Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Introduction

At Blackwood High School we are committed to students achieving their personal best by providing them with opportunities to excel through support and challenge. We aim for all students to strive to achieve, in conjunction with their teachers, enabling them to have a broad breadth and choice of post school options.

This prospectus describes the curriculum in Years 8 to 12 at Blackwood High School for 2016. The subject selection process is very important in shaping potential and desired future pathways through to further education, training and employment. The information provided is designed to support students and their families in making informed choices for their future through course options.

The curriculum at Blackwood High School in Years 8 to 10 is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) and is consistent with the Australian Curriculum. The IBMYP curriculum is internationally accredited and is supported through strong curriculum connections within and across the Mitcham Hills Partnership. Students coming to Blackwood from within the Mitcham Hills Partnership from Coromandel Primary School continue with the five year IBMYP program to the end of Year 10. Students who come from schools outside this primary school are able to complete the IBMYP through Years 8 to 10. Belair, Blackwood, Coromandel Valley and Eden Hills Primary Schools deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP). There is synergy between the IBPYP and IBMYP.

The IBMYP equips students with the skills and abilities to engage in a full range of courses in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) at Year 11 and 12 as well as developing globally minded young people. Within Year 9 and 10, students are able to make some choices to follow their passions, strengths and interests. Students in Year 10 commence their SACE studies by undertaking the compulsory component, the Personal Learning Plan (PLP), delivered through their Pastoral Care Program. There are a number of aspects of the IBMYP that prepare students into their senior schooling years. The IBMYP uses criteria based assessment supporting movement into the performance standards of the SACE. It includes students undertaking a Personal Project of interest which assists them to develop the research skills needed to be successful in the compulsory SACE Stage 2 Research Project. Students are also involved in volunteering as part of the Community Service aspect of the IBMYP.

The senior school curriculum is consistent with the SACE offering both SACE Stage 1 (Year 11) and SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) opportunities. Students at Blackwood High School can undertake a range of courses in the senior school including a comprehensive range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. Details of the requirements to complete the SACE and the opportunities available are provided in the prospectus.

Blackwood High School actively seeks links with the tertiary sector to offer curriculum that enables students to have tertiary experience. This includes enrolment in some tertiary programs and tertiary staff working with students and our staff. Flinders University offers an Extension Studies program where Year 12 students can undertake two topics (equivalent to a full year) in most undergraduate areas. The results from the Extension Studies courses can be counted towards student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). In 2015 the school formed a relationship with the University of Adelaide for their Early Entry program into science related courses. The University of Adelaide offers the Headstart Scholarships for Year 12 students to undertake selected First Year Undergraduate courses. Opportunities change from year to year; however, as options become available, students are provided with information and are supported by the staff in the school.

To enable the important process of course selection and counselling, student assemblies to explain the process and parent information evenings will be conducted early in Term 3 prior to the Course Counselling Day.

Course selection requires making wise decisions. These decisions need to be based on student individual interests, past successes and desired futures. Staff at Blackwood High School are available to assist students and parents in providing information and advice about course requirements and opportunities.

I commend this prospectus to you to support the course counselling process for studies in 2016.

Marion Coady Principal

Address: Postal Address: For international access: 4 Seymour Street P O Box 1075 Phone: 0011 61 8 8278 0900 EDEN HILLS SA 5050 BLACKWOOD SA 5051 Fax: 0011 61 8 8278 0999 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA Website: www.bhs.sa.edu.au

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1

CONTENTS ...... 2

COURSE COUNSELLING AND SUBJECT SELECTION ...... 4

SPECIAL INTEREST SPORT PROGRAMS Special Interest Netball and Football Programs ...... 5

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS International Student Programs...... 6

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP)...... 7 The IB Learner Profile ...... 8 Key Concepts ...... 9

MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle Years Curriculum Pattern ...... 10 Summary of Year 8, 9 and 10 Subjects ...... 11-12

SENIOR SCHOOL South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) ...... 13 What is the SACE? ...... 14

CONTENTS Special Advice to Year 11 and 12 Students ...... 14-15 SACE Planner 2015 ...... 16 Post School Pathways...... 17 Vocational Education and Training ...... 18-19 Stage 1 (Year 11) Subjects...... 21 Stage 2 (Year 12) Subjects ...... 22 The Personal Learning Plan ...... 23 The Research Project ...... 24 Community Learning and Community Studies ...... 25

LEARNING AREAS The Arts ...... 26-40 Business and Enterprise, Design, Technology ...... 80-86 Cross-Disciplinary ...... 23-25 Design, Home Economics...... 69-73 English, Language and Literature, ESL ...... 41-45 Health and Physical Education ...... 61-68 Humanities, Individuals and Societies...... 46-49 Language Acquisition, Languages other than English (LOTE) ...... 50-55 Mathematics ...... 56-60 Sciences ...... 74-79

GLOSSARY ...... 87

REFERENCES ...... 88 page 79

2 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 BLACKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL VISION To educate students, at an internationally accredited school, to be inspired to achieve, to respect others, to learn about the importance of community and traditions, and to be responsible and active as local and global citizens.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 3 Selecting Courses for 2016 some students may need to revise decisions if subjects they wish Course counselling and subject selection is a process that involves to study are scheduled at the same time. When this happens the students, parents/caregivers and the school. It is most important school makes every effort to be flexible and parents/caregivers are that students talk with families and other knowledgeable adults informed about changes that may be required. well ahead of time about their interests, talents, abilities and aspirations. The Blackwood High School Prospectus provides a great deal of information that can help with these discussions. The Year 7 Process Prospectus is published on the school’s website Year 7 parents/caregivers and students will be notified by post of critical dates and the timeline for return of subject selection and Information regarding course counselling and subject selection enrolment information in late August. Year 7 students will not need is distributed to Year 8 - Year 11 students and discussed by Care to use the online preference system and students will be provided Group teachers and Year Level Leaders at key times. with a subject selection form via post.

