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2021
Years 9 – 12
LEARNING PROGRAMS
PATHWAY
SELECTION HANDBOOK
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS ........................................................................ 2 VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED LEARNING
(VCAL) .............................................................................. 23
STAFF CONTACT DETAILS .............................................. 3
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (VET)
A. & I. Program @BHSSC All Year 9 and 10 Students ...... 4
STUDIES…………………………………………………….. 24
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Middle Years Units of
HEADSTART & VCE VET @ BHSSC .............................. 24
Study……………………………………….………………….. 5
VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (VCE) ...... 25
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Core and Elective Units….. 6
VCE STUDIES ON OFFER .............................................. 26
EXAMPLES Year 9 Learning Programs ............................. 7
Senior Years PERFORMING ARTS................................. 27
EXAMPLES Year 10 Learning Programs ........................... 8
Senior Years VISUAL ARTS ............................................ 28
Middle Years Core ENGLISH & MATHS ............................ 9
Senior Years BUSINESS.................................................. 29
Middle Years Core HUMANITIES & SCIENCE ................10
Senior Years HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION ........ 30
Middle Years Core HEALTH & LANGUAGE ....................11
Senior Years ENGLISH……………………………………. 31
WORK EXPERIENCE ......................................................11
Senior Years HUMANITIES ............................................. 32
Middle Years Electives ENGLISH, LANGUAGE &
MATHS……………………………………………................12 Senior Years LANGUAGES ............................................. 33
Middle Years Electives HUMANITIES ..............................13 VCE MATHEMATICS Combinations and Entry ............... 34
Middle Years Electives SCIENCE ....................................14 Senior Years MATHEMATICS ......................................... 35
Middle Years Electives TECHNOLOGIES .......................15 Senior Years SCIENCE…………………………………… . 36
Middle Years Electives TECHNOLOGIES .......................16 Senior Years TECHNOLOGIES…………………………... 37
Middle Years Electives TECHNOLOGIES .......................17 Senior Years VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND
TRAINING………………………………………………….... 38
Middle Years Electives THE ARTS ..................................18
Senior Years VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND
Middle Years Electives THE ARTS ..................................19
TRAINING………………………….. .................................. 40
Middle Years Electives THE ARTS ..................................20
GLOSSARY………………………………………………… .40
Middle Years Electives HEALTH & PHYSICAL
FEES Middle Years………………………………………. ... 41
EDUCATION………………………….. ..............................21
FEES VCE, VET & VCAL ................................................. 42
FINDING THE CAREER FOR YOU .................................22
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STAFF CONTACT DETAILS
LEARNING AREA STAFF EMAIL
The Arts Susan Kent skent@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Careers and Pathways Frank De Melis fdemelis@bhssc.vicedu.au
English Michelle Clark mclark@bhssc.vicedu.au
Headstart Warren Dawson wdawson@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Health and Physical Education Joel Octigan joctigan@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Humanities Susan Morris smorris@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Mathematics Phil Bennett pbennett@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Science Damon Edgar dedgar@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Sport Academies Warren Dawson wdawson@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Technology Dave Fulton dfulton@bhssc.vic.edu.au
VCAL and VET Cath Manning cmanning@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Director of Student Wellbeing Teagan Cavill tsteen@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Director of the Senior School Andrea Wood awood@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Years 9 and 10 Student Manager Natalie Murray nmurray@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Years 11 and 12 Student Manager Ann Le ale@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Curriculum Amy Farmer afarmer@bhssc.vic.edu.au
Timetabling George Lilley glilley@bhssc.vic.edu.au
International Students Lynden Fielding lfielding@bhssc.vic.edu.au
3A. & I. Program @BHSSC
All Year 9 and 10 Students
Box Hill Acceleration & Innovation Program – A Pathways Approach
Box Hill Senior Secondary College has a strong tradition of A. & I. Program – three-year VCE
providing opportunities for students to develop programs of Box Hill Senior College offers the opportunity for ALL year
study in areas of interest that provide pathways to further 10 students to commence their VCE studies during year 10.
study, training and employment. Through the A & I. Program, all Year 10 students include
CORE + ELECTIVE – student voice and choice one Year 11 (Unit 1 and 2) VCE study in their learning
The intent of the Years 9 and 10 Middle Years core plus program. These two units of VCE study are equivalent to
elective structure for 2021 is to provide students with greater four term-based elective units. This means that students
agency, choice and academic experiences. Students spread their VCE learning across three years, rather than
experience a wide range of learning areas to develop two. They achieve two units towards their VCE by the end of
knowledge, understanding and skills prior to entering their Year 10. Students may be able to undertake a Year 12
Years 11 and 12 Senior Years. This allows students to gain (Units 3 and 4) study when they are in Year 11. Doing VCE
inspiration and ideas for their chosen pathways. It also units when they are in Year 10 helps students understand
assists students to make appropriate choices for their Years the learning and assessment structure of the VCE, which is
11 and 12 studies. an important component to being successful with their VCE
studies.
What are the core units?
Can I do VET or VCAL? How about HEAD START?
Each Years 9 and 10 student studies CORE English and
CORE Mathematics for the whole year. They study CORE VET study is only available to students in Year 11 and Year
Science for one semester and CORE Humanities for one 12. Middle Years Technology electives lead to VET in the
semester. Students also study CORE Language for one term senior years. Students are encouraged to choose from the
and CORE Health for one term. English, Mathematics, wide range of available electives and explore the
Science, Humanities, Language and Health are all studied for possibilities.
