pathways in global contexts. available, by application, to all
them to play with confidence and to providing all students with an students who are enrolled at
English / EAL 78 Students apply and are selected belief. Students have access to opportunity to learn, develop and Adelaide High School and who
for this program in the final year of accredited coaches as well as turf, excel in rowing.
Health and Physical have a passion for rowing.
primary school. Currently, students indoor and hard wicket playing and
Education 88 enrolled prior to 2020 study two training facilities. The AHS Rowing program is part An Introduction to Rowing
of a holistic education experience Program, which forms part of
Home Economics 104 languages offered by the school for Students also participate in an and aims to teach the values the Year 8 Transition Program,
3 years from Years 8 – 10 and then accreditation pathway achieving
Humanities and Social of determination, resilience and gives all Year 8 students the
are encouraged to continue one their Senior First Aid, Level 0 and
Sciences 112 perseverance. This is achieved opportunity to ‘come n try’ rowing
language into the Senior School, at 1 Coaching, and Level 1 Umpiring by allowing students to challenge with their Pastoral Care Group at
least to Stage 1 in Year 11. qualifications during Years 8 -10.
Languages 128 themselves in a safe and the beginning of the school year.
From 2020, students who enter As well as covering the supportive environment. Interested students can apply to
Mathematics 150 Special Interest Languages will requirements of the Australian Lessons and training sessions join the Rowing Program.
Science 162 study two languages offered by Curriculum: Health and Physical focus on the development and
the School from Years 8 – 10 Education at the relevant year
Vocational Education application of rowing skills, fitness
(3 calendar years) and then must levels, students also study cricket-
Training (VET) 176 and coaching and competition
continue at least one of the specific content. As specialist strategies.
two into the Senior School to sport entrants, they can enhance
graduation at Stage 2 level. their practical skills through deep As well as covering the
understanding of theoretical requirements of the Australian
concepts specific to cricket. Curriculum: Health and Physical
Education at the relevant year
Adelaide High School liaises levels, students also study rowing-
closely with SACA in terms of specific content. As specialist
access to grade cricket clubs and sport entrants, they can enhance
the High-Performance Pathway. their practical skills through deep
understanding of theoretical
concepts specific to rowing.
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ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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Curriculum Structure 4 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12
Learning at Adelaide
High School 10 Art Art A Art A Art A Visual Arts - Art
Individualised Learning 14
Art B Art B Art B Visual Arts - Design
Special Interest Programs 16
Subjects Design A Design A
Arts 18
Design B Design B
Cross-Disciplinary 56
Design and Digital Creative Arts: Creative Arts: Jewellery
Technologies 60 Product Innovation Design and Creation
English / EAL 78
Creative Arts: Digital Media Creative Arts: Digital Media Creative Arts
Health and Physical
Education 88
Media - Multimedia Creative Arts: Film
Home Economics 104
Humanities and Social Creative Arts: Creative Arts:
Sciences 112 Theatre Production Theatre Production
Languages 128
Mathematics 150 Drama Drama A Drama A Drama A Drama
Science 162
Drama B Drama B Drama B
Vocational Education
Training (VET) 176 Dance Dance A Dance A Dance A Dance
Dance B Dance B Dance B
Music Performance -
Music Music Performance A Music Performance A Music Performance A Ensemble
Music Performance B Music Performance B Music Performance B Music Performance - Solo
Music Explorations Music Explorations Music Explorations Music Studies
Music Explorations
Arrows are only an indication
Australian Curriculum
of pathways. Please check
SACE prerequisites.
19ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC
YEAR 8 /YEAR 9 Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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ART DANCE DRAMA MUSIC ART A
Curriculum Structure 4
Level: 8 Level: 8 Level: 8 Level: 8 Level: 9
Learning at Adelaide Length: 10 weeks Length: 10 weeks Length: 10 weeks Length: 10 weeks Length: Semester
High School 10 Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner
Individualised Learning 14 Content: Content: Content: Content: Content:
In Year 8 students study The course aims for students to The course aims for students Students learning Music listen, This general art course aims
Special Interest Programs 16 Art through the making and experience a range of genres in to develop their knowledge perform and compose. for students to learn about and
responding strands. They develop dance, compose their own dance and understanding of character They learn about the elements of explore traditional, contemporary
Subjects Music comprising rhythm, pitch,
basic visual communication works and perform in a showcase. development, play-building, voice and evolving visual conventions
Arts18 through the interpretation and Students develop their knowledge and movement skills, stage craft, dynamics, expression, form and used in artworks of diverse styles
generation of ideas based upon and understanding of the skills drama terminology and problem structure. Students develop aural and composition.
