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Comprehensive Course & Subject Guide for Students entering Y10-12 in 2022
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This is an exciting time. General Information 3
At Notre Dame College we are committed to prepare
Subject Lists 5
students to become active and informed citizens,
successful learners and confident and creative individuals The Year 10 Programme 16
who are capable of making successful transitions to further
Programme Information 17
study, training and ultimately secure employment.
Employment Pathways 19
Years 10-12 at Notre Dame College provide the Year 10 Subject Descriptors 21
opportunity for students to follow a personalised
Senior Pathways - Year 11 & 12 36
programme. The term “pathways” describes the different
options that are available as students move into the senior Programme Information 37
years of secondary school and beyond. The VCE Programme 42
The VCAL Programme 44
Notre Dame College proudly provides two senior pathways
including a wide range of vocational options that cater for The VET Programme 50
a broad range of interests and abilities. The Victorian Senior Subjects 55
Government recently completed an extensive review into
VCE Core Subject Descriptors 55
senior secondary schooling, focusing on vocational and
applied learning pathways. The Review recommends that VCE Elective Subject Descriptors 63
Victoria is best served by an integrated senior secondary VET Subject Descriptors 80
certificate system. An integrated senior secondary
certificate will build on the successes of the Victorian
Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). An integrated
certificate will provide all senior secondary students with a
genuine and identifiable vocational pathway that aligns Be wishes for your
research and for a successful
with their personal strengths, interests and post-school
aspirations. The implementation of the reformed courses
senior pathways
and qualification will commence in 2023.
This handbook provides a guide to the senior pathways at
Notre Dame College. This process requires much at Notre Dame Coege.
consideration and investigation by students and parents.
Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the
information sessions and actively participate in the subject Kristine Walker
selection process with their student. Careers advice is Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching
available at the College. If you have any questions, please
contact the staff listed within this book.
Susan Nabbs
Director of Learning and Teaching
Subject Selections Online Application Forms
Subject selections are to be made online by Approval must be sought from the Director of Learning and Teaching
students using Web Preferences. Students prior to completing future subject selections if a student wishes to:
should complete their subject selections as • Accelerate a VCE/VET subject in Year 10 or Year 11
soon as possible using their planning sheet as • Study an external VET subject
a guide. A student's preferences will not be • Study a VCE subject by distance education
valid until the electronic signature by • Apply for a subject and has not completed the
Parent/Guardian has been received. pre-requisite requirements
• Enrol in Advanced English in Year 10/11/12
Course Restrictions • Enrol in Employment Pathways in Year 10
The availability of any subject is dependent
upon sufficient numbers of students wishing Application forms can be collected from the The Hub at Knight Street and
to undertake that subject. Subjects also have Student Reception at Emmaus, or downloaded from SEQTA Learn.
limits on class size.
Subject Resources and Classroom Materials
Re-Enrolment Some subjects have compulsory resources which must be purchased.
If students are unsure about returning to These are listed on the College booklists and in the subject descriptions
Notre Dame College, we would ask them to throughout this course guide. Students studying a subject using an Edrolo
please complete the subject selection process resource will receive an invoice from the College to pay for these items. At
online just in case they do return. the time of printing, a digital Edrolo resource is $33.00 per subject and an
extended Edrolo resource (digital and printed) is $99.00 per subject.
Additional Costs
These are over and above the normal school
fees. They are listed in the subject
descriptions and are correct at the time of
publication but are subject to change. The
College makes every effort to keep any
additional costs to a minimum.
Subjects at Notre Dame College 2022
The following pages list all of the available
subjects for selection by students entering into
English
Year’s 10, 11 and 12 at Notre Dame College in
2022. The subjects have been listed by their
Learning Area. Health and Physical Education
What are Learning Areas? Languages
Subjects within the Australian Curriculum are
grouped together into Learning Areas. Notre Mathematics
Dame College has ten Learning Areas.
Project Based Learning
click on aney Key features to look for... Religious Education
subject titl link to video
to view presentation about Science
the full the subjects and
description pathways in the Technology
Learning Area
The Arts
students must The Humanities
select one subject
from each of
the core
Learning Areas
as indicated legend of icons
English
Vicki Sherwood Learning Area Convenor
✉ vicki.sherwood@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video English Pathways
☑ CORE SUBJECT Y10
Year 10 Please select ONE English subject
It is strongly advised that students select the subject
that has been recommended by their current teacher
CORE ENGLISH SUBJECTS - must select one ELECTIVE ENGLISH SUBJECTS - may select in addition to CORE
10ENG English 10ALI Aussie Lingo › Introduction to English Language
10EAD English (Advanced) 10TFI Teen Fiction › Introduction to Literature
10EFO English Foundation
☑ CORE SUBJECT Y11
Year 11 Please select ONE English subject