9 sessions per fortnight (10 school days). In 2021, VCAL is offered to students wishing to not
How many electives does a Year 9 student choose? complete a VCE pathway. However, there is an interview
Year 9 students, not participating in the Sports Academy and application process, based on academic and overall
program, choose four elective units each term from the range performance, before entry can be gained into this program.
of electives offered by the Arts, Science, Humanities, Health Students should also note that all VCAL students participate
and Physical Education, Languages and Technology learning in the GAT, as a new and essential part of the program.
areas. The exception is the term the students are studying the Students can only access the VCAL program in Years 11
core Health or Language units when they do three elective and 12.
units. In 2021, BHSSC is be undertaking the Head Start
How many electives does a Year 10 student choose? Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program. Details regarding
this program will be released in Term 4 2020, and students
Year 10 students choose three elective units, as their VCE are encouraged to examine this school-based
unit takes the place of one elective each term. The exception apprenticeship program as another possible pathway. This
is the term the students are studying the core Health or Program is only for Years 11 and 12 students and students
Language units when they do two electives. can do either VCE or VCAL, along with a VET subject
What if I am a Sport Academy student? related to their apprenticeship.
The Sport Academy program takes the place of one elective What else do I need to consider when choosing my
each term, so Year 9 Academy students choose three electives?
electives per term and Year 10 Academy students choose
It is expected and recommended that all students choose
two electives per term.
elective units of study from each learning area. For
Please note: Students with USA College aspirations must example, two Food electives cannot be studied in one term,
include two additional Science and Humanities electives (4 but one Food elective can be studied every term. Sport
total) in their learning program so that they meet the general Academy students should not select Health and Physical
academic requirements of the National Collegiate Athletics Education electives. This is to encourage curriculum
Association (NCAA). This means that students undertake breadth and to ensure that students have alternate pathway
Maths, English, Science and Humanities for the entire year, options. It is important that students keep their career and
including Year 9 and onwards. Students participating in the professional options open and do not limit themselves,
Sports Academy programs must ensure that their academic when considering future possibilities.
performance is always at an acceptable level, highlighted
through GPA results, and all fees must be paid in advance for How can I find the career for me?
this non-compulsory program. Use WIRL and Bullseye posters – details on page 22.
4CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Middle Years Units of Study
CORE TERM ELECTIVES TERM ELECTIVES
• English (All Year)
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS
• Mathematics (All Year)
• Science (Semester) • MY Journalism – Press Gang / Read • MY Advanced Maths
• Humanities (Semester) all about it!
• Health (Term ‘MY HLT’) • MY Literature – Words, Wizards and
VISUAL ARTS
• Language (Term ‘MY AUS’) Wonderings
• MY Public Speaking – “Please hear • MY Art Making
me!” • MY Studio Art Making
A. & I. Program @BHSSC • MY Drive Safe! Road Smart • MY Fashion Illustration
VCE UNITS FOR ALL • MY Vet / Animal Studies • MY Contemporary Painting and
Drawing
YEAR 10 STUDENTS
LANGUAGES • MY Street Art Graffiti
• Biology 1 & 2 • MY Filmmaking – From Script to
• Bridging EAL 1 & 2 • MY Auslan 2–4 Screen
• Business Management 1 & 2 • MY First or Second Language 1–4 • MY Photography
• Environmental Science 1 & 2 Victorian School of Languages
• MY Media
• General Mathematics 1 & 2 • MY Print Media
• Health and Human TECHNOLOGIES
Development 1 & 2
• MY Foodie 4 Life PERFORMING ARTS
• History 1 & 2
• Legal Studies 1 & 2
• MY Food Culture
• MY Music Appreciation
• Philosophy 1 & 2 • MY Sweet Stuff
• MY Song Making
• Physical Education 1 & 2 • MY Café Culture • MY Lights, Camera, Action!
• Psychology 1 & 2 • MY Nourish Me – Nutrition for • MY Performance Studies – Acting for
• Studio Arts 1 & 2 Life the Camera
• MY Sustainability Warriors – Food
& The Future
TERM ELECTIVES SCIENCE
• My Restaurant Rules
• MY Food Science • MY Flight, Floating & Fast Cars
HUMANITIES • MY Electrical 1 & 2 • MY Science Fiction, Science Fact
• MY Robotics 1 & 2 • MY Philosophy of Science:
• MY Moments and Movements • MY Audio Electronics 1 & 2 Reproduction & Astronomy
in History and Social Science 1 • MY Metals 1 & 2 • MY Engineering Science
• MY Moments and Movements • MY Welding & Fabrication 1 & 2 • MY Just Genes
in History and Social Science 2 • MY Woodwork & Technical • MY Materials & Organic Chemistry
• MY MAD for Business and Social Drawing – Skills1 & 2 • MY Health Psychology
Enterprise 1 • MY Woodwork & Technical • MY Positive Psychology
• MY MAD for Business and Social Drawing – Projects 1 & 2 • MY Mental Health
Enterprise 2 • MY Forensic Psychology – The Dark
• MY Philosophy 1 – Truth and HEALTH AND PHYSICAL Side
Reality EDUCATION • MY Sports Psychology – Mindset
• MY Philosophy 2 – Self and Training and Optimal Performance
World • MY Sports Science
• MY Human Movement
• MY First Aid – Sports Trainer
• MY Outdoor Education – Survivor / I’m
a Celebrity get me out of here!
5CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Core and Elective Units
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER TWO
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
CORE all year
ENGLISH 9 sessions/fortnight
MAMATHEMATICS 9 sessions/fortnight
CORE semester (1 or 2) CORE semester (1 or 2)
SCIENCE HUMANITIES
9 periods/fortnight 9 periods/fortnight
CORE term CORE term ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term
1, 2, 3 or 4 1, 2, 3 or 4 A range of units to A range of units to
HEALTH LANGUAGE choose from all choose from all
learning areas learning areas
9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight
9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight
ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term
A range of units to A range of units to A range of units to A range of units to
choose from all choose from all choose from all choose from all
learning areas learning areas learning areas learning areas
9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight
ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term
A range of units to A range of units to A range of units to A range of units to
choose from all choose from all choose from all choose from all
learning areas learning areas learning areas learning areas
9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight
ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term ELECTIVE term
A range of units to A range of units to A range of units to A range of units to
choose from all choose from all choose from all choose from all
learning areas learning areas learning areas learning areas
9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight 9 sessions/fortnight
How much learning time is allocated to core Do I need to choose reserve preferences?
and elective units? It is important that students provide reserve
Core and elective units are allocated 9 learning preferences.
sessions each fortnight (10 school days). Each Whilst every effort will be made to ensure students
learning session is of 50 minutes duration. are enrolled into their first preferences, student
Can a Year 10 student do two VCE studies? numbers and timetabling constraints may not
Year 10 students may apply to their Student make this possible.