Cross-Disciplinary56 observation, aesthetic sensitivity of dance practice by focusing on solving. Students will develop skills to identify and interpret the
These may include developing
and understanding of Art and body articulation, weight transfer their confidence and collaborate elements of Music.
Design and Digital skills in combinations of
Design skills. They will learn that and body awareness. with others in small and large These skills are essential for
Technologies60 conventions such as visual
Visual Art has many forms. ensembles. Students are provided making and responding to a range
They explore the elements of of music through composing and elements, design principles,
English / EAL 78 It exists in both the students’ opportunities to perform in class
dance using space, time and performing. Students develop composition and style.
environment as well as in other and to the community.
Health and Physical dynamics. Students develop their Music ICT skills through use of
societies and cultures. They Students analyse and respond to
Education88 knowledge in safe dance practice Making in Drama: Musition, Auralia, Noteflight and
will increase their capabilities their own and other practitioners’
and injury prevention through • Improvisation Soundtrap/Mixcraft.
Home Economics 104 by generating creative ideas in artworks. As audience members
practical classes. Students will • Devising and creating
expression and communication in For students who learn an they learn how to view, manipulate,
Humanities and Social develop their confidence and
a range of art units. • Performing instrument/voice, performances reflect on, analyse, enjoy,
Sciences112 collaborate with others in small
• Directing are held throughout the year appreciate and evaluate art.
Students will develop skills in: and large ensembles.
Languages128 Responding in Drama: allowing students the opportunity Students learn how to manipulate
Making in Art: Making in dance: to grow as a performer and
• Reflections and adapt a wide range of physical
Mathematics150 • Painting and Drawing • Dance skills share their experiences in music. materials and technologies through
• Analysing own and Content includes:
• 3D Studies • Improvisation the development of knowledge
Science162 others’ drama work
• ICT Processes • Composition Making in Music: and skills in Visual Arts. Areas of
Vocational Education • Design/Printmaking • Performance Assessment: work cover 2D and 3D processes.
• Composition/arranging
Training (VET) 176 Students are assessed using
Responding in Art: Responding in dance: • Interpreting/improvisation Making in Art: Students may select
the Australian Curriculum
•R
eflection of own and • Reflection of own and • Performance to develop skills in one or more of
Achievement Standards.
others’ work others’ work the following mediums:
Responding in Music:
•R
eflection and analysis of a • Reflection and analysis of a • Listening • Drawing
contemporary/historical art contemporary dance work • Analysing • Painting
practitioner and art movement • Sculpture
Assessment: • Reflection
Assessment: Students are assessed using • Ceramics
Assessment:
Students are assessed using the Australian Curriculum • Design
Students are assessed using the
the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards. Australian Curriculum Achievement • Emerging media (digital)
Achievement Standards. Standards. (continued over page)
Additional charges:
Instrument hire is available from
the school for a limited range of
instruments. Current cost is $150
per year hire fee, plus $50 deposit.
21ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC
YEAR 9 Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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ART A (continued) ART B ART B (continued) DANCE A DANCE B
Curriculum Structure 4
Responding to Art: Level: 9 Responding to Art: Level: 9 Level: 9
Learning at Adelaide Length: Semester Length: Semester Length: Semester
• Historical or cultural art • Historical or cultural art
High School 10 Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner
movement enquiry and movement enquiry and
Individualised Learning 14 analysis task Content: analysis task Content: Content:
This general art course aims The course aims for students to The course aims for students to
• Reflecting on own learning • Reflecting on own learning
Special Interest Programs 16 for students to learn about and experience a range of genres in experience a range of genres in
through art annotation/journal through art annotation/journal
explore traditional, contemporary Dance, compose their own dance Dance, compose their own dance
Subjects writing using the 4 steps of writing using the 4 steps of
and evolving visual conventions works and perform in a showcase. works and perform in a showcase.
