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Catholic Explore
Ladies’
College unlimited possibilities.
YEAR 10
Course Guide
2022
Explore
unlimited possibilities.
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CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING The Summary of VCE Units overview page features a
linked menu which allows you to click on the subject
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS name and jump to its full description.
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM On each of the subject descriptor pages you can click
on the Job Cluster headings which will take you back to
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS the Job Cluster definition page.
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES This Handbook has been compiled from
the VCAA Study Designs. Students can
access the full VCAA Study Designs for all
CLC CONTACTS VCE units via www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or can
find hard copies in the Resource Centre.
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINE
We believe in an inspired
future, designed by YOU.
An exciting future where young women can be Uncover a better understanding of what skills
entrepreneurs, innovators, trend setters, leaders, and knowledge each choice can deliver, the
teachers, performers, artists, explorers and performing arts subjects can deliver exceptional
more. A future where YOU can be who YOU experience in communication, collaboration,
want to be! focus and creativity.
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CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING This is your chance to choose your own adventure The technology subjects instill digital literacies,
and curate the journey you dream to create. The computational thinking and innovation skills.
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS choices you make now as you transition into All of which are identified as highly desirable
your senior years will help open up an endless and necessary skills in shaping the future world
list of possibilities, for you to be confident as you of work. A future where YOU can be who
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
explore and grow your strengths. YOU want to be.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
Be creative and courageous in your choices and We believe you deserve to feel excited
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES start working towards turning the dreams you
as you embrace the possibilities to
have into a reality with a robust plan that inspires
shape with confidence, your senior
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and drives you to strive for your best.
years at Catholic Ladies’ College.
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINE
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> INTRODUCTION > YEAR 10 SUBJECTS
How to use this guide English
Humanities
Languages
> YEAR 10 PATHWAY PLANNING
Science
Year 10 Subject Selection Process & Timeline Visual Arts and Technology
Performing Arts
> YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
Year 10 Subject Offerings 2022 > YEAR 10 ACCELERATION PROGRAM
Year 10 Program Examples Application Criteria
VCE/VET/VCAL Studies Offered 2022
Health and Physical Education
> CAREERS AND TERTIARY COURSES
HOME Humanities
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING Science
> VCAL STUDIES Visual Arts and Technology
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS Performing Arts
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM VCAL Foundation Literacy
VCAL Foundation Numeracy > CLC CONTACTS
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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Year 10 Curriculum
and Pathway Planning.
When choosing electives students are encouraged to consider This Course Guide has been compiled from the VCAA Study Designs.
their interests and learning strengths and to consider their possible Students can access the full VCAA Study Designs for all VCE units via
future study options and career choices. To support students in www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or can find hard copies in the Resource Centre.
making considered decisions about their learning programs, they
are encouraged to speak with the Careers Coordinator, their subject
teachers, Year Level Team Leader and to access information from the ABBREVIATIONS
Careers Office in the Resource Centre.
ATAR - Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education
In planning a VCE pathway, students need to be aware that as
from 2014, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has VET - Vocational Education and Training
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introduced the Victorian VCE (Baccalaureate). The Victorian VCE
VCAL - Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
(Baccalaureate) will automatically be awarded to students who achieve
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING
a study score of 30 or above in Units 3 & 4 English or Literature and
who complete the following Unit 3 & 4 units: Mathematical Methods
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS or Specialist Mathematics and a VCE Language and two other 3 & 4
sequences. The statement of results at the end of Year 12 will include
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM an additional statement to recognise this award.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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Year 10 Subject Selection Process
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Students entering Year 10 in 2022
2021 DATE ACTIVITY
MONDAY 21 JUNE Futures Hub website open for parents and students
• Video presentations on subjects and pathways for Year 11 & 12
• Video presentations on VCE and VET acceleration
• Links to tertiary institutions
• FAQs and links to teachers who can answer questions
MONDAY 26 JULY Year 10 2022 commencement date for entering subject selection.
THURSDAY 29 JULY Applications to study a VCE Unit 1 & 2 subject close at 3.30pm.
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TUESDAY 3 AUGUST Year 10 2022 interviews for students who applied for a VCE Unit 1 & 2 subjects.
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING
FRIDAY 6 AUGUST Year 10 2022 final date for entering subject selection.
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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Year 10 Learning Program.
Students in Year 10 will study a combination of compulsory and elective (barring VCE Dance Unit 1), may be chosen at Year 10 as part of the
subjects. This may include accelerated studies and VET subjects. elective choices. A VCE subject at Year 10 opens the pathway for
Students will have their first experience of the Victorian Certificate of students to study a VCE Unit 3 & 4 sequence in Year 11.
Education (VCE) in Year 10. All students will study VCE Religion and
Society Units 1 & 2.
Students who are planning to complete their VCE need to be aware that
there are no prerequisites for the study of VCE Unit 1 & 2 studies, with
Students must choose at least one subject from the Humanities group. the exception of Languages. Students must continue their study of a
Students can choose additional Humanities subjects in their four Language in Year 10 if they are to choose a Unit 1 & 2 VCE language in
elective units. A VCE subject, which involves two units Year 11.