Manager – case by case consideration.
6EXAMPLES
Year 9 Learning Programs
STUDENT ONE – Year 9 – NOT Sport Academy
Choose 14 electives.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER TWO
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE HUMANITIES
LANGUAGE HEALTH ELECTIVE 1 ELECTIVE 2
ELECTIVE 3 ELECTIVE 4 ELECTIVE 5 ELECTIVE 6
ELECTIVE 7 ELECTIVE 8 ELECTIVE 9 ELECTIVE 10
ELECTIVE 11 ELECTIVE 12 ELECTIVE 13 ELECTIVE 14
STUDENT TWO– Year 9 Sport Academy
Choose 10 electives.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER TWO
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SPORT ACADEMY
SCIENCE HUMANITIES
LANGUAGE HEALTH ELECTIVE 1 ELECTIVE 2
ELECTIVE 3 ELECTIVE 4 ELECTIVE 5 ELECTIVE 6
ELECTIVE 7 ELECTIVE 8 ELECTIVE 9 ELECTIVE 10
STUDENT THREE – Year 9 Sport Academy – USA College Aspirations
Students with USA College aspirations must study Science and Humanities all year.
Choose 2 Humanities electives, 2 Science electives and 6 other electives.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER TWO
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SPORT ACADEMY
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 1 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 2 HUMANITIES
SCIENCE SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 SCIENCE ELECTIVE 2
LANGUAGE HEALTH OTHER ELECTIVE 1 OTHER ELECTIVE 2
OTHER ELECTIVE 3 OTHER ELECTIVE 4 OTHER ELECTIVE 4 OTHER ELECTIVE 6
7EXAMPLES
Year 10 Learning Programs
STUDENT ONE – Year 10 – NOT Sport Academy
Choose 1 VCE study and 10 electives.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER TWO
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
VCE UNIT 1 – 2
SCIENCE HUMANITIES
LANGUAGE HEALTH ELECTIVE 1 ELECTIVE 2
ELECTIVE 3 ELECTIVE 4 ELECTIVE 5 ELECTIVE 6
ELECTIVE 7 ELECTIVE 8 ELECTIVE 9 ELECTIVE 10
STUDENT TWO– Year 10 Sport Academy
Choose 1 VCE study and 6 electives.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER TWO
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SPORT ACADEMY
VCE UNIT 1 – 2
SCIENCE HUMANITIES
LANGUAGE HEALTH ELECTIVE 1 ELECTIVE 2
ELECTIVE 3 ELECTIVE 4 ELECTIVE 5 ELECTIVE 6
STUDENT THREE – Year 10 Sport Academy – USA College Aspirations
Students with USA College aspirations must study Science and Humanities all year.
Choose 1 VCE study, 2 Humanities electives, 2 Science electives and 2 other electives.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER TWO
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SPORT ACADEMY
VCE UNIT 1 – 2
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 1 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 2 HUMANITIES
SCIENCE SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 SCIENCE ELECTIVE 2
LANGUAGE HEALTH OTHER ELECTIVE 1 OTHER ELECTIVE 2
8Middle Years Core
ENGLISH MATHS
ENGLISH – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – ALL YEAR MATHEMATICS – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – ALL YEAR
In Middle Years English, students develop knowledge, The following proficiencies are fundamental to learning
understanding and skills across three strands: mathematics and working mathematically:
• Language • Understanding
• Literature • Fluency
• Literacy. • Problem Solving
Students develop their skills, knowledge and • Reasoning
understanding through a close study of prescribed texts
In Middle Years Mathematics, students apply these
and an exploration of teacher and student selected texts.
proficiencies across all four strands:
They grow their understanding of English structure and
• Number and Algebra
conventions via a wide range of written and oral tasks,
including: • Measurement
• Creative Writing • Geometry
• Argument analysis, including Media Analysis tasks • Statistics and Probability.
• Studying Film as text All students new to the College will undertake testing to
help establish their level of Mathematics competence.
• Persuasive Language.
All students new to the College will undertake testing to
help establish their level of English competence.
9Middle Years Core
HUMANITIES SCIENCE
In Humanities, students investigate ‘The Making of the STEAM @BHSSC
Modern World and Australia’. There is a focus on history in * Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics
preparation for VCE History, including the development of IBIS PROGRAM – Inspiring BHSSC Innovation &
geographical knowledge, concepts and skills relevant to STEAM
these places, people and interconnections.
In Science, students study topics across five areas of
Students study one of the core Science units in Year 9 and Science understanding:
the other one in Year 10.
• Science as a Human Endeavour
THE MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD AND • Physics
AUSTRALIA • Earth and Space Sciences
HUMANITIES 1 – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – SEMESTER • Chemistry
• Biology.
Students study the making of the modern world from
1750 to 1918, covering the period of industrialisation The Practical Science semester core units develop every
and rapid change in the ways people lived, worked student’s scientific literacy, equipping the student for their
future participation in society and making informed
and thought, the era of nationalism and imperialism,
decisions.
and the colonisation of Australia that was part of the
expansion of European power. The period 1750 – Both Science core units embrace Science as a Human
endeavour.
1918 culminated in World War I 1914 – 1918, the
‘war to end all wars’. Students study one of the core Science units in Year 9 and
the other one in Year 10.
Students investigate how people, through their
choices and actions, are connected to places SCIENCE 1 – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – SEMESTER
throughout the world in a wide variety of ways, and Body Systems & Bugs
how these connections help to make and change Learn about how your body and brain works and how
places and their environments. you fight disease.