11ENG English UNITS 1&2
11EAD English (Advanced) UNITS 1&2
11ELA English Language UNITS 1&2
11LIT Literature UNITS 1&2
Year 12 ☑ CORE SUBJECT Y12
Please select ONE English subject
12ENG English UNITS 3&4
12EAD English (Advanced) UNITS 3&4
12ELA English Language UNITS 3&4
12LIT Literature UNITS 3&4 May be accelerated
Must be accelerated
Criteria applies
Prerequisites
Pathway subject
6
Health & Physical
John Malloy Learning Area Convenor
✉ john.malloy@notredame.vic.edu.au
Education
V Video H&PE Pathways
Year 10
10OES Outdoor and Environmental Studies
11OES Outdoor and Environmental Studies UNITS 1&2
10PEB Physical Education - Body Systems and Biomechanics
10PEH Physical Education - Health
10PES Physical Education - Sport, Fitness and Recreation
Year 11
11HHD Health and Human Development UNITS 1&2
12OES Outdoor and Environmental Studies UNITS 3&4
11PED Physical Education UNITS 1&2
11VSR VET Sport and Recreation YEAR 1
Year 12
12HHD Health and Human Development UNITS 3&4
May be accelerated
12PED Physical Education UNITS 3&4
Must be accelerated
12VSRVET Sport and Recreation YEAR 2 Criteria applies
Prerequisites
Pathway subject
7Languages
Alexandra Cormican Learning Area Convenor
✉ alexandra.cormican@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video Languages Pathways
Year 10
10ITA Italian ► 11ITA
10JPN Japanese ► 12JPN
Year 11
11ITA Italian UNITS 1&2 ► 12ITA
11JPN Japanese UNITS 1&2 ► 12JPN
11LJU Living Justly - Italian
Year 12
12ITA Italian UNITS 3&4
12JPN Japanese UNITS 3&4
May be accelerated
Must be accelerated
Criteria applies
Prerequisites
Pathway subject
8Mathematics
Lena Cross Learning Area Convenor
✉ lena.cross@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video Maths Pathways
☑ CORE SUBJECT Y10
Year 10 Please select ONE maths subject
It is strongly advised that students select the subject
that has been recommended by their current teacher
10GMA General Mathematics ► 11GMA
10MFO Mathematics Foundation
10MME Mathematical Methods ► 11MME
Year 11
11GMA General Mathematics UNITS 1&2 ► 12FMA
11MME Mathematical Methods UNITS 1&2 ► 12MME
11MSP Specialist Mathematics UNITS 1&2 ► 12MSP
Year 12
12FMA Further Mathematics UNITS 3&4
12MME Mathematical Methods UNITS 3&4
12MSP Specialist Mathematics UNITS 3&4
May be accelerated
Must be accelerated
Criteria applies
Prerequisites
Pathway subject
9Project Based
Myra Hardy Learning Area Convenor
✉ myra.hardy@notredame.vic.edu.au
Learning
V Video PBL Pathways
Year 10 ☑ CORE SUBJECT Y10
10PBL STREAM / HASS
Education
is the mo
powerful weapon
which you can use to
change the world
- Nel Mandela
10Nathan Carroll Learning Area Convenor
Religious Education ✉ nathan.carroll@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video RE Pathways
☑ CORE SUBJECT Y10
Year 10 Please select ONE RE subject
11TTR Digging into Scripture (VCE)
PLEASE NOTE All students in Years 10, 11
10REU Within and Beyond the Universe (SB) and 12 are required to select ONE Religious
Education subject to be studied all year.
10RES Spirituality (SB)
☑ CORE SUBJECT Y11
No subject changes are allowed at the end of
Year 11 Please select ONE RE subject
11LJU Living Justly (SB)
Semester 1 for Religious Education.
(SB) The curriculum of our school-based RE is
11LJI Living Justly - Italian UNITS 1&2 (SB) drawn from the Source of Life units, the curriculum
11RSO Religion and Society UNIT 1 (VCE non-scored) used by the schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.
11RRE Reality and Redemption (SB)
VCE The curriculum for our VCE RE subjects is
designed by VCAA. These units contribute towards
☑ CORE SUBJECT Y12
Year 12
12REC
Please select ONE RE subject
A Christian Life (SB)
the student achieving their VCE.
12REG The Existence and Nature of God (SB)
12RSO Religion and Society UNIT 2 (VCE non-scored)
12RS4 Religion and Society UNITS 3&4 (VCE)
12TTR Texts and Traditions UNITS 3&4 (VCE)
May be accelerated
Must be accelerated
Criteria applies
Prerequisites
Pathway subject
11Science
Sarah McKinnon Learning Area Convenor
✉ sarah.mckinnon@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video Science Pathways
☑ CORE SUBJECT Y10
Year 10 Please select ONE Science subject (excluding Psychology)
10BIO Biology ► 11BIO
10CHE Chemistry ► 11CHE
10ESC Earth Science
10GSC General Science ► NOTE This subject should only be selected if recommended by current teacher
10BIO Physics ► 11PHY
10PSY Psychology ► NOTE Psychology is not a CORE science subject but may be selected as an ELECTIVE
Year 11
11BIO Biology UNITS 1&2 ► 12BIO
11CHE Chemistry UNITS 1&2 ► 12CHE
11ESC Environmental Science UNITS 1&2
11PHY Physics UNITS 1&2 ► 12PHY
11PSY Psychology UNITS 1&2
11VAG VET Agriculture YEAR 1 ► 12VAG
Year 12
12BIO Biology UNITS 3&4
112CHE Chemistry UNITS 3&4
12ESC Environmental Science UNITS 3&4
May be accelerated
12PHY Physics UNITS 3&4
Must be accelerated
12PSY Psychology UNITS 3&4
Criteria applies
12VAG VET Agriculture YEAR 2
Prerequisites
Pathway subject
12Technology
Terry Cormican Learning Area Convenor
✉ terry.cormican@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video Technology Pathways
Year 10
10CIN Creative Industries
Year 12
12FST Food Studies UNITS 3&4
10HEA Home Economics A - Food and Health 12PDM Product Design - Metal UNITS 3&4
10HEB Home Economics B - Food and Technology 12PDT Product Design - Textiles UNITS 3&4
10HEC Home Economics C - Food and Hospitality 12PDW Product Design - Wood UNITS 3&4
10MET Metal 12SEN Systems Engineering UNITS 3&4
10PPR Python Programming 12VAU VET Automotive YEAR 2
10SET Systems - Electro Technology 12VBC VET Building and Construction YEAR 2
10TEX Textiles 12VEN VET Engineering YEAR 2
10WOO Wood 12VHO VET Hospitality Kitchen Operations YEAR 2
Year 11
11FST Food Studies UNITS 1&2
11PDM Product Design - Metal UNITS 1&2
11PDT Product Design - Textiles UNITS 1&2
11PDW Product Design - Wood UNITS 1&2
11PSEN Systems Engineering UNITS 1&2
11VAU VET Automotive YEAR 1 ► 12VAU
11VBC VET Building and Construction YEAR 1 ► 12VBC
11VEN VET Engineering YEAR 1 ► 12VEN May be accelerated