ALL YEAR 10 STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO STUDY:
CORE SUBJECT NUMBER OF SEMESTERS
2
ENGLISH OR VCAL FOUNDATION LITERACY
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MATHEMATICS OR VCAL FOUNDATION NUMERACY 2
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VCE RELIGION AND SOCIETY UNITS 1 AND 2 / CAREERS 2
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1
HUMANITIES
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM One choice compulsory of:
• Commerce;
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS • History;
• Governing the Modern World; or
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES • People and Places.
(Please note, students may choose an extra Humanities unit as one of their four elective choices
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CORE SCIENCE 1
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS Overall, students study seven subjects per semester – five core subjects and two elective subjects.
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINEYear 10 Subject Offerings 2022.
LEARNING SUBJECT ONE TWO VCE LEARNING SUBJECT ONE TWO VCE
AREA SEMESTER SEMESTERS ACCELERATION AREA SEMESTER SEMESTERS ACCELERATION
(2 SEMESTERS) (2 SEMESTERS)
ENGLISH English SCIENCE Core Science
(compulsory for one semester)
Literature
Biotechnology
HEALTH & Health & Physical Education Forensic Science
PHYSICAL and the Criminal Mind
EDUCATION VCE Health & Human
Development (Units 1 & 2) VCE Biology (Units 1 & 2)
VCE Physical Education VCE Psychology (Units 1 & 2)
(Units 1 & 2)
RELIGIOUS VCE Religion and Society
HUMANITIES Commerce EDUCATION Units 1 & 2 / Careers
History
One choice VISUAL Media
Governing the Modern World ARTS AND
compulsory;
second choice TECHNOLOGY Art and Visual Design
optional People & Places
Fabrics, Fashion & Design
VCE Business Management
(Units 1 & 2) Food for Thought
VCE Legal Studies (Units 1 & 2) VCE Studio Art (Units 1 & 2)
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LANGUAGES German
LEARNING SUBJECT ONE TWO VCE
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING AREA SEMESTER SEMESTERS ACCELERATION
Indonesian (2 SEMESTERS)
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS VCE VET VCE VET Certificate III
Italian
CERTIFICATES Sport & Recreation
MATHEMATICS Mathematics
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM VCE VET Certificate II
Music Industry
Advanced Mathematics (select entry)
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
General Mathematics LEARNING SUBJECT ONE TWO VCE
AREA SEMESTER SEMESTERS ACCELERATION
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES PERFORMING (2 SEMESTERS)
Drama
ARTS
VCAL Literacy
VCE Dance (Unit 1)
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Numeracy
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
Year 10 Electives. Units 1 & 2 studies offered as an accelerated study to Year 10 students.
VCAL STUDIES
Important Notes:
• Elective availability will be dependent on student choices and class size.
CLC CONTACTS • Where students are unable to be placed in their elective choices or in their alternative choices, they will be consulted.
• An insufficient number of students choosing to study an elective unit may lead to the subject/s not being available for 2022.
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINEYear 10 Program Examples
EXAMPLE 1: STANDARD PROGRAM (NO LANGUAGE AND NO ACCELERATION)
SEMESTER ONE TYPE SEMESTER TWO TYPE
VCE RELIGION & SOCIETY UNIT 1 / CAREERS CORE VCE RELIGION & SOCIETY UNIT 2 / CAREERS CORE
ENGLISH CORE ENGLISH CORE
MATHEMATICS CORE MATHEMATICS CORE
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CORE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CORE
SCIENCE CORE HISTORY COMPULSORY
(HUMANITIES CHOICE)
FORENSIC SCIENCE AND THE CRIMINAL MIND 1 X ELECTIVE GOVERNING THE MODERN WORLD 1 X ELECTIVE
MEDIA 1 X ELECTIVE ART & VISUAL DESIGN 1 X ELECTIVE
EXAMPLE 2: STANDARD PROGRAM WITH LANGUAGE
SEMESTER ONE TYPE SEMESTER TWO TYPE
VCE RELIGION & SOCIETY UNIT 1 / CAREERS CORE VCE RELIGION & SOCIETY UNIT 2 / CAREERS CORE
ENGLISH CORE ENGLISH CORE
MATHEMATICS CORE MATHEMATICS CORE
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SCIENCE CORE HISTORY COMPULSORY
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING (HUMANITIES CHOICE)
LANGUAGE - GERMAN 1 X ELECTIVE LANGUAGE - GERMAN 1 X ELECTIVE
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BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 X ELECTIVE DRAMA 1 X ELECTIVE
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM EXAMPLE 3: ACCELERATED PROGRAM
SEMESTER ONE TYPE SEMESTER TWO TYPE
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
VCE RELIGION & SOCIETY UNIT 1 / CAREERS CORE VCE RELIGION & SOCIETY UNIT 2 / CAREERS CORE
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES ENGLISH CORE ENGLISH CORE
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MATHEMATICS CORE MATHEMATICS CORE
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CORE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CORE
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
COMMERCE COMPULSORY SCIENCE CORE
(HUMANITIES CHOICE)
VCAL STUDIES
FABRICS FASHION & DESIGN 1 X ELECTIVE PEOPLE & PLACES 1 X ELECTIVE
CLC CONTACTS VCE PSYCHOLOGY (UNIT 1) 1 X ELECTIVE VCE PSYCHOLOGY (UNIT 2) 1 X ELECTIVE
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINECareers and Tertiary Courses.
