Guide for PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS 2019 Dickson College is committed to providing a supportive, innovative and educationally enriched learning environment.

Together, we work to develop informed, caring, creative and confident global citizens.

EXCELLENCE | OPPORTUNITY | COMMUNITY

ETHOS / 1 / TEACHING & CONTENTS LEARNING AREAS

ETHOS GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Art and Ceramics (A/T) Japanese (T) page 1 page 15 Biology (A/T) • Beginning Business (A/T) • Continuing

CONTENTS INTERDISCIPLINARY INQUIRY PROJECT Chemistry (T) • Advanced page 2 page 16-17 Chinese (Mandarin) (T) Latin (T)

• Beginning • Beginning TEACHING & LEARNING AREAS SUBJECT INFORMATION page 3 page 18-66 • Continuing Legal Studies (A/T) • Advanced Mathematics International Students SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM Dance (A/T) • Maths for Living (A) page 42 page 4 Design & Graphics (A/T) • Essential Mathematics (A) Refugee Bridging Program • Architecture • Mathematics Applications (T) WELCOME page 56 • Graphic Design • Mathematics Methods (T) page 5 Secondary Introductory English • Industrial Design • Specialist Mathematics Methods (T) Centre Drama (A/T) Media (A/T) STUDENT WELLBEING AT OUR COLLEGE page 57 Earth and Environmental Science (A/T) Music (A/T) page 6-7 Sports Development Program Economics (T) • Music Advanced (CSM/ANU) STUDENT VOICE & LEADERSHIP page 61 Engineering (T) • Music Industry (C) page 8 Support Programs English (A/T) Oceanography (A/T) page 62-63 English as a Second Language (A/T) Outdoor Education (A/T) PASSIONATE & EFFECTIVE TEACHERS Exercise Science (T) Photography (A/T) page 9 French (T) • Digital Photography • Beginning • Black and White Photography PERSONALISED LEARNING: LEARN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING • Continuing Physical Education (A) ANYWHERE page 67 page 9 Geography (A/T) Physics (T) Global Studies (T) Psychology (A/T) AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL-BASED Health and Wellbeing Studies (T/A) Refugee Bridging Program ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPENTICESHIPS PARTNERSHIPS AGREEMENT page 68 History (A/T) Secondary Introductory English Centre page 10 • Ancient History (SIEC) LIBRARY • Modern History Senior Science (A) DICKSON GREEN page 69 Hospitality and Food Studies (A/V) Social and Community Work (A/V) page 11 Indonesian (T) Sociology (A/T) CAREERS & UNI ADVICE • Beginning Sports Development (A/T) EXTENSION & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES page 70 page 12-13 • Continuing Tourism and Event Management (A/V) Information Technology (A/T/V) Textiles and Fashion (A/T/V) KEY DATES ADMINISTRATION TEAM Interdisciplinary Inquiry Project (A/T) Workshop Technologies: page 71 page 14 • Automotive Technology (A/V) • Construction (A/V) • Metal Technology (A) • Wood Technology (A)

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Everyone, every day, learning – for life

At our College we embrace every student as an individual, with their own unique talents, passions and interests. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and our aim is to support and challenge each student to grow and thrive at school and beyond. At DC we believe that developing highly capable, confident and caring young people is fundamental to a successful future. Through a focus on effective teaching and student agency we prioritise the learning and achievement of every young person in our care. Craig Edwards PRINCIPAL Graduates of Dickson College are recognised as creative thinkers with inquiring minds and a sense of social justice. Our College provides Victoria Margrain and Michelle Morthorpe a range of programs and opportunities that allow young people DEPUTY PRINCIPALS to extend themselves, become active members of the community, develop leadership, and strive for excellence in all that they do. We John Clink support students to do this so that they will have the confidence and COLLEGE BUSINESS MANAGER skills to find their place in the world.

Our college is full of happy and creative young people enjoying innovative and challenging programs. We achieve increasingly Alison Di Berardino Josephine Kim outstanding academic results, with approximately half of our Student Wellbeing Centre Mathematics university bound students achieving an ATAR over 80 and more than a Science – Biology, Chemistry, General Science, quarter achieving an ATAR over 90. We also have students completing Juliette Bornas Oceanography and Physics Vocational Education (VET) courses and receiving nationally Secondary Introductory English Centre (SIEC) Information Technology recognised certificates, in a range of industry areas. Assessment and Certification STEM Timetable Our curriculum and extra curriculum offerings are engaging and our Library Ros Phillips teachers are excellent. We believe that students succeed when they Languages find and follow their passions, so providing a wide range of learning Jenny Cowell ESL options is key to our ongoing success. Our curriculum reflects this Careers & Transitions International Students philosophy and the diversity of our programs can be seen within this Social & Community Work Refugee Bridging Program guide. Woodwork, Metalwork, Building and Construction Hospitality Lex Warfield We provide an environment where student wellbeing is paramount Vocational Education and Training (VET) Arts – Dance, Design, Drama, Fashion and Textiles, and where every student matters. We invite you to explore Dickson Media, Music, Photography and Visual Arts College and to contact us at any time should you wish to know more. Caitlin Hanby PE, Outdoor Education and Exercise Science Support Programs and Disability Education Coordinator Kirk Zwangobani English Humanities – Psychology, Sociology, Global Studies, History, Geography, Accounting, Business and Legal Studies ­CRAIG EDWARDS, PRINCIPAL Curriculum

/ 4 / INFORMATION A NOTE FROM US / 5 / SUPPORT PROGRAMS CLUBS AND COMMUNITY There are a range of programs available at Dickson This is a mandatory one hour pastoral care class College that are designed to meet the needs of for all students. Clubs and Community provides students. For all matters relating to a particular pastoral care, centred around a common interest or class, students should discuss their needs with their hobby. These classes are also a crucial conduit for class teacher first. They can also utilise any of the conveying college information to students, package following learning support programs: checks and wellbeing advice. The program aims to STUDENT WELLBEING provide: STUDY SKILLS Dickson College Study Skills Program is open to • Strong pastoral care with sustained relationships AT OUR COLLEGE all students at the college. It is a tutorial support and a weekly opportunity to seek advice on any program where students can access guidance from matter affecting the student or their participation in staff who monitor progress and communicate with education parents/carers and the Student Wellbeing Team • Transition support to settle into college We take a holistic approach to supporting students to achieve the best academic and as necessary. The program is designed to promote • Strategies to manage stress, reduce anxiety and vocational outcomes whilst developing their skills and independence towards adulthood student wellbeing and academic success, with promote wellbeing, as well as techniques for effective and exciting post-school pathways. particular focus on: study, time management and test preparation • Student pathway planning and post-school Dickson College takes a systematic approach to The team of year coordinators for 2019 is: • Smooth transition to college pathways • Time management and meeting deadlines • Participation in a group activity linked to the meeting the needs of students. The staff in Student Year 11 Year 12 • Proof reading and editing for polished work interests of the group. Wellbeing prioritise the social and emotional A-H: Chris Hammerer A-H: Anna Beaver • Revision and study techniques to prepare for test development and wellbeing of students and take a I-P: Emily Hathaway I-P: Jason Abela conditions holistic approach to supporting students to achieve Q-Z: Ryan Davis-Philip Q-Z: Robert Howartson LUNCHTIME WELLBEING/INTEREST GROUP PROGRAMS the best academic and vocational outcomes, whilst • Building resilience and managing challenges such These are informal small groups that are held at as anxiety, procrastination and time constraints lunchtimes and offer a chance for students with developing their skills and independence towards CAREERS, TRANSITIONS & WORK EXPERIENCE adulthood and post-school pathways. The team is Officers Lia McKerihan, Erica Brown and Alison • Supporting students who have accessed special common interests to meet other young people in the comprised of: DiBerardino are available to provide advice on considerations, or who have a history of v grades or college. Students bring their lunch, have a chat and post-school options, career pathways, training poor academic performance become involved in the weekly activity. Groups vary • Supporting students who have a history of poor depending on interest each year. Currently we have: ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM opportunities, vocational education & training, At the Student Wellbeing reception area, students tertiary education, work experience and ASBAs attendance Monday: LGBTI support group can make appointments for all members of the Team, (Australian School-Based Apprenticeships). They are • Supporting students undertaking distance Tuesday: Duke of Edinburgh program including appointments for careers, work experience, happy to meet with parents/carers and students and education courses Thursday: DC Student Leadership group special consideration & the school psychologist. All share a wealth of knowledge and experience with the • Reducing reliance on special considerations Dungeons and Dragons student attendance is processed by the admin team school community. • Developing independence necessary for successful Friday: Environmental group so leave forms and documentary evidence to explain post-schooling experiences and further learning • Supporting students with academically demanding absences should be submitted here. EXECUTIVE STAFF DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAM Alison DiBerardino is the Executive Teacher, Student workloads Students meet at Tuesday lunchtime. It involves • Supporting students with additional demands on participating in four components: service to the YEAR COORDINATORS Wellbeing and oversees wellbeing support of There are three year coordinators for each year students across the school, along with study skills, their time such as elite and representative sporting community, physical activity, skill development group and appointments can be made to see them clubs and community, and our wellbeing program. or artistic commitments and participation in an adventurous journey (or a at Student Wellbeing reception. Year coordinators She supports teachers from all faculties to make camp). There are costs associated with Duke of Ed are the first point of call for students to talk reasonable adjustments for the individual learning Students can enrol in Study Skills or may also be registration fees and camp. through options for managing issues affecting their needs of students in their classes and is the chair of referred by their year coordinator, a parent/carer the Special Considerations Panel. attendance, academic performance or wellbeing. or their previous school. Study Skills classes are Further information on these programs is available They utilise a case management approach that held in room N37 which is resourced with networked from Alison Di Berardino in Student Wellbeing. Juliette Bornas is the Executive Teacher, Assessment encourages students to develop maturity and computers, internet access, printing and phone and Certification, advising the team on all matters independence by actively engaging with school’s facilities. Study Skills is available several times a DC STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUP relating to BSSS policy and procedures, and is a relevant supports and BSSS processes. week for 1 hour from Monday-Friday. The group support fundraising and wellbeing events member of the Special Considerations Panel. throughout the college, actively promoting inclusion For students with more intensive case management through events such as orientation day, stress less

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS week, RUOK day, National Youth Week and Harmony requirements, year coordinators liaise with parents/ Dickson College has two school psychologists, David Day. This provides an opportunity for students to carers, professional practitioners and external Austin (M, T, F) and Rebecca Pashley (M, W, Th). They express their thoughts and take action on issues agencies. Year coordinators work in conjunction with are practicing clinical psychologists and are able to important to them. case managers for students within their cohorts consult on all matters related to student wellbeing, who access the Inclusion Support Program. Refer mental health, disability support, cognitive and to support programs for further information on the educational assessment. They are available to all Inclusion Suport Program. students and appointments can be made via Student Wellbeing reception.

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The Student Voice and Leadership at our college operates on principles of All students can personalise their learning Teachers at Dickson College are constantly inclusion, opportunity and community. and access the curriculum using a personal reviewing their teaching practices in order learning device at any time and from to deliver the highest quality teaching and anywhere. learning for its students.

This group is open to all students who are willing to Dickson College is committed to providing an Dickson College is a school community which is attend meetings and events regularly, and operates enriching learning environment for all its students. All committed to delivering the highest quality teaching via a committed core group who communicates students can personalise their learning and access and learning for its students. The teachers at Dickson regularly with the Senior School Executive. the curriculum using a personal learning device College are constantly reviewing their teaching Projects this group are involved in include: at any time and from anywhere. The college has practice in order to deliver on this commitment. • Targeted fundraising for school based programs undergone some major upgrades in IT infrastructure and community organisations recently and has Wi-Fi available throughout the There are a large amount of teachers at Dickson • Raising Mental Health Awareness learning environment, school library and canteen College who teach across a broad range of • Improving the physical environment of the school area. In 2017 the college fully implemented Google curriculum areas in order to meet the needs of our • Improving academic and social support for Apps for Education (GAFE) and Google classroom in students and enable them to find their passion. students all curriculum areas. The teachers at Dickson College spend considerable DC Student Leadership - Winner, Dhani Gilbert and At Dickson College we consider all students as Our ICT strategy aligns with the ACT Education time preparing for their specialised teaching areas nominees, Lucy Francis & Laura Mobini-Kesheh at the leaders. All students are enrolled in a pastoral care Directorate’s Learn Anywhere initiative where we to ensure students have access to the most current, 2018 Young Canberran of the year ceremony. group called Clubs and Communities and through expect all students to be able to: relevant and interesting materials and research. this group are part of the culture of giving at the • access real-world learning platforms that are Our college and students have developed a formal school. There are also a range of opportunities easy to use and familiar to them, so they can learn, All teachers are also all involved in Professional Student Leadership Group which is a fully inclusive through curriculum areas to represent the school. create, communicate and collaborate from anywhere Practice teams which meet regularly; share research team of students who represent their peers on These range from the building of cubby houses for • connect to reliable high-speed internet, so they and evidence; observe one another’s teaching significant issues across the college. Students are local childcare centres and schools to involvement are connected to learning, their teachers and each practice; reflect on how to improve learning and not elected but self-selected so that the current in school sports teams, mooting and debating other as a learning community teaching across our school; interrogate assessment group comprises a very broad range of students. The competitions, language and writing contests and • use their own device, so their access to learning is tasks and talk and think about the profession of group is facilitated by a teacher and operates on many more. personalised and follows them wherever they go. teaching. Each teacher is also a member of a principles of inclusion, opportunity and community. faculty in which they undertake professional learning relevant to their specific teaching area. Students who join can get involved in governance, significant projects and programs, and make a positive contribution to the college and the broader community. This opt-in group meets fortnightly to discuss issues, make recommendations and action plans for improving the school community.