11VHO VET Hospitality Kitchen Operations YEAR 1* ► 12VHO Must be accelerated
Criteria applies
Prerequisites
Pathway subject
13The Arts
Casey Fogarty Learning Area Convenor
✉ casey.fogarty@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video The Arts Pathways
Year 10
10A2D Art 2 Dimensional 10MPE Music Performance
10A3D Art 3 Dimensional 10PHO Photography
10MST Media Studies 10TST Theatre Studies
Year 11
11ART Art UNITS 1&2
11MED Media UNITS 1&2
11MPE Music Performance UNITS 1&2
11SAR Studio Arts UNITS 1&2
11TST Theatre Studies UNITS 1&2
11VMI VET Music Industry YEAR 1 ► 12VMI
11VSM VET Screen and Media YEAR 1 ► 12VSM
Year 12
12ART Art UNITS 3&4
12MED Media UNITS 3&4
12MPE Music Performance UNITS 3&4
12SAR Studio Arts UNITS 3&4 May be accelerated
12TST Theatre Studies UNITS 3&4 Must be accelerated
12VMI VET Music Industry YEAR 2 Criteria applies
Prerequisites
12VSM VET Screen and Media YEAR 2
Pathway subject
14Chris Segrave Learning Area Convenor
The Humanities ✉ chris.segrave@notredame.vic.edu.au
V Video The Humanities Pathways
Year 10
10HIS History 10JPO Justice and Power
10IEN Industry and Enterprise UNITS 1 10SBE Small Business and Economics
Year 11
11ACC Accounting UNITS 1&2
11BMA Business Management UNITS 1&2
11ECO Economics UNITS 1&2
11HIS History UNITS 1&2
11LST Legal Studies UNITS 1&2
11VCS VET Community Services YEAR 1 ► 12VCS
11VEV VET Events YEAR 1 ► 12VEV
11VSB VET Small Business YEAR 1 ► 12VSB
Year 12
12ACC Accounting UNITS 3&4
12BMA Business Management UNITS 3&4
12ECO Economics UNITS 3&4
12HRE History UNITS 3&4
12LST Legal Studies UNITS 3&4 May be accelerated
12VCS VET Community Services YEAR 2 Must be accelerated
12VEV VET Events YEAR 2
Criteria applies
Prerequisites
12VSB VET Small Business YEAR 2
Pathway subject
15Year
NOTRE DAME COLLEGE Year 10 is an exciting year as students embark on their future career paths. Year 10
also signals a significant move into the senior school. Classes in Year 10 are
is committed to providing an timetabled alongside those in Year 11 and 12, allowing access to a broad range of
engaging innovative
and VCE and VET subjects offered at the College.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT The Victorian Government recently completed an extensive review into vocational
a i m e d a t and applied learning pathways in senior secondary schooling. A key feature of the
equipping students with
review is the move to an integrated senior secondary certificate, with vocational
education embedded in the VCE. The NEW integrated certificate will empower
the knowledge and skills students to personalise a senior secondary pathway that is aligned with their
interests, strengths and aspirations, and to create an optimal subject grouping
required for FUTURE that exposes them to learning that is most relevant to their desired post-school
academic success pathway. The move to a single certificate will happen in stages. The first stage in
this reform is the creation of a NEW Vocational Specialist Pathway within the VCE,
A N D T O B E G O O D with the first cohort of students starting the new certificate in 2023.
global citizens.
The wide variety of elective subjects and choice of Year 10 programmes at Notre
We aim to instil a LOVE of Dame College are driven by two main goals. Our first goal is to create an
lifelong learning educational framework that offers the very best preparation for every student for
their future. Our second and equally important goal is to provide flexible and
In all of our students individualised study options which enable each student to find challenge, success
and fulfilment.
T o h e l p t h e m
adapt and thrive All the best with your research & subject selection.
in a RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD.
16Year 10 students are
required to select one of
the programmes below:
theStandardProgramme theAcceleratedProgramme theEmployment
PathwaysProgramme
The Standard Programme provides students The Accelerated Programme offers students
with a range of compulsory and elective the opportunity to accelerate 1 or 2 VCE The Employment Pathways programme aims
subjects over the school year and allows and/or VET subjects. This option appeals to to support students who plan for an
students to acquire skills and knowledge for a students who have demonstrated a readiness employment pathway beyond school.
successful transition into VCE or VCAL. to commence their VCE journey.
Core Subjects Core Subjects Core Subjects
Choose your core subjects from the available Choose your core subjects from the available These core subjects are automatically included:
subjects in each of the following learning areas: subjects in each of the following learning areas: • RE - Within and Beyond the Universe
• Religious Education • Religious Education • Employment Pathways / Structured
Workplace Learning
• English • English
• English
• Mathematics • Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Science • Science • Science General
These core subjects are automatically included: These core subjects are automatically included: Option to accelerate VET Subject
• Industry and Enterprise (Unit 1) • Industry and Enterprise (Unit 1) This option suits students who have demonstrated a
• Project Based Learning (STREAM/HASS) • Project Based Learning (STREAM/HASS) readiness to commence their VET journey.
Electives Electives Electives
Choose five electives from the Year 10 • Choose up to two Units 1 and 2 sequences or Choose five electives from the Year 10
Elective subjects offered. VET Year 1 electives available to accelerate by elective subjects offered. Two of these may
a Year 10 student. be Learning Support.
NOTE Each Units 1 and 2 sequence or VET Year 1
Explore Learning Areas subject takes up TWO electives.
and career possibilities
HERE NOTE If doing one accelerated subject, Select three electives from the
to help you select elective subjects offered. If doing two accelerated subjects, Select one
your senior pathway elective from the Year 10 elective subjects offered.