A SACE Parent Information Evening will be organised for parents/ caregivers of Year 10 and 11 students early in Term 3 to provide Recommendations to all students about information about subject selection, pathways planning, the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and post-school options. selecting a course Before selecting a course or subject there are a number of impor- Dates and times of key events will be published in the school tant steps to follow: newsletter, on the school website and through information sheets that are sent home with students via Care Groups. •• It is important to consider possible future pathways based on students’ current level of performance as well as their ambitions and capabilities. Thinking about future options can The Course Counselling Process be a very challenging and difficult process so students should seek as much advice and information as possible to determine At school, Care Group teachers help to prepare students for a realistic learning program. Course Counselling with the support of Year Level Leaders and the Executive Team. A specialist staff team that includes the •• It is important to be aware of the subject selection process. SACE Coordinator, Student Counsellors, the Personalised Learning Students need to know, for example, the number of subjects Coordinator and the VET/Pathways Coordinator is also available that they must select, the subject selection timeline, and the to advise on particular pathways and/or subject choices. Students staff who can answer any questions. and parents/caregivers are encouraged to contact Curriculum Leaders and subject teachers for more information about specific •• In thinking about future pathways, students need to consider subjects and pathways to further education, training and careers. the possibilities of university entry, TAFE enrolment and employment. Universities and TAFE impose their own criteria In 2015, all Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 students will use an online preference for selection purposes in some courses. Refer to the Post School system called Web Preferences to select subjects for 2016. Each Pathways section of this booklet for more information. student will be provided with unique login name and password. Further information on the use of Web Preference to select subjects •• Look carefully at the information in the various flow charts. will be distributed via Care Group in early Term 3. If students need further clarification on a particular subject they should speak to the contact person listed in the subject Subject Selection information. Year 8 and 9 students will select subjects for 2016 in consultation •• Students must base their subject choices on as much with their Care Group teacher and parents/caregivers using the information as possible. They should seek information from a online preference system, Web Preferences. Students will print out, variety of sources including subject teachers and Curriculum sign and forward their subject selection receipt to their Care Group Leaders. The more information they have, the more informed teacher. their choices will be and the greater chance they will have of achieving personal success. Year 10 and 11 students attend appointments on Course

COURSE COUNSELLING AND SUBJECT SELECTION COUNSELLING COURSE Counselling Day to discuss pathways and subject selections with •• Refer to the back of this Prospectus for a list of useful parents/caregivers and teachers, and submit their subject selection publications and websites. receipts printed from Web Preferences. On Course Counselling Day Years 10 and 11 students only attend their counselling appointments. They do not attend their usual classes. Parents/ Specific recommendations for Year 10 and caregivers book appointments online using the School Online Booking System (SOBS). 11 students Students need to thoroughly familiarise themselves with the range Additional information regarding these processes is provided in the of SACE and Flexible Learning Options available. school newsletter, on the school website and through information letters sent home with students via Care Group early in Term 3. •• They need to learn the terminology used to describe the se- nior school curriculum.

Course Confirmation •• It is important to fully understand the requirements of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and Vocational Students and parents/caregivers receive a confirmation of subjects Education and Training (VET ). Refer to the SACE section and selected for 2016 which is signed at parent/teacher interviews at the glossary in the back of this prospectus. the end of Term 3. It is important to note that this does not provide a guarantee of subjects to be studied in 2016. This final confirmation happens later in the year after final assessment grades are known and subjects are scheduled. Although every effort will be made to meet students’ preferred choices, this will be possible only within the school’s capacity to provide the required teachers and to form viable classes. Students and families should also be aware that

4 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Special Interest Netball Program

Since 1994 Blackwood High School has offered the Special Interest Netball Program to foster excellence and elite skills in talented young athletes.

The Netball Program is available as a subject in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 and is open to girls who demonstrate talent and potential in Netball.

The program is endorsed by Netball South Australia (Netball SA) through the provision of resources and specialist coaching.

The Netball Program is aimed at students who: •• demonstrate skill and a commitment to Netball •• wish to spend time in further development •• aim to compete at a higher level than that of the average student

This may include school, club, regional association or state level.

Entry to the program is by application and a trialling process is conducted by Netball SA during Term 2. Once accepted all students in the Netball Program must play for a club outside the school. This club must be affiliated with Netball SA (Metropolitan, Hills, SUNA). SAUCNA is not part of this group. The Special Interest Netball Program is a demanding course that requires students to be motivated and capable both academically and physically.

The program incurs fees to cover travel, equipment and clothing.

For more Information please contact Bianca Reddy/Glen Little (Netball Program Manager ). See the Health and Physical Education section for further subject information.

Special Interest Australian Football Program

Boys with a genuine interest in Australian Rules SPECIAL INTEREST SPORT PROGRAMS Football may apply to join the Football Program.

The program is supported by Nationally Accredited Coaches from the school, community and state football associations.

The Football Program provides the opportunity for players to maximise their development as they train and receive football coaching within the school curriculum.

The program aims to meet the needs of students who demonstrate a high level of skill, a commitment to football and a wish to compete at a higher level, which may include school, club, regional association or state.

As part of the application process students may need to attend a skills testing session and an interview with their parents/caregivers.

The Special Interest Football Program is a demanding course that requires students to be motivated and capable both academically and physically.

For further details please contact Glen Little ( Football Program Manager ). See the Health and Physical Education section for further subject information.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 5 International Student Programs

Blackwood High School is a large metropolitan high school located in the hills of Adelaide. Currently our enrolment caters for approximately 844 students.

International students are very welcome at our school. Blackwood High School is characterized by large open green areas, extensive sporting fields, views of the Adelaide Hills and beautiful grounds abundant with trees, gardens and native Australian birds.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL At Blackwood High School we offer Study Abroad, Intensive English as an Additional Language and language support is Secondary English (ISEC) and High School graduate programs to fee available at SACE Stage 1 and 2 levels, and a strong Pastoral Care paying international students. An extensive academic curriculum Program supports student welfare and orientation. and co-curriculum provides opportunities for study in a supportive and friendly environment. The International Student Program Visit by Short Term Study tours are also available by negotiation Coordinator monitors and supports all international students at the with International Education Services (IES). Please visit: school. www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au

German, Japanese and Spanish languages can be studied at the Blackwood High School delivers education programs to school while other languages (including Background Speakers international students on behalf of the South Australian Department Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean) can be studied off for Education and Child Development (DECD). campus by negotiation. Entry to the Special Interest Sport Programs CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 00018A for Netball and Football is considered by special application. For further information The Intensive Secondary English Course (ISEC) program is delivered Mail: Blackwood High School in a learning environment that nurtures social cohesion and 4 Seymour Street intercultural perspectives for students before they enter mainstream Eden Hills 5050 study programs. This class consists of no more than fifteen South Australia students, with a program specially designed to assist in developing Phone: 0011 61 8 8278 0900 their English proficiency and their knowledge of Australia and Fax: 0011 61 8 8278 0999 Australian culture and lifestyle. Introductory courses in Science and Email: [email protected] Technology, Practical English, English as an Additional Language or Dialect and Society and Culture are included to prepare students for Please refer to the school website, International Section for further entry to mainstream studies. details. www.bhs.sa.edu.au

6 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP)

In 2003 a cluster of schools in the southern foothills of Adelaide achieved authorization by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to teach the Middle Years Program and become a World IB School. Today, this strong partnership still exists between Coromandel Valley Primary School and Blackwood High School.