All students are invited to make appointments with the Career Adviser to OPEN DAYS
discuss Course and Career options and subject selection and to use the
many Careers resources located in the Resource Centre:
Most Universities and TAFEs have Open Days each year. This is generally
a wonderful chance to visit the Campus, inspect facilities, discuss course
• The Good Careers Guide – www.goodcareersguide.com.au and career outcomes with lecturers, course selection officers, current
students, graduates and others.
• www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au
This site allows exploration of courses, plus it links to the Good Careers
Guide as well. Do a website search for the University you are thinking of studying
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• www.myfuture.edu.au Alternatively, visit the team in the Careers Department in the Resource
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING This site provides the information about jobs. Go to ‘The Facts’. It also Centre or check the information available on the CLC Careers Hub
has links to job prospects and shows the expected demand in different www.clcelthamcareers.com
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS industries. Students do need to set up and account (free) for this site.
• www.clcelthamcareers.com - CLC Careers’ Hub
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• www.vtac.edu.au – course search for post Year 12.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS • www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au
A good website to explore many aspects of working/careers including
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES a link to check award wages.
• University and TAFE Course Guides.
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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Explore unlimited
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CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING Year 10 Mathematics Pathways
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS Core Science
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM Year 10 Electives
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINEYear 10 Mathematics Pathways.
CRITERIA -
YEAR 10
MATHEMATICS
WHAT MATHS CAN I STUDY AT VCE?
YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12
Specialist Mathematics Units 3 & 4
Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4
Units 1 & 2 and
OR
Mathematical Methods
EITHER
Units 1 & 2 Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4
Advanced
Mathematics OR
Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4
Advanced
Mathematical Methods
Mathematics Units 1 & 2
AND/OR
Further Mathematics Units 3 & 4
EITHER
Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4
Mathematical Methods
Units 1 & 2 AND/OR
EITHER
Mainstream
Mathematics Further Mathematics Units 3 & 4
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OR
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING General Mathematics Units 1 & 2 Further Mathematics Units 3 & 4
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4
Mathematical Methods
AND/OR
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS Units 1 & 2
Mainstream
EITHER
Mathematics Further Mathematics Units 3 & 4
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES OR
Mainstream
General Mathematics Units 1 & 2 Further Mathematics Units 3 & 4
Mathematics
EITHER
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
General Mathematics Units 1 & 2 Further Mathematics Units 3 & 4
General
EITHER
VCAL STUDIES OR
Mathematics
VCAL Numeracy VCAL Numeracy
CLC CONTACTS
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Core Science ONE UNIT
Compulsory
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
The core Science curriculum provides opportunities for you The core units you will explore are:
to further develop your understandings of important scientific
concepts and processes. It aims to expand your curiosity and • Biology: Genetics and Evolution
willingness to explore, ask questions and speculate on the world in • Chemistry: Chemical Patterns and Chemical Reactions
which you live. It will provide you with an ability to solve problems
and make informed, evidence-based decisions about current and • Physics: Forces and Motion
future applications of science while taking into account ethical and
social implications of decisions.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
AIMS The Core Science content and a combination of elective choices
will prepare you for the VCE Sciences offered: Psychology, Biology,
The Core Science curriculum aims to ensure that Chemistry and Physics. There are numerous career pathways that
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• an understanding of the nature of living things, of the Earth
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING and its place in the cosmos, and of the physical and chemical
processes that explain the behaviour of all material things;
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• an ability to solve problems and make informed,
evidence-based decisions about current and future
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM applications of Science;
• a solid foundation of knowledge of the biological, chemical,
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS physical, including being able to select and integrate the
scientific knowledge and methods needed to explain and
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES predict phenomena, to apply that understanding to new
situations and events, and to appreciate the dynamic
nature of science knowledge.