17Subjects available for acceleration
by students in Year 10:
Accelerating
Students who would like to pursue this pathway need to see the Director of Learning
VCE UNIT 1&2 SUBJECTS
and Teaching, and complete an application form. For detailed information on VCE
• Accounting THE HUMANITIES
and VET accelerated options, please refer to the appropriate sections of this
• Art THE ARTS
handbook. This option is best suited to students who:
• Business Management THE HUMANITIES
• are well-organised
• Economics THE HUMANITIES
• demonstrate time management and complete work on time
• Environmental Science SCIENCE
• are achieving above-average results
• Food Studies TECHNOLOGY
• have not received any Academic Concerns
• General Mathematics MATHEMATICS
• Health and Human Development HEALTH/PE
Students may apply to accelerate the following in Year 10:
• History: Twentieth Century History THE HUMANITIES
• one or two Units 1 & 2 VCE subjects
• Legal Studies THE HUMANITIES
• one or two VET Year 1 subjects
• Literature ENGLISH
• Media THE HUMANITIES
Exams
• Outdoor and Environmental Studies HEALTH/PE
In Year 10 most subjects will have an exam in Semester 1 and Semester 2 for an
NOTE UNITS 3&4 MUST BE COMPLETED IN YEAR 11, NOT YEAR 12
assessment. All exams are compulsory for all students. The exam mark contributes to the
• Physical Education HEALTH/PE
overall result for each subject and is included on the Statement of Results. Exam dates
• Product Design TECHNOLOGY
for the year are published on the College calendar. When a student is unable to attend
• Psychology SCIENCE
exams, the Director of Learning and Teaching must be notified as soon as possible.
• Studio Art THE ARTS
• Systems Engineering TECHNOLOGY
New!
Vocational Specialisation within the VCE
Victoria is transforming the delivery of senior secondary
What is VET?
Vocational Education and
Training (VET) enables
students to acquire skills and
knowledge for work through
VET YEAR 1 SUBJECTS
• Automotive
• Agriculture
• Building and Construction
education with the introduction of a single senior secondary • Community Services
a nationally-recognised
certificate that will offer great access to quality vocational and
industry-developed training • Creative and Digital Media
applied learning pathways for all students.
package or accredited course. • Engineering Studies
The new Vocational Specialisation will maintain and
VET is delivered, assessed, • Events
enhance all the best elements of VCAL, including:
and certified by registered • Hospitality Kitchen Operations
► Flexible timetables where students study at school
training organisations (RTOs). • Music Industry Sound Production
as well as experiences in the workplace
VET always includes practical, • Small Business
► Subjects that will build skills and prepare students
hands-on learning, and it can • Sport and Recreation
for life after school
lead to excellent jobs in
► Greater access to high-quality VET learning, either
many fields.
at the College, GOTAFE or another provider
18Employment Pathways
‘Employment Pathways’ is an exciting programme tailored to Year 10 students who are committed to
developing their skills in a vocational trade and gain experience in the workforce.
The Victorian Government recently completed an extensive review into vocational and applied learning pathways in senior secondary
schooling. A key feature of the review is the move to an integrated senior secondary certificate, with vocational education embedded
in the VCE. This certificate will replace the existing stand-alone VCAL certificate. This will give students the opportunity to develop
both academic and practical skills. The move to a single certificate will happen in stages. The first stage in this reform is the creation
of a NEW Vocational Specialist Pathway within the VCE, with the first cohort of students starting the new certificate in 2023.
Why do you need to know this?
Employment Pathways provides a focus on orientation to work options and pathways. Traditionally students who completed the
Employment Pathways programme in Year 10 would transition to the VCAL programme in Year 11 and 12. Given the new reforms, the
2022 Employment Pathways class will be the first students completing the NEW VCE Vocational Specialist Pathway commencing in
2023. Students who are committed to embarking on a journey focussed on achieving their vocational goals and entering the world of
work or school-based training programmes are well-suited to this flexible learning programme.
The Structure of the Employment Pathways Programme
The programme will run for the entire year and includes compulsory strands of the following subjects:
SUBJECTS CORE/ELECTIVE LESSONS PER CYCLE LENGTH OF COURSE
Religious Education Core 5 All Year
Employment Pathways Core 5 All Year
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Core All day Wednesday Commencing in Term 2
English as per recommendation Core 9 All Year
Mathematics as per recommendation Core 9 All Year
Science General Core 9 Semester Length
VET - Accelerated Option 9 All Year
Electives Elective 9 Semester Length
Learning Support Elective 9 All Year
19Ch sing a
Employment Pathways
How to apply
Students who would like to pursue this pathway
Programme Selecting
Subjects
need to see Mrs Susan Nabbs (Director of Learning
and Teaching) and complete an application form. A
feature of the Employment Pathways programme
is the requirement to participate in Structured
Workplace Learning (SWL) each Wednesday. The
flexible learning programme supports students to
work across a range of industries with the aim to
establish positive relationships with potential
☑ Identify your interests and strengths ...
employers. Students will research suitable
• What are you good at?
placements during Term 1 to commence at the
• What do you enjoy learning?
start of Term 2.
• Select electives that offer opportunities to develop your skills in your
area of interest
Vocational Education and Training – VET
Students may wish to accelerate a VET subject as
☑ Read the information in this guide ...
part of the Employment Pathways programme.
• Make sure you fully understand each of the programmes and the
Some examples include Hospitality, Building &
pathways available to senior students
Construction, Engineering and Automotive. Refer
to the VET Programme section of this guide for
☑ Talk with other people ...
more information relating to all subjects. The
• Chat with your parents/guardians
option to accelerate a VET is best suited to
• Speak with the Director of Learning and Teaching about subject
students who are well-organised, with
selection procedures
demonstrated time management skills and a
• Talk with your classroom teachers and Learning Community Leader
positive work completion record. (This will be
to identify if this programme suits your learning needs and future
checked against students’ records on SEQTA).
pathways
Students who would like to pursue this pathway
☑ Seek help from a Careers Counsellor ...
need to see the Mrs Susan Nabbs (Director of
• Make sure you understand which prerequisite subjects you may
Learning and Teaching) and complete an additional
need for VET and VCE subjects that interest you
application form.