Together the two schools collaborate to deliver an internationally accredited, holistic curriculum across Years 6 to 10.

The IBMYP Program and the Australian Curriculum What is the Middle Years Program?

The development of the Australian Curriculum is guided by the Life in the 21st Century places many changing demands on students Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians, making the transition through adolescence. They are at a crucial adopted by the Council of State and Territory Education Ministers period of personal, social, physical and intellectual development, of in December 2008. uncertainty and of questioning.

Blackwood High School’s Middle School curriculum is consistent The IBMYP is designed to help students find a sense of belonging in with the Australian Curriculum. The Years 8 to 10 curricula have the ever-changing and increasingly interrelated world around them been redeveloped to ensure that they meet the standards for the and to foster a positive attitude to learning. new curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP). The IBMYP framework supports the delivery of the Australian Curriculum and builds upon the very best Middle Schooling The IBMYP will continue to provide the framework, assessment methodology. The model illustrated below (left) places the students criteria and the philosophy underpinning studies in the Middle at the centre of the curriculum with a strong focus on approaches Years at Blackwood High School. to effective teaching and learning in the curriculum as well as the MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM establishment of both contextual and conceptual understanding in our students. Also central to the IBMYP model are the ideas of students’ ‘action’, ‘service’ and ‘international-mindedness’. The IBMYP has eight Areas of Study which align with those of the Australian INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE BACCALAUREATE INTERNATIONAL Curriculum and the current South Australian Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) requirements.

IBMYP Australian Curriculum Language and Literature English

Language Acquisition German, Japanese

Design Design and Technology, Home Economics

Individuals and Societies History and Geography

Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education

Sciences Science

Arts Visual and Performing Arts

Mathematics Mathematics

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 7 THE YEAR 10 PERSONAL PROJECT

The Personal Project, introduced late in Year 9 and completed in Year 10, is an individual research project undertaken by each IBMYP student based on an area of personal interest. The student produces a significant product or outcome that provides evidence of their learning journey. Staff members act as supervisors of the process. The Personal Project aids students in developing their time management, critical thinking and inquiry skills. It is also great practice for the SACE Research Project that students must complete in their senior years.

The mid-year Personal Project Exhibition is a highlight of the school year.

Assessment in the IBMYP

Students are assessed in each subject against criteria set down by the IBMYP. The criteria are explicit and provide for basic to very high achievement. Please enquire at the school for more information about the assessment criteria.

The IB Learner Profile

Inquirers Principled

The student’s natural curiosity is nurtured. They acquire the skills Students have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning.

THE IB LEARNER PROFILE necessary to conduct constructive inquiry and research, and become They have integrity, honesty, a sense of fairness and justice and independent active learners. They actively enjoy learning and this respect for the dignity of the individual. love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. Caring Knowledgeable Students show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs Students explore concepts, ideas and issues which have global and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to action relevance and importance. In so doing, they acquire, and are able and service to make a positive difference to the environment and to to make use of, a significant body of knowledge across a range of the lives of others. disciplines. Open-Minded Critical Thinkers Through an understanding and appreciation of their own culture, Students exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and students are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of creatively to approach complex problems and make reasoned other individuals and cultures and are accustomed to seeking and decisions. considering a range of points of views.

Communicators Well-Balanced

Students understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes Students understand the importance of physical and mental balance of communication. and personal well-being for themselves and others. They demonstrate perseverance and self-discipline. Risk-Takers Reflective Students approach unfamiliar situations with confidence and forethought and have the independence of spirit to explore new Students give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and roles, ideas and strategies. They are courageous and articulate in personal development. They are able to analyse their strengths and defending those things in which they believe. weaknesses in a constructive manner.

8 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 KEY CONCEPTS

The IBMYP focuses on making the curriculum relevant to our students by making explicit conceptual links between what is being studied and other broader contexts.

To meet this end, the program outlines sixteen key concepts that are shared across all learning areas (see table below). These are then accompanied by specific subject - related concepts.

IBMYP Key Concepts Aesthetics Change

Communication Communities

Connections Creativity

Culture Development

Form Identity

Logic Perspectives

Relationships Symptoms

Global interactions Time, place and space KEY CONCEPTS

Harmony Day 2015

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 9 Middle Years Curriculum Pattern

The following table illustrates the required and choice units of work undertaken by students from each of the eight learning areas. A ‘unit’ is a half year semester of study.

Detailed information about the subjects offered in each of the learning areas is described later in this document.

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10

Language and Literature 2 semesters Language and Literature 2 semesters Language and Literature 2 semesters

Mathematics 2 semesters Mathematics 2 semesters Mathematics 2 semesters

Science 2 semesters Science 2 semesters Science 2 semesters

Language Acquisition 2 semesters Language Acquisition 2 semesters

Individuals and Societies 2 semesters Individuals and Societies 2 semesters Individuals and Societies 2 semesters

Health and Physical Education (Required) Health and Physical Education (Required) Health and Physical Education (Required) OR 1 semester OR 1 semester OR 1 semester Netball A Netball A Netball A Required Units of Study Required

Must choose one Must choose one The Arts 1 semester subject from 1 semester subject from 1 semester The Arts The Arts MIDDLE SCHOOL

Design: Technology 1 semester Must choose one Must choose one subject from 1 semester subject from 1 semester Design: Technology Design: Technology

Select one subject from: Select one further subject from: Select three further subjects from:

Year 8 CHOICE subjects The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language Acquisition, The Arts, Health Design: Home Economics or Technology and Physical Education, Design: Home Economics or Technology

and/or

Extension Mathematics Extension Science Choice Units Choice Big History

See subjects listed on Page 11 See subjects listed on Page 11 See subjects listed on Page 12

Personalised Curriculum Programs In the interest of addressing the skills, abilities and passions of individual student’s acceleration to a subject or course at a higher year level may be approved by negotiation with the Principal and/or her delegate.