HUMANITIES 2 – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – SEMESTER Cool Chemicals & Forensic Science
Students study the history of the modern world and Study the world of chemicals at home and around you!
Australia from 1918 to the present, with an emphasis Use forensic science to solve crime.
on Australia in its global context. SCIENCE 2 – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – SEMESTER
The twentieth century became a critical period in Inheritance, Ecosystems & the Life of Plants
Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political Find out about how DNA and genes are involved in
development. The transformation of the modern heritable characteristics being passed from one
world during a time of political turmoil, global conflict generation to the next. Investigate ecosystems. Learn
and international cooperation provides a necessary about botany, the life of plants.
context for understanding Australia’s development, Sparks and Magnets
its place within the Asia-Pacific region, and its global
Investigate electric circuits and magnets. Learn about
standing. how electricity is generated and how motors operate.
Students investigate global, national and local The Changing Earth
differences in human wellbeing between places.
Explore the movement of the continents, the Earth’s
They examine the different concepts and measures spheres – atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and
of human wellbeing and spatial differences in lithosphere, and features of the Universe, including
wellbeing and evaluate the differences from a variety galaxies, stars and solar systems.
of perspectives. They explore programs designed to
reduce the gap between differences in wellbeing in
the modern world.
10Middle Years Core
HEALTH LANGUAGE
WORK EXPERIENCE
HEALTH – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – TERM AUSLAN – YEARS 9 & 10 – CORE – TERM
In the core Health unit, students learn about: All Years 9 and 10 students study language for one term.
The language is Auslan.
• Being healthy, safe and active
Students learn basic Auslan sign language, through
• Communicating and interacting for health and
interactive participation in practical lessons. They are
wellbeing
guided to learn the English alphabet, and basic
• Contributing to healthy and active communities communication and conversation terms and phrases.
Students critically analyse contextual factors that influence Students can choose topics and issues of their choosing,
their identities, relationships, decisions and behaviours. to develop their Auslan vocabulary in a field of interest, to
They analyse the impact of attitudes and beliefs about promote engagement and provide student agency.
diversity on community connection and wellbeing. They
Students will be assessed formatively lesson by lesson,
evaluate the outcomes of emotional responses to different
and through practical summative assessment.
situations.
Students will also have the opportunity to learn of the
Students access, synthesise and apply health information
disadvantage of hearing impairment, the opportunities
from credible sources to propose and justify responses to
available for our hearing-impaired community, and will be
situations in the home, in the school and the community.
introduced to members of our hearing-impaired
They propose and evaluate interventions to improve
community.
fitness and physical activity levels in their communities.
They examine the role physical activity has played Click here: Pathways – VCAA Study Design for VCE
historically in defining cultures and cultural identities. AUSLAN
Students identify and analyse factors that contribute to
respectful relationships
NOTE: WORK EXPERIENCE – YEAR 10
STUDENTS
Year 10 students complete work experience for two
weeks in December.
All year 10 students are encouraged to seek
opportunities to undertake relevant work experience,
so they can take the opportunity to further enhance
their skills in alignment with their chosen pathway. .
11Middle Years Electives
ENGLISH LANGUAGE MATHS
MY Journalism – Press Gang / Read all about it! MY Vet / Animal Studies – Oh My Dog!
Leads to Mainstream English, VCE Literature Upon completion of this English literacy development,
This course develops students’ skills, knowledge and unit, students will be equipped with basic animal
understanding of the media influence, and society. identification, health concerns, management and training
Students develop their understanding of the structure and skills, through interactive participation in practical
conventions via a wide range of written and oral texts lessons.
across local and global journalism. Students work Students will learn of local laws relating to pet ownership,
collaboratively to produce print and online media texts. and animal cruelty. Students will learn of the importance
Students who elect this English option should have a of animal-assistance strategies. practical summative
strong interest in current affairs, local and global issues, assessment.
and presenting argument. MY Auslan
MY Literature – Words, Wizards and Wonderings This unit will provide the opportunity for students to
Leads to Mainstream English, VCE Literature. further advance their learning of the Auslan language.
This course develops students’ skills, knowledge and Auslan 2 provides an opportunity for continuation on
understanding through a close study of prescribed texts completion of the core Auslan language unit.
and an exploration of Literary Devices. Students develop Students will participate in interactively in practical
their understanding of the structure and conventions via a lessons. They have further opportunities to choose topics
wide range of written and oral texts across genres and and issues of their choosing, to develop their Auslan
literary movements. vocabulary in a field of interest, to promote engagement
Students who elect this English option should have a and provide agency.
strong interest in reading and responding to texts.
Click here: Pathways – VCAA Study Design for VCE
MY Public Speaking – “Please hear me!” AUSLAN
Upon completion of this Unit, students in MY Public MY First or Second Language 1 – 4
Speaking, will be equipped with basic skills of presenting
Students may continue their first or second language
to an intended audience, through interactive participation
studies by enrolling in face-to-face (usually Saturday
in practical lessons. Students will be guided to learn the
mornings) or online learning.
basic presentation skills and develop skills in oral
presentation. Students have the opportunity to choose Students who would like to pursue their first or second
topics and issues to develop their knowledge in an area of language studies through the Victorian School of
interest, to promote engagement and provide agency. Languages should explore this option by contacting the
Students will also have the opportunity to learn of Director of the Senior School – Andrea Wood:
persuasive strategies, elements of media and develop awood@bhssc.vic.edu.au
confidence in public displays. Students will be assessed For further information on the languages available for
formatively lesson by lesson, and through practical study with the VSL and the learning and assessment
summative assessment. programs:
MY Drive Safe! Road Smart Click here: Victorian School of Languages Website
Upon completion of this English literacy development unit, MY Advanced Maths
students in MY Drive Safe! Road Smart will be prepared
for safe driving. Students study more advanced concepts of maths, and
other concepts in more depth. Topics include
Students will participate in the Vic Roads Road Smart
• The Unit Circle
education program that helps prepare beginner drivers for
• Quadratics and Polynomials
a lifetime of safe driving, including a free in-car session
• Differentiation
with a qualified instructor. They will be introduced to
current Victorian Road Rules, and potential hazards. This subject will also involve problem solving and
Mathematical Investigations.