criticism criticism
Arts18 used in artworks of diverse styles Students develop their knowledge Students develop their knowledge
Assessment: and composition. Assessment: and understanding of the skills of and understanding of the skills
Cross-Disciplinary56 Students are assessed using the Students are assessed using the Dance practice by focusing on of Dance practice by focusing on
These may include developing
Australian Curriculum Achievement Australian Curriculum Achievement body articulation, weight transfer body articulation, weight transfer
Design and Digital skills in combinations of
Standards. Standards. and body awareness. and body awareness.
Technologies60 conventions such as visual
Additional charges: elements, design principles, Additional charges: They explore the elements of They explore the elements of
English / EAL 78 A consumables/excursion fee may A consumables/excursion fee may
composition and style. Dance using space, time and Dance using space, time and
Health and Physical apply to this subject in addition to apply to this subject in addition to dynamics. Students develop their dynamics. Students develop their
Students analyse and respond to
Education88 the Adelaide High School Materials the Adelaide High School Materials knowledge in safe dance practice, knowledge of dance companies
their own and other practitioners’
and Services Charges. and Services Charges. anatomy, nutrition and injury in Australia. Students will develop
Home Economics 104 artworks. As audience members
prevention. Students will develop their confidence and collaborate
they learn how to view, manipulate,
their confidence and collaborate with others in small and large
Humanities and Social reflect on, analyse, enjoy,
with others in small and large ensembles.
Sciences112 appreciate and evaluate art.
ensembles.
Making in Dance:
Languages128 Students learn how to manipulate
Making in Dance: • Dance skills
and adapt a wide range of physical
Mathematics150 materials and technologies through • Dance skills • Improvisation
the development of knowledge • Improvisation • Composition
Science162
and skills in Visual Arts. Areas of • Composition • Performance
Vocational Education work cover 2D and 3D processes. • Performance
Responding in Dance:
Training (VET) 176 Making in Art: Students may select Responding in Dance: • Review writing
to develop skills in one or more of • Review writing • Analysis of Australian dance
the following mediums:
• Analysis of dance in Australia companies
• Drawing
Assessment: Assessment:
• Painting Students are assessed using the Students are assessed using the
• Sculpture Australian Curriculum Achievement Australian Curriculum Achievement
• Ceramics Standards. Standards.
• Design
Additional charges: Additional charges:
• Emerging media (digital) A consumables/excursion fee may A consumables/excursion fee may
apply to this subject in addition to apply to this subject in addition to
the Adelaide High School Materials the Adelaide High School Materials
and Services Charges. and Services Charges.
23ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC
YEAR 9 Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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DRAMA A DRAMA B MUSIC EXPLORATIONS MUSIC PERFORMANCE A
Curriculum Structure 4
Level: 9 Level: 9 Level: 9 Level: 9 Special requirements:
Learning at Adelaide Length: Semester Length: Semester Length: Semester Length: Semester Students enrolled in Music
High School 10 Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner are required to begin/continue
instrumental music lessons on their
Content: Content: Content: Content:
Individualised Learning 14 chosen instrument through either
The course aims for students The course aims for students This is a semester course which Students learning Music listen,
on-site Department for Education
Special Interest Programs 16 to continue to develop their to continue to develop their focuses on the development perform and compose. They
Instrumental Music Service lessons
knowledge and understanding knowledge and understanding of electronic music production. learn about the elements of music
Subjects or private lessons in their own
of character development, play- of character development, play- Students will develop an comprising of rhythm, pitch,
time. A minimum of 20 minutes
Arts18 building, voice and movement building, voice and movement understanding of composition dynamics, expression, form and
practice a day is required. It is
skills, stage craft, Drama skills, stage craft, Drama and arranging through use of ICT structure with a focus on music
Cross-Disciplinary56 expected that students join an
terminology and problem solving. terminology and problem solving. composition skills in Soundtrap/ composition. Students develop
appropriate school ensemble.