Learning Support in Literacy and Numeracy is available to suit the needs of some identified learners in Years 8-10.

10 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Year 8 Subjects Year 9 Subjects Subject Name Page Subject Name Page Individuals and Societies 46 Individuals and Societies 47 Language and Literature 41 Language and Literature 42 Language Acquisition: German 50 Language Acquisition: German 51 Language Acquisition: Japanese 51 Language Acquisition: Japanese 51 Mathematics 57 Mathematics 57

Health and Physical Education: Health and Physical Education: 63 64 Netball A & B (Special Application) Netball A & B (Special Application)

Health and Physical Education 62 Health and Physical Education 63

Required SubjectsRequired Science 75 Science 75

Design: Home Economics 69 Dance 1 29 Design: Design and ICT 81 Dance 2 30 The Arts: Performing Arts 27 Design 30 The Arts: Visual Arts 27 Drama 1 30 Design: Home Economics 69 Drama 2 30 Required SubjectsRequired

Health and Physical Education: Physical Education 62 ArtsThe Music 31

Health and Physical Education: Choose 1 subject 62 Visual Arts 1 29 Football (Special Application) Design: STEM Innovation in Technology 81 Visual Arts 2 29 The Arts: Dance 29

Choice SubjectsChoice The Arts: Drama 29 STEM Advanced Technologies 81 The Arts: Music 29 Electrotechnology 82 The Arts: Visual Arts 29 Mixed Materials Technology 81 Design Home Economics: Food 70

Choose 1 subject Home Economics: Textile 70 Health and Physical Education: 63 Specialist Physical Education Health and Physical Education: 63 Football (Special Application) Design: STEM Advanced Technologies 81 Design: Electrotechnology 82 Design: Mixed Materials Technologies 81 8, 9 and 10 SUBJECTS YEAR OF SUMMARY Design: Home Economics - Food 70 Design: Home Economics - Textile 70 The Arts: Dance 1 29

Choice SubjectsChoice The Arts: Dance 2 30 The Arts: Design 30 Choose 1 subject here from The Arts: Drama 1 30 The Arts: Drama 2 30 The Arts: Music 31 The Arts: Visual Arts 1 29 The Arts: Visual Arts 2 29

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 11 Year 10 Subjects Subject Name Page Subject Name Page 52 Individuals and Societies 47 Language Acquisition: German

Language and Literature 42 Language Acquisition: Japanese 52

Language and Literature: Health and Physical Education: 42 65 Intensive Secondary English Course Football (Special Application) Health and Physical Education: Language Acquisition: German 52 65 Girls and Physical Activity Health and Physical Education: Language Acquisition: Japanese 52 64 Specialist Physical Education Health and Physical Education: Mathematics 58 65 The World Outdoors Health and Physical Education: Health and Physical Education: 64 65 Netball A & B (Special Application) Sports Studies

Health and Physical Education 64 Design: STEM Advanced Production Technologies 82

Science 75 Design: Electrotechnology 82

Design: Mixed Materials Technologies 82

Design: Digital Photography 83

Dance 1 32 Design: Home Economics: Child Studies 70 Dance 2 32 Design: Home Economics: Food Technology 1 71 Design 1 32 Design: Home Economics: Food Technology 2 71 Choice SubjectsChoice Required SubjectsRequired Design 2 33 Design: Home Economics: Textile Technology 71 Choose 3 more subjectsChoose 3 more Drama 1 33 The Arts: Dance 1 32 Drama 2 33 The Arts: Dance 2 32

The ArtsThe Music 1 34 The Arts: Design 1 32

Choose 1 subject Music 2 34 The Arts: Design 2 33 Visual Arts 1 31 The Arts: Drama 1 33 Visual Arts 2 31 The Arts: Drama 2 33 Visual Arts 3 32 The Arts: Music 1 34 STEM Advanced Production Technologies 82 The Arts: Music 2 34 SUMMARY OF YEAR 8, 9 and 10 SUBJECTS YEAR OF SUMMARY Electrotechnology 82 The Arts: Visual Arts 1 31 Mixed Materials Technologies 82 The Arts: Visual Arts 2 31 Digital Photography 83 The Arts: Visual Arts 3 32 Home Economics: Child Studies 70 and / or

Design Home Economics: 71 Extension Mathematics 58 Food Technology 1 Choose 1 subject Home Economics: 71 Extension Science 76 Food Technology 2 Home Economics: Textile Technology 71 Big History 47

12 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - SACE

Senior School Curriculum

Students at ANZAC 100th Year Commemorative Dawn Service at the Soldiers Memorial Gardens Blackwood

The SACE How Do Students Achieve the SACE?

Students who successfully complete their senior secondary At Blackwood High School, most students study towards their SENIOR SCHOOL education in South Australia are awarded the South Australian SACE certificate over three years via the following pathway of study: Certificate of Education (SACE). The SACE is an internationally •• recognised qualification that paves the way for young people to The Personal Learning Plan, which most students are expected move from school to further education and training. to complete in Year 10. •• Stage 1, which most students continue in Year 11 by enrolling in The SACE has been updated and strengthened to ensure it meets a minimum of 5 subjects per semester, plus a Research Practices st subject in Semester 1 and Research Project in Semester 2. the 21 Century context and needs of students, families, higher •• and further education providers, employers and the community. Stage 2, which most students continue in Year 12 by enrolling The SACE helps students to develop the skills and knowledge they in a minimum of four full year subjects (or the equivalent). need to succeed – whether they are aiming for further education and training, university, an apprenticeship or direct entry to the Each subject or course successfully completed earns ‘credits’ workforce. Students may now combine study at school with other towards the SACE, with a minimum of 200 credits required for forms of training or education. These more flexible programs of students to gain the certificate. study are negotiated on an individual basis and usually involve Community Learning and/or Vocational Education and Training The Compulsory Subjects are: (VET) pathways. Further details of these options are provided in the Cross-disciplinary section of the Prospectus (see p. 24) •• Personal Learning Plan (10 credits at Stage 1) (see p. 23) •• Literacy – at least 20 credits from a range of English subjects or The SACE is based on two stages of achievement: courses (Stage 1) •• Stage 1 (normally undertaken in Year 11) •• Numeracy – at least 10 credits from a range of Mathematics •• Stage 2 (normally undertaken in Year 12) subjects or courses (Stage 1) •• Research Project – an individual major research and inquiry Assessment project (10 credits at Stage 2) studied in Year 11 •• Other Stage 2 subjects totalling at least 60 credits Students provide evidence of their learning which is assessed against Performance Standards, which describe five levels of Students must pass (gain at least a C) in the compulsory subjects achievement from A - E. to gain the SACE.