20Students must choose ONE Religious
CORESUBJECTS|Y10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Education subject to be studied all year.
SUBJECT This subject is a chance for students to experience Religious Education in a new way, with a strong
Spirituality (SB) focus on spiritual development and exploration. Students will get the opportunity to learn, reflect
SUBJECT CODE and respond to questions such as:
▸10RES • What does God look like?
• Where do we find God?
• How do we respond to God?
• Why do we pray?
The goal of this course is to provide students with a pathway to explore their own faith, build on it,
express it, question it, and come away with a better understanding of themselves in the light of God.
Classes will have a strong focus on participation and will suit students who enjoy class discussion,
personal journalling, and believe that there is more to life than the physical.
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SUBJECT This Year 11-level subject is aimed at Year 10 students who would like to explore scripture in an
Digging into Scripture in-depth analytical way. It focuses on unfolding some of the mysteries and richness held within
SUBJECT CODE scripture, based on the Catholic understanding that The Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God.
▸11TTR This course will cover the outcomes of VCE Unit 1 Text and Traditions, giving students the possibility
of achieving 1 unit towards their 16 required VCE units.
Within this course, students gain an understanding of Literary Forms used in The Bible, investigate
and understand the context of the various texts, and develop skills in using and interpreting
scripture. Students will explore the unfolding covenants of God towards humanity, Jesus’ role in
salvation history, and various methods of scriptural interpretation. Students who choose this course
would enjoy reading and writing, as well as the pursuit of understanding God through scripture.
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SUBJECT This subject offers students the opportunity to examine and question the relationship between
Within and Beyond the Science and God. In one sense, this is a philosophy subject which aims to promote robust discussion
Universe about a variety of world views. The type of student who would enjoy this course and gain most
SUBJECT CODE benefit from it would be open-minded, inquisitive, and looking for reasons as to why and how to
▸10REU believe in God. Those who struggle to reconcile the sciences and the existence of God will find this
subject helpful. The course includes explorations of origins of the universe, analysis of the various
types of evolutionary models, exposure to expert scientific opinion on these issues, exploring
evidence for faith and miracles and the nature of evil and suffering.
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21Students must choose ONE English subject to be studied
all year. It is highly advisable to follow the recommendation
CORESUBJECTS|Y10 ENGLISH the student has received from the College.
SUBJECT
English - Advanced Advanced English at Year 10 is designed to challenge those students who have consistently
SUBJECT CODE displayed excellent skills and application in their English studies. It will cover the topics studied
▸10EAD in Year 10 English as well as extend students through the additional study of more complex texts
and the application of literary theories. Students will also be strongly encouraged to pursue
P L E A S E N OT E independent reading and develop research skills.
Entry into this subject is by application
only for students who have been
recommended by current English
teachers based on Year 9 performance.
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SUBJECT English at Year 10 is designed to extend the language skills of students through their capacity to
English write and speak effectively for a range of purposes, audiences and in a variety of ways. Students
SUBJECT CODE will study a range of texts, including a novel, film, poetry and media texts. They will learn how to
▸10ENG craft responses to these orally and in writing.
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SUBJECT This subject is designed for students who intend on selecting the VCAL pathway. The learning
English Foundation will be more practical and hands-on to prepare students for the applied learning features of the
SUBJECT CODE VCAL programme. Foundation English at Year 10 is designed to focus on the basic language
▸10EFO skills of students and build their capacity to write and speak effectively for a range of purposes
and audiences. Students will read a range of short texts, including media texts, poetry and film.
P L E A S E N OT E They will present responses to these orally and in writing and develop an understanding of
Entry into this subject is only for persuasive language techniques used in the mass media.
students who have been recommended
by current English teachers based on This subject is NOT recommended for students who intend to select the VCE programme in Year
Year 9 performance. 11; it does not provide the necessary foundation for undertaking VCE English.
Further advice should be sought from
the Careers Team or Learning
Enrichment leaders.
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22Students must choose ONE Mathematics subject to be studied
all year. It is highly advisable to follow the recommendation
CORESUBJECTS|Y10 MATHEMATICS the student has received from the College.
SUBJECT General Mathematics is designed to prepare students for VCE General Mathematics (Units 1 and
Mathemeatics - General 2) in Year 11 and Further Mathematics (Units 3 and 4) in Year 12. Students access the Year 10
SUBJECT CODE Victorian curriculum strands in the areas of Number and Algebra, Statistics and Probability, and
▸10GMA Measurement and Geometry. Students extend their use of mathematical models to a wide range
of familiar and unfamiliar contexts such as Financial Mathematics and Trigonometry.
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SUBJECT This subject is a prerequisite for VCE Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2 in Year 11 and leads
Mathematical Methods to VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 in Year 12. Students must satisfactorily complete
SUBJECT CODE core topics in each semester to study Mathematical Methods in Year 11. Students extend their
▸10MME use of mathematical models to a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts, involving the
use of all types of real numbers. They recognise the role of logical argument and proof in
establishing mathematical concepts.
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SUBJECT In Mathematics Pathways students focus on the development of mathematical skill at their level.
Mathematics Foundation This class focuses on student growth and success, and builds math skill in areas that the student
SUBJECT CODE can use in everyday life . There is a focus on numeracy development, with the student focussing
▸10MFO on the foundation skills of math, including numbers, the operations of maths and financial math
literacy. The course uses the Math Pathways programme.
P L E A S E N OT E
Entry into this subject is only for This subject is NOT recommended for students who intend to select the VCE programme in
students who have been recommended Year 11; it does not provide the necessary foundation for undertaking VCE Mathematics.
by current Maths teachers based on
Year 9 performance.
Further advice should be sought from
the Careers Team or Learning
Enrichment leaders.
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23Students must choose at least ONE Science subject to be studied. All
science subjects are one semester in length. Additional Science subjects can
CORESUBJECTS|Y10 SCIENCE be chosen as an elective. It is highly recommended that students wishing to
undertake a VCE science subject complete at least two Year 10 Science subjects.