Students will draw on drama Students will draw on drama Mixcraft/Garage Band and aural skills to identify and interpret
Design and Digital
from a range of cultures, times from a range of cultures, times notation software Noteflight/ the elements of music. These Additional charges:
Technologies60
and locations as they analyse and locations as they analyse MuseScore/Sibelius. Learning skills are essential for making A subject charge may apply to
English / EAL 78 and experience Drama. Students and experience Drama. Students an instrument is encouraged and responding to a range of this subject in addition to the
will develop their confidence and will develop their confidence and to provide full engagement and music through composing and Adelaide High School Materials
Health and Physical performing. Students develop and Services Charges. Instrument
collaborate with others in small collaborate with others in small an expanded understanding of
Education88 Music ICT skills through use of hire is available from the school
and large ensembles. Students are and large ensembles. Students are compositional techniques.
Home Economics 104 provided opportunities to perform provided opportunities to perform Musition, Auralia, Noteflight and for a limited range of instruments.
Students are offered technical
in class and to the community. in class and to the community. Soundtrap/Mixcraft. Performances Current cost is $150 per year hire
opportunities to work
Humanities and Social are held throughout the year fee, plus $50 deposit.
Making in Drama Making in Drama: collaboratively with school
Sciences112 allowing students the opportunity
• Improvisation • Improvisation performances/productions.
to grow as a performer and
Languages128 • Devising and creating • Devising and creating Content includes:
share their experiences in music.
Mathematics150 • Performing • Performing Making in Music: Content includes:
• Directing • Directing • Composition/arranging
Science162 Making in Music:
Responding in Drama Responding in Drama: • Interpreting
• Composition/arranging
Vocational Education • Reflections • Reflections • Performance
• Interpreting/improvisation
Training (VET) 176 •A nalysing own and others’ • Analysing own and others’ Responding in Music: • Performance
drama work drama work • Listening Responding in Music:
Assessment: Assessment: • Analysing
• Listening
Students are assessed using the Students are assessed using the • Reflection
• Analysing
Australian Curriculum Achievement Australian Curriculum Achievement
Assessment: • Reflection
Standards. Standards.
Students are assessed using the
Assessment:
Australian Curriculum Achievement
Students are assessed using the
Standards.
Australian Curriculum Achievement
Standards.
25ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC
YEAR 9 / YEAR 10 Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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MUSIC PERFORMANCE B ART A ART B
Curriculum Structure 4
Level: 9 Special requirements: Level: 10 Areas of work cover 2D and 3D Level: 10
Learning at Adelaide Length: Semester Students enrolled in Music are Length: Semester processes including selection of Length: Semester
High School 10 Contact person: Kerry Skinner required to begin/continue Contact person: Kerry Skinner the following media: Contact person: Kerry Skinner
instrumental music lessons on their
Individualised Learning 14 Content: Content: Making in Art: Content:
chosen instrument through either
Students learning Music listen, Through Visual Arts, students • Drawing Through Visual Arts, students
Special Interest Programs 16 on-site Department for Education
perform and compose. They learn to reflect critically on their • Painting learn to reflect critically on their
Instrumental Music Service lessons
learn about the elements of music own experiences and responses own experiences and responses
Subjects or private lessons in their own • Sculpture
comprising of rhythm, pitch, to the work of artists, craftspeople to the work of artists, craftspeople
time. A minimum of 20 minutes • Ceramics
Arts18 dynamics, expression, form and and designers and to develop and designers and to develop
practice a day is required. It is • Design
structure with a focus on historical their own arts knowledge and their own arts knowledge and
Cross-Disciplinary56 expected that students join an • Emerging media (digital)
music. Students develop aural preferences. They learn with preferences. They learn with
appropriate school ensemble.
Design and Digital skills to identify and interpret growing sophistication to express Responding to Art: growing sophistication to express
Technologies60 the elements of music. These Additional charges: and communicate experiences • Contemporary/historical or and communicate experiences
skills are essential for making A subject charge may apply to through and about visual arts. cultural art movement enquiry through and about visual arts.