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Dickson College maintains a focus on environmental sustainability within our school, ABORIGINAL AND TORRES with the ongoing support of our community. STRAIT ISLANDER

In recent years, Dickson College PARTNERSHIPS AGREEMENT has adopted a focus on environmental sustainability, and we have taken some important steps towards making our facility Each year in September, the inner north cluster of The Agreement shows that as a community we will: ‘greener’ in a way that strongly schools come together with the community to re- value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; supports paedagogical activity sign, celebrate and demonstrate our commitment to develop mutual respect, acknowledgement and and student learning. the Agreement. a welcoming and inclusive school environment; build quality relationships with students – staff will Below are some key points about The Agreement is underpinned by the belief that know their students, their interests and aspirations; the College supporting this focus: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait unique and vital; the promotion, recognition and Islander students; provide support for learning, social celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support and quality teaching that meets students’ 1. Solar Panels Two solar panel arrays (Hall history, cultures and achievements contributes needs and goals; reflection, review and respond and N-Block Roofs) installed positively to school communities; all students have together. the capacity to achieve high outcomes in all aspects in 2013 and 2014 continue to provide a source of income for of their life; and strong, respectful relationships are 3. Organic Community Garden 4. Recycling the College via a Feed-in-Tariff essential. Run by Canberra Organic Growers, Recycling initiatives to date (FIT) arrangement with ActewAGL. the garden continues to thrive. include College wide paper, A total of $44,709 has been Raised beds were built by College container and printer cartridge generated year to date via the FIT, Technology students in 2013, and recycling. to be expended on sustainable the plots connected to a supply and/or environmental initiatives of rainwater collected in external In 2019, the College will build College wide. tanks. These tanks continue to on its efforts to maintain a be a supply for all users of the strong culture of recycling. This 2. LED Lighting community garden, and in 2015 will include significant student Completed in early 2015, this were upgraded with new water involvement through the Dickson retro-fitted new technology has pumps. The gardens continue to College Student Leadership Group. significantly reduced the College’s be used by a variety of student In previous years, this Group electricity usage. Savings made groups, including Foundations, has been encouraged to submit on these facilities management Dickson College High School and Proposals for consideration by the running costs can then be students in VET Programs. College Principal. redirected to further support student learning. (Refer Graph below. Source: ACT Public Schools Pulse Metering using 2017 data)

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Our college offers a range of extension and enrichment opportunities for students to participate and excel in.

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS ARTISTIC STUDENTS • Join a team to take part in the weekend ANU • Computational and Algorithmic Thinking There are so many opportunities for gifted musicians, Innovation Challenge. • Australian Mathematics Competition actors, photographers and visual artists. Student • Recite digits of Pi to win scarves, cushions, • Mathematics Olympiads artwork is displayed throughout the school and into bookmarks and more. • ICAS – Maths, Science, English, Writing, Digital the community. • Solve any size Rubik’s cube. Technologies • Australian Geography Competition SPORTS STAY IN THE LOOP • Australian National Chemistry Quiz • Our Sports Development Program supports gifted There are too many opportunities for Gifted and • RACI Titration (Dickson often has teams qualify for athletes. Talented students at Dickson to mention here. Keep • Join a range of sporting teams to compete against the National Finals and students who win gold and up to date by joining the CODE (Community Of other schools. silver medals) Dickson Excellence) Google Classroom. The CODE code is vhndi8. Choose the opportunities that suit BE A MENTOR SPEAKING WITH INFLUENCE you. JOIN A CLUB • Helping younger gifted students is fulfilling and Want to go to Law School? Want to be prepared for Some of our 2018 pastoral care clubs cater to the is very impressive on a résumé or scholarship University? Interested in speaking publicly in debates interests of gifted students. The clubs offered will application. and forums? Speaking with Influence is a program depend on student interest. • Mentor a group of students for Maths Awesome Day that is designed to prepare students for speaking – Dickson And You or be part of the club who write publicly in debates, forums, and mock trials. ANU EXTENSION the questions. Dickson students study Music, Biodiversity, Chemistry, • Join a mentoring club to lead a team of high MATHS ENRICHMENT Physics, Languages, Engineering and Maths with school students to enter the ACT Science Fair, the Prepare for ANU Maths Day (Dickson won in 2014, other gifted students from the ACT. ACT Engineering Games or Robocup. and second in 2016), AMC (Dickson was the only ACT • Help design a Girls in Physics Day or a Chemistry College Prize winner in 2015 and 2016), ICAS Maths Day for visiting high school students. STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUP (Dickson had the top student in ACT and NSW in 2014 Become a leader in the school and the community. and 2016). CAMPS In 2017 our student leadership group was nominated Outdoor Education Camps and Drama Camp are for the group Young Canberra Citizen of the Year DUKE OF EDINBURGH highlights of the year for many gifted students. award. Wouldn’t that look great on an ANU Tuckwell Prepare for this prestigious international award. Push Scholarship application? your personal limits and have your achievements FUN COMPETITIONS recognised. • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Outback Challenge. Be

COURSES part of a team to design, build and program a drone Our courses allow for extension across all our to deliver supplies to a simulated outback victim in faculties. Queensland.

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Typically, units are 1 semester in length and may be ACT Senior Secondary Certificate in the form of: A standard package for a Senior Secondary Certificate will be awarded on completion of an Tertiary (T) – units prepare students for higher educational program approved by the college. education courses including university entrance. This program will have a coherent pattern of study and will include the equivalent of at least 17 Accredited (A) – units prepare students for study at institutes of technology and the workforce. standard units in a period not exceeding five years. Refer also to section 8.5 Contribution of Units to Vocational (V) – unit content is based on Senior Secondary Certificate and Tertiary Entrance competencies defined in industry training packages Statement on the BSSS website. and can lead to qualifications. This package must contain a minimum of four A, Vocational (C) – units of competency for a VET T, M, H, C or E courses from at least three different qualification are delivered by a college RTO and can course areas. This must include at least two A, T or M lead to the award of a qualification. courses. The Dickson College Administration Team is the Financial Management hub of all Administrative and Learning Support • Efficient and effective management of resources Vocational (E) – externally delivered nationally Compulsory Courses activities throughout the College. We are committed is a key focus; we build our educational budgets recognised vocational qualifications - Certificate of All students must complete a course from the English to excellence in the provision of Administration and from first principles (Zero Based Budgeting); if you Statement or Attainment or credit for an Australian Course Area as a requirement for the award of an Learning Support services. We focus our energies have an idea which will facilitate student learning, School Based Apprenticeship. ACT Senior Secondary Certificate. on two key areas, both of which are integral to the enhance educational outcomes or develop the school College’s Strategic Plan, namely; community, and you can provide a strong supporting Registered (R) – extra-curricular activities including Strongly Recommended Courses 1. Enhancing educational outcomes, and rationale, we will allocate additional resources to social, artistic, sporting or personal development, It is strongly recommend that all students complete 2. Creating a thriving school community make it happen; including Clubs and Community pastoral care. a course from the Mathematics Course Area as part

of their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate package. Facilities Management Modified (M) – unit that are accredited by the HOW DO WE DO THIS? • We are constantly maintaining and developing ACT BSSS as providing appropriate educational We are a diverse, multi-skilled, committed, multi- Tertiary Entrance Statement (ATAR) our facilities; We are guided by the College Master cultural group of individuals, operating within a experiences for students who satisfy specific To meet the requirements of a T package and be Plan, a high-level plan which sets out objectives and Matrix type structure; this structure supports full disability criteria. awarded a Tertiary Entrance Statement and receive strategies to manage facilities development and integration of our activities into the teaching and an ATAR, during year 11 and 12 studies, a student must change over many years; Higher Education (H) – year 11 and 12 courses learning environment. complete units that accrue a minimum of: • Master Plan work completed to date includes designed and accredited by an Australian higher 20 standard units which must include at least 18 a refurbished student canteen area and external education provider and where successful completion We provide ‘Excellence in Practice’ in the following deck; plans are underway in 2018 to develop a new standard A, C, E, T, M, H units of which at least the of the course will be recognised towards an key areas; Performing Arts space; equivalent of 12.5 standard units must be T or H. undergraduate degree with that provider. Usually this • Our aim is to provide contemporary learning and Refer also to section 8.5 Contribution of Units to is via the ANU or University of Canberra. People Management interactive spaces to support student growth and Senior Secondary Certificate and Tertiary Entrance • Staff/student interaction; the majority of our staff development, improve student welfare and grow Statement on the BSSS website. are hands-on in Faculty areas; community involvement; Courses may be studied in these patterns: • Front Office and Student Services; the ‘Face of Minor 2 – 3 units completed of a particular course. For a Teritary Entrance Statement units must be DCKC’; Customer Service a priority; Community Involvement Major 3.5 – 5 units completed of a particular course. arranged into courses to form at least the following • Learning Support/ School Assistants; supporting • We continue to strive to better understand how the Major/Minor 5.5 – 6.5 units completed of a patterns: the work of teaching staff across various Faculties, College fits into the Community; particular course. • five majors or and fully integrated into the holistic teaching and • We continue to develop the concept of the College Double Major 7 – 8 units completed of a particular • four majors and one minor or learning environment; as a Facility for the Community; currently, the College course. • three majors and three minors operates as a Community Facility Monday through

Thursday each week, and every Saturday Risk Management Note: Not all courses offer Majors, Major/Minor or Of these major and minor courses: • We foster a ‘no fault’ environment where every Double Major combinations. at least three major courses and one minor course WHY DO WE DO THIS? issue is as important as any other, and remedial must have been classified T or H. To create a thriving school community, facilitate action is a priority; we create and maintain a safe student learning, enhance educational outcomes, CERTIFICATES ISSUED AT THE END OF YEAR 12 teaching and learning environment; commit to student welfare and grow Community

involvement.

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At Dickson College, we regard art as integral to our community and as such display Biology at Dickson is an exciting course that teaches our students how life works. art work throughout the College to highlight the full scope of student work.

Dickson biology teachers are passionate about their subject and use a variety of teaching styles for the benefit of our students, including a diverse range of practical lessons, meaningful excursions, the use of ICT and collaboration with the scientist in schools program.

Students can complete a Major or Minor in Biology at Dickson College following the structure indicated in the National Curriculum Biology Course.

There are four different semester comparisons between ecosystems. UNIT 3: HEREDITY & CONTINUITY units of biology available to Students use classification keys OF LIFE students. Students who wish to to identify organisms, describe Students use science inquiry undertake a minor in biology may the biodiversity in ecosystems, skills to design and conduct complete two or three semester investigate patterns in investigations into how different VISUAL ART (T/A/M) The Visual Arts are also a means CERAMICS (T/A/M) units. Students completing a major relationships between organisms, factors affect cellular processes A wide range of units are taught by which students are able to Ceramics explores a wide range of in Biology need to complete all and aid scientific communication. and gene pools; they construct through the criteria of Making communicate, express and explore clay construction methods such as four semesters over the two years. and use models to analyse and Responding, including: ideas; histories; narratives; pinch, coil, slab and thrown forms. UNIT 2: CELLS AND MULTICELLULAR the data gathered; and they Exploring Visual Art; Painting; information; knowledge; Students will draw knowledge UNIT 1: BIODIVERSITY AND ORGANISMS continue to develop their skills in Illustration; Culture and Identity; experiences; feelings and from their study of contemporary CONNECTEDNESS Students use science inquiry constructing plausible predictions Contemporary Art Practice; concepts. The Arts have a social, artists work, investigate ancient Students develop an skills to explore the relationship and valid, reliable conclusions. Printmaking and Mixed Media. It is cultural and economic function influences, surface finishes, understanding of the processes between structure and function an energetic and popular course and students are able to reflect on pattern and design to inspire involved in the movement of by conducting real or virtual UNIT 4: THE INTERNAL as it provides all students with the the society and time in which they them and expand upon their own energy and matter in ecosystems. dissections and carrying out ENVIRONMENT hands-on opportunity to develop were produced. creative practice. Students need They investigate ecosystem microscopic examination of cells Students use science inquiry their creative strengths and skills. to be prepared to work both with dynamics, including interactions and tissues. Students consider the skills to investigate a range Through the increased insight their teachers and independently within and between species, and ethical considerations that apply of responses by plants and Students are exposed to artists’ and thinking skills generated by to develop and refine skills to interactions between abiotic and to the use of living organisms in animals to changes in their work through theory, class employing creativity, imagination, create finished works of art. biotic components of ecosystems. research. They develop skills in environments and to invasion by discussions and excursions to planning, solving, experimenting They also investigate how constructing and using models pathogens; they construct and major galleries, both in Canberra and applying, students develop Ceramics can be studied as a measurements of abiotic factors, to describe and interpret data use appropriate representations and interstate, as well as visiting their ability to create artworks; major or minor as part of the population numbers and species about the functions of cells and to analyse the data gathered; and artists talking to students about document their thought processes; Visual Art course. diversity, and descriptions of organisms. they continue to develop their their art practice. evaluate their work and that of species interactions, can form the skills in constructing plausible other artists. basis for spatial and temporal predictions and valid conclusions.

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BUSINESS CHEMISTRY

Studying Business at Dickson enables students to develop a critical awareness of aspects Chemistry is often referred to as the central science because it joins together of finance and business. Physics and Mathematics, Biology and Medicine, and the Earth and Environmental sciences.