For students wishing to undertake science studies in VCE, it is important to note the pathways
available from Year 10 science subject into VCE subjects as illustrated below.
Year10 Biology ○ ○ VCE Biology
Year10 Chemistry ○ ○ VCE Chemistry
Year10 Earth Science ○ ○ VCE Environmental Science
Year10 General Science X ○ VET Agriculture
Year10 Physics ○ ○ VCE Physics
Year10 Psychology* ○ ○ VCE Psychology
*Elective subject at Y10
SUBJECT In this subject, students will investigate the nature of cells and their makeup. They will also
Biology investigate the role of DNA in cells and in inheritance and how family characteristics are passed
SUBJECT CODE from one generation to another. In addition, students investigate the process of evolution by
▸10BIO natural selection and the process of speciation.
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SUBJECT Throughout the semester, students will learn about the structure that makes up all types of
Chemistry matter – the atom. Within this, they will understand the subatomic particles, protons, neutrons
SUBJECT CODE and electrons and use electrons in the formation of ions. They will develop an understanding of
▸10CHE the placement of elements in the periodic table and their properties and learn how to use these
to determine periodic trends. Students will learn to compare the three types of bonding,
Metallic, Ionic and Covalent, and discuss how the structure is related to its properties. Students
will also investigate chemical reactions and learn how to rearrange atoms to form new
substances and balance equations as well as differentiating between chemical reactions that
involve the transfer of energy. In this subject, students will investigate the earth as a part of the
universe. They will investigate scientific theories such as the Big Bang. In addition, students will
be introduced to global systems on earth. For example, they will investigate the major
ecosystems on earth and how processes of change influence biodiversity. They will also
investigate the carbon and water cycles on earth and how these maintain life-sustaining
processes. They will analyse processes of change over time and whether these are natural or
human-induced.
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24SUBJECT
In this subject, students will investigate the earth as a part of the universe. They will investigate
Earth Science scientific theories such as the Big Bang. In addition, students will be introduced to global
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systems on earth. For example, they will investigate the major ecosystems on earth and how
▸10ESC processes of change influence biodiversity. They also investigate the carbon and water cycles on
earth and how these maintain life-sustaining processes. They will analyse processes of change
over time and whether these are natural or human-induced.
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SUBJECT
In this subject, students will explore concepts relating to household chemistry, movement and
General Science energy, inheritance and disease. Students will conduct group and individual investigations and
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fieldwork. It is expected that students selecting Science Foundation will not complete another
▸10GSC unit of Science in Year 10.
This subject is NOT recommended for students who intend to select the VCE programme in
Year 11; it does not provide the necessary foundation for undertaking VCE Science.
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SUBJECT
Year 10 Physics aims to engage students with ideas that explain physical phenomena and how
Physics physics is used to explain how objects interact with the universe in our modern world. They will
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use experimental techniques to investigate the origins of the universe. They will use real-world
▸10PHY examples to explore how Newton’s Laws of Motion can be used to explain the movement of
objects such as a car or a theme-park ride.
They will investigate electromagnetic radiation and explore this in the context of technologies
such as the mobile phone. They will explore the experimental signatures of magnetic fields and
apply these to communication technologies. Finally, they will use thermodynamic simulations of
nuclear reactors and explore uses of nuclear energy. This subject is designed to introduce
students to skills required for the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at
VCE level.
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25CORESUBJECTS|Y10 HUMANITIES
SUBJECT This subject runs across the year and successful completion will contribute one Unit
Industry and Enterprise towards a student’s VCE or VCAL certificate.
Unit 1
SUBJECT CODE This subject investigates work and its place in work settings, industries and society. Students
▸11IEN explore the vocational, economic, social and cultural aspects of work and are encouraged to
undertake a theoretical and practical investigation of these aspects. Students investigate trends
and patterns in Australian workplaces and industries and significant issues affecting Australian
industries, and analyse the industry responses to these issues. A key feature of Industry and
Enterprise is the compulsory 35 hours of structured workplace learning that students are
required to undertake. Integral to this study are work-related skills, which cover a range of skills
that are seen as being important for entry-level employees to develop and for life generally.
Students develop work-related skills across a range of personal, community and work settings.
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26CORESUBJECTS|Y10 PROJECT BASED LEARNING
SUBJECT This subject runs across the whole year.
Project Based Learning
SUBJECT CODE Project Based Learning (PBL) aims to ensure that Notre Dame College students are offered an
▸10PBL excellent contemporary curriculum which allows them to achieve their personal best and access
appropriate pathways beyond school. While completing their PBL subject, students will engage
with current real-world problems and work to design a potential solution. The emphasis for this
subject is on the skills of working collaboratively, communication, thinking creatively and
critically, considering ethical implications and developing an inter-cultural understanding.
Students will complete PBL throughout the year and will focus on Science, Technology, Religion,
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) as well as Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).
Throughout the course of this subject, students will work in groups to devise solutions to a range
of different problems and challenges. In Semester Two, students will work in groups on projects
of personal interest in the local community.
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27ELECTIVESUBJECTS|Y10
SUBJECT This subject aims to develop skills and abilities in the areas of drawing, painting and printmaking.
Art 2 Dimensional (The Arts) Students will produce artworks on a large range of styles inspired by artists like Andy Warhol,
SUBJECT CODE Vincent Van Gogh, Banksy and others. Students will also be exploring how artists communicate
▸10A2D their ideas about social issues both through class discussions and a written assessment during the
semester. Students will get the chance to develop and present their own unique style through
various techniques this semester.
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SUBJECT This subject aims to develop skills and abilities in the areas of drawing, ceramics and sculpture.
Art 3 Dimensional (The Arts) Students may work with clay, paper, wire and found objects to produce large sculptural pieces and
SUBJECT CODE explore individual ideas. The theoretical component will focus on art appreciation, the history of art
▸10A3D and reflection on individual work. Students will investigate 3D presentations by visiting exhibitions.