English / EAL 78 and responding to a range of this subject in addition to the and analysis task
Making in Visual Arts involves Making in Visual Arts involves
music through composing and Adelaide High School Materials
Health and Physical students making representations of • Reflecting on own learning students making representations of
performing. Students develop and Services Charges. Instrument
Education88 their ideas and intended meanings through art annotation/journal their ideas and intended meanings
Music ICT skills through use of hire is available from the school
in different forms. Students select writing using the 4 steps of in different forms. Students select
Home Economics 104 Musition, Auralia, Noteflight and for a limited range of instruments.
the visual effects they want to criticism the visual effects they want to
Soundtrap/Mixcraft. Performances Current cost is $150 per year hire
create through problem-solving create through problem-solving
Humanities and Social are held throughout the year fee, plus $50 deposit. Assessment:
and making decisions. and making decisions.
Sciences112 allowing students the opportunity Students are assessed using the
to grow as a performer and They develop knowledge, Australian Curriculum Achievement They develop knowledge,
Languages128
share their experiences in music. understanding and skills as Standards. understanding and skills as
Mathematics150 Content includes: they learn and apply techniques they learn and apply techniques
Additional charges:
and processes using materials and processes using materials
Making in Music: A consumables/excursion fee may
Science162 to achieve their intentions in to achieve their intentions in
• Composition/arranging apply to this subject in addition to
two-dimensional (2D), three- two-dimensional (2D), three-
Vocational Education the Adelaide High School Materials
• Interpreting/improvisation dimensional (3D) and four- dimensional (3D) and four-
Training (VET) 176 and Services Charges.
• Performance dimensional (4D) forms. dimensional (4D) forms.
Responding in Music: In developing knowledge and In developing knowledge and
• Listening skills in Visual Arts, students learn skills in Visual Arts, students learn
• Analysing to manipulate and adapt a wide to manipulate and adapt a wide
range of physical materials and range of physical materials and
• Reflection
technologies. technologies.
Assessment:
Areas of work cover 2D and 3D
Students are assessed using the
processes including selection of
Australian Curriculum Achievement
the following media:
Standards.
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27ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC
YEAR 10 Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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ART B (continued) DANCE A DANCE B DESIGN A
Curriculum Structure 4 Level: 10 Responding to Design:
Making in Art: Level: 10 Level: 10
Learning at Adelaide • Drawing Length: Semester Length: Semester Length: Semester • Evaluate both their own and the
High School 10 Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner work of others
• Painting
• Sculpture Content: Content: Content: • Reflecting own learning through
Individualised Learning 14
• Ceramics Students choreograph dances by Students choreograph dances by Students who elect Design A art annotation/journal writing
Special Interest Programs 16 manipulating and combining the manipulating and combining the gain an introduction to the Design using the Design Process
• Design
elements of dance, choreographic elements of dance, choreographic Process, focussing on creatively • Analysing the work of other
Subjects • Emerging media (digital)
devices, and production devices, and production elements to solving problems in relation contemporary and historical
Responding to Art: elements to communicate their communicate their choreographic to communication design and designers
Arts18
• Contemporary/historical or choreographic intent. They intent. They choreograph, rehearse product design.
Assessment:
Cross-Disciplinary56 cultural art movement enquiry choreograph, rehearse and and perform dances, demonstrating This course is suited to any Students are assessed using the
and analysis task perform dances, demonstrating technical and expressive skills student who enjoys working
Design and Digital Australian Curriculum Achievement
• Reflecting on own learning technical and expressive skills appropriate to the genre and style with computers and is interested
Technologies60 Standards.
through art annotation/journal appropriate to the genre and style as selected in collaboration with in pursuing a career in graphic
English / EAL 78 as selected in collaboration with teacher and students. Students Additional charges:
writing using the 4 steps of design, animation graphics,
teacher and students. Students analyse the choreographer’s use A consumables fee may apply
criticism advertising or any other design-
Health and Physical analyse the choreographer’s of the elements of dance, to this subject in addition to the
Assessment: related career.
Education88 use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices, form Adelaide High School Materials
Students are assessed using the choreographic devices, form and production elements to In all Design courses, students and Services Charges.