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINEYear 10 Electives
ENGLISH LANGUAGES SCIENCE
Literature: Adapting & Transforming Texts German Biotechnology
Indonesian Forensic Science & The Criminal Mind
Italian
HUMANITIES VISUAL ARTS
AND TECHNOLOGY
ONE SUBJECT CHOICE COMPULSORY
PERFORMING ARTS Art & Visual Design
Commerce
Media
HOME History Drama
Fabrics, Fashion & Design
Governing The Modern World VCE Dance Unit 1
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING Food For Thought
People & Places
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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Literature: Adapting and Transforming Texts SEMESTER ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
This course is aimed at students who have an interest and enjoyment A selection of topics from:
in both studying and creating literature. Students will analyse a variety
of traditional fables, examining the ways in which these texts convey • The ways in which literature recreates and explores human
entrenched views and values. Students will develop the capacity to experience;
present creative responses to these texts, exploring how they can • Exploration of central themes and ideas expressed in
manipulate an original text in order to reflect modern values. Students chosen texts;
will then enhance these skills through an analytical study of the
classic play A Streetcar Named Desire and its film adaptation. • The ways in which the texts interpret personal, social, ethical
and cultural contexts;
Students may complete this subject without studying the Semester • The ways in which texts can be adapted for a different medium;
Two Literature elective. Upon selection of this elective, it is essential
that students both access and read the written texts prior to • The way the construction of a text can reveal a writer’s views,
commencement of the subject. values and beliefs.
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CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING AIMS
This study is designed to enable students to:
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• Develop an enjoyment of literature- both written and visual;
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM • Develop the capacity to use linguistic structure and features of
language effectively;
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS • Develop an interest in comparing and contrasting text types and
evaluate a range of representations of individuals and groups in
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES different historical, social and cultural contexts;
• Understand that people’s evaluations of texts are influenced by
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS their value systems, the context and the purpose and mode of
communication;
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM • Read and reflect upon examples of clever, engaging and
powerful writing and in so doing, improve their own capacity to
VCAL STUDIES use language.
CLC CONTACTS
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Commerce ONE UNIT
One Compulsory Choice
DESCRIPTION AIMS
Commerce is an introductory course which enables students
to understand the decisions made by business owners when This study is designed to enable students to:
establishing and operating their business. Students will also • Creative and innovative thinking skills and approaches;
learn fundamental skills in managing their own money, including
developing an understanding of tax and superannuation. Students • Evaluative and analytical skills;
will apply business reasoning and interpretation to solve problems • Team work skills;
and make personal decisions. Additionally, students will learn basic
skills in recording and reporting financial information and data. • Computing skills.
Students will then be better placed to secure their own financial
wellbeing and to face the future with optimism and confidence.
TOPICS COVERED
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• Consumer and Financial Literacy
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• Accounting.
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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History ONE UNIT
One Compulsory Choice
DESCRIPTION AIMS
In this subject students will study the history of the modern world In this study, we aim to answer the following key questions
and Australia from 1918 to the present and will focus on Australia in
its global context. The twentieth century became a critical period in • How did the nature of global conflict change during the
Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political development. The 20th Century?
transformation of the modern world during a time of political turmoil, • What were the causes and consequences of World War II?
global conflict and international cooperation provides a necessary
context for understanding Australia’s development, its place within • How did these consequences shape the modern world?
the Asia-Pacific region and its global standing. • How was Australian society affected by other significant
global events and changes in this period?
SKILLS
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or place; • World War II
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING • Identify and evaluate patterns of continuity and change in the • Aboriginal Rights, Freedoms and Wellbeing
development of the modern world and Australia;
• Australia’s Migration Experience.
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS • Evaluate different historical interpretations and contested
debates;
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM • Analyse and evaluate the different perspectives of people EXCURSIONS
in the past; • Visit to the Shrine of Remembrance
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
• Analyse and corroborate sources and evaluate their accuracy,
usefulness and reliability;
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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Governing the Modern World ONE UNIT
One Compulsory Choice
DESCRIPTION AIMS
This subject is designed to extend the students’ knowledge of This study is designed to enable students to:
the Australian Legal and Political systems. It contains a distinct
Legal Studies unit, which investigates the Australian Legal system, • Explore the concepts of citizenship and justice;
Constitutional Law and the High Court and includes an excursion • Further explore the concepts introduced in the Year 9
to the Magistrates’ Court. Students investigate Human Rights, their Humanities Civics Course
significance and the ways Australia and the International Community
strive to protect them. International Politics is focused on through • Develop a sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for places,
the study of two different political systems and the challenges and people, cultures and environments throughout the world
opportunities these create for their citizens. There is an examination • Develop the capacity to be informed, responsible and active
of conflicts in the world today. This subject is designed to challenge citizens who can contribute to the development of a world that is
and extend students’ knowledge of their world. environmentally and economically sustainable and socially just.
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SKILLS TOPICS COVERED
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING • Creative and innovative thinking skills and approaches
• Legal systems
• Evaluative and analytical skills
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS • Political systems
• Team work skills
• International laws and rights
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM • Computing skills
• Analysis
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS EXCURSIONS
• Problem solving.
• Visit to courts.
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FUTURE DIRECTIONS
This subject will be a good preparation for students interested in
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM undertaking VCE Legal Studies, History and Australian and
Global Politics.