Students will be guided to learn the elements of a modern
vehicle and engine, and simple maintenance of a vehicle. This subject is for students who enjoy Maths and who
They will engage in online eLessons and module learning, are considering Mathematical Methods or Specialist
as well as practical activities. Mathematics at VCE level
12Middle Years Electives
HUMANITIES
In Year 9 and 10 Humanities, students can choose to MY MAD for Business and Social Enterprise 2
investigate ‘Money, Markets and Citizenship’ and/or Based on local or global issues identified by students,
‘Making a Difference’ through participating in business and participants work to raise awareness and/or initiate
social enterprise activities. change whilst developing their project management and
These units have a focus on civics and citizenship in communication skills.
preparation for VCE elective(s) such as Accounting, Activities may include running a “market day” or other
Business Management, Legal Studies. fundraising activity and local and/or social media
MY Moments and Movements in History and Social campaigns.
Science 1 MY Philosophy 1 – Truth and Reality
Students study the ‘inter-war’ years and focus specifically Dreams seem real while we’re having them. What we
on the ‘Roaring Twenties’ and the Great Depression. think of as real when we are awake is something quite
The causes and consequences of WWII are examined different. What do we mean by ‘real’? What is ‘reality’?
including Australia’s involvement with the War in the There have been many movies that, in some way, deal
Pacific. with questions of truth and reality, and even more stories
This unit will appeal to students who have an interest in on the topic. What are the major points of view? What do
history and social justice. you have to say on the matter? You will examine many
questions where what is ‘real’ or ‘true’ about the issue is
MY Moments and Movements in History and Social still unknown. Along the way you will learn how to argue
Science 2 more convincingly for your opinions, or perhaps even find
In this elective, rights and freedoms are examined your opinions changing. You’ll learn to think things
throughout the 20th century to the present day. through more clearly and be better at spotting strengths
and weaknesses in your own arguments, as well as
The big issues of the 21st century allow students to
those of others.
investigate popular culture, the civil rights and
environmental movement including indigenous affairs. MY Philosophy 2 – Self and World
This unit will appeal to students that have an interest in Have you ever wondered what it is that makes you, now,
history and social justice. the same ‘person’ that you were five years ago, or even
five minutes ago? What is a mind? What is time? Is time
MY MAD for Business and Social Enterprise 1
travel possible? What is the meaning of life? What
Making a Difference with Business and Social Enterprise makes life meaningful? What makes things good or
Projects. worth having? What makes particular actions right or
Students propose, plan and run business and social wrong? What is death? Are we really free to make
enterprises in our local community. choices? We will consider some of the suggested
answers to such questions offered by ancient Greek
Based on the Australian Business Enterprise Week
thinkers (like Aristotle), Buddhists, and more recent
program, participants form teams and assume
philosophers. Students will try to work out what they
management roles to run a virtual company, making
believe to be true, or think is likely, about each of the
important business decisions as they compete against
questions we look at. Emphasis is on being able to give
other participating teams.
well-argued reasons in support of a point of view.
Tasks may involve stepping into a role in general
management, operations, marketing or finance to:
• Make decisions
• Complete case studies
• Write a company report
• Create a product, process or service
• Give oral presentations
• Produce a video commercial and/or
• Mount a trade display
13Middle Years Electives
SCIENCE
IBIS PROGRAM – Inspiring BHSSC Innovation & MY Health Psychology
STEAM In this unit you will investigate all the things that can have
The ‘Taking Science Further’ term elective units are the an impact on your brain and nervous system, including
stepping stones of the student’s pathway to studying VCE sleep, meditation, diet and exercise. We will look at the
Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics. influence of healthy versus unhealthy choices on your
Other Science term electives provide students with the thoughts, behaviour and emotions.
opportunity to explore some fascinating and exciting MY Positive Psychology
contemporary Science developments and applications.
Positive Psychology is the concept of happiness and how
All Science elective units embrace Science as a Human optimism, growth mindset, and mindfulness can influence
endeavour. our pursuit of happiness. In this elective Students will
Psychology electives give students an idea of areas of develop skills and strategies to improve their wellbeing
study in VCE Psychology. and the wellbeing of those around them; to enhance their
MY Flight, Floating & Fast Cars ability to thrive in all aspects of education and life.
Learn about the principles of flight, aviation and piloting, The framework used for this subject is called PERMA.
how do planes work? Experience simulated flight! This acronym explains the study of Positive Emotion,
Construct flying objects. Investigate drones. What do fast Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and
cars have in common with flying objects? Accomplishment.
MY Science Fiction, Science Fact Understanding the science of positive psychology is
Dream or reality?! Develop your critical thinking. Keep an crucial in the prevention of mental illness and
open mind. Investigate how human imagination and implementing interventions has proven to reduce mental
creativity create endless possibilities. Fact or fiction?! and physical illness and improve health and wellbeing.
MY Philosophy of Science: Reproduction & MY Mental Health
Astronomy – Taking Science Further1 Students will investigate the concepts of mental health,
Learn about how scientific understanding, including mental illness and mental wellbeing. Students will learn
models and theories, are contestable and are refined over to distinguish between mental health and mental illness
time through a process of review by the scientific and investigate topics such as: the stigma that surrounds
community. Talk about the theory of evolution by natural mental illness; types of disorders (mood, psychotic,
selection and the big question of how it all began. anxiety); responses to trauma and PTSD; and types of
Examine the Big Bang theory as an explanation for the treatment for mental illnesses.
origin of the Universe. MY Forensic Psychology – The Dark Side
MY Engineering Science – Taking Science Further 2 Students will attempt to gain and understanding of
This elective is highly recommended for VCE Physics. criminal behaviour. Students will investigate how to tell
Use the laws of physics to describe and predict the motion when someone is not telling the truth, will learn about
of objects – distance, speed, acceleration, mass and criminal profiling and the fallibility of memory in
force! eyewitness testimony.