Home Economics 104 Australian Curriculum Achievement will: develop and demonstrate
and production elements to communicate choreographic intent
Standards. communicate choreographic intent in the dances they make, perform knowledge and use of the Design
Humanities and Social
in the dances they make, perform and view. They evaluate the impact Process:
Sciences112 Additional charges:
A consumables/excursion fee may and view. They evaluate the impact of dance from different cultures, • Brief
Languages128 of dance from different cultures, places and times.
apply to this subject in addition to • Investigation
the Adelaide High School Materials places and times.
Mathematics150 Making in Dance: • Concept design
and Services Charges. Making in Dance: • Dance Skills • Innovation
Science162
• Dance skills • Improvisation • Production
Vocational Education • Improvisation • Composition • Evaluation
Training (VET) 176 • Composition • Performance Students will develop skills in:
• Performance
Responding in Dance: Making in Design:
Responding in Dance: • Composition folio • Develop problem solving skills
• Review writing • Analysis of a dance work • Use effective ICT processes -
• Dance history and the • Dance Literacy task – Photoshop, Illustrator, and other
development of dance performance. emerging programs
Assessment: Assessment: • Design graphics/objects utilising
Students are assessed using the Students are assessed using the technology and hand-made skills
Australian Curriculum Achievement Australian Curriculum Achievement • Create finished works of design
Standards. Standards.
Additional charges: Additional charges:
A consumables/excursion fee may A consumables/excursion fee may
apply to this subject in addition to apply to this subject in addition to
the Adelaide High School Materials the Adelaide High School Materials
and Services Charges. and Services Charges.
29ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC
YEAR 10 Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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DESIGN B CREATIVE ARTS: DRAMA A DRAMA B
Curriculum Structure 4 DIGITAL MEDIA
Level: 10 Responding to Design: Level: 10 Level: 10
Learning at Adelaide Length: Semester • Reflecting own learning through Level: 10 Length: Semester Length: Semester
High School 10 Contact person: Kerry Skinner design annotation/journal writing Length: Semester Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner
using the Design Process Contact person: Kerry Skinner
Content: Content: Content:
Individualised Learning 14
Students who elect Design B • Analysing the work of Content: At Year 10, students will continue At Year 10, students will continue
Special Interest Programs 16 gain an introduction to the contemporary and historical Digital Media gives students the to develop and refine their to develop and refine their
Design Process, focussing on designers ability to gain expertise in the area expressive skills across a range expressive skills across a range
Subjects creatively solving problems in • Evolution of a product of computer graphics. It involves of forms and styles. The Year 10 of forms and styles. The Year 10
relation to product design and students undertaking studies in course comprises: course comprises:
Arts18 enquiry task
2 and 3D graphic applications.
environmental design.
Assessment: Students develop technology skills Making in Drama: Making in Drama:
Cross-Disciplinary56
This course is suited to any Students are assessed using the in the use of the digital camera, • Scripted performance • Scripted performance
Design and Digital student who enjoys working with Australian Curriculum Achievement 3D printer and other computer • Group devised performance • Group devised performance
Technologies60 computers and is interested in Standards. hardware. Students can create
• Skills workshops • Skills workshops
pursuing a career in architecture, works of art using various software
English / EAL 78 Additional charges: programs, including InDesign, Responding in Drama: Responding in Drama:
engineering, or any other design-
A consumables fee may apply Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D
related career. • Review writing • Review writing
Health and Physical to this subject in addition to the applications. Students will be
Education88 In all Design courses, students Adelaide High School Materials • Production report • Production report
expected to produce drawings
will: develop and demonstrate and Services Charges. and sketches that will complement • Research and analyse drama • Research and analyse drama
Home Economics 104 knowledge and use of the styles and practitioners styles and practitioners
their computer work.
Humanities and Social Design Process: Assessment: Assessment:
Students will:
Sciences112 • Brief • Visualise ideas using the computer Students are assessed using the Students are assessed using the
• Investigation as a media source and tool. Australian Curriculum Achievement Australian Curriculum Achievement
Languages128 Standards. Standards.
• Concept Design • Identify and write comments
Mathematics150 • Innovation about their work.
• Production • Collect examples of computer
Science162 generated images.