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SUBJECT This course is an exciting introduction to the field of linguistics. Students who have a keen interest
Aussie Lingo - Introduction in understanding real-world language use, and how they can use language more effectively, will
to the English Language enjoy this subject. Students will explore the features of informal and formal discourses. Students will
(English) learn that language choices are always influenced by the situational contexts in which they occur
SUBJECT CODE and that our interactions have several different functions and purposes. They will also learn a range
▸10ALI of new terminology to describe language use. Topics of focus will include an investigation into the
multitude of language varieties in the Shepparton region and an exploration of language use in the
Australian media. Aussie Lingo provides a pathway to VCE English Language.
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SUBJECT This course is intended to introduce students to the many career opportunities available in the
Creative Industries Creative Industries field such as 3D artists, web designers, animators and special effects artists.
(Technology) Students will be provided with an introduction to the skills developed in the Certificate III in Screen
SUBJECT CODE and Media course. Students will receive an introduction to digital photo editing, web design, 3D
▸10CIN modelling and 2D animation. Skills will be developed in a series of practical product-based projects.
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28SUBJECT Who are we as Australians? What are the events that caused us to develop into the nation we see
History (The Humanities) today? Studying Year 10 History will help you to answer these questions and many more! This course
SUBJECT CODE consists of two units – Australians At War (WW2) and Rights and Freedoms (1945-present). Topics
▸10HIS studied during the semester include global events during the inter-war years (1918-1939), Australia’s
role in WW2, the development of post-war Australia, the civil rights struggle in the US and the journey
of indigenous Australians towards reconciliation. Year 10 History builds upon your historical
knowledge and understanding while also helping you to develop and improve skills such as identifying
continuity and change, exploring cause and effect, understanding sequencing and chronology, and
using evidence to support arguments. This course creates a pathway for the study of VCE History.
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SUBJECT Students will explore food nutrients groups (protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and
Home Economics A - water). They will research diet-related diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular
Food and Health (Technology) disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. They will examine food intolerances, such as lactose
SUBJECT CODE intolerance and coeliac disease, as well as examine food allergies. Students will look at and
▸10HEA compare food nutrition labels. They will familiarise themselves with both government and
non-government food models in Australia. Students will undertake practical sessions each week
to produce food items related to the topics listed above. This subject will provide students with
a sound introduction to VCE Health and Human Development and VCE Food Studies.
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SUBJECT Students will explore multicultural cuisine and learn the food traditions of a range of cultures.
Home Economics B - Students will undertake production tasks to learn the principles for successful baking, including
Food and Technology yeast products, and cake decoration techniques commonly used in the industry. They will study
(Technology) food hygiene and safety, causes of food poisoning and food contamination. Students will also
SUBJECT CODE explore a country of their choice and plan a meal to be part of a shared international food luncheon
▸10HEB or banquet. This subject will provide students with a sound introduction to VCE Food Studies.
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SUBJECT Students are introduced to the basic techniques and skills needed to have when working as a
Home Economics C - kitchen hand/chef or small restaurant owner in the Hospitality industry. This subject is also perfect
Food and Hospitality for those students who have a keen interest in current and classical restaurant food trends. In this
(Technology) course, students learn the basics of precision cuts and knife techniques, basic culinary French
SUBJECT CODE terminology that is used by chefs around the world, food handling requirements for food handlers
▸10HEC and basic methods of cookery. Once the foundation skills have been learnt, students then begin to
explore and make exciting and tantalising simple Café restaurant-style meals. This course also
includes the introduction of multicultural cuisines and cultures that have influenced our current
everyday Australian menus and take-away foods.
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29Italian is a continuation of Year 9 Italian. It focuses on strengthening the students’ writing,
SUBJECT speaking, listening and reading skills. It allows further development of students’ everyday
Italian (Languages) language skills through increased use of the Italian language in the classroom and within the
SUBJECT CODE community.
▸10ITA
PREREQUISITE
Year 9 Italian
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SUBJECT Japanese is a continuation of Year 9 Japanese. It focuses on strengthening the students’ writing,
Japanese (Languages) speaking, listening and reading skills. Students have already learnt their Hiragana and Katakana
SUBJECT CODE script, and will be further developing their skills in using Kanji script. Students will also develop
▸10JPN an understanding of Japan today through current affairs and cultural studies of Japan.
PREREQUISITE
Year 9 Japanese
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SUBJECT
Justice and Power (The Humanities) This course explores Laws and Citizens (Justice) and Government and Democracy (Power). Justice
SUBJECT CODE will be an introduction to the Australian Legal System including the court hierarchy. Students will
▸10JPO examine how laws change to reflect society’s values and peoples’ rights in society. They explore
areas of law that are currently affecting their lives and future lives, including Law and Justice,
Focus on Crime, Young People and the Law and Drugs and the Law. Power will be an introduction
to Australia’s political system, the role of political parties and independent representatives in
Australia’s system of government and how citizens’ political choices are shaped, including the
influence of the media. They examine Parliament as the key law-making body in Australia and how
laws are made. This subject can lead on to VCE Legal Studies and Politics, but is not a prerequisite.
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SUBJECT Learning Support is a Year 10 elective which is available to students who have been recommended
Learning Support to participate. This course aims to build on individual student strengths in order to achieve
SUBJECT CODE academic success. Students are provided with support across all subject areas. This elective is
▸10LSU recommended for students who have been involved with the Learning Enrichment Department in
the past. This involvement may have included Adapted Learning Plans, Programme Support
Meetings (PSGs), funding applications, in-class support and/or modifications to work.
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30SUBJECT This unit offers students the opportunity to explore and develop skills and ideas related to media
Media Studies (The Arts) production and analysis. Students learn about advanced video camera operation, sound
SUBJECT CODE production, lighting and editing. They gain experience in the media production process through
▸10MST the development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution of their own
media product, usually a short film. Alongside production work and skill development, students
learn about how the world we live in is represented to us across various media platforms and are
asked to think critically about how our views of the world are shaped by the media. This involves
analysing how media producers use codes and conventions to construct media products, create
meaning and engage audiences. This subject equips students to think deeply about everyday
experiences. It would suit those who are interested in the media and are eager to learn more
about its enormous impact on our lives.