Studying Business enables students to develop a Areas of study over the two years may include the Chemistry is the study of matter and energy and critical awareness of how Business interacts with following electives: the interaction between them. Chemistry is an various aspects of the economy, government, • Entrepreneurship incredibly fascinating field of study because it is so law, industry and society, as well as developing • Media and Communications in Business fundamental to our world, it plays a role in everyone’s an appreciation of how it impacts their lives and • Globalisation lives and touches almost every aspect of our existence in some way. the lives of others. This includes: an understanding • Ethics and Business of business theory and best practice; as well • Marketing Chemistry is often referred to as the central science as developing an awareness of how important • Business Planning because it joins together physics and mathematics, commerce is in Australia and the world. In • Business Operations and Financial Planning biology and medicine, and the earth and understanding how businesses operate in society • Issues Facing Business environmental sciences. Chemistry is also central students become active, informed and responsible • Change Management to many new and exciting technologies, including global citizens with an understanding and • Developing People (HR) nanotechnology, and drug design and development. appreciation of a variety of systems of government Knowledge of the nature of chemicals and chemical and civics. processes therefore provides insights into a variety UNIT 3: EQUILIBRIUM AND REDOX REACTIONS of physical and biological phenomena. Students use science inquiry skills to investigate the Students studying Business look at how businesses principles of dynamic chemical equilibrium and how The structure for the Chemistry program follows the start; the advantages and disadvantages of owning these can be applied to chemical processes and National Curriculum Chemistry Course and consists a business; how business impact on the lives of systems. They investigate a range of electrochemical of the following four units: citizens; the economy; government; and employment. cells, including the choice of materials used and the Students are challenged to engage with the complex voltage produced by these cells. Students use the pH UNIT 1: CHEMICAL FUNDAMENTALS interactions that occur in business between interest scale to assist in making judgments and predictions Students use science inquiry skills to develop their about the extent of dissociation of acids and bases groups, as well as the negotiations that occur understanding of patterns in the properties and and about the concentrations of ions in an aqueous between stakeholders in local, national and global composition of materials. They investigate the solution. contexts. In turn, students will learn to think critically, structure of materials by describing physical and socially and ethically; to develop problem solving chemical properties at the macroscopic scale, and UNIT 4: STRUCTURE, SYNTHESIS AND DESIGN skills and to become efficient decision makers. use models of structure and primary bonding at Students use science inquiry skills to investigate the the atomic and sub-atomic scale to explain these principles and application of chemical structure, properties. They are introduced to the mole concept The assessment tasks for Business usually include synthesis and design. They select and use data from as a means of quantifying matter in chemical a research essay / report, a test and an open instrumental analysis to determine the identity and reactions. response. structure of a range of organic materials. They make predictions based on knowledge of types of chemical UNIT 2: MOLECULES Students have the opportunity to participate in reactions, and investigate chemical reactions Students use a range of practical and research various extension activities such as: Business Forums; qualitatively and quantitatively. inquiry skills to investigate chemical reactions, Meet the Business Leader; and ANU CBE Apprentice including the prediction and identification of Students can complete a Major by completing 4 units Challenge; as well as putting into practice their skills products and the measurement of the rate of or a Minor by completing any 2 units. through job application process; market day; and reaction. They investigate the behaviour of gases, visits to businesses. and use the kinetic theory to predict the effects of changing temperature, volume and pressure in gaseous systems.

/ 18 / COURSES COURSES / 19 / CHINESE (MANDARIN) DANCE Students build strength, fitness and essential dance skills through core training and technique Learning Mandarin has never been more important! We have multiple levels of Chinese classes classes. Various dance styles are studied and students participate in a wide range of fun, at Dickson College to suit all learners - Beginning,Continuing and Advanced. educational and practical activities to develop their performance skills.

ways of study. In addition to A broad range of dance units can classroom learning, students go be studied for students to gain on excursions locally to yum-cha a major in Tertiary or Accredited and karaoke, visit the ANU as part Dance at Dickson College. Our of the Asia-Pacific program and course includes units such get a taste of what university has as Dance Foundations, Dance to offer for language students. Production, Theatrical Dance Every second year we offer a Styles and Dance in the Media. trip to China. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to have Dance is the language of firsthand experience of Chinese movement. It is an art form that with their peers. uses the body as an instrument Dance offers opportunities for Students participate in of communication and creativity. students to derive a sense of performances that take place The Chinese program at Dickson It has its own specific language, wellbeing, self-esteem and the throughout the year and offer Mandarin Chinese is the official which needs people who can College enriches learners processes and techniques that necessary social skills to work a range of dance experience. language in China, it is also known speak Chinese and English. In intellectually, educationally and are explored through creation, effectively, both individually and Students also have the opportunity as Putonghua and Guoyu. People addition, China is a wonderful culturally. Students are able to performance and evaluation of collaboratively. Through Dance, to participate in Dance Festival as may not have considered the country to teach English and you communicate across cultures and dance, demanding intellectual and students have the opportunity to a Registered unit. advantages of learning Chinese can develop your language and contribute to social cohesiveness physical rigour. develop a range of life skills that ten years ago, but today learning cultural skills while earning a through better communication will enhance their careers and Chinese is one of the wisest and living. and understanding of both personal growth. most worthwhile investments you Chinese language and Chinese can make for yourself. Despite its reputation, learning culture. The ANU also offers Chinese is not difficult. Chinese bonus ATAR points to students Learning Chinese not only means has a relatively uncomplicated who complete a course of study learning a language, but also a grammar. For example, it doesn’t in a language other than English culture and people. China is one have verb conjugations and you (conditions apply). of the world’s oldest cultures – its don’t need to memorise verb history goes back more than 5000 tenses. More and more students are years. More than 1 billion people starting to learn Chinese with around the world - approximately At Dickson College we have success. If they can, you can too! one fifth of the world’s population, multiple levels of Chinese classes speak mandarin. to suit all learners: Beginning Chinese, Continuing Chinese and Chinese language skills are useful Advanced Chinese. Classes go in a wide range of vocations and beyond just the language and careers. China is the second we cook Chinese food, learn the largest economy in the world and art of writing Chinese characters, it has become a huge market and explore more traditional

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Design Technology and Graphics allows students to design and create real world products - from logos, magazines and posters to appliances, vehicles and buildings.

Side Front Studying Design Technology and INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (A/T/M) Graphics allows students to; In Industrial Design, students learn how items and ideas have use the design process to create developed throughout history in furniture, appliances, vehicles the context of different cultures; and other design objects. Model understand the significance of making is also covered to enable human factors; nurture creativity students to transfer easily and develop problem solving between 2D & 3D representations. skills; and become familiar with Back basic technology, materials and design methods.

Both Architecture and Industrial

Design contain four individual Throughout this course, four individual units can be units and can be studied over studied as either Tertiary or Accredited, allowing two years to gain a major (or a students to complete a minor or major. Graphic double major, if both streams Topicgraphical Design can also be combined with Architecture and/ are studied). Both use relevant Perspective or Industrial Design units to achieve a major-minor computer-aided drawing software Section Cut Section Cut or double major in Design Technology and Graphics. and technical hand drawing. Issues of sustainability and All are welcome and no previous experience in environmental impact are covered GRAPHIC DESIGN (T/A/M) design and graphics is required, as students begin by in both streams. Graphic Design encourages students to develop learning the fundamentals in all three courses. their graphic design and communication skills in ARCHITECTURE (T/A/M) order to understand and create real world products. Architecture introduces students Perspective Using the design process, Adobe software and to building industry terminology printing processes, students will produce a variety and designing spaces, as we of items including: magazines; t-shirts; packaging; follow through a design project typography; websites; posters; pamphlets; logos;

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DRAMA DRAMA PRODUCTION POSTER Drama integrates well with all other subject areas by focussing on the way concepts and ideas can be developed into a practical and physical performance.

Tertiary and Accredited courses in Drama give Every semester students will have the opportunity to students the opportunity to develop their whole participate in a major production, staged in Dickson selves - physically, intellectually and spiritually - by College’s own Anthill Theatre and/or go out into creating performances that communicate meaning the community and perform at events such as the about their world. Northside Performing Arts Spectacular or Design Gate. Students can complete anything from a minor to double major in Drama, while studying a variety of Being an active viewer of live theatre is also units which emphasise the practical. encouraged with excursions, camps and trips to Sydney - some of the many highlights. Drama integrates well with all other subject areas by focussing on the way concepts and ideas can be Dickson Drama is not only a fun and dynamic troupe developed into a practical and physical performance. to be a part of, but one that inspires students to take Apart from acting technique, students experiment risks and put theory into practice. All are welcome with active analysis, theatrical design and directing and no previous Drama experience is required. principles.

/ 24 / COURSES 2018 DRAMA PRODUCTION / 25 / EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ECONOMICS Earth and Environmental Science is a multifaceted field of inquiry that focuses on interactions between the solid Earth, its water, its air and its living organisms, and on dynamic, The study of economics provides a framework for understanding societies and the directions interdependent relationships that have developed between these four components. they take as they develop from subsistence to complex nation states.

record that demonstrates the the rate of extraction and other Economics is the exploration of the key questions that In studying Economics, students will be introduced interrelationships between major environmental factors impact shape the organisation of societies. The study of to the fundamental principles of economics (e.g. changes in Earth’s systems and on the quality and availability of economics provides a framework for understanding demand and supply) and the social, historical and the evolution and extinction of renewable resources, including these societies and the directions they take as they political forces that have shaped the discipline and organisms. They investigate how water, energy resources and biota, develop from subsistence to complex nation states. practice. They will then progress in, Macroeconomics, the distribution and viability of and the importance of monitoring for example, to explore the broader management of life on Earth influences, and is and modelling to manage these Economics at Dickson College has a strong emphasis the economy with the use of monetary, fiscal and influenced by, Earth systems. resources at local, regional and on contemporary issues. When undertaking the external policy. Students can also complete units that global scales. Students learn course students examine how nation states deal look at contemporary issues (globalisation / free UNIT 2: EARTH PROCESSES about ecosystem services and with economic realities to provide for the needs of trade Vs aid) and interactions that shape economies Students explore how the transfer how natural and human-mediated its citizens. Students in Economics also study the on a national and international scale and/or how and transformation of energy from changes of the biosphere, complex relationships between individuals, groups, economic strategies underpin nation building and the the sun and Earth’s interior enable hydrosphere, atmosphere business and government that are at the heart alleviation of poverty. and control processes within and geosphere, including the of our economic system, as well as interpreting and between the geosphere, pedosphere, influence resource the implications of decisions and how potential The course is offered at Tertiary level. There is an atmosphere, hydrosphere and availability and sustainable challenges to an economy can be effectively emphasis on research work with students being biosphere. Students examine how management. managed. assessed via research assignments, essays, oral the transfer and transformation of seminars and project work. heat and gravitational energy in UNIT 4: THE CHANGING EARTH The Economics course is divided into a number Earth’s interior drive movements Students review the scientific of units that progressively build on skills and The course content learnt and skills development of Earth’s tectonic plates. They evidence for climate change The knowledge, understanding understanding. from studying economics provides a valuable analyse how the transfer of solar models, including the examination and skills introduced in Earth compliment to other courses offered in the college energy to Earth is influenced by of evidence from the geological and Environmental Science will Electives of study within the units generally include: and will enable students to pursue a range of the structure of the atmosphere; record, and explore the tensions encourage students to become • Economics Principles and History educational pathways and careers. how air masses and ocean water associated with differing confident, active citizens who can • Finance and the Share Market move as a result of solar energy interpretations of the same competently use diverse methods • Macroeconomic Theories and Issues transfer and transformation to evidence. They consider the of inquiry, and will provide a cause global weather patterns; reliability of these models for • Microeconomics Theories and Theory of the Firm foundation for further studies and how changes in these predicting climate change, and • Globalisation or employment in Earth and atmospheric and oceanic the implications of future climate • Development and Trade Economics Environmental science-related processes can result in anomalous change events, including changing fields. weather patterns. weather patterns, globally and in Australia (for example, changes UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO EARTH UNIT 3: LIVING ON EARTH in flooding patterns or aridity, and SYSTEMS Students examine the occurrence changes to vegetation distribution, Students critically examine of non-renewable mineral and river structure and groundwater the scientific evidence for the energy resources and review how recharge). origin of life, linking this with an understanding of Earth and their understanding of the environmental science processes Students can complete a Major by evolution of Earth’s hydrosphere guides resource exploration and completing 4 units or a Minor by and atmosphere. They review extraction. They investigate how completing any 2 units. evidence from the fossil

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ENGINEERING ENGLISH

Engineering is the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, English is an engaging and stimulating area of study, designed building, use and improvement of machines, structures and systems. to help students, create, communicate and analyse.

Engineering is the branch Throughout the course, students DICKSON COLLEGE UAV of science and technology will also have the opportunity Can you develop an aeroplane concerned with the design, to participate in a number of that can fly without a pilot? Are building, use and improvement excursions to experience real you interested in an engineering of machines, structures and world applications of engineering. search and rescue solution that could save someone’s life? Are systems. In practicing their craft, The course has a strong emphasis you interested in cutting edge engineers must draw on a wide on applying knowledge from technologies like digital mapping, range of practical and theoretical other fields. Reasonable algebraic autopilots and image recognition? knowledge, from a wide range skills are desirable, but are not Are you interested in marketing, of fields including mathematics, essential. promotion or management of a science, economics and other large project? social sciences. Students can mix and match At Dickson College you can study LITERATURE (T) EXTENSION ACTIVITIES units from the following streams Dickson College offers students English at either an Accredited or This is also a course for those The engineering course exposes to make up major (4 units) and the opportunity to participate Tertiary level, under the Australian students considering undertaking DEBATING students to a number of fields minor (2 units). The course is in the UAV (Unmanned Airborne Curriculum. further study at a tertiary DEBATE WITH OTHER CANBERRA of engineering. The course has available for Tertiary packages. Vehicle) Outback Challenge. This event combines a wide range institution after Year 12. The focus SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES FOR an academic focus with the of disciplines into one project and ESSENTIAL ENGLISH (A) in this course is for students opportunity for students to • Aerospace Engineering THE DOUSE TROPHY takes place in Queensland at the This course is for those students to develop a knowledge and develop their understanding • Architectural and Building end of Term 3. who are not thinking of pursuing understanding of different literary of each field. The course also Systems WRITING COMPETITIONS a course at a tertiary institution conventions, storytelling traditions involves significant project work • Engineering Design and Students involved in the WE’VE HAD STUDENT WINNERS after they complete Year 12. and their relationships with where students can develop and Drawing program will develop and build IN NEWSPAPER AND LITLINKS The course focuses on students audiences. demonstrate their abilities in • Engineering Major Project quadcopters and fixed wing WRITING COMPETITIONS developing practical solutions to a • Structural Engineering aircraft to participate in the comprehending and responding variety of engineering challenges. Outback challenge. Students may to a range of texts. The emphasis Literature and English subjects • Space Engineering - pending SPEAKERS approval for the 2019 curriculum take various roles in the project. is on using a number of strategies are interchangeable and can GUEST SPEAKERS These include building airframes; to assist comprehension and be mixed to gain a tertiary developing software for flight LOCAL WRITERS, ACADEMICS, improve the standard of reading, package. Students in English computers and building electronic POLICE AND COMEDIANS COME writing, listening, viewing and classes complete three pieces circuits. Students can also train to IN TO SPEAK TO US fly the schools UAVs, developing speaking. of assessment each semester. skills in the control of autonomous Typically these include an oral aircraft. Students with an interest ENGLISH (T) presentation, essay and a creative in business can also take part English is for students who are response to a specific text type. and develop experience in project considering undertaking further management and marketing. study at a tertiary institution after The Year 11 introductory units are: Year 12. This course focuses on • Essential English (A): The UAV program also receives students refining their skills across Comprehending and Responding extensive support from Northrop • English (T): Communication of Grumman, our corporate partners, all language modes by engaging Meaning and from Canberra UAV, one of critically with texts, including • Literature (T): Ways of Reading the world’s leading groups for literary, digital and media. and Creating development of small UAVs.