MY Just Genes – Taking Science Further 3 MY Sports Psychology – Introduction to Mindset
This elective is highly recommended for VCE Biology. Training and Optimal Performance
Conquer the role of DNA and genes in cell division and Students will learn the science and strategies about the
genetic inheritance. mindset and habits required to increase performance in
MY Materials and Organic Chemistry – Taking Science many aspects of life, including sporting performance,
Further 4 including how to develop a Growth Mindset; the power of
This elective is highly recommended for VCE goalsetting, visualisation and journaling; the role of
Chemistry. physical, mental, social, spiritual health on performance;
reducing stress; and the importance of teamwork. This
From atoms to nanoparticles. Explore the periodic table
subject is for students who are interested in increasing
and properties of materials.
physical and mental performance in sport and everyday
Discover organic chemistry! Conduct practical life. Content relates to sports coaching, sports
investigations, focusing on the chemistry of foods. psychology, life coaching and personal training.
14Middle Years Electives
TECHNOLOGIES
FOOD
MY Café Culture MY Sustainability Warriors/ Food & The Future
Why do you eat what you eat? Have you ever stalked a Did you know that the world population is expected to
café on social media before you visit? Tried replicating a increase from 6.9 to 9.3 billion by 2050? That climate
food recipe you found on platforms such as BuzzFeed change is threatening our food security? How about the
Tasty or Tik Tok? Australian’s LOVE food. They LOVE to fact that in recent years many Australian’s are adopting
try the latest food trends, documenting their experience on more of a plant-based diet? Our food system is facing
social media and they LOVE to eat out; and in Melbourne many challenges in the coming years and consumers are
we have developed quite the coffee and brunch culture. becoming far more aware about certain issues plaguing
Students will explore current eating patterns and trends our food supply. Students will explore the sustainable
that are represented through the many cafés Melbourne and ethical aspects of food production and hypothesise
and surround has to offer. Sensory evaluation plays a big just what the future of food may look like. Did you say lab
part as students try current food trends and develop their grown meat and edible bugs?! Students will investigate
own equivalents of on-trend products. An excursion to a possible ways to feed the population and get to know
popular café provides students inspiration as they design and support local suppliers. They can volunteer at the
their own café menu items. Students will also be provided food rescue centre ‘Fare Share’ and get to visit the Yarra
with the opportunity to upskill and develop employability Valley to find out more.
skills, participating in a barista course. MY Nutrition Know How – Nourish Me
MY Food Culture – Multicultural Melbourne Nutrition and healthy eating are IN! There is an
Let’s explore Multicultural Melbourne! We are fortunate to abundance of food information available to us. Clever
live in a city with a thriving food culture. Australian cuisine marketing and fad diets can make it confusing to know
has evolved to be a complex hybrid of various cultures as what we should be eating. Poor eating habits can affect
migrants have come to Australia sharing their knowledge, our bodies in many ways not only physically but mentally.
ingredients and food preparation practices. Students Students will be empowered with knowledge – exploring
explore what really is Australian cuisine – beginning with the nutrients needed for good health and how healthy
native Indigenous flavours before extending to the small eating behaviours can be established whilst also
pockets of food culture in Melbourne. Italian (Lygon St), acknowledging the social and emotional roles of food.
Greek (Lonsdale St), Vietnamese (Victoria St) or Chinese Healthy Eating is not only an important part of our daily
(Little Bourke St) and everything in between. Let’s go on a lives, but can be delicious and fun too!
food expedition exploring food cultures and festivities and MY Feed Me! – Foodie 4 Life
experiencing a whole lot of delicious foods and flavours!
Knowledge is power and knowing how to prepare and
MY Sweet Stuff! cook food is a life skill! Students will be upskilled and
Pastry, Confectionary and Chocolate Oh MY! If you taught the fundamental cookery skills required as they
consider yourself to have quite the sweet tooth or just love transition into young adults. They will look at the various
to bake/eat, then this unit is for you! Students will explore preparation methods, cooking methods and key foods
the elements of patisserie, baking and confectionary. They and be empowered as a versatile MasterChef in their
will develop a repertoire of skills from a range of own right! This also includes – budgeting, cooking with
masterclasses. They will push the boundaries in creative staples and fun mystery box challenges.
presentation, sensory appeal of foods and produce/design MY Food Science
some deliciously and wickedly sweet creations!
What makes a cake hold its shape and develop that
My Restaurant Rules golden-brown crust? Why does an apple go brown when
The hospitality sector is diverse and dynamic providing cut? How do you make fresh cheese and butter from
many opportunities for employment and general fresh milk and cream? Enjoy an intriguing exploration of
enjoyment for consumers. Students will be provided with what happens to food as we manipulate its properties
employability skills, completing a barista course and food through a variety of preparation and cooking methods.
handling certificate. They will plan and prepare a Investigate these through exciting food experiments and
restaurant menu which they will produce for guests. If you masterclasses, including making your own mozzarella,
enjoy creative, hands on learning then you will thoroughly flavour pearls that burst in your mouth, perhaps even
enjoy the opportunity to compete in BHSSCs ‘My instant ice cream or frozen yoghurt using liquid nitrogen
Restaurant Rules’. or salt and ice and more! Prepare to be fascinated!
15Middle Years Electives
TECHNOLOGIES
ELECTRICAL, ROBOTICS, METALS, WELDING & FABRICATION, WOODWORK & TECHNICAL DRAWING
MY Electrical 1 MY Audio Electronics 2
This unit introduces students to the basic concepts of Prerequisite: MY Electronics 1
electrical and electronic circuitry. Through practical model In this unit, students continue from their learning in MY
house construction, knowledge and skills are acquired that Electronics 1 and advance their electronic skills and
give students an opportunity to explore future directions in knowledge to the next level to produce an audio product
terms of both study and career choices in the building and of their choice.
electrical industries.