Students will receive a school grade (from A to E) for each subject The remaining 90 credits can be gained through additional at Stage 1 and 2. However, at Stage 2, students’ final grades are SACE Stage 1 or Stage 2 subjects or Board-recognised courses of a student’s choosing, such as VET, recognised or community reported to the SACE Board from A+ to E-. learning.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 13 Subject Choices Special Advice to Year 11 Students

Beyond the compulsory subjects, the SACE offers a wide range of Year 11 students will be expected to choose a minimum of five

WHAT IS THE SACE? IS WHAT other subjects and courses. Subjects are generally offered by the subjects (50 credits) in Semester 1 and five subjects (50 credits) SACE Board and some courses are offered by other organisations, in Semester 2 including the compulsory literacy and numeracy such as TAFE, then recognised by the Board to count towards the requirements. Students may choose up to 60 credits per semester SACE. plus offline subjects (not scheduled during the course of the school day) by negotiation. Refer to pages 22 and 23 for the lists of subjects to be offered at Stage 1 and 2 at Blackwood High School. When not engaged in face to face contact with teachers, Year 11 students are expected to use their supervised study time efficiently Students With Disabilities or Special Needs and manage their time. Flexible timetables become a feature of study in the Senior School and students are supported in making The SACE offers a range of modified subjects as options for effective use of their independent study time. students with significant disabilities and special provisions are available for students with special needs. In Semester 1, Year 11 students will be supported through enrolment in Research Practices which is designed to assist students to develop Where do you go for further help? research/inquiry skills in preparation for the Research Project. Visit the SACE Board website at www.sace.sa.edu.au for more information about the SACE. In Semester 2, Year 11 students will be expected to study the SACE Stage 2 Research Project subject. Students Online Students Online is a one-stop-shop for information about an For satisfactory completion of the SACE, students must achieve a - individual student’s SACE. It can help students: C grade or better for the Research Project (see p. 24). •• Plan their SACE and look at different subject, or subject and course, combinations •• Check progress towards completing their SACE •• Access their results

Students can log in to Students Online using their SACE registrationnumber and pin at: www.sace.sa.edu.au/students-online

14 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Students at the SAHMRI Statewide Positive Psychology Initiative

Special Advice to Year 12 Students

Year 12 students generally choose a minimum of four 20 credit Stage 2 subjects. This enables students to maximise their options for future pathways and for tertiary entrance.

Some flexibility exists to allow students to choose to study three 20 credit Stage 2 subjects, plus two or more 10 credit subjects. This pattern of study can be selected by negotiation, and may be recommended to support students who are undertaking Negotiated Education Plans, Vocational Education and Training (VET) or other recognised learning programs.

Every Stage 2 subject has 30% external assessment, which means experts from outside the school will assess students’ work. 70% of the subject’s assessment is school based. These assessment tasks are moderated by personnel from outside the school as part of the SACE Board’s quality assurance processes.

Students need to ensure their work demonstrates evidence to meet the Performance Standards for each course of study. 11 and 12 STUDENTS YEAR TO SPECIAL ADVICE

Year 12 Extension Studies

Extension Studies provides selected high achieving senior secondary school students with the opportunity to enrol in university topics to complement and extend their SACE studies at Blackwood High School.

The aim of the program is to enrich educational opportunities for high achieving Year 12 students. Students have the opportunity to study either one (1 semester) or two topics (2 semesters) at Flinders University. Students may only undertake one topic each semester.

The benefits to Year 12 students include enhanced academic challenge and gaining an experience of university life. Students who successfully complete a topic will gain credit towards their SACE completion and can use the result towards their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Students must be aware that the 10 credits for a semester or 20 credits for two semesters cannot count towards the requirement for 60 credits at C- or better at Stage 2.

Students should check the Flinders University website for details of the topics available and the timetables. In 2016 subject tuition fees payable to Flinders University may apply.

Students who wish to apply to be involved in this program need to complete a special application form and make an appointment with Assistant Prncipal, Mary Hodson to discuss their application. Parents/caregivers need to give permission and be aware of the extra demands on the student of studying a university environment.

For further information contact Mary Hodson [email protected]

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 15 SACE Planner

Year 10 and 11 students are advised to use the pathway planning checklist below to plan their courses.

YEAR 10 You must complete the Personal Learning Plan Credits

Personal Learning Plan 10

YEAR 11 You must complete 20 credits focused on literacy Choose from the range of English subjects or courses available

English (10 credit choice) 10 English (10 credit choice) 10

You must complete 10 credits focused on numeracy

Choose from the range of Mathematics subjects or courses available

Mathematics (10 credit choice) 10 Subtotal 40

You must complete at least 70 credits of SACE Stage 1 subjects Choose from a range of SACE Stage 1 subjects and/or courses Free choice: 1 10 2 10 3 10 SACE PLANNER 2016 SACE 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 10 Subtotal 70

YEAR 12 You must complete 80 additional credits at Stage 2 60 of these credits must be for 3 x 20 credits (full year) Stage 2 subjects

1 (20 credits) 20 2 (20 credits) 20 3 (20 credits) 20 4 (2 x 10 credits or 1 X 20 credits) 20 Research Project (10 credits) - this is completed in Year 11 10 Subtotal 90 To gain the SACE, you must earn 200 credits Total 200

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Post School Pathways University Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the selection process into a university course, The ATAR is a rank given to students and is calculated from the students must obtain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank university aggregate using the best scaled scores from three 20 (ATAR). credit Tertiary Admissions Subjects (TAS) plus the best outcome from the flexible option. Tertiary Admission Subjects (TAS) Scaling All Stage 2 subjects, except Community Studies, may be used for All results for SACE subjects contributing to a student’s ATAR calculation of the ATAR. Whilst there are no grouping restrictions, will continue to be scaled. there may be pre-requisite and/or assumed knowledge requirements for some tertiary courses. Scaling is a process which converts students’ subject scores into tertiary admission points in each of their SACE Stage 2 subjects. Students and parents are advised to check the South Australian This means that when different subjects are used to calculate Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) Guide or the SATAC website an ATAR, the ATAR’s produced are comparable from student to (www.satac.edu.au) for details of pre-requisite requirements, student, regardless of the subjects they have studied. assumed knowledge, precluded combinations of subjects, counting restrictions and further details of application procedures Please note that it is highly recommended that students choose and timelines for TAFE and University entrance. subjects based on their pathways, strengths and interests.