/ 28 / COURSES COURSES / 29 / ENGLISH AS A EXERCISE SECOND LANGUAGE SCIENCE Exercise Science is an excellent platform for students who are interested in careers in the At any one time we might have students from Brazil, Italy, China, India, Burma, Thailand, fitness industry, physiotherapy, nutrition, biomechanics, sports psychology, sports coaching, Sudan, Ethiopia, Denmark, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Japan, Germany … anywhere in the world! medical science and nursing.

Dickson College is a diverse and giving students the skills needed ESL also offers a tutorial and scientific approaches for inclusive community with students for tertiary education. There program for all ESL students. maintaining the physical and from many different countries is explicit teaching of essay The compulsory program offers mental well-being of athletes. including exchange students, structure and research skills. language assistance with work international students, refugees In the Accredited ESL classes across a range of subject areas. PREPARATION FOR TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE and migrants. students are given the opportunity This unit investigates the factors to improve their general English For more information about ESL that influence sports performance. At any one time we might have skills (in all four macro areas of please contact: Anna Beaver, Students will critically analyse students from Brazil, Italy, China, reading, writing, speaking and ESL Coordinator or Ros Phillips, the effectiveness of training India, Burma, Thailand, Sudan, listening) and the skills required Executive Teacher of ESL / and nutritional guidelines Ethiopia, Denmark, Afghanistan, to be ‘work ready’. Languages. and how they contribute to Pakistan, Japan, Germany … the improvement of athletic anywhere in the world! The Bridging Intensive English performance. Students will Classes cater specifically for explore a variety of training and The English as a Second Language students who need extra support nutritional principles to develop Faculty supports students from with language to access the an understanding of the varying different cultural and linguistic broader curriculum, this class is Exercise Science will introduce Students will investigate these needs of community target groups and elite athletes. backgrounds to access the specifically useful for IPS students students to the anatomy and systems from a cellular to curriculum with the expertise who are doing a Bridging year. physiology of the human body systemic level allowing them to THE BODY IN MOTION of experienced, qualified ESL and will explore how body systems develop an understanding of how affect human performance. each system acts as an enabler or This unit will explore the teachers. The primary focus is on barrier to physical performance. biomechanical and physiological academic support but also with This course is an excellent principles involved in analysing a strong emphasis on settlement and interpreting the body in platform for students who are FACTORS AFFECTING and student well-being. The motion and energy production. interested in careers in the fitness PERFORMANCE ESL teachers advise and guide industry; physiotherapy; nutrition; This unit will examine the Students will apply a variety students in their class choices, biomechanics; sports psychology; physiological, psychological and of methods used to analyse making sure their subject college sports coaching; medical science behavioural theories that influence movement patterns and examine package suit their abilities and and nursing. athletic performance. Students will the physiological adaptations aspirations. At Dickson College students will be introduced to factors affecting to exercise. Students will study the following units of work: performance and develop investigate the biomechanical and physiological factors that Dickson College offers the basic insights into the science influence athletic performance. following specialised ESL subjects: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF underpinning the management THE HUMAN BODY of sports injuries and athletic • Tertiary ESL This unit will examine and mindset. Students can complete a Major • Accredited ESL explore the structure and or Minor in Exercise Science at • Bridging Intensive English function of musculoskeletal and Students will examine and explore Dickson College. Classes cardiorespiratory systems and how the extent and intensity of • Tutorial program analyse how the systems adapt sports participation relates to Tertiary classes focus on and adjust to the demands of the incidence of sports injuries academic writing and research, physical activity. and explore a range of technical

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FRENCH GEOGRAPHY

Students reflect on their own cultural place by negotiating meaning and recreating Students that study Geography explore the spatial interrelationships identities as global citizens who function as language users. that exist between people, places, and environments.

Students reflect on their own Students reflect on their own The Units studied are: Geography seeks answers to four cultural place by negotiating cultural place by negotiating key questions: meaning and recreating identities meaning and recreating identities THE INDIVIDUAL’S EXPERIENCE 1. What and where are the issues as global citizens who function as as global citizens who function This unit covers the Personal World or patterns being studied? language users. as language users, not language and Education and Aspirations. 2. How and why are they there? learners. 3. What are their impacts or Studying Languages at Dickson SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY consequences? College gives students an Students study a cycle of four This unit covers Leisure and Health 4. What is being or could be done? appreciation of diversity, develops units when undertaking a two and Into the Future. The Geography course at their intercultural understanding, year course of French at Dickson Dickson College has a strong provides an insight into different College. THE WORLD AROUND US environmental emphasis. ways of thinking, being and doing, This unit covers Lifestyles and This provides a lens through and offers opportunities to engage Cultural Perspectives. which students can respond The units that can be studied Geography is offered as a in dynamic cultural and language to geography’s key questions include: tertiary and as an accredited activities. LIFESTYLE AND TRADITIONS that focus on the spatial • Natural and Ecological option. Generally, students This unit covers Popular Culture interrelationships that exist Hazards will be assessed via research and The Arts. between people, places, and • Sustainable Places assignments, essays, oral environments. • Land Cover Transformations seminars and project work. The • Global Transformations course involves a contemporary Students studying Geography are and practical approach to also challenged to use spatial In addition to the focus on learning, involving students in concepts as tools to investigate, geography’s key questions, these research and creating links with interpret and explain observed units invite students to look at other institutions and experts. patterns in nature and human the way the natural world is activities. From doing so they under rapid change from human The interdisciplinary knowledge, are able to assess information, interaction and activity, and how insight, thinking and practical make predications, and develop such activity is transforming the skills developed through studying an awareness of sustainable land cover and threatening the Geography equips students practices for the future of the support systems we all depend on. with the ability to grapple with planet and its inhabitants. the challenging issues that are In turn, students that study increasingly facing the world Geography is divided into units geography also focus on community. Through studying that combine the study of the developing an understanding of Geography students are well natural world and its processes, the necessity for humans to build prepared to explore contemporary and the human and economic a sustainable mindset, so that issues in a changing world and world. we can work within the planet’s develop a foundation which will boundaries and limited natural enable them to pursue a broad resources. range of careers and educational pathways.

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Global Studies is the study of the political, economic, social Health & Wellbeing Studies is the study of biological, physiological, and cultural relationships of the world. psychological, social and cultural influences on health and broader wellbeing.

Global Studies is the study of The course includes the following Students undertaking the Health & Wellbeing Studies is the UNIT 1 - Individual Human UNIT 3 - Health of Populations the political, economic, social core units that include elements International Relations unit in year study of biological, physiological, Health Students will study the health and cultural relationships of the of philosophy, the study of 12 learn about the role of NGOs psychological, social and cultural Students will identify and status of various populations, world. When undertaking the democracy, international relations, and other global organisations influences on health and broader understand influences on examining concepts, models, course, students are encouraged and diplomacy: such as the United Nations, as well wellbeing. They develop the individual health and examine the theories and principles which to take a global perspective • Big Ideas and You as different styles of government ability to analyse influences and indicators and determinants of can be applied to address through the study of other • Australia: Our Democracy Your that exist around the world. They make decisions on health at an their health. Students investigate health inequities. Students cultures in relation to their own Choice also explore current domestic individual, community and global individual human development interpret relationships in data and through developing a greater • International Relations and international conflicts that level. across the lifespan which involves which explain these disparities understanding of philosophical • Global Challenges pose a challenge to international a series of orderly and predictable in health. Students examine concepts such as identity and relations, peace and security. Students develop their knowledge changes, which can be classified different cultural perceptions belonging. Furthermore, the Global It is recommended that In the ‘Global Challenges’ and understanding of theories, as biological, behavioural, and approaches to health and Studies course teaches students students in year 11 study the unit students are required to concepts and perspectives to environmental and social. wellbeing. to think critically about key global two introductory units; ‘Big complete a project for change. explain health and lifestyle trends Students will evaluate influences issues and analyse the effects Ideas and You’ and ‘Australia: This project is based on one of and patterns. They analyse the on individuals such as media and UNIT 4 - Global Health and of international politics, global Our Democracy Your Choice’. the UN development goals and nature and purpose of health reflect on personal and social Human Development economic forces, intercultural ‘Big Ideas and You’ introduces challenges students to be involved and broader wellbeing and actions to promote and improve Students will examine the role relationships and international students to philosophical with, and raise awareness of, an develop insights into how values, health outcomes for individuals. of international organisations cooperation on global relations. thought, and concepts such as important global issue. behaviours, priorities and actions including the UN and WHO in reality, consciousness, truth and reflect the complex contexts in UNIT 2 - Health in Australia combating inequality. Students This course mirrors a number knowledge, as well as important Students taking Global Studies which people live. Students will define health, explore current issues on global of interdisciplinary courses now ideas and thinkers. ‘Australia: Our have the opportunity to attend examine the indicators and health and review strategies offered in prominent universities Democracy Your Choice’ explores the annual Global Challenges Health Studies prepares students determinants of health, and designed to promote health in Australia and around the world the foundations of Australian Conference. The conference is for career and employment explore health promotion in and sustainable human and is of particular value to democracy and the role of organised by the Humanities pathways in a range of sectors Australia. Students investigate development globally, as well as students interested in studying institutions in solving a variety faculty at the college and gives including and beyond traditional the priority health areas, major government and non-government Philosophy; Politics; International of problems. Students will also students the opportunity to hear health professions such as allied causes of ill-health and the role contributions to international Relations; Economics; Media and learn about the role of the media, presentations by and participate health fields including social of health services in preventing health programs. Asian studies. political parties and elections in in workshops with, leading work, physiotherapy, audiology, and treating ill-health in Australia. nation building. academics and experts. nutrition, counselling, and a range Students will evaluate public and Units in Global Studies at Dickson of therapies. They may work in private contributions to Australian College are offered at a Tertiary Students will be expected to community and international health care and explore the level. Students can complete a complete three assessment tasks development. The course lays a different support professions and Major or Minor. for each unit. At least one of these foundation for both tertiary and organisations and their role in assessments will be a seminar vocational studies. providing health for Australia. presentation and one a research essay or report.

/ 34 / COURSES COURSES / 35 / HOSPITALITY & HISTORY FOOD STUDIES Studying history gives you the opportunity to explore the past, engage with the world imaginatively and empathetically, conduct your own research, critically interpret evidence, develop rigorous Students undertake training at college in the Majura Cafe and with local employers historical arguments and communicate clearly and persuasively. through Structured Workplace Learning.

History is the study of forces ANCIENT HISTORY CHOOSING HISTORY UNITS THE FOOD FOR LIFE (A) that have shaped today’s world The Ancient History curriculum Year 11 students must complete This course offers students a based on the analysis and enables students to study life Unit 1 in either Ancient or Modern range of practical and theoretical interpretation of physical and in early civilisations based on history before proceeding to Unit learning experiences related written remains. The study of the analysis and interpretation 2, 3 and 4. Year 12 students that to food preparation, food History stimulates students’ of physical and written remains. have not completed history units presentation and strategies for curiosity and imagination and The ancient period, as defined in year 11 must also complete achieving a healthy lifestyle their empathetic appreciation of in this curriculum, extends from these units. Year 12 students that through good nutritional practices. humanity; individuals; movements; the development of early human have done history in year 11 can events and ideas that have communities to the end of late choose from any of the units. The units in the course are shaped time and place. While antiquity AD 650, with a particular based around themes including studying History students: conduct focus on the ancient societies of The following units are offered: Food and Culture in Australia, their own research; critically Europe, the Near East and Asia. ANCIENT HISTORY Independent Living, and Nutrition interpret evidence; develop • Unit 1: Investigating the for Life. Students will also develop rigorous historical arguments; MODERN HISTORY Ancient World communication, team work and and communicate clearly and The Modern History curriculum • Unit 2: Ancient Societies problem solving skills as they work persuasively. enables students to study • Unit 3: People, Power and with peers to prepare a variety of the forces that have shaped Authority recipes. The Humanities faculty offers all today’s world and provides • Unit 4: Reconstructing the History units from the National them with a broader and deeper Ancient World Curriculum for Senior Secondary comprehension of the world HOSPITALITY (A/V) The following units can be used students. History units are offered in which they live. While the MODERN HISTORY Hospitality is designed for to make up a Hospitality course. at A and T level. Assessment focus is on the 20th century, • Unit 1: Understanding the students who wish to pursue a Different units of competence will of skills and content in History the curriculum refers back to Modern World career pathway in the hospitality be delivered each semester. includes the completion of a formative changes from the • Unit 2: Movements for Change industry or develop practical work • Hospitality Essentials research essay, document test late 18th century onwards and in the 20th Century ready skills for casual and part • Hospitality Service Procedures and oral presentation. Students encourages students to make • Unit 3: Modern Nations in the time employment in Australia and • Cafe Service Operations can complete a Major or Minor connections with the changing 20th Century overseas. • Leadership in Cafe Training with any combination of Ancient world of the 21st century. • Unit 4: The Modern World and Modern History units. Since 1945 Students undertake training at college in the Majura Cafe and with local employers through Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) that can lead to the award of Certificate I and Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT10216 & SIT20316).