Assessment will be based on following the design
There is a heavy emphasis on practical work in this process to produce a product for a client or market need.
elective subject and students must always observe safe
practices. MY Robotics & Coding 1
The assessment is based on reading building plans, work This unit introduces the students to the mechanical and
diary, house construction, electrical/electronic theory, electrical systems, circuitry and controls involved in
electrical house wiring. moving simple electromechanical machines and robots.
Major topics covered: OHS requirements within practical Students will design and construct their own robots and
workshops and tools; reading plans and measuring; basic discover the importance robotics plays in their 21st
electrical/electronics. century technology rich lives.
MY Electrical 2 Assessment will be based on assignments which explore
students’ perception of robots and their application in
Prerequisite: MY Electrical 1 industry and society.
In this unit, students take their understanding of electrical Major topics covered: robotics and artificial intelligence
and electronic circuitry concepts to the next level! (AI) - the fourth industrial revolution, mechanical forces,
Students investigate the use of sustainable energy in the energy and simple machines, electronic components,
home and install an environmental solution in the model creating circuits, motor control, robot design,
house they have constructed. Arduino/ATtiny coding/programming, fault finding, and
The assessment is based on environmental investigations, using multimedia in the classroom.
installation of an environmental solution, work diary, and MY Robotics & Coding 2
electrical/electronic theory.
Prerequisite: MY Robotics 1
Major topics covered: reading plans and measuring;
environmental issues and implementation; advanced In this unit, students continue from their learning in MY
electrical/electronics. Robotics 1 and advance their robot design and
production to the next level incorporating a variety of
MY Audio Electronics 1 sensors to solve design challenges.
This unit introduces the students to analogue electronic They may compete in interschool competitions and
systems and circuitry involved in designing and producing challenges, such as Robo Cup, and lead workshops for
audio products. Students will have the opportunity to visiting primary age students.
design and build a range of products including audio
amplifiers, sub-woofers, guitar pedals and analogue
synthesisers.
Assessment will be based on knowledge and practical
skills and tasks following the product design process.
Major topics covered: basic electronic systems and theory,
amplification circuits, cabinet and enclosure building, fault
finding and using multimedia in the classroom.
16Middle Years Electives
TECHNOLOGIES
MY Metals 1 MY Welding & Fabrication 2
Engineering/metalwork is popular with students interested Prerequisite: MY Welding & Fabrication 1
in pursuing a career or interest in automotive, plumbing, This unit takes the skills developed in MY Welding &
electrical and general engineering. Fabrication 1 to the next level! Students using their
In this unit, students become familiar with a wide variety of welding and fabrication skills in their making of
hand tools, machinery, metals and processes. They negotiated products. They apply their knowledge and
complete the making of a range of set products, such as a skills of using welding equipment – MIG, arc, and
bevel square, plumb bob, toolbox and saw. oxygen/acetylene. Students also use a wide range of
This elective is also recommended to students wishing to fabrication and general sheet metal equipment.
study the Certificate 11 in Engineering. Careers in this The following four Woodwork / Technical Drawing
area are as a Fitter/Machinist, Maintenance Fitter or electives lead to VCE Product Design and Materials –
Toolmaker. Wood and Cert II Building and Construction/Carpentry.
At the end of the unit, students will be able to develop a MY Woodwork & Technical Drawing – Skills 1
design brief, and select appropriate tools, equipment and Students use the ‘product design process’ to design and
materials to manufacture a product in a safe and correct construct wooden products in response to a ‘design
manner. brief’. They learn to use a range of hand and power tools,
Major topics covered: Workshop safety; Marking out; complex systems and finishing methods safely and
Design; Correct use of hand tools; Machine tools – Lathe competently during the construction or production stage
& Milling; Precision measurement; Finishing techniques. of the program and evaluate both their finished products
MY Metals 2 and processes.
Prerequisite: MY Metals 1 They commence by becoming familiar with several three-
dimensional drawing methods that they then use in
This unit takes the skills developed in MY Metals 1 to the creating design solutions.
next level!
Major topics covered: The product design process;
Students complete the making of negotiated products, Workshop safety; How to select and use woodworking
applying their knowledge and skills of workshop safety, tools correctly; Suitable methods of joining timber;
marking out, design, correct use of hand and machine Finishing techniques; Three-dimensional drawing
tools, precision measurement, and finishing techniques. methods (Perspective, Paraline drawing systems,
MY Welding & Fabrication 1 Sectioning and dimensioning, Freehand sketching).
Welding/fabrication is popular with students interested in MY Woodwork & Technical Drawing – Skills 2
pursuing a career or interest in plumbing, metal Prerequisite: MY Woodwork & Technical Drawing 1
fabrication, welding, automotive and general engineering.
This subject is also recommended for students who enjoy This unit takes the skills developed in MY Woodwork and
working with metal. Technical Drawing 1 to the next level, focusing on
students further developing their competency in three-
In this unit, students become familiar with a variety of dimensional drawing methods. They demonstrate these
welding equipment – MIG, arc, and oxygen/acetylene. skills through the construction of negotiated products.
Students also use a wide range of fabrication and general
sheet metal equipment. MY Woodwork & Technical Drawing – Project 1
Using both welding and fabrication techniques students Prerequisites: MY Woodwork & Technical Drawing 1 & 2
manufacture a toolbox, a small chair and a wrought iron Students take the skills they developed in MY Woodwork
plant stand. and Technical Drawing 1 & 2 to a more sophisticated
At the end of the unit students will be able to develop a level through their construction of negotiated wood
design brief, and select appropriate tools, equipment and projects.
materials to manufacture a product in a safe and correct MY Woodwork & Technical Drawing – Project 2
manner. Prerequisites: MY Woodwork & Technical Drawing 1 & 2
Major topics covered: Workshop safety; Marking out; and MY Woodwork & Technical Project 1
Design; Correct use of hand tools; Welding; Grinding; Students take their skills to the ultimate level through
Finishing techniques. their construction of negotiated wood projects.