VCAL STUDIES
CLC CONTACTS
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People and Places ONE UNIT
One Compulsory Choice
DESCRIPTION AIMS
In this subject student’s study two topics: This subject aims to ensure that students develop:
1. Environmental Change and Management • a sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for places, people,
cultures and environments throughout the world
2. Human Wellbeing
• a deep geographical knowledge of their own locality,
In topic one students examine how people have altered the natural Australia, the Asia region and the world
environment of our planet and the impacts of this change on people
and places. They examine changes to the land, atmosphere and
water. They consider the impacts of climate change, pollution and
loss of biodiversity. They investigate in more detail one natural ASSESSMENT
environment; coastal environments. They study the natural forces that Assessment could include options such as:
shape the coasts, how people have altered coastal regions, and how
effectively people are managing those regions. • Fieldwork Report
In topic two, students study the levels of wealth, health, poverty • Short answer test
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• Analysis of data
within countries, and the reasons for those inequalities. Students
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING then select a country to investigate. They examine the human • Research Report
characteristics of that country, the level of wellbeing, and the reasons
for differences in wellbeing within the country. They study how • Semester Exam
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governments and non-government organisations work to improve the
wellbeing of people and evaluate the effectiveness of their actions to
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM reduce inequalities. FIELDWORK
A study of a natural environment such as a coastal region,
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS SKILLS with a focus on how people are managing that environment.
A possible location would be the coastal environments of the
• Predict changes in the characteristics of places over time and Mornington Peninsula.
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identify the possible implications of change for the future;
• Select, organise and represent data and information in different
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS forms, including by constructing special purpose maps that
conform to cartographic conventions, using digital and spatial
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM technologies as appropriate;
• Analyse and evaluate data, maps and other geographical
VCAL STUDIES information using digital and spatial technologies and
Geographical Information Systems as appropriate, to develop
identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions that
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use geographical terminology.
COURSE GUIDE 2022 YEAR 10 OVERVIEW > SELECTION TIMELINEYEAR 10 LANGUAGES
German TWO UNITS
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
This unit offers students the opportunity to extend and consolidate Topics covered across two semesters in Year 10 include:
the knowledge and skills acquired in Year 9 German. Units
are thematically based and enable students to develop their • Life in the city and country;
comprehension and communication skills in German, while building • Daily life and routine;
intercultural skills and understanding. Students will be exposed to
new language, grammatical concepts, linguistic elements and cultural • In a share house – chores, parties and getting to know others,
perspectives through a variety of contexts with the aim of being able life at University;
to comprehend, write and speak about a variety of familiar topics. • Part-time jobs and interviews;
Students selecting Year 10 German should have completed three • “Fit in Deutsch” international exams;
years’ study of that language and gained a good pass at Year 9 level. • Lese Novela;
Year 10 German must be completed in order to be able to study
German Units 1 and 2 in Year 11. Students need to be aware that • Fairytales.
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AIMS
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many
• Develop a conscious awareness of the structure of language subject areas, including Science, Music, Engineering, Law, English,
and how language is learned. Health and Social Care, and Politics.
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
• Gain insight into the culture of German speaking communities
and develop intercultural awareness.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
• Use language to interact orally with others in a range
of situations.
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
• Write for a range of purposes using various forms of language –
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS personal, imaginative and informative.
• Read, listen and respond to a variety of texts.
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
• To master a range of grammatical structures and concepts
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Indonesian TWO UNITS
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
Units are thematically based and enable students to develop their The year’s work is organised into two topics:
comprehension and communication skills in Indonesian, while gaining
an appreciation of the multi-lingual/multi-cultural world. • Housing;
• The role of street traders;
Students selecting Year 10 Indonesian should have completed three
years’ study of that language and gained a good pass at Year 9 level. • Indonesian cuisine and ordering food at a restaurant;
Year 10 Indonesian must be completed in order to be able to study • Health and sickness.
Indonesian Units 1 and 2 in Year 11. Students need to be aware that
studying Languages in Year 10 is a commitment for a whole year.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
AIMS A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many
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and how language is learned; Health and Social Care, and Politics.
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• Gain insight into the culture of the language being learned and
an appreciation of our multicultural society;
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• Use language to interact with others in a range of both formal
and informal situations;
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
• Write for a range of purposes using various forms of language –
personal, imaginative and informative;
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
• Read and understand a wide variety of texts.
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
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Italian TWO UNITS
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
This unit offers students the opportunity to extend and consolidate • Holiday experiences;
the knowledge and skills acquired in Year 9. Students will be
exposed to new language, grammatical concepts, linguistic • Accommodation;
elements and cultural perspectives through a variety of contexts • Italian migration to Australia;
with the aim of being able to comprehend, write and speak about
a variety of familiar topics. • Italian contribution to Australian culture;
• School life in Italy and Australia;
Students selecting Year 10 Italian should have completed three
years’ study of that language and gained a good pass at Year 9 • Family relationships;
level. Year 10 Italian must be completed in order to be able to study • Future aspirations;
Italian Units 1 and 2 in Year 11. Students need to be aware that
studying Languages in Year 10 is a commitment for a whole year. • Describing present and past experiences;
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AIMS
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• Develop a conscious awareness of the structure of language FUTURE DIRECTIONS
and how language is learned;
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many
• Gain insight into the culture of the language being learned and subject areas, including Science, Music, Engineering, Law, English,
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM an appreciation of our multicultural society; Health and Social Care, and Politics.