/ 36 / COURSES COURSES / 37 / INFORMATION INDONESIAN TECHNOLOGY

Learning Indonesian will give you a means to access and understand a unique culture All subjects taught by the Faculty of Information Technology have a rigorous academic that is an eclectic mix of Eastern, Western and Islamic influences. focus as well as being vocationally based.

Bahasa Indonesia – a language Learning Indonesian can open In an increasingly connected The Faculty of Information created for a newly independent doors to a wide range of world, being able to communicate Technology at Dickson College nation (in the early 1900’s) – is employment opportunities. e.g. effectively with those of different aims to provide students based on an old Malay trading • In areas of government; cultural and religious backgrounds with the opportunity to gain language. The study of it gives you education; business; tourism; will become an essential skill. experience in a broad range of ICT skills, including: programming; access to the languages used in travel; translating and Therefore, learning Indonesian networking; 3D modelling; Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, parts interpreting; the military; is one of the best ways to equip robotics; electronics; engineering; of the Philippines and Thailand medicine; law; engineering and yourself with the cross-cultural mechatronics and website design. and even Madagascar! journalism. literacy necessary in this “Asian • Learning Indonesian will improve Century”. All subjects taught by the Faculty Why learn Indonesian? your thinking and communication of Information Technology Indonesia is our nearest, largest skills as it: So join us as a Beginning or have both a rigorous academic neighbour, and the 4th most • Develops the ability to think Continuing student or even as an focus and are an opportunity populated nation in the world. The and reflect about the workings of Advanced level (native speaker) for students to achieve Indonesian economy is big and it’s language and hang out or “nongkrong” as nationally recognised vocational growing rapidly. • Develops mental flexibility and we take an amazing journey to qualifications. Programming competition. an unmanned aerial search-and- problem-solving strategies Indonesia through topics such Students enrolled in Information Information Technology units rescue vehicle where they gain Learning Indonesian is relatively • Increases interpersonal skills and as Leisure, Travel Sport, Health, Technology courses at Dickson include: real industry experience. easy. cultural awareness. Environment, Entertainment, College can earn a Certificate • 3D Modelling and Animation • No genders Celebrations, Relationships, II in Information, Digital Media • Digital Media Our philosophy in the faculty is • No tenses As Australia’s nearest Asian Shopping, Traditions, Youth and and Technology (ICT20115) while • Programming to make sure that our students • No tones neighbour, Indonesia is a Food. also working towards a university • Web Design have fun while they learn. There • Same script as English fascinating and affordable country entrance score (ATAR) or an • Robotics and Intelligent is plenty of time to get serious in which to travel, study or work. accredited package. Systems in the future so why not enjoy Learning Bahasa Indonesia opens • Games Programming learning some cool stuff in a fun a pathway that allows you to Students can mix and match units • Independent Project environment. travel (literally and figuratively) from the following streams to Students work on the latest To help our students keep on much deeper into this different make up a double major (7 units), hardware and software platforms top of their workload and to help and exotic world. major/minor (6 units) and major (4 units). like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Oculus them extend their learning at Rift VR glasses, Microsoft Visual home, we try to make all of our The faculty has many links to Studio (C# and Visual Basic), software available (for free) industry, universities and C.I.T/ AutoCAD and Blender. to our students to complement TAFEs which allow students to gain Dickson College has a range of and reinforce the work done in valuable on-the-job experience 3D printers and is working on the labs. If a free version is not outside the classroom. Students building a 3D scanner. Students available or if licence issues get also have the opportunity to have participated in cutting-edge in the way, then we try and use participate in various prestigious special projects like an Indoor Open Source software to ensure competitions like the UAV Positioning System, A recycled equitable access for all students. Outback Challenge and the UNSW Raspberry Pi video wall as well as

/ 38 / COURSES COURSES / 39 / INTERDISCIPLINARY INQUIRY PROJECT

This course started in 2018 and can be studied as a major or minor.

UNIT 1: COMMUNICATION INQUIRY thinking processes are applied well as transferable knowledge, Students study modes of inquiry. in constructing and conducting understanding and skills. Students They learn about data collection, an inquiry, solving problems evaluate their inquiry and reflect ways of communicating findings systematically where evidence is on their learning. and evaluation. Students apply the tested. The inquiry leads to deep understanding and skills required knowledge in a defined area as UNIT 5: NEGOTIATED STUDY to formulate an interdisciplinary well as transferable knowledge, This negotiated study allows for inquiry. The inquiry leads to deep understanding and skills. Students the negotiation of the lens through knowledge in a defined area as evaluate their inquiry and reflect which the inquiry project will be well as transferable knowledge, on their learning. conducted. Although the project understanding and skills. Students can be viewed through lenses evaluate their inquiry and reflect UNIT 4: COLLABORATION INQUIRY of communication, creativity/ on their learning. Students learn how collaboration innovation, critical thinking or skills can be practiced and collaboration, the negotiated study UNIT 2: CREATIVE AND developed for use in different must have a prime focus on a INNOVATION INQUIRY contexts. They study elements different lens. The unit will develop Students study the elements of such as socio-emotional this lens through further research Advances in technology, coupled with political, and learning styles, including students preparing creativity and innovation and awareness, giving and receiving in methodologies and theories economic, and social shifts both nationally and to enter the workforce, as well as those planning to apply this learning within their feedback, recognising talents, into the lens, as well as applying globally have transformed the nature of work and study at university. own inquiry. Students learn how leadership, organisation, the learning to the inquiry project. learning. Students are required to demonstrate a to formulate an inquiry question, conflict resolution strategies, For example, another lens could range of capabilities. They are required to apply This course enables students to: select and apply appropriate be intercultural understanding, concepts, methods, and language of more than • Synthesise, analyse and evaluate ideas, methodology in conducting stakeholder advocacy and cultural one discipline to explore topics, design research methodologies, concepts, issues and knowledge the inquiry, and evaluate and awareness. These processes digital technology or organisation questions, develop skills and solve problems. • Apply ethical frameworks that underpin relevant communicate their process and are used in communicating and planning. The selected disciplines findings. The inquiry leads to deep with others in planning and skill provides methodologies to This course promotes interdisciplinary, • Plan and develop research projects knowledge in a defined area as conducting an inquiry which improve one’s own work. multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. • Reflect on the learning process well as transferable knowledge, may be a group or individual Students will learn how to transfer capabilities such • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication understanding and skills. Students project. The inquiry leads to deep as the research process, information management, skills evaluate their inquiry and reflect knowledge in a defined area as critical thinking, creativity, effective teambuilding, • Build on and connect, concepts and skills from on their learning. leadership, and collaborative decision making and diverse disciplines will communicate with a diverse range of people. • Use inquiry and research methods from diverse UNIT 3: CRITICAL THINKING Students complete an inquiry that has a purpose, disciplines to identify problems and to research INQUIRY product or outcome. solutions Students study theories such as • Use critical and creative thinking skills to synthesise laws of logic, different modes of They develop the ability to engage with a process, methodologies and insights from a variety of reasoning, identifying, constructing question sources of information, make effective disciplines and evaluating arguments, decisions, consider ethical implications, evaluate • Demonstrate collaboration and build mentoring detecting inconsistencies, their own progress, be innovative and solve problems. relationships within the community biases and other barriers to This course is suited for students with diverse abilities • Apply creative and innovative solutions to real life critical thinking. These critical contexts.

/ 40 / COURSES COURSES / 41 / INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS JAPANESE

Dickson College has won two Australian Capital Territory awards for excellence in Multicultural By embracing the traditional aspects of Japanese language and culture, students are Education, recognising its outstanding support of ESL learners and inclusive curriculum. inspired to be a part of the new generation of Japanese culture.

of the following T and A courses over 2 years: Mathematics at 3 different levels; English as a Second Language (ESL); Business Studies; Economics; Information Technology; Music; Science subjects such as Physics and Chemistry; languages including French, Chinese, Latin and Japanese; Sports Studies; Art; Photography and Technical Drawing.

For more information on courses offered at Dickson College Students at Dickson College coordinators guide students in contact: have achieved excellent results their choice of suitable subjects Ms Christiane Roth or Ms Yani Tian in our rigorous and challenging and courses to access tertiary The Dickson College Japanese technologically assisted exchange Students have the opportunity programs with International entrance. Program is a vibrant celebration with our global community. to engage in a variety of rich Students at Dickson achieving of culture and language, enriching Students are inspired to be a part learning tasks including: cooking; high median ATARs in the ACT. Currently Dickson College has learners to view the world from of the new generation of Japanese calligraphy; the arts; debating Our learning environment is 55 International Private Students an intercultural perspective. popular culture. Students are with scholars; exchanges; interactive and holistic. This (IPS) mostly from Asia. This is in a Students acquire problem solving encouraged to respect and numerous external competitions approach supports students as population of around 800 students and higher order thinking skills harmonise with the Japan of the and a variety of annual events they prepare for university and life by collaboratively deconstructing past and contributes to the Japan at the college using Japanese. beyond college. Students have the • Secondary Introductory English the evidence of shared values of the future, by embracing the Regular visits by native speakers, opportunity to study a wide range Centre (SIEC) up to 30 weeks on underpinning cultural and traditional aspects of Japanese visits to local schools and the of subject areas. campus linguistic phenomena. language and culture. use of technology as a window to the world, allow our students • Bridging courses (up to 40 Through dynamic resources We take pride in reflecting maximum exposure to all things Dickson College provides weeks available) and authentic materials, conceptually about values that Japanese. Students quickly learn opportunities for International • Homework tutorials led offering students notice, compare, reflect are promoted within the culture, the scripts and relevant kanji Students to learn about and to help students with drafting and and interact with informed and in relationships, products characters through engagement study in Australia by building a editing their work. understandings of the globalised and services. As a result, students with four themed units during the strong sense of community with intersect between modernity learn to interact responsibly two year major: The Individual’s homestay families and our wider International students usually and tradition. The supportive and enthusiastically as global Experience, Society and networks. International students study 5 or 6 subjects of their own and fun learning environment citizens. Students learn to interact Community, The World Around Us can access two designated choice each semester, including is augmented by a variety responsibly and enthusiastically and Lifestyle and Traditions. coordinators available for pastoral English as a Second Language. of specialist guest speakers, as global citizens. care and academic support. Our Students can choose from some engaging excursions and So what are you waiting for?

/ 42 / PROGRAM COURSES / 43 / LATIN LEGAL STUDIES Studying Legal Studies at Dickson College enables students to develop a critical awareness Latin fosters the ability to think clearly and logically, and develops an understanding of the social, of how the legal system and society are intertwined, as well as developing an religious & political values of the Romans, who have had a lasting influence on our own society. appreciation of how it impacts their lives and the lives of others.

Our Beginning Latin reading It is an ‘omnibus’ (Lat. = for Latin vocabulary and grammar, Through the use of logical and course consists of four everyone) study, and can offer however, are especially reflected coherent arguments, students consecutive semester units, which something for almost everyone; in English, and their study opens can explore various implications may be studied as a minor (single and although no longer used for up deeper understanding and and consequences of decisions year) or a major (two years). communication (except in the new insights for students. ‘The made by various groups in order The reading centres on everyday Vatican, where there is a Latin enduring Roman influence on for students to communicate their Roman life and on historical ATM, and in Finland, where there Europe is reflected pervasively in insights through a range of modes events. is a radio News in Latin), it is an contemporary language, literature, and mediums. absorbing study, incorporating legal codes, government, The study of Latin fosters the appreciation of history, society, architecture, engineering, The assessment tasks for Legal ability to think clearly and mythology, literature and very medicine, sports, arts, etc.’ (If Studies usually include a research logically, and develops an importantly, of language structure, we removed all the words drawn essay / report, a test and an open understanding of the social, being particularly useful for the directly from Latin, that sentence response (such as a mock trial, religious & political values of study of the ‘Romance’ European would read; ‘The…’) presentation, seminar or case the Romans, who have had such languages - Italian, French, study). a lasting influence on our own Spanish & Portuguese. Latin society. structures are also very similar to One of the features of Legal those of German. Studies is that students have Studying Legal Studies at Dickson and governments, in an effort to the opportunity to participate College enables students to achieve justice and equality for in various extension activities develop a critical awareness all. This is done through various that develop their theoretical of how the legal system and electives over the two years with knowledge of the legal system society are intertwined, as well many topics to explore through and processes as well as as developing an appreciation of debating, questioning, undertaking their practical skills in debate, how it impacts their lives and the investigations, making arguments advocacy, and critical thinking. lives of others. By developing this and developing case studies. Such activities include: Legal awareness students are able to Forums, ACT Legislative Assembly form their own opinions on legal, The electives are: Parliamentary Debates, ACT social and political issues that not • Crime Justice and the Legal Constitutional Convention, Court only affect themselves, but also System visits, Parliament House question their fellow citizens in Australia • Civil Law and Resolution of time, Mock Trial Competitions, and the world. Disputes the Bond University Moot Trial • Law, Government and Society Competition and many more. Students studying Legal Studies • International Relations and look at; how laws are made; how the Law legal systems impact on the Legal Studies provides students lives of citizens; seek to balance with the opportunity to develop the rights and responsibilities their skills in research, analysis of individuals, the community, and evaluation of information.