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SUBJECT This is a project-driven metalworking subject. Students develop their practical metalworking
Metal (Technology) skills by completing a project during the semester. Students work through the Product Design
SUBJECT CODE Process to design and make the project. Some theoretical understanding of the characteristics
▸10MET of materials, tools, processes and machines used to complete the practical class work project is
required. Students will undertake material testing and evaluation activities. This subject provides
students with a sound introduction to VCE Product Design and Technology.
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SUBJECT If you love to sing or play an instrument, then Music Performance is the subject for you! This subject
Music Performance (The Arts) focuses on performing music. You will work as a soloist and in small ensembles. Throughout the
SUBJECT CODE semester, you will prepare and perform pieces of music from contemporary and/or classical genres.
▸10MPE Other areas of study include developing musical language through listening skills and learning to
read and write musical notation. Year 10 Music is a great opportunity to play and explore music with
PREREQUISITE others, with the opportunity to perform on stage. This subject provides a pathway to VCE Music
Students are encouraged to have a Performance, VCE Music Investigations and VET Music Industry
private music tutor for their chosen
instrument or voice.
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31SUBJECT This subject has a theory and practical component and aims for students to develop skills,
Outdoor and Environmental knowledge and attitudes to maintain safe and active lifestyles, engage in sustainable outdoor
Studies (Health & PE) recreation and develop positive relationships and teamwork. Theory work has a focus on
▸10OES navigation and map reading, team building, canoeing, lightweight camping, bush cooking and
outdoor clothing and first aid. Students are able to apply these skills over two short camps. One
PREREQUISITE camp is a two-night bushwalk with an adventure activity selected from mountain bike riding or
It would be an advantage to have cross-country skiing or rock climbing/abseiling. The other camp includes canoeing and
completed Outdoor Education in Year 9. windsurfing.
ADDITIONAL COST Important note: At Notre Dame College, VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies (OES) cannot be
Additional costs are associated with this chosen in Year 12. Students wanting to complete VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies Units 3/4
subject. A camp is a compulsory must do so in Year 11, and therefore they must complete Units 1/2 in Year 10 as an accelerated
component of the course and will cost subject. See OES Units 1/2 below.
approximately $300 in 2022.
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SUBJECT In this VCE Unit 1 subject, students develop practical skills and knowledge to help them live
(VCE) Outdoor and sustainably in outdoor environments. They investigate what motivates people to participate in
Environmental Studies outdoor experiences and what access issues people may have. Unit 2 focuses on the
UNITS 1&2 (Health & PE) characteristics of outdoor environments and different ways of understanding them, as well as
▸11OES the impact of humans on outdoor environments. Students study the impact of nature on
humans as well as the variety of impacts humans have on the environment. In this unit, students
PREREQUISITE also look at practical ways to reduce the impact humans have on the environment.
It would be an advantage to have
completed Outdoor Education in Year 9. Important note: At Notre Dame College, VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies (OES) cannot be
chosen in Year 12. Students wanting to complete VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies Units 3/4
ADDITIONAL COST must do so in Year 11, and therefore they must complete Units 1/2 in Year 10 as an accelerated
Students are required to participate in a subject.
number of outdoor activity camps that
will incur additional costs. An Application to Enrol in an Accelerated Subject form must be completed.
Unit 1 - Additional cost is approx $250.
Unit 2 - Additional cost is approx $350.
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32SUBJECT
PE - Practical activities will be selected from indoor cricket, touch rugby, squash, volleyball, badminton,
Body Systems and pump aerobics, lawn bowls, tennis, basketball, netball and indoor soccer. Theory work will focus on
Biomechanics (Health & PE) body systems including skeletal, muscular, circulatory and respiratory systems. An introduction to
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biomechanics will be covered including balance, motion, momentum and force. This subject
▸10PEB provides a pathway for students into VCE studies in PE.
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SUBJECT
This subject involves practical experiences through movement activities such as aerobics, relaxation,
Physical Education - power walking, circuit work, indoor sports and games. The theory work associated with this subject
Health (Health & PE) will include issues relating to health and wellbeing in Australia, body image, diet and exercise. This
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subject provides a pathway for students into VCE studies in Health and Human Development.
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SUBJECT
Physical Education - Students will complete an event management outcome by participating in a student-led sports
Sports, Fitness and program (SEPEP). They will also investigate issues that impact the sport and recreation industry such
Recreation (Health & PE) as ethics and integrity, career pathways, sports injuries and the Australian Physical Activity and
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Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines. This course would be suitable for anyone considering studying
▸10PES VCE/VET Sport and Recreation in the future.
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SUBJECT
This subject aims to be an introduction to the Art of Digital Photography and Photojournalism.
Photography (The Arts) Students will explore photography at a contemporary level while learning how to photograph using
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compact DSLR cameras and how to use Adobe Photoshop for their post-production editing.
▸10PHO Students will study the work of artists from both digital and analogue photography to help them
develop ideas for their own artistic style and studio practice. Students will explore a range of styles
such as portraiture, landscape and techniques such as collaging and 3D image presentation.They will
look at the ways photography can be used in the world and meanings behind it via an analysis of
photojournalism practices in the world.
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SUBJECT
Students will explore various aspects of forensic psychology, sports psychology, positive psychology
Psychology (Science) and consciousness. Students will examine different states of consciousness, including sleep and
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meditation, and will consider a range of theories related to dreams. They will investigate the
▸10PHY effectiveness of lie detection tests and eye-witness testimonies and delve into the process of
criminal profiling. Students will examine the concepts of motivation, goal-setting, self-talk and
imagery. They will explore the positive psychology PERMAH framework, which includes positive
emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment and health. This subject provides
students with an introduction to VCE Psychology, but is not a prerequisite.
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