• Use language to interact with others in a range of both formal
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS and informal situations;
• Write for a range of purposes using various forms of language –
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES personal, imaginative and informative;
• Read and understand a wide variety of texts.
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
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ARTS
Drama and Dance helps to
build confidence, learn skills
that are important for all
aspects of school and life, while
having fun and making friends Drama ONE UNIT
You should do drama because
it helps build confidence and DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
social skills. Plus it's lots of fun!
Students will explore Drama as an art form through improvisation,
scripted drama, rehearsal and performance. They will refine their • Symbol and Language;
understanding of ritual and symbol. They will develop dramatic works • Elizabethan Theatre;
which explore a range of themes, issues and ideas. They will apply
dramatic elements, styles and conventions to convey meaning. • Commedia Del ‘Arte’;
Students will also have the opportunity to explore production • Ensemble Performance;
areas of performance including lighting, sound, props, make-up and
costumes. Students analyse and evaluate a professional • Performance analysis.
drama performance.
AIMS
• To develop performance expressive skills and cultural awareness
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• To be able to manipulate dramatic elements and theatrical
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING conventions as applied to specific styles;
• Perform devised and scripted drama making deliberate artistic
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS choices and shaping design elements to unify dramatic meaning
of an audience;
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
• Evaluate how the elements of drama and performance styles
convey meaning and aesthetic effect.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
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PERFORMING
VCE/VET
YEAR ARTS
VCE Dance ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION UNIT 1
The study of Dance provides opportunities for students to explore
the potential of movement as a means of creative expression and DESCRIPTION
communication. In VCE Dance students create and perform their own
In this unit students explore the potential of the body as an instrument
dance works as well as studying the dance works of others through
of expression and communication with the regular development of
performance and analysis.
physical dance skills. Students discover the diversity of expressive
movement and purposes for dancing in dances from different times,
Students undertake regular and systematic dance training to develop places, cultures, traditions and/or styles. They commence the process
their physical skills and advance their ability to execute a diverse of developing a personal movement vocabulary and also begin the
range of expressive movements. Students also develop and refine practices of documenting and analysing movement.
their choreographic skills by exploring personal and learnt movement
vocabularies. They study ways other choreographers have created and Through this work they develop understanding of how other
arranged movement to communicate an intention and create their own choreographers use these practices. Students learn about relevant
dance works. Students perform learnt solo and group dance works and physiology and approaches to health and wellbeing, and about care and
their own works. They also analyse ways that ideas are communicated maintenance of the body. They apply this knowledge through regular
HOME through dance and how dance styles, traditions and works can influence and systematic dance training. Students explore the choreographic
dance practice, the arts, artists and society. process through movement studies, cohesive dance compositions and
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING performances. They discuss influences on other choreographers and the
It is strongly recommended that students have at least three to four impact of these influences on intentions and movement vocabulary in
years dance and/or movement experience prior to the commencement selected dance works.
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of VCE Dance. This experience might focus on a specific dance style or
could involve development of a personal movement vocabulary. ASSESSMENT
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
• Written, oral or multimedia report/s
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS • Choreograph and perform solo, duo and/or group dance work
• Complete structured solo, duo and/or group dance work.
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
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Biotechnology ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
Biotechnology draws on knowledge from Biology, Chemistry, A selection of topics including:
Physics and Engineering. This subject is designed to give capable
students an extension beyond the curriculum to engage in • Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems;
opportunities to investigate a range of Biochemical experimental • Effects of space travel on the human body;
techniques and current areas of 21st Century Science. You will
refine your scientific experimental skills, hypothesise, analyse • DNA manipulation;
results and most importantly open your mind to thinking in a • Experimental technique to explore areas of Science and Ethics;
creative manner about Science and how it is relevant in your life.
You will explore different areas of Science both within and beyond • Biotechnology.
the classroom. This elective is designed to stimulate your interest
in the extensive opportunities and pathways open to you as a
young Scientist. FUTURE DIRECTIONS
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AIMS Biology, Physics or Chemistry at the VCE level. In addition, it will
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING provide students with an appreciation of some of the opportunities
• To refine and extend scientific practical skills in the laboratory; available in Science at the tertiary level.
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS • To investigate and report on a topic of interest;
• To design and conduct an experiment;
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
• To further develop inquiry based research skills and problem
solving skills;
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
• To enhance creative and analytical thinking.