/ 44 / COURSES COURSES / 45 / MATHEMATICS Students who continue to study mathematics through their years at college keep their pathways options wide open for the future.

All mathematics courses at Opportunities for the study of ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES and ICAS Competitions; and College is most suitable for you, it Dickson College incorporate the mathematics extend beyond Every Dickson College student has International Tournament of the is important to consider: Australian Curriculum. Students mainstream courses and those access to the Maths Club where Towns. Additionally, the school • Possible career paths that may with a deep understanding of tailored to meet the needs of mathematics and other specialist runs fun events to engage interest you mathematics also have the mathematically gifted students. subject teachers are available students in maths including • Your level of interest in the opportunity to enrol in a double to provide extra subject support. Riddle of the Week and Pi Day subject major in mathematics through In addition to an inclusive Students at Dickson College are competitions. • Your level of study and enrolling in two high level classroom environment, we also encouraged to seek extra Our gifted students help achievement in high school mathematics courses concurrently also provide modified (M) assistance when required during write questions for our Maths mathematics. - Specialist Mathematics and and registered (R) courses, to their study lines. Enrichment day for year 8 and Specialist Methods. Students meet the needs of our students 9 students. Our caring students Historical data of student success who are very interested in undertaking Foundation and At Dickson College, students really enjoy helping to run the day. in mathematics at Dickson College Mathematics can do double major Refugee study programs. These M of mathematics are extended has enabled us to develop the in Mathematical Methods and and R courses allow for a flexible through external programs WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR following guide. Mathematical Applications. approach to individual students’ and competitions including: YOU? For more information on individual needs within Dickson College. ANU Extension; ANU Maths Day; When considering which course frameworks, please visit Australian Mathematics, UNSW mathematics course at Dickson Students who continue to study the Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) website: http:// mathematics through their years College Course Level Purpose of course Other Skills at college keep their pathways www.bsss.act.edu.au. (Note this is only a guide and does not options wide open for the future. indicate the requirements for tertiary study in an area.) At Dickson College there is a Specialist Methods/ Supports the study of pure mathematics, Needs excellent algebra mathematics course to suit Specialist economics, physics, medical science or skills everyone. Dickson College is Mathematics engineering at university. one of the few colleges in the Mathematical Supports university study in areas using Needs strong algebra skills ACT offering the full spectrum of Methods considerable maths – sciences,(including mathematics courses. The courses physics, medical science & engineering) of mathematics at Dickson psychology and health Mathematical Supports trades, financial skills and numeracy. Some algebra skills will be College are: Applications helpful • Specialist Mathematics (T) Essential Maintains and improves numeracy skills and Needs good skills in • Specialist Methods (T) Mathematics applies these in a wide range of real-life percentages, • Mathematical Methods (T) settings measurement and • Mathematical Applications (T) geometry. • Essential Mathematics (A) Contemporary Supports improvement in basic numeracy and UsefulHas an if emphasis intending to • Contemporary Mathematics Mathematics everyday use of maths. studyon basic at CIT later numeracy (A)

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/ 46 / COURSES COURSES / 47 / MEDIA MUSIC Media provides students with an in-depth understanding of the principles, knowledge and skills involved in a vast range of areas including digital media, video production, documentary, film, Students study up to eight units in which include Rock and Pop, Music for film, Ensembles and television, journalism, scriptwriting, pop culture, news and current affairs. Self-directed studies. Jazz Tertiary students study early Jazz, Blues, Swing and Bebop and Funk.

Music at Dickson offers students There are excellent facilities competencies in the Music a wide range of opportunities for practice including; industry Industry and to give access to for both Tertiary and Accredited standard PA; microphones; amps future employment opportunities study. Students study up to eight and instruments. The music room in this field. Work placements are units in the two years which includes a computer lab with available in a variety of Music include: Rock and Pop; Music for state of the art recording, notation Industry businesses. Students film; Ensembles and Self-directed and sequencing software and learn or further develop their studies. Jazz Tertiary students hardware. skills on an instrument; work in study early Jazz; Blues; Swing; bands; learn how to mix sound Bebop and Funk. Students have the opportunity to for performances; compose study Tertiary Music at the ANU songs using live instruments In each unit students practice and school of music as a part of their and/or computers; and study present for performance, compose Dickson College program. recording techniques and studio music and study the particular engineering. music of that unit. Students Music Industry is a C course The Arts Faculty provides a practical and theoretical The college offers a variety of Tertiary and working in the Jazz units practise which is a nationally recognised study in Media, whilst encouraging creativity, Accredited Media units, allowing students to and perform in jazz combos and in vocational program. Students work experimentation and developing valuable life skills. complete a minor, major, major/minor or double a big band. towards the award of a Certificate major in this course. Media is full of innovation, II in Music Industry (CUA20615). Students gain thorough knowledge in the creativity and exciting opportunities to explore! The units are designed to develop underlying principles and techniques of media production including: pre-production processes, which include concept development, scriptwriting, storyboarding; video production, including directing, cinematography and audio recording; post- production processes including editing, special effects and motion graphics coupled with rendering for final output.

This course provides students with a vast range of areas to choose from including: animation, documentary, film genre studies, interactive media, journalism, media foundation, motion graphics and special effects, popular culture, public communication, scriptwriting and video production.

The Media area includes a theatre, computer editing suites and a comprehensive range of equipment which includes: HD digital video cameras; 27” inch computers; the latest industry standard software; Rode microphones; Velbon tripods and monopods, a camera slider and jib, studio lights, green screen and other backdrops as well as other production accessories.

/ 48 / COURSES COURSES / 49 / OUTDOOR OCEANOGRAPHY EDUCATION The study of oceanography gives students a world view, an understanding of the global system Students in Outdoor Education will explore river systems through canoeing; the ocean environment that is our environment; it provides a better understanding of the interconnectedness of through surfing, sea kayaking and scuba diving; the snow through snowboarding and alpine skiing; systems within a major feature of our earth. and the land through mountain biking, trekking and volunteer work.

CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY OUTDOOR EDUCATION (T) the risks involved in the activity/ OUTDOOR EDUCATION (A) Students will develop an Students in Outdoor Education ies; develop risk management and This course is run “offline” and understanding of the chemical will explore river systems through emergency response plans (such students will complete class in properties of the marine canoeing; the ocean environment as completing a first aid course) R unit (Registered unit) time on environment such as salinity, through surfing; sea kayaking and appropriate to the activity. a Thursday afternoon and take dissolved gases and water scuba diving; the snow through a three day trip to complete the molecules, and the effects snowboarding and alpine skiing; RESPONSIBILITY OF SELF AND scheduled hours. This course is and the land through mountain a great release of stress, giving related to these properties, OTHERS biking; trekking and volunteer Explore the relationships between students the opportunity to such as density, acoustics, work. people and the environment, get away from it all and learn viscosity, temperature and teamwork, leadership and some leadership and personal movement of nutrients. The unit DISCOVER OUTDOOR individual learning characteristics; development skills as well as examines atmospheric properties ENVIRONMENTS explored through a variety of having a great time. Outdoor Oceanographers address practical and conduct an investigation and and conditions, oceanic and Explore the environment and outdoor activities; choice of Education (A) can be chosen term problems and engage in basic communicate their findings. They atmospheric pollution, and gas its features; the role of the appropriate methods applied to by term but make sure you keep a scientific discovery. In the area will develop an understanding of cycles for carbon, nitrogen and environment in promoting mental individual activities. look out for the upcoming trips! of human health, for example, science as a human endeavour oxygen. Students will use scientific health and physical well-being; the oceans provide threats such within the inter-disciplinary field inquiry and examine science as a work with others to respectfully SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR • Snow Skiing & Snowboarding as storms and hurricanes, and of Oceanography. human endeavour within the field and safely participate in diverse RECREATION • Mountain Biking rising sea levels endangering of Oceanography. outdoor environments, building Sustainable use of wilderness • Surfing coastal populations (more than MARINE GEOGRAPHY AND knowledge, skills, self-efficacy and environments and the importance • Sea Kayaking half of the world’s population GEOLOGY PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY appreciation of natural places. of healthy outdoor environments; • Scuba Diving live within 50 km of the sea). Students will develop an Students will study physical develop philosophy on adventure, • Canyoning connection to wilderness The oceans provide a diversity understanding of the physical principles such as wave PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT • Rock Climbing Planning for participation in environments and the use of • White water rafting and of food, are the reservoir of our forces within the earth that affect generation and theory, fluid an expedition; plan all aspects technology in outdoor recreation wake-boarding water supply and most of the the ocean basins, including statics and dynamics and the required for participation in an and various outdoor settings. heat and carbon of the climate tectonic theory and volcanism. effects of processes such as expedition and activities; evaluate system, are the source of roughly Data is used to construct visual tides and currents, including half the respired oxygen of the representations and models of thermohaline circulation. Students biosphere, and contain most the bathymetry of the ocean will study energy balances, of the remaining undiscovered basins and to predict new land weather patterns, sustainability natural pharmaceuticals. formations such as those seen and energy harvesting, and an in volcanic island arcs. Students evaluation of the anthropogenic MARINE BIOLOGY will evaluate mapping tools and contribution to climate change. Marine Biology covers the the use of technology. They will study of a range of marine examine the effects of natural Students can complete a Major by ecosystems, organisms and and anthropogenic processes that completing 4 units or a Minor by their classification. It examines create weathering and erosion of completing any 2 units. the interconnectedness and coastal environments. Students relationships within the population will examine science as a human dynamic and the human impact endeavour within the inter- on these. Students will use the disciplinary field of Oceanography. skills of scientific inquiry to design

/ 50 / COURSES COURSES / 51 / PHYSICAL PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION Physical Education is an integrated area of study that actively engages students holistically Photography gives students the opportunity to explore the medium in creative, contemporary in intellectual, social, emotional and physical development and learning in, about ways and understand how to communicate through the image and for enjoyment. and through physical, recreational and sporting activities.

Dickson College offers both The digital stream focuses Students can complete a Double digital and black and white film on digital camera functions, Major, Major Minor, Major or Minor photography at Tertiary and lighting and digital manipulation in Physical Education at Dickson College. Accredited levels. techniques using Adobe Photoshop CC. Whilst in the Physical Education is an integrated The photography unit has a focus black and white film stream, area of study that actively engages on creative ways to manipulate students learn composition, the students holistically in intellectual, images in Photoshop. Students fundamentals of the SLR cameras social, emotional and physical development and learning in, about look at a plethora of images to and technical aspects of the and through physical, recreational get a broad understanding of the darkroom print making process. and sporting activities. contexts of the images and learn how to critically analyse images These courses open up fantastic This course will enable students to: created today and in the past. opportunities for further study • increase physical literacy in, Students gain in-depth knowledge in photography at tertiary level through and about movement • analyse, physical education about the digital SLR, Photoshop, educational institutions. The Touch, Football, Volleyball, Netball, Volleyball, Netball, Oztag, Softball, studies theories, concepts, Oztag, Softball, Australian Football, Australian Football, Water Polo, history and advanced studio students complete a large variety principles, methodologies, Water Polo, Ultimate Frisbee, Cricket, lighting. No previous experience is of work presented professionally assumptions, perspectives and Ultimate Frisbee, Cricket, Basketball, Basketball, European Handball, ideas in and through sport European Handball, Flag Football, required. in a portfolio to use for university Flag Football, Field or Court Hockey, • analyse the nature and purpose of Field or Court Hockey, Baseball, entry interviews. Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse. physical education and the impact Softball, Lacrosse, Weights and of factors that influence self, others LEISURE & RECREATION Gym, Aerobic training ,as well as and well-being Students that do both film and This unit develops students’ Community Coaching principles • analyse values and attitudes and understanding of physical activity, related to game-sense and digital photography courses have evaluate their influence on health, recreation and sport from a an advantage for further study outdoor and physical education teamwork. participatory perspective. Activities • communicate in a range of modes and a deeper understanding may include but are not limited and mediums for specific purposes SPORT, ACTIVITY, CULTURE AND of the technical applications to: League Tag, AFL 9’s, Fast 5 and audiences SOCIETY of photography. Students are Netball, Floorball, Ultimate Frisbee, • reflect on and apply concepts, Indoor Cricket, Flag Football, Students explore a range of encouraged to enter their work in skills and strategies. Lacrosse, Orienteering, Fitness and sports and physical activities that various community exhibitions as conditioning, Aquatic activities, contribute to individual, societal well as the annual Dickson College At Dickson College students may Rock Climbing, Lawn Bowls, Surfing, and cultural identity. Activities arts exhibition. study the following units of work: Golf, Tennis, Squash, Mountain may include but are not limited biking, Bush walking, Gym fitness, SPORTS SKILL ACQUISITION to: Gaelic Football, Netball, Flag Dance. Students explore the acquisition Football, Australian Football, Cricket, and development of sports skills. European Handball, Baseball, Hip BUILDING AND IMPROVING TEAMS Activities may include modified Hop, Surfing, Soccer, Indigenous sports, or themes such as, invasion Students explore and develop skills games, Badminton, Table Tennis, games, net/wall/court games, associated with the enhancement Yoga, Bootcamp/ Challenge, target games or striking/fielding of teams. Activities may include Wheelchair Basketball, Goal ball, games. Suitable activities may but not limited to: Touch, Football, include but are not limited to: Golf, Lawn Bowls, Bocce.

/ 52 / COURSES COURSES / 53 / PHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY Through the study of the mind, our behaviour and the human condition, Through the study of motion and energy, sound and light, electricity and the atom, students have the opportunity to develop their own understanding we develop a greater appreciation for the forces and processes which exist within our daily lives. of the individuals and groups they encounter in their lives.