Tertiary institutions also provide their own information about Scaling should not be taken into account when selecting courses and selection requirements in printed form and via subjects. their websites, as well as during Open Days in Term 3. Tertiary counselling is offered as part of the Year 12 program. The SATAC website www.satac.edu.au has more information on scaling and university aggregate scores. To calculate the ATAR or TAFE SA selection scores Tertiary Admissions Subjects (TAS) will be used. TAFE Eligibility

University and TAFE Entry For information on TAFE visit www.tafesa.edu.au or on Full details of university and TAFE entry requirements will be 1800 882 661. included in the Tertiary Entrance Booklet 2016, 2017, 2018 to be •• published by the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre There is no Course Admission Requirement (CAR) for non- POST SCHOOL PATHWAYS (SATAC) and available in August of 2015. competitive Certificates I, II and III. •• Admission requirements into Competitive Certificate I, II TAFE SA recognises the SACE as meeting the entry requirements and III level courses will vary: for most of its courses. It also considers a variety of other •• Set dates for applying throughout the year qualifications and experiences in its entry and selection processes. •• Ranking may apply TAFE SA courses offered through SATAC have Minimum Entry •• Minimum CAR for Certificate IV and above are: Requirements (MER). •• SACE Completion or the equivalent •• Any certificate III Scaled scores in lieu of Vocational Education and Training (VET) or •• Achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills higher education are calculated from the average of the first 70 (TABS) credits of TAS (Tertiary Admissions Subjects). •• Prerequisite subjects or related subject

Students who complete the SACE are eligible for university entry, provided they meet certain requirements. For university entry, students need to achieve 90 credits of TAS or Recognised Studies. Of these 90 credits, the first 70 credits of the aggregate must come from 20 credits TAS (or a valid pair). The final Stage 2 credits are the Flexible Option which contributes to the university agggregate.

Go to the SATAC website for more information: www.satac.edu.au.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 17 Vocational Education and Training is industry specific and nationally recognised training that can be undertaken while a student is still at school.

What is VET and how can I do it? What are the benefits of choosing VET? •• Gaining a nationally recognised qualification whilst complet- Vocational Education and Training (VET) is industry specific and ing the SACE nationally recognised training that can be undertaken while a •• Getting a head start in a chosen career student is still at school. •• Providing opportunities to learn on-the-job through work- place learning VET Programs are recognised within the SACE, providing credits •• Gaining the skills and knowledge that employers are looking toward the completion of Stage 1 and/or Stage 2. for •• Providing pathways to apprenticeships, traineeships, further Of the 200 credits which students must gain to complete the SACE, training or direct employment 150 can be gained through VET, for either completed or partially completed qualifications.

Students can earn five SACE credits for successfully completing Vocational Education and Training (VET) at 35 hours of VET and 10 SACE credits for 70 hours. The SACE Blackwood High School Board decides whether the SACE credits earned for a particular VET qualification are recognised at Stage 1 or Stage 2. For more At Blackwood High School VET options are generally offered to information about VET and to check the VET Recognition Register, Year 10, 11 and 12 students. visit: http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/subjects/recognised-learning/ VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING and EDUCATION VOCATIONAL vet-vocational-education-and-training Blackwood High School currently offers a complete Certificate Students can undertake training at a number of different Certificate II in Sport and Recreation through the Special Interest Netball levels whilst still at school; although Certificate I, II and III are the Program. The Electrotechnology Industry Pathways Program (IPP) most common. also provides a partial Certificate II in Electronics.

Certificate I offers an entry level qualification in a chosen industry. Regional VET programs Students completing a Certificate I can use this to help with Stage 1 SACE completion and to move forward into the next level of The Inner South Curriculum Alliance (ISCA) assists schools to training. These Certificates can often be commenced during Year provide opportunities for students to participate in a wide range 10 and into Year 11. of courses in many vocational areas. Courses offered via ISCA can be accessed through the Inner South 2016 VET booklet. Certificate II offers students a higher level of qualification and will demand a greater level of understanding. A Certificate II generally Alternative VET Programs can be accessed through the school’s helps with Stage 1 completion, although some Certificate II courses VET Coordinator, Luke Northcote maybe credited at Stage 2 level. email: [email protected] Certificate III is the equivalent of Stage 2 standard and can contribute to a student’s Stage 2 completion. Most completed Certificate III courses can also be included for calculating in ATAR. Many Certificate III courses can only be done under a Contract of Training as an Apprentice or Trainee.

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How do students apply for a Regional VET Program? Australian School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Step 1: Working with the school’s VET Coordinator, students choose the course that they are interested in applying for and carefully A School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) is a great way to start a career read, then fill in, a copy of the Regional Course Application Form while completing SACE. SBAs enable students from Years 10 – 12 with their parents / caregivers. to combine paid work, training and school, while working towards both the SACE and a nationally recognised qualification. Students Step 2: Completed and signed enrolment forms are returned to the undertaking an SBA commence work under a Contract of Training, school’s VET Coordinator. which can be facilitated by the Trade School Apprenticeship Brokers. Step 3: Students will be advised of the outcome of their enrolment during Term 4. Some courses may require students to attend Before commencing an SBA, it is recommended that students an interview or information session prior to confirmation of have participated in a VET program. This demonstrates a genuine enrolment. interest to any potential employers. How much will it cost? Some benefits of undertaking a School Based Apprenticeship are: •• Earning money whilst still at school Course costs vary. They are paid for by the student or their family. •• Working towards or gaining a nationally recognised The school’s VET Coordinator will provide details during the course qualification counseling process. •• Gaining hands on experience •• Earning SACE credits and completing the SACE Certain Skills Shortage qualifications may mean select students •• Starting a career whilst still at school are eligible for ‘Work Ready’ subsidised training, which lowers the cost of completing targeted courses. Our Regional Apprenticeship Brokers work with students to prepare them for employment; connect students with potential How will students get to training? employers and complete the Apprenticeship sign-up process. All students are required to arrange their own transport to VET For more information or to set up a meeting with a Broker, please Courses and Work Experience. contact the school’s VET Coordinator. Will there be Work Experience?