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
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Forensic Science and the Criminal Mind ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
This subject introduces students to the scientific nature of forensic • Introduction to Forensic Science and Psychology;
science and psychology. Throughout the semester scientific research
and inquiry skills will be taught and refined. Students will investigate • Various types of Forensic Scientists and what they do: the role of
the role of Forensic Scientists and Psychologists in settings such as the Forensic Psychologist in crime;
crime scenes, courts and prisons. Students will learn how to collect • Collection of evidence: Blood types, fingerprints, fibres,
evidence, including blood, fingerprints, fibres, footprints, handwriting footprints, handwriting analysis, DNA, gunshot and bullet
analysis, DNA, gunshot and bullet residue at the crime scene and residue;
analyse this evidence. Students will investigate the psychology
behind criminal behaviour through lie detection, body language • Microscope skills: investigating evidence under the microscope;
analysis, criminal profiling and psychopathology. Students will also • Catching the criminal: identikits, police line-ups, criminal profiling;
discover the inaccuracies of human memory and the impact this
has on eye witness testimonies in the court room. Assessment will • Types of criminals: Antisocial Personality Disorder and mental
include an independent research investigation, tests, media analyses, disorders associated with crime, stalkers, serial killers;
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• How to catch a liar: the art of lying, body language and the
scientific nature of the lie detector;
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AIMS • Psychologists as expert witnesses and the insanity plea in court;
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS • To introduce key concepts of Forensic Science and Psychology, • The role of memory in Eye Witness Testimony;
using case studies, practical investigations and an individual
• Hypnosis and mind control;
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM research investigation;
• Research Methods and conducting an independent research
• To strengthen scientific inquiry and research skills, including the
investigation.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS use of microscopes, chemicals and preparation of wet mount
slides;
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES • To research, design, conduct, analyse and report on research FUTURE DIRECTIONS
related to forensics.
The student will have been introduced to some psychological
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS concepts and terminology. They may have some understanding
about the role of Psychology in the world and will have an idea about
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM whether they are interested in undertaking VCE Psychology. The
student may have strengthened their ability to communicate using
scientific terminology and to prepare practical reports following
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correct reporting procedures. This will be of benefit when completing
any VCE Science. The student will have strengthened their critical
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AND TECHNOLOGY
Art and Visual Design ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
This subject aims to develop students’ skills in a range of media with • Art beginnings and the role of drawing, photography for
the focus on developing individual concepts and ideas about the development of ideas;
world. Students learn about the place that Art has in contemporary
Australia through a study and exploration of elements, themes and • Creating and making of finished artworks;
images. Students generate creative and innovative design solutions • Technical drawing systems;
in response to a brief and explore design techniques, which cover a
multitude of disciplines. Through the combination of Art and Visual • Rendering techniques;
Communication Design, students will be prepared to continue their • Exploring ideas using design elements and principles;
pathway in Studio Art or Visual Communication Design in VCE.
• Methods in developing final presentations;
• Design in context;
AIMS
• Computer generated design solutions.
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• Explore and generate art ideas from a wide variety of starting
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• Develop ideas and images through consistent refinement;
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• Develop skills in drawing, painting and other techniques, forms
and processes;
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
• To develop spatial thinking skills and the ability to produce
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS realistic three dimensional drawings and designs;
• To encourage creative problem solving skills and an
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES understanding of ‘The Design Process’;
• To understand design terminology and utilise the elements and
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS principles of design in the creation of new designs.
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Media ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION AIMS
This subject explores the prevailing landscape of media and • Investigation and analysis of film/screen, its production and
develops skills needed to contribute to it in creative and technically audience;
accomplished ways. It is equal part practical and theoretical and
allows for the development of two major projects throughout the • To establish a design and production workflow that produces
semester. The theory is film study. We watch a number of films and material results;
develop technical writing skills to investigate them. The idea behind • To strengthen technical competency between hardware and
the projects is to identify a media industry interest of each student software;
so that the project feels targeted, contemporary and a genuine
expression of creativity. Projects can focus on one medium or • To build an awareness of how media products communicate
incorporate multiple. meaning to their audiences and how students utilise the same
techniques;
Choices of medium include, but are not limited to: • To develop visual literacy so that the media/advertising/
• Film Production (Filmmaking, Advertising, TV Production, Music journalism/social media can be consumed with insight
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Videos); and discernment.
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING • Photography (Portraiture, Landscape, Fashion, Sport,
Photojournalism, Advertising); TOPICS COVERED
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS • Mobile Applications (Apps, Games, User Interface Design, VR); • Media Disruption and Influence;
• Social Media/Web Content Development (Streaming, Blogging, • Devices and Social Networks;
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CMS);
• Journalism and Truth;
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS • Publishing (Journalism, Book Publishing, Blogging, eBooks,
Augmented Reality); • Film Theory;
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES • Radio/Podcasting. • Audience Theory.
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Fabrics, Fashion and Design ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
This unit aims to introduce students to the skills and processes of • Investigation and analysis of fashion trends;
design and construction in the area of clothing, fashion and textiles.
Students will focus on working through a design process to develop • Use of a sewing machine;
a design folio that will allow students to explore the techniques • Development of design options;
used by designers to create and produce fashion and textile items.
Students will use patterns to adapt a basic shape to meet particular • Construction of a woven garment;
design needs. They will undertake a study of fabrics and their • Construction of a non-woven garment;
suitability for garment construction.
• Production of a Fashion Folio.
AIMS
• To introduce students to the fashion industry and current trends;
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
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• To introduce students to a range of fabrics and appropriate
Certificate II Fashion and Design Technology. It will focus on
sewing skills;
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING research, design, production and evaluation skills in the area of
• To introduce students to commercial patterns and garment clothing, fashion and textiles.
construction techniques.