• Evaluation
Vocational Education • Write comments about the use
Students will develop skills in: of the computer and related
Training (VET) 176
Making in Design: technologies in society with
particular relevance to the
• Develop problem solving skills graphic arts.
•U se effective ICT processes - • Begin to understand the
Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevance of the computer in the
emerging programs visual arts.
•D esign objects utilising • Learn to understand the
technology and hand-made skills terminology related to the use of
• Develop problem solving skills computers in the graphic arts.
• Create finished works of design • Understand the use of various
software programs within the
graphics industry.
Assessment:
Students are assessed using the
Australian Curriculum Achievement
Standards.
31ARTS: ART / DRAMA /
DANCE / MUSIC
YEAR 10 Adelaide High School Year 8 - 12 Curriculum Guide 2021
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MEDIA - MULTIMEDIA MUSIC EXPLORATIONS MUSIC EXPLORATIONS MUSIC PERFORMANCE A
Curriculum Structure 4 (continued)
Level: 10 Level: 10 Level: 10 Assessment:
Learning at Adelaide Length: Semester Length: Semester Responding in Music: Length: Semester Students are assessed using the
High School 10 Contact person: Kerry Skinner Contact person: Kerry Skinner • Listening Contact person: Kerry Skinner Australian Curriculum Achievement
• Analysing Standards.
Content: Preferred background/ Preferred background/
Individualised Learning 14
Students are provided the prerequisite: • Reflection prerequisite: Special requirements:
Special Interest Programs 16 opportunity to: Students should have completed Students should have completed Students enrolled in Music
ASSESSMENT:
one semester of Music Explorations one semester of Music are required to begin/continue
Subjects •U
se computers and video Students are assessed using the
or Performance in Year 9. Performance in Year 9. If this was instrumental music lessons on their
cameras to develop original Australian Curriculum Achievement
Arts18 not completed, students can enter chosen instrument through either
text, audio, images, videos Content: Standards.
via an audition. on-site Department for Education
Cross-Disciplinary56 and animation. This is a semester course which
Instrumental Music Service lessons
•D
esign and create interactive focuses on the development of Content:
or private lessons in their own
Design and Digital multimedia and web content. music technology and technical Students learning Music listen,
time. A minimum of 30 minutes
Technologies60 •M
ake and respond to media production. Students will work in perform and compose.
practice a day is required. It is
arts independently and in collaboration with Radio Adelaide They learn about the elements of
English / EAL 78 expected that students join an
small groups. to produce podcasts. Music comprising of rhythm,
appropriate school ensemble.
Health and Physical •E
xplore media arts as an art pitch, dynamics, expression, form
Learning an instrument is
Education88 form through representation, and structure. Students develop Additional charges:
encouraged to provide full
manipulation of genre and media aural skills to identify and interpret A subject charge may apply to
Home Economics 104 engagement and an expanded
conventions and analysis of the elements of music with a focus this subject in addition to the
understanding of compositional
media artworks. on music composition. Adelaide High School Materials
Humanities and Social techniques.
These skills are essential for and Services Charges. Instrument
Sciences112 •D
evelop skills and knowledge
Students will develop skills in making and responding to a range hire is available from the school
in the use of multimedia
Languages128 technical production such as: of music through composing and for a limited range of instruments.
authoring software
• Live sound mixing performing. Students develop Current cost is $150 per year hire
Mathematics150 •A
nalyse how social and cultural
• Studio Recording Music ICT skills through use of fee, plus $50 deposit.
values and alternative points
Science162 Musition, Auralia, Noteflight and
of view are portrayed in media • Theatre lighting design and
Soundtrap/Mixcraft. Performances
artworks they make, interact operation
Vocational Education are held throughout the year
Training (VET) 176 with and distribute. • Video soundtrack composition
allowing students the opportunity
Assessment: Opportunities to work to grow as a performer and
Students are assessed using the collaboratively with school share their experiences in music.
Australian Curriculum Achievement performances/productions are Content includes:
Standards. encouraged. Content includes:
Making in Music
Making in Music: • Composition/arranging
• Composition/arranging • Interpreting/improvisation
• Interpreting • Performance
• Recording
Responding in Music
• Listening
• Analysing
• Reflection
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