17Middle Years Electives
THE ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
MY Art Making MY Fashion Illustration
This 10-week program will include an excursion to the This 10-week program will include an excursion to the
National Gallery of Victoria. White House Institute of Design Melbourne.
The course will focus on painting, drawing, ceramics, 3D The Fashion Illustration course is designed to build
sculpture and digital art. Using inspiration from popular students fashion drawing and illustration skills, using
culture and looking at different visual styles past and various rendering mediums. Students will learn how to
present students will be taken through a range of activities find inspiration and build their design ideas.
that will spark their imagination and creativity. This Students will learn techniques for illustrating design
elective area with be excellent preparation for VCE Art details to improve their fashion illustration skills and how
and VCE Studio Arts. to professionally layout a portfolio, using techniques to
Every student will create their own unique artworks in their enhance the design's impact, communicate a design
visual diaries and finished Artwork that can be taken theme or story and create a flow through.
home. • Creating Fashion Stories.
All materials will be supplied including visual diaries, 2D, • Colour Schemes.
safety equipment (gloves, masks, aprons) etc. • Using fashion figure templates/coqui.
• Understanding the fashion figure proportions.
Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose
• Using various rendering techniques and materials.
to follow this into VCE in the subject areas of Studio Art,
Fine Art and Media. • Mixed media techniques to create visually stunning
presentations
MY Studio Art Making • Using watercolour pencils, gouache and watercolour
This 10-week program will include an excursion to the paints, pantone marker pens, graphite and
National Gallery of Victoria. Photoshop.
The course will focus on developing your individual • Creating different illustration styles.
potential as an art maker, focusing on painting, drawing, All materials will be supplied including visual diaries,
3D sculpture, digital art and photography. Using paint, drawing equipment, fashion templates, Photoshop
inspiration from different cultures and looking at different etc.
visual styles past and present, students will be taken Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose
through a range of activities that will spark their to follow this into VCE in the subject areas of Studio Art,
imagination and creativity. This elective area with be Fine Art, Media and Visual Communication and Design.
excellent preparation for VCE Art and VCE Studio Arts.
MY Contemporary Painting and Drawing
Every student will to create their own unique artworks in
their visual diaries and finished Artwork that can be taken This 10-week program will include an excursion to the
home. National Gallery of Victoria. The course will focus on
some fun and exciting ways to paint and draw using
All materials will be supplied including visual diaries, 2D, inspiration from popular culture, looking at different visual
safety equipment (gloves, masks, aprons) etc. styles present in fantasy, movies and concept art, you
Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose will be taken through a range of activities that will spark
to follow this into VCE in the subject areas of Studio Art, your imagination.
Fine Art and Media. Every student will to create their own unique artworks in
their visual diaries and on a canvas both of which can be
taken home. All materials will be supplied including visual
diaries, paint, drawing equipment, canvas, safety
equipment (gloves, masks, aprons) etc.
Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose
to follow this into VCE in the subject areas of Studio Art,
Fine Art, Media and Visual Communication and Design.
18Middle Years Electives
THE ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
MY Street Art Graffiti MY Media
Students will participate in an excursion to Melbourne’s Students will have the opportunity to examine the media
most famous street Art precincts and a professional street in both historical and contemporary contexts while
art/ stencil demonstration. They will experience a variety developing skills in media design and production in a
of hands-on classes and workshops with a focus on range of media forms. Have you ever wanted to learn
having fun while learning new skills in stencil art. how to create your own media content, wondered how
Every student will create their own re-useable stencils and media industry works and are interested in social media?
artwork on a canvas, which can be taken home. All Then Media is the class for you.
materials will be supplied including acetate, markers, In Media students discover, experiment and problem-
cutting knives and mats, canvas, spray paint, safety solve, and the develop their perceptions about visual
equipment (gloves, masks, aprons) etc. images, sound and text. They will practise and
Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose experiment with a range of media forms from TV, media,
to follow this into VCE in the subject areas of Studio Art, publication and photography.
Fine Art, Media and Visual Communication and Design. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to dissect
MY Filmmaking – From Script to Screen pieces of media to further develop their own skills, and
be able to understand ways that creators use codes and
Students develop essential skills and knowledge into conventions to affect our emotions. Media is for the
filmmaking. Students will learn how to write scripts, students who want to blend their own interests with
produce and distribute films. They will develop an school outcomes, and to produce something they are
understanding of how audiences engage with films and proud of.
analysis work created by film directors.
Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose
Students will work collaboratively, undertaking crew roles, to follow this into VCE in Media, Studio Art, Visual
responsibilities and supporting each other throughout the Communication Design and Fine Art studies.
creative process.
MY Print Media
Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose
to follow this into VCE in Media, Studio Art, Visual Students develop print and publishing skills, processes
Communication Design and Fine Art studies. and will learn how to create, engage and develop print
media. Students will produce a folio of print pieces which
MY Photography will include planning, documenting processes in the form
In this 10-week program students develop photographic of mock-ups, typography and refining media works.
skills, processes and will learn the operation and function Students learn digital manipulation skills using Adobe
of a digital camera. Students will produce a folio of Photoshop and study varies print formats including
photographs which will include planning, documenting magazines, zines, posters and advertisement. Students
processes in the form of contact sheets and annotations will understand how audiences engage with print media
and refining artworks. through analysing and evaluating print layouts, designs
Students learn digital manipulation skills using Adobe and their practise. Students will develop their skills and
Photoshop and study varies photographic styles, such as knowledge of art elements and principles in their own
portraiture, street, documentary and movement. work practise.
Students will analyse and evaluate photography artists Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose
and their practice. Students will develop their skills and to follow this into VCE in Media, Studio Art, Visual
knowledge of art elements and principles in their own work Communication Design and Fine Art studies.
practice.
Students who select this elective at Year 10 may choose
to follow this into VCE in Media, Studio Art, Visual
Communication Design and Fine Art studies.
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