Some VET Programs require students to complete Work Placement Work Ready as part of their training, in a real or simulated work environment. These placements provide valuable training and mentoring to aid Work Ready is a state government initiative that will replace the development of technical and employability skills. Training Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS) and will be phased in from 1 July 2015. It will ensure that Government investment in What other SACE subjects fit with a VET Program? training is targeting the areas of greatest strategic need to industry

and a transitioning economy. TRAINING and EDUCATION VOCATIONAL A SACE subject highly recommended for VET students is Stage 1 and 2 Workplace Practices. Students who gain the most from this It has been designed to improve training completion rates and subject are usually involved in a VET program, part time work, strengthen connections to employment opportunities. Work apprenticeships or traineeships, volunteering or community work. Ready will support direct connections between training and jobs at the local level and connect people to the training best suited to How will a VET Course impact on University and TAFE entry? them over a working lifetime.

Some fully completed VET Courses, at Certificate III level or above, Students interested in the targeted qualifications and who meet can contribute to an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). the minimum entry criteria will be eligible to enroll in these TAFE SA recognises SACE completion as meeting the entry courses. requirements for most of its courses. It also considers a variety of other qualifications (including VET) and experiences in its entry Please visit http://workready.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/ to selection processes. The SACE and VET Coordinators will be able to check on course lists and availability. advise on how each qualification will be recognised.

Will doing a VET Course affect other subjects?

Students may miss lessons for other subjects whilst at a VET program and work experience. It is important to be well organised and work closely with subject teachers and VET Coordinator to ensure this impact is minimised.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 19 With its green spaces and natural views of the hills, Blackwood High School inspires students to learn, achieve and flourish.

20 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 SACE Stage 1 (Year 11) Subjects

Learning Area/Subject Name Page Learning Area/Subject Name Page

ARTS LANGUAGES

Dance 1 34 German (continuers) A & B 52

Dance 2 35 Japanese (continuers) A & B 53

Drama 1 35 Spanish (beginners) A & B 53

Drama 2 35

Music 1 36 MATHEMATICS

Music 2 36 Mathematics - Choose at least 1 of the following:

Visual Arts: Art Focus 1 36 •• Specialist Mathematics 1 & 2 59

Visual Arts: Art Focus 2 37 •• Mathematical Methods 1 & 2 59

Visual Arts: Art Focus 3 37 •• General Mathematics 1 & 2 59

Visual Arts: Design Focus 1 37 •• Essential Mathematics 1 & 2 58

Visual Arts: Design Focus 2 38

CROSS DISCIPLINARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH

Community Studies and Learning 25 Football 66 Personal Learning Plan (completed in Year 10) 23 Health 67 Netball A & B 67

Physical Education A & B 67

ENGLISH Outdoor Education 68

English - Choose 2 semesters from the following:

•• English A & B 42 SCIENCE

•• Essential English A & B 43 Biology 1 76

•• English as an Additional Language A & B 43 Biology 2 76 STAGE 1 (YEAR 11) SUBJECTS STAGE Chemistry A 77

HOME ECONOMICS Chemistry B 77

Child Studies 72 Physics A 77

Food and Hospitality 1 72 Physics B 77

Food and Hospitality 2 72 Psychology 1 78

Textile Technology 73 Psychology 2 78

HUMANITIES TECHNOLOGY

History 48 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 83

Legal Studies 48 Business and Enterprise 85

Tourism 48 Electrotechnology 83

Materials Products: Furniture Construction 83

Digital Photography 84

Workplace Practices 85

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Learning Area/Subject Name Page Learning Area/Subject Name Page

ARTS MATHEMATICS

Dance 38 Mathematical Applications 59

Drama 39 Mathematical Methods 60

Music 39 Mathematical Studies 60

•• Music Ensemble Performance 39 Specialist Mathematics 60

•• Music Individual Study 39

•• Music Solo Performance 39 PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH/HOME ECONOMICS

•• Music Technology 39 Child Studies 73

•• Musicianship 39 Food and Hospitality 73

•• Music in Context 39 Health 68

Visual Arts: Art Focus 40 Physical Education 68

Visual Arts: Design Focus 40

SCIENCE

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY Biology 78

Community Studies 25 Chemistry 79

Research Project A & B 24 Physics 79

Workplace Practices 86 Psychology 79

ENGLISH TECHNOLOGY

English Communications 44 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 84

English Studies 45 Business and Enterprise 85

English as an Second Language 45 Materials Products: Furniture Construction 84

Digital Photography 85 STAGE 2 (YEAR 12) SUBJECTS STAGE Workplace Practices 85

HUMANITIES

Modern History 49 Legal Studies 48 Tourism 49

LANGUAGES

German (continuers) A & B 54

Japanese (continuers) A & B 54

Spanish (beginners) A & B 55

22 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 The Cross-disciplinary area has been expanding in the SACE and provides flexible learning programs for students.

The Personal Learning Plan ( a compulsory 10 credit subject in SACE Stage 1) and The Research Project (a compulsory 10 credit subject in SACE Stage 2) are part of this learning area.

Open Night Tour

Courses developed under the frameworks of Integrated Learning, Community Studies and Recognised Learning - including VET - can be chosen by students to provide more flexible learning options for study within the school and in the community.

The Personal Learning Plan

LEVEL: Year 10 Topics can include: •• Communication

LENGTH: undertaken in Care Group Lessons during THE PERSONAL LEARNING PLAN •• Year 10 Social Living and Responsibility •• Personal Development CREDITS: 10 SACE Credits •• Work Skills Learning and Thinking Skills CONTACT PERSON: David Garrett •• Planning and Decision Making Skills •• Interpersonal and Relationship Skills Content The Personal Learning Plan (PLP) is a compulsory 10 credit subject PLP Assessment in Year 10: completed during Year 10. The PLP assists students to plan for their Students provide evidence of their learning through a set of four future by: assessment tasks that are presented as: •• Helping them to make informed decisions about subjects •• Reflection on the Personal Project they will study in Years 11 and 12, and pathways beyond •• Careers Research Task, including Work Experience school •• Learning Pathways Research Task •• Investigating possible career choices and ideas for •• Preparation of a Personal Portfolio •• community service •• Exploring how best to prepare for their career options and These tasks provide activities that allow students to demonstrate goals development of the SACE capabilities: •• Literacy Students normally complete the PLP in Year 10 and must achieve a •• Numeracy C grade or better to achieve their SACE. •• Information and Communication Technology Capability •• Critical and Creative Thinking •• Personal and Social Capability •• Ethical Understanding •• Intercultural Understanding

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The Stage 2 Research Project A & B

The Research Project is a 10-credit subject based on a student choice topic. It is a compulsory requirement of the SACE and is studied in Semester 2 of Year 11 at Blackwood High School.