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YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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AND TECHNOLOGY
Food for Thought ONE UNIT
DESCRIPTION TOPICS COVERED
This unit focuses broadly on the Australian Dietary Guidelines A selection of topics from:
and covers a range of nutritional concepts relating to adolescent
health and wellbeing, with emphasis on fun and enjoyable hands • Australian Dietary Guidelines and healthy food choice.
on learning. There is a strong practical element throughout, with • Nutrition – including calcium, iron and other nutrients relevant to
practical classes designed to reinforce the theoretical content. adolescence.
The teaching of practical skills builds on those taught in • Variety of food items – sweet and savoury
Year 8 and/or 9, the main emphasis being on confidence • Assessment Tasks - Chocolate Buttercream Mud Cake Design,
building, recipe development and food styling. Students are iMovie Healthy Snack.
encouraged to adapt recipes to meet a variety of criteria.
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AIMS
This subject will be a good preparation for students interested in
• To reinforce the principles of nutrition in relation to health Food Studies in VCE. It also gives skills in design, management and
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING and wellbeing. planning that will be useful in many areas of school and life.
• To increase skills in food preparation, safe work habits
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS and hygiene.
• To develop the ability to apply nutritional knowledge to practical
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM food preparation.
• To develop a sound knowledge of a variety of food
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS preparation methods.
• To develop confidence in preparing a range of food items,
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES
including healthy meals, vegetarian cookery, healthy snacks and
celebration food items including cakes and desserts.
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VCE/VET Unit 1 & 2
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YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM VCE/VET Course Descriptions
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UNIT 1 & 2 IN YEAR 10
APPLICATION FOR
EXTERNAL VCE STUDIES
Year 10 & 11
2022 Acceleration Program.
YEAR 10 UNITS 1 & 2 YEAR 11 UNITS 3 & 4
When students choose their subjects at the end of their When students choose their VCE subjects at the end of
Year 9 academic year, some students will apply to study their Year 10 academic year, some students will apply
one VCE Unit 1 and 2 subject in Year 10. To be successful to study one VCE Unit 3 and 4 subject in Year 11. To
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in their application Year 9 students are required to meet be successful in their application Year 10 students are
the following criteria: required to meet the following criteria:
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING VCE REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION CRITERIA APPLICATION CRITERIA
To meet the graduation
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS requirements of the VCE, a
student must complete a
• Average of B+ in like-subjects in Year 9 • Average of B+ in like subjects or Unit 1 & 2 of the total of no fewer than 16 Units.
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM Semester One same subject; These MUST include:
• Excellent effort, regular attendance, organisation and • Excellent effort, regular attendance, organisation and • Three units of English
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS (Units 1 to 4) or English
commitment to studies in every subject; commitment to studies in every subject;
Literature (Units 1 to 4),
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES • No ‘Ungraded’ or ‘Not Submitted’ grades on • No ‘Not Submitted’ results for Assessment Tasks’; two of which must be a
Unit 3 & 4 sequence.
Assessment Tasks;
• PAT diagnostic testing results will be taken into
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • PAT and NAPLAN diagnostic testing results will be consideration;
• Three sequences of
Units 3 & 4 studies other
taken into consideration. than English
• Support for the College behavioural expectations.
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
• Support for the College behavioural expectations;
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LEARNING AREA SUBJECT UNITS 1 UNITS 2 UNITS 3 & 4 LEARNING AREA SUBJECT UNITS 1 UNITS 2 UNITS 3 & 4
ENGLISH English RELIGIOUS Religious Education YR 11 YR 12
EDUCATION (school-based)
Literature
Religion and Society
(Units 1 & 2 completed in Year 10)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL Health and Human Development
EDUCATION SCIENCE Biology
Physical Education
Chemistry
Physics
HUMANITIES Accounting
Psychology
Australian and Global Politics N/A
THE ARTS AND Studio Art
Global Politics N/A N/A
TECHNOLOGY
Food Studies
Business Management
Media
History
Visual Communication and Design
Legal Studies
LANGUAGES German
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LEARNING AREA SUBJECT UNITS 1 UNITS 2 UNITS 3 & 4
Indonesian
CURRICULUM & PATHWAY PLANNING VCAL Personal Development and
Italian Work Related Skills
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS MATHEMATICS Literacy
General Mathematics
Numeracy
YEAR 10 LEARNING PROGRAM Further Mathematics
VCE VET Sport and Recreation Certificate III
Specialist Mathematics CERTIFICATES (Unit 1 & 2 are a prerequisite for
YEAR 10 SUBJECT OFFERINGS Unit 3/4)
Mathematical Methods
CAREERS & TERTIARY COURSES Business Certificate II
PERFORMING ARTS Drama
Applied Fashion Design and
YEAR 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Dance Technology Certificate II
Music Performance Music Industry Certificate III
YEAR 10 ACCELERATED PROGRAM
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