The study of Physics explores humankind’s drive Psychology is the study of the It is also very helpful in developing PSYCHOLOGY OF WELLBEING to explain the phenomenon which shape our world human mind and behaviours. critical and creative thinking, and This unit explores the and universe. Through the study of motion and Learning about psychology research and writing skills that psychological and physical health energy, sound and light, electricity and the atom, helps students gain greater can benefit the student in any of individuals and groups. The we develop a greater appreciation for the forces awareness about the self and an subject throughout their further electives are designed to promote and processes which exist within our daily lives. The understanding of the impact of studies. Students will study units awareness around health, how it skills learnt through the study of Physics directly other individuals, families and from the list below: can go wrong and how positive link to problem solving techniques, research and communities on an individual’s health can be obtained. communication skills and specialised experimental psychological development. INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES methods aimed at achieving specific goals. This unit explores how the Students may study a Minor Psychology is designed to help individual develops physically, (two semesters) or Major (four A student of physics can discover the workings students learn to question and socially and cognitively. The semesters) in Psychology. of the atom, the mysteries of the universe and all Curriculum units: challenge assumptions about electives in this unit are designed Students can also combine the other pieces in-between. At Dickson College • Unit 1: Linear motion and waves human behaviour as they further to introduce students to units of Psychology with units of students will study the following National • Unit 2: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics their higher order thinking psychology and analyse how we Sociology to form a Behavioural • Unit 3: Gravity and electromagnetism skills with reflection, creativity, function as human beings. Science Major, Major/Minor or • Unit 4: Revolutions in modern physics. communication and analysis. Double Major. Students can complete a Major or Minor in Physics at Through the study of the mind, INTO THE MIND Dickson College. our behaviour and the human This unit explores the biological Assessment for Psychology condition, students have the basis of behaviour. The electives can take the form of research opportunity to develop their own in this unit are designed to help assignments (such as understanding of the individuals students discover how humans experiment reports, essays, or and groups they encounter in interact with our internal and oral presentation), creative their lives. To build this critical external environments to produce responses (multimedia, visual awareness and appreciation of behaviour. representations, portfolios, etc.) their self-development and the and tests (including multiple development of others, students PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIETY choice and extended response learn to apply the general theories This unit explores how psychology questions). There are 3 to 4 major and principles of psychology is present in everyday society. The pieces of assessment throughout across a range of clinical studies electives are designed to analyse each semester in Psychology and everyday experiences. how humans interact at a group at Dickson College. Psychology level. We will look at how norms is offered at both Tertiary and Studying Psychology at Dickson are formed and why deviance to Accredited levels. College is for those thinking about cultural and societal norms can a career not only in psychology, occur. but any area that involves an interest in the human mind and behaviour.

/ 54 / COURSES COURSES / 55 / REFUGEE BRIDGING SECONDARY INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM ENGLISH CENTRE (SIEC)

Refugee young people have the right to a meaningful education that takes into account their refugee Students join the SIEC from countries across the world. experiences and supports and prepares them in their quest for successful educational outcomes. Some are here for a fixed term, others are making Australia their new home.

The Refugee Bridging Program WHO CAN JOIN THE PROGRAM? WHAT IS THE REFUGEE BRIDGING at Dickson College has been The program is open to students PROGRAM? developed as a response to the 16 years and older with a refugee The Refugee Bridging Program is a interrupted schooling of many experience. Students must meet a year 11 and 12 course. The program young refugee students that enter minimum standard of written and allows the students to fulfil the the ACT college sector. Although spoken English before they can requirements of a year 12 Senior many refugee students aim to enter the program, although they School Certificate. Students may attend and complete college, may initially have significant ESL choose a tertiary pathway through they face innumerable hardships and literacy needs. Typically the the CIT or University or explore the and challenges such as social cohort are students who: options of apprenticeships and adaptation, English language • are refugees (or have had a employment. acquisition and adapting to an refugee experience), unknown school system. Our • have had disrupted education, Students who aspire to gain their The SIEC is the only secondary literature, science, maths, draw on our diverse personal unique program, in Dickson • have significant settlement year 12 certificate will be given level intensive English language information technology (IT), and professional backgrounds, College, aims to support students issues, the opportunity to study units that centre in the ACT. It teaches studies of society and the including experiences of learning with a refugee experience and • may have spent significant time are appropriate to, and support, English as an Additional environment, art and physical and living overseas, to create provide them with the skills, and in a refugee camp prior to their their past educational and life Language/Dialect (EAL/D) through education. The program is a safe, caring, learning-rich the opportunity, for academic arrival in Australia and Canberra. experiences. The flexible nature a specialised, full-time program designed to be completed within environment for our students. success. of the program allows more of learning to students preparing three terms (30 weeks). able, and experienced students, to enter secondary schools across The SIEC forms an integral part of to study in college mainstream the ACT. Students are aged The SIEC promotes mutual respect the Dickson College community. subjects. The Refugee Bridging between 12 to 18 years old. among students and staff. Students share the College’s Program also offers classes in Students are encouraged to draw resources and facilities, which the fundamentals of English as a Students join the SIEC from upon knowledge and skills from assists students to develop their Second Language, Maths and IT countries across the world. Some their first language, previous broader social networks and for those students that have had are here for a fixed term, others schooling and life experiences in independent learning skills. The more disrupted education and are making Australia their new the classroom. SIEC works closely with other ACT require more support. home. schools to support the transition The SIEC has a long history of of students into the wider Dickson College was awarded a The aim of the SIEC is to enable delivering outcomes for EAL/D secondary school system. The SIEC recognition of excellence for ‘best students to acquire Standard students. 2016 marked the SIEC’s also has close links to community practice with refugee background Australian English as well as the thirtieth year of operation in organisations and programs that students’ ACT Multicultural Awards academic skills and knowledge Canberra. Our staff are highly offer services to newly-arrived 2013 they need to enter, and effectively qualified and have completed students and their families. participate in, the ACT secondary tertiary studies in Teaching English school system. SIEC students to Speakers of Other Languages The SIEC enrols students on a daily participate in full-time study in (TESOL) and education. We are basis within school dates. core learning areas – namely, dedicated professionals who

/ 56 / PROGRAM PROGRAM / 57 / SOCIAL & SENIOR SCIENCE COMMUNITY WORK The study of Senior Science encourages and enables students to develop an understanding of the universe through observation, questioning, experimentation, discussion, Studying Social and Community Work provides students with opportunities to make critical analysis and creative thinking. a difference in people’s lives within their local community.

The study of Senior Science The subject explores ways in which encourages and enables students scientists work collaboratively to develop an understanding of and individually in a range of the universe through observation, integrated fields to increase questioning, experimentation, understanding of an ever- discussion, critical analysis and expanding body of scientific creative thinking. knowledge.

Students explore key concepts and • Unit 1: Biological Senior models through active enquiry Science into phenomena and through • Unit 2: Environmental Senior contexts that exemplify the role Science of Science in society. They learn • Unit 3: Chemical Senior how an understanding of Science Science This course is designed for • Work in Community Services and good opportunities for is central to the identification • Unit 4: Physical Senior Science students interested in all aspects • Disability and Aged Care advancement of, and solutions to, some of the • Unit 5: Negotiated Study Unit of the community services • Work with Young People • Opportunities to make a key issues facing an increasingly sector, childcare, disability work, • Interact with Children difference in people’s lives within globalised society. aged care and youth work. The their local community. course also covers foundation Benefits for students: skills and knowledge that would • Gain a head start into nursing PARTNERSHIPS assist students wanting career or many other community service Dickson College has established pathways into nursing and careers such as; disability work; partnerships with Majura Early teaching. children’s services; community Childhood Centre, Northside work; youth work and aged care Community Services and Students undertake training at • Develop links with local Goodwin Ainslie. Students are college and with local employers employers and opportunities able to gain valuable skills and through Structured Workplace to undertake challenging work career exploration opportunities Learning (SWL) that can lead with tremendous personal in the areas of early childhood to the award of Certificate II in satisfaction education, aged care work and Community Services (CHC22015). • Learn appropriate work youth and disability support practices from childcare work. These employers have The following units can be professionals, nurses, carers and the opportunity to enrich their used to make up a Social healthcare professionals in the programs through working with and Community Work course. workplace while on SWL our students and the opportunity Different units of competence • Develop work ready skills in to showcase the broad range will be delivered each semester. career pathways that are in of career opportunities in demand here and overseas community services and allied • Flexibility of hours, conditions health.

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Through the study of society, culture and the norms and values of everyday life, students have the Programs are tailored to meet the individual athlete’s needs and sporting requirements, in opportunity to develop their understanding of their own identity and the world they live in. close consultation with identified coaches and sporting organisations.

Sociology is the study of the social Students will study units from the and explore the ways in which Sports Development is an forces and relationships. Studying list below: their lives are shaped by forces integrated area of study that Sociology at Dickson College helps outside of their control. actively engages students students gain greater awareness IDENTITY holistically in intellectual, social, emotional and physical about the systems and ideas that This unit explores society on SOCIAL JUSTICE development, and learning in, make up society, their cultural and the individual level: the ways This unit explores social issues about and through physical, historical context, and the ways people define themselves and that lend themselves to activism recreational and sporting individual and group behaviour is their relationships with others. and debate; issues of equality, activities. shaped by social forces. The electives in this unit provide justice and fairness on a students with opportunities to social scale. The electives in PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A The discipline of Sociology study the myriad of ways that this unit provide students with SPORT is designed to help students society classifies and categorises opportunities to explore all sides Students will explore time- question and challenge people at an individual and of these issues, to develop the management, lifestyle balance, assumptions about human society, small group level, and how skills and acquire the information academic pursuits, training, and develop their higher order individuals can be constrained to make informed decisions about work and social interactions in Student programs are tailored • plan activities independently thinking skills through reflection, and empowered through their issues that affect them. the context of developing and maintaining an elite athlete. to meet the individual athlete’s and collaboratively communicate creativity and debate. By learning identification with such labels. needs and sporting requirements, ideas how to apply the principles and Students may study a Minor BUILDING AN ELITE ATHLETE in closeconsultation with • develop self-awareness and theories of sociology, students CULTURAL ICONS (two semesters) or Major (four Students will explore personalising identified coaches and sporting personal identity that enables develop their critical awareness; This unit explores all levels of semesters) in Sociology. Students programs, individual and/ or team organisations. In each unit, the them to manage their emotional, an ability to examine issues culture: the ideas, institutions and can also combine units of development, nutrition, psychology sports performance strand will mental, spiritual and physical from multiple perspectives and practices that define the ways Sociology with units of Psychology and recovery in the in the context provide the talented athletes wellbeing apply relevant ideas to diverse we communicate and interact to form a Behavioural Science of developing and maintaining an with the time and access to the facilities that they need to situations. with each other. The electives in Major, Major/Minor or Double elite athlete. EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS AND develop their specialised skills. It this unit provide students with Major. FURTHER STUDIES PATHWAYS will encourage them to evaluate Studying Sociology at Dickson opportunities to study the ways ATHLETES IN SOCIETY Members of Sports Development and assess their performances College is for those thinking that ideas shape social life, from Assessment for Sociology can take Students will explore issues receive numerous opportunities while reflecting on their goals, about a career not only in the mass communication to everyday the form of research assignments in sport, drugs, community to promote and develop their expectations of athletes, as well aspirations and expectations, both Behavioural Sciences, but for recreation activities. such as: oral seminars; sports, and a number end up as community, national and global short and long term. any related Humanities subject primary research; essays; oral pursuing their sport in a part-time environments in the context of area such as Psychology, History, presentations; creative responses or full time capacity after leaving POWER & INSTITUTIONS developing and maintaining an Sports Development will enable college. Global Relations and Business. It is This unit explores the and tests (including multiple elite athlete. students to: also helpful in developing critical superstructure of society, the choice; response to stimuli; • develop knowledge, skills, The information gained in the and creative thinking, as well as social institutions and systems extended answer questions). PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS understanding and values to theoretical aspects of the course research and writing skills that that determine the structure of Students will explore technology establish and maintain healthy, provides valuable foundation can benefit the student in any society on a macro level, and in in sport, injury management and satisfying lives • develop physical skills which knowledge for tertiary study in subject throughout their further turn influence life on a micro level. prevention, biomechanics, tactics, promote cognitive and academic related fields. studies. The electives in this unit provide game analysis and feedback in performance e.g. functioning students with opportunities to the context of developing and maintaining an elite athlete. of the brain, learning, memory, study the ‘big picture’ of society, concentration and mood

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SUPPORT PROGRAMS SUPPORT PROGRAMS

At Dickson College we work from a strengths based platform, focusing on an The support programs provides a unique opportunity for students requiring additional support to Individual Learning Plan for each student over the two year program. complete a package of study related to their educational needs, interests and future options.

FOUNDATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL ENGLISH (M) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (C) INDEPENDENCE PACKAGE Essential English is designed An information technology course to provide students with the that will enhance transitions to LIFE, LEISURE AND LEARNING (M) skills that will empower them to work and further education and This course provides opportunities succeed in a wide range of post- training opportunities. for students to gain the skills secondary pathways. necessary to make a smooth CLUBS AND COMMUNITY (R) transition to post school options CONTEMPORARY MATHS (M) A pastoral care class occurring and to participate in society in a The major themes of once a week to discuss meaningful and effective manner. Contemporary Mathematics are opportunities in the wider the numeracy skills students will college community and practice PATHWAYS TO WORK AND require in employment post- mindfulness, wellbeing and LEARNING (M) college and to manage their relaxation activities. At Dickson College we work from a students to undertake mainstream • make the reasonable This course is designed to provide personal finances. strengths based platform, focusing classes in areas of interest. LSC adjustments that are necessary to a foundation for students to For more information contact: on building the capacity of students and LSU students will usually have enable a student with disability to improve their literacy, numeracy ESSENTIAL MATHS (M) Caitlin Hanby for greater independence in their access to a Learning Support take part in education on the same and digital technology skills as Essential Mathematics focuses Disability Education Coordinator adult lives. Assistant in their classes, in addition basis as other students well as develop life skills and on enabling students to use (DECO) to the classroom teacher. The • assist students and families career planning. mathematics effectively, efficiently [email protected] To qualify for one of the Support Foundations Program utilises to feel safe and supported in the and critically to make informed Programs at Dickson College BSSS coursework that can lead to education environment. FOOD FOR LIFE (M) decisions in their daily lives. students must have completed year the awarding of the ACT Senior The course recognises the ten studies in a disability education Secondary Certificate. Adjustments may be made in the importance of a practical setting or be assessed by a school areas of curriculum, environment approach to solving everyday life psychologist as meeting the Inclusion Support Program and/or teaching methods, and will problems and provides students criteria for access to a place in the Across Australia, all schools are vary according to the needs of program. required to make reasonable individual students. with the opportunity to develop adjustments for students with management skills involved in Learning Support Centre (LSC) disability at the time of their Students enrolled in the Inclusion the selection and manipulation of and Learning Support Unit (LSU) enrolment and during the course Support Program at Dickson resources. Students enrolled in the LSC or LSU of their education, ensuring they College can complete a Tertiary have a core program of units called have the support they need to or Accredited package along with CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH (M) the Foundations for Independence successfully access and participate other students. They are eligible for The study of Contemporary English Package (see below), and can in the school curriculum, programs a case manager / tutor who will develops students’ literacy ability supplement these units with other and activities on the same basis as meet with them for an hour every to become effective users of subjects offered in the wider school their peers. week to check in with their progress, language and producers of texts. community. scaffold their assessment tasks and It focuses on developing reading, Our school will: support them to manage their time writing, speaking and listening • consult with parents/carers Dickson College is proud of its and anxiety. skills. inclusive education model and and the student to understand we encourage and support our their education needs and any adjustments required

/ 62 / PROGRAM PROGRAM / 63 / TOURISM & TEXTILES EVENT MANAGEMENT & FASHION

Tourism can lead to a variety of career opportunities within hotels, clubs, restaurants, catering Textiles and Fashion allows students to become discerning consumers in a global marketplace. They organisations, resorts, travel, tourism and event organisations and government departments. develop confidence to pursue a variety of study options, employment and lifelong leisure activities.

A wide range of units are taught applications such as print; sustainability and ethical issues. including: Fashion, Textiles and dye; embroidery; applique and Students are encouraged to gain Society; Design for Performance structural fabric construction knowledge and understanding (costume); Recycle and Reuse; (weave, knit) are explored and of textiles and fashion by Fabric Dyeing and Printing; developed. utilising the design process to Working with Textiles; Marketing develop creative, innovative a Designer Label and Negotiated Textiles and Fashion is a varied and resourceful responses. They Study. Excursions to major and evolving area of study that develop skills in ideas generation; exhibitions, both locally and reflects the important part that problem solving; communication interstate, are also frequented. textiles play in industry and project management; analysis; Work experience in the Textiles broader society. Textiles fulfil technical skills and evaluation. and Fashion Workplace is also the essential role of providing available, as well as workshops at protection, comfort and social Students can also undertake the Australian National University meaning with a cultural context. vocational studies leading to the School of Art and the Canberra award of a Certificate II in Applied Institute of Technology. It is a multidisciplinary study that Fashion Design and Technology draws on concepts and skills (MST20616). Hands-on applications such as underpinning design; technology; garment making; surface design markets; culture; environmental

Tourism and Event Management as well as event management. Participation in Tourism excursions is designed for students with an Tourism can lead to a variety and SWL placements are also interest in the travel, tourism and of career opportunities within encouraged to deepen the hospitality industry. Tourism is hotels, clubs, restaurants, catering knowledge and understanding of defined as travel away from the organisations, resorts, travel, the Tourism industry. traveller’s normal place of work tourism and event organisations and home, exploring local or and government departments. international destinations for a range of reasons. The following units are available to complete to work toward a The course explores a wide major in Tourism. Different units of range of locations, an insight into competence will be delivered each services provided by transport and semester which can lead to a tour operators, travel agencies, Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20116): accommodation providers, theme • Tourism and Event parks and attractions, tour guides, Management sporting, entertainment and arts • Global Tourism venues, museums and historical • Working in Tourism sites, restaurants, cafes and clubs • Tourism and Events Promotion

/ 64 / COURSES COURSES / 65 / WORKSHOP VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES & TRAINING The Technology Faculty provides a range of programs which provide educational foundations for further studies in traditional trade areas at the Canberra Institute of Technology or We offer Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses from with private Registered Training Organisations. a variety of industry endorsed training packages.

The Technology Faculty provides a range of Dickson College offers Vocational can demonstrate competence to (CPC20211) programs which provide educational foundations Education and Training (VET) industry standard in a workplace • Certificate I & II Hospitality for further studies in traditional trade areas at the courses from a variety of industry context and in the workplace • (SIT10216 & SIT20316) Canberra Institute of Technology or with private endorsed training packages. during SWL, are eligible to receive • Certificate I & II in Information, Registered Training Organisations. Students can complete nationally a qualification or Statement Digital Media and Technology recognised qualifications whilst of Attainment in the following (ICT10115 & ICT20115) Students also have the opportunities to completing their ACT Year 12 qualifications: • Certificate II Music (CUA20615) participate in the Australian School Based Certificate. • Certificate II Applied Fashion • Certificate II in Tourism Apprenticeship (ASBA) program in conjunction Design and Technology (SIT20116) with their studies in a number of courses. Dickson College operates a joint (MST20616) venture Registered Training • Certificate I Automotive Other vocational opportunities METAL TECHNOLOGY (A) The Technology courses offered at Dickson Organisation with Gungahlin Vocational Preparation are available through partnering This course is designed to develop Metal College include Accredited (A) and Vocational College called North Training. (AUR10116) arrangements with external Construction skills to a high standard of accuracy (V) courses. • Certificate II in Community RTOs throughout the year. These and finish. The curriculum is suited to any Students enrolled in VET courses Services include: student who wishes to gain knowledge of metals AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (A/V) are given the opportunity to gain • (CHC22015) • Canberra Institute of Technology (especially steel) in a practical environment. In the Automotive Technology course, students valuable industry experience • Certificate I Construction • The Academy of Interactive Students who develop skills associated with develop knowledge and skills related to various through Structured Workplace (CPC10111) & Certificate II Entertainment designing, constructing and repairing objects types of engine and vehicle systems. This is an Learning (SWL). Students who in Construction Pathways • Masters Builders Association will be able to use them in the traditional fields ideal course for students who want to learn about of metalwork - such as Fitting and Machining or maintaining their own car. Engineering - as well as many other careers.

At a professional level, the course provides a WOOD TECHNOLOGY (A) pathway into the Automotive Industry for students This course explores many aspects of woodwork, who successfully complete the requirements including: the correct use of hand and machine for the Certificate I in Automotive Vocational tools, methods of cabinet construction and Preparation [AUR10116]. finishing. It also covers specialised areas of woodwork such as turning and restoration. CONSTRUCTION PATHWAYS (A/V) Students will have the opportunity to undertake This course is aimed at students who may be projects and extend themselves with the special seeking a career in the Construction Industry. The techniques required for this work. course provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills in the use of hand and power Combined Workshop and Technologies with tools; in construction techniques with different Design and Graphics materials and in the preparation of building Students with a special interest in design aspects sites. Students will work towards Certificate I in the Automotive, Metal or Wood Technologies in Construction [CPC10111] and Certificate II in or trades should consider undertaking some Construction Pathways [CPC20211]. design units in the Design and Graphics course, in addition to their other studies in this area.

Qualifications achieved in vocational courses are nationally recognised.

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On completion of an ASBA, students receive a nationally recognised vocational qualification Dickson College Library holds an extensive collection of resources supporting and an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate. all curriculum areas as well as recreational interests.

Australian School-Based On completion of an ASBA, If you are interested in exploring Apprenticeships (ASBAs) offer students receive a nationally an ASBA, please complete an students, 15 years of age or over, recognised vocational Expression of Interest form when you enrol in classes, so the opportunity to achieve a qualification and an ACT Senior that you can be placed on our Secondary Certificate. nationally recognised vocational register to receive information qualification by combining paid on available positions. Further work and training as part of their Employment in an ASBA is information is available at www. educational program at college. available in a wide variety of Australianapprenticeships.gov.au industries including: • Building & Construction If you are already undertaking Students train for a minimum of an ASBA, please let us know • Hairdressing 8 hours in the workplace and a at the time that you enrol. If • Community Services (Aged minimum of 3 hours off the job you are an employer looking to Care & Early Childhood training weekly, for a Certificate II employ a student under an ASBA Education and Care) qualification, and a minimum of arrangement, please contact the • Business school to discuss options. 15 hours a week for a Certificate III • Information Technology qualification. • Plumbing For more information contact: Dickson College Library holds an extensive collection DICKSON COLLEGE LIBRARY WEBSITE • Electro Technology Erica Brown, Transitions and . of resources supporting curriculum areas and https://tinyurl.com/dicksoncollegelibrary • Hospitality Careers Officer reading interests. Teacher librarians and library • Useful websites & online research links assistants help students access multiple sources of • Bibliography and referencing guides information within and beyond the college library • Essay and report writing guides and also help students with research and assignment Teacher librarians can help you with: skills. • Essays and other assessment tasks • Research skills – finding great resources RESOURCES • Information literacy, multiliteracies and guided • Graphic novels, fantasy, science fiction, crime inquiry fiction, contemporary fiction, picture books, easy • Referencing and bibliographies readers • Library orientations and e-learning sessions • Interesting and useful non fiction • ebooks – a growing collection • DVD collection – films and documentaries • TV4Education online video delivery system – curriculum-related programs, available on all devices

COMPUTERS • Desktop computers for research and assignments • Wifi – Chromebook laptops and personal devices • Access to Oliver, the library catalogue – availablefrom anywhere via the Digital Backpack • Access to Weblinks, Hot Topics, eNotes, Online Referencing Generator • Online full text journal, magazine and newspaper articles via Libraries ACT

/ 68 / PROGRAM FACILITIES / 69 / CAREERS & UNIVERSITY ADVICE KEY DATES When helping a young person in your care to consider their career, we suggest that they consider their interests, abilities and values. Success is found most often when you do something you like and are good at, so why not pursue all the options? ONLINE APPLICATIONS GO LIVE: WWW.EDUCATION.ACT.GOV.AU 30TH APRIL 2018

ONLINE APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 9AM: 11TH JUNE 2018 Come and see our team of fully TRANSITIONS You can spend one week Any applications after this time will be considered as late and qualified Careers Advisors in Dickson has developed a number (minimum of 30 hours) in a work processed at each college except where colleges have high demand. N-Block – the red carpet connects of programs to assist students in place. Each Work Experience us to other members of the successfully transitioning into and placement can count towards your OFFERS OF PLACEMENT ARE DISPATCHED BY COLLEGES: Student Wellbeing team. through college into university Year 12 Certificate and you can 2ND JULY 2018 and the workforce. For further participate in several placements We can help you to take the information contact the careers while at college. To find out more LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS TO ADVISE THE COLLEGE OF ACCEPTANCE steps in the future directions and student wellbeing teams. about Work Experience visit the OF PLACEMENT: that interest you. When helping Work Experience Coordinator – in 13TH AUGUST 2018 a young person in your care to STUDENT PATHWAYS PLANNING the Careers Centre. consider their career, we suggest We work with students, families CAREERS INTERVIEWS BETWEEN PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND that they consider their interests, and pastoral care teachers to CAN YOU HELP? DC CAREERS AND UNI ADVICE TEAM: abilities and values. Success is individually help with Pathways Finally, if you are an employer and 6TH & 8TH AUGUST 2018 - Campbell High School found most often when you do Planning. would like to be involved by taking 7TH & 10TH AUGUST 2018 - Lyneham High School something you like and are good on a student as an Australian at, so why not pursue all the CAREERS & UNIVERSITY ADVICE School- YEAR 11, 2019, SEMESTER 1 CLASS SELECTION: options? We offer a range of services to Based Apprentice (ASBA) or You must accept an offer of a place at Dickson College by completing assist you with career planning. as part of our Work Experience the enrolment forms that will be sent to you. We can help lead you to The Careers team are available to program, please contact us to information that you might not students during school hours and discuss how you can become Campbell High and Lyneham High arrange the bookings for class even know exists and the more appointments can be made to involved (6142 0140). selection for year 10 students at their schools. information you seek out early on, discuss options. 4TH SEPTEMBER 2018 – Campbell High School (parents welcome) the better prepared you will be for 5TH SEPTEMBER 2018 – Lyneham High School (parents welcome) what lies ahead. WORK EXPERIENCE Work Experience is a great way If you attend any other high school please contact Dickson College on Come to us for: Work Experience; to explore career paths and to 6142 0140 to arrange an interview time for the evening (4pm-7pm)of excursions to Career Markets; find out what is involved in an 28TH AUGUST OR 12TH SEPTEMBER at Dickson College. guest speakers and lectures; occupation. This is especially true access to external courses; if you are unsure about the type THE ENROLMENT PROCESS REQUIRES THREE KEY ITEMS: Australian School-Based of work you would like to do when 1. A completed application (online) Apprenticeships (ASBAs); you leave college. Work Experience 2. A completed enrolment pack (paper, emailed to you to assistance with job seeking and often leads to further employment complete and return to Dickson College) employability skills. We also help opportunities, including part time 3. Class selection (in person at either Lyneham High, Campbell with applications to CIT, university work. High or Dickson College) through UAC, VTAC, QTAC, etc, as well as scholarships, and more.

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