Students must attain a C- grade or better in the Research Project to gain their SACE.

In this subject, students are expected to: •• Work independently and with others to initiate an idea and to plan and manage a research project •• Choose one or more SACE capability and explore the concept and how it/they can be developed in the context of their research •• Analyse information and explore ideas to develop their research •• Develop and apply specific knowledge and skills •• Communicate and evaluate their research outcome in written or multi-modal form •• Evaluate the research processes used and their chosen capability

At Blackwood High School students will be enrolled in Research Project B.

The Research Project B may be used by the student to count towards the ATAR.

See below for a more detailed explanation of the Research Project A and B assessment requirement.

Research Project A Research Project B

LEVEL : Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Mary Hodson CONTACT PERSON: Mary Hodson

THE RESEARCH PROJECT (STAGE 2) PROJECTTHE RESEARCH (STAGE Content Content •• A folio showing the planning and development of the research •• A folio showing the planning and development of the research •• A choice of written, oral and / or multimodal research outcome •• A choice of written, oral or multimodal research outcome of of 1500 words maximum or 10 minute maximum for an oral 2000 words maximum or 12 minutes for an oral presentation presentation •• Externally Assessed Evaluation: •• Externally Assessed Review: •• Discuss and evaluate the processes used to research •• Review knowledge and skills specific to the research •• Evaluate challenges, opportunities and discuss how these question were overcome •• Reflect on challenges, opportunities and discuss how these •• Evaluate the research outcome were overcome Contributes to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) •• Reflect on the research outcome Does not contribute to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Assessment (ATAR) School – based assessment 70% Folio (30%) – Preliminary Ideas and Research Proposal, Research Assessment Development, Discussion School – based assessment 70% Research Outcome (40%) Folio (30%) – Preliminary Ideas and Research Proposal, Research External Assessment 30% Development, Discussion Evaluation: Research Outcome (40%) •• 150 word written summary of the Research Project, processes External Assessment 30% used and outcome Review: •• A common, written external assessment of 1500 words •• 150 word summary of their research question and outcome or maximum excluding summary a maximum of one minute for an oral/multimodal •• 1500 word written review or a maximum of ten minutes for an oral presentation or the equivalent in multimodal

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Community Learning is a framework through which senior students gain credit for Cross Curricular Learning in the community.

Community Studies Community Learning

LEVEL: Stage1 and 2 The Community Learning framework is another way in which LENGTH: Semester - 10 or 20 Credits individual students can gain credit for learning which is based CONTACT PERSON: Ben Dening in the community. SACE credits for Community Learning can be achieved in two ways: Community-developed Programs and Self- directed Community Learning. Community Studies is a timetabled subject which offers students the opportunity to learn in a community context and to interact Community-developed Programs include, for example, the with teachers, peers and community members beyond the school Australian Music Examinations Board, the Duke of Edinburgh environment. Students decide the focus of their community Award and the SA Country Fire Service. Program details are activity, which begins from a point of personal interest, skill or updated as new information becomes available. knowledge. The course and assessment plan are individually negotiated with the student. See the SACE website https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/ for further information. Stage 1 and 2 Community Studies can be studied as a 10 credit subject or a 20 credit subject in one or more of the ten areas of Self-directed Learning is gained through community activities study listed below: such as coaching a sports team, being the primary carer of a family •• Arts and the Community member or leading an environmental project in the community. •• Business and the Community Students need to provide evidence of their learning for assessment •• Communication and the Community so that the SACE Board can recognise these other kinds of •• Design, Construction and the Community community learning. •• Environment and the Community •• Foods and the Community For more information on community learning, visit: •• Health, Recreation and the Community http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/subjects/recognised-learning/ •• Science and the Community community-learning •• Technology and the Community •• Work and the Community The SACE Leader, Ben Dening is the contact person for all individually negotiated community based credit arrangements. Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through four types of assessment: •• Contract of Work •• Folio •• Community Activity •• Reflection COMMUNITY LEARNING and COMMUNITY STUDIES LEARNING and COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

Come Out Peace Project

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 25 The Arts The Arts includes Visual and Performing Arts including Dance, Drama and Music

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Visual Arts: Visual Arts 1 Visual Arts 1 Art Focus 1

Visual Arts Visual Arts: Visual Arts 2 Visual Arts 2 (Required) Art Focus 2 Visual Arts: Art Focus

Visual Arts Visual Arts:

THE ARTS Design Visual Arts 3 (Choice) Art Focus 3

Visual Arts: Design 1 Design 1 Visual Arts: Design Focus

Visual Arts: Design 2 Design 2

Drama 1 Drama 1 Drama 1 Drama

Drama 2 Drama 2 Drama 2

Performing Arts (Required)

Dance 1 Dance 1 Dance 1 Dance

Performing Arts Dance 2 Dance 2 Dance 2 (Choice)

Music Music 1 Music 1 Music

Music 2 Music 2

26 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 VISUAL ARTS (REQUIRED) PERFORMING ARTS (REQUIRED) LEVEL: Year 8 LEVEL: Year 8 LENGTH: 1 Term LENGTH: 1 Term CONTACT PERSON: Jeanette Beadnall, Jenny Remete CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock

Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background: Nil

Advice to Students Advice to Students This course introduces students to the variety of visual art courses. This course introduces students to the variety of performing arts Students develop an understanding of the value of the visual courses. Students develop an understanding of the value of the arts in our community through working as artists, and develop performing arts in our community through working as performers, knowledge that can be applied to critically observing and judging and develop knowledge that can be applied to critically observing art, craft and design works. and judging music and drama performances.

Note: Students who have a special interest in the visual arts should Experienced music students may audition for a place in an also select the Year 8 Visual Arts Elective subject. Accelerated Music Class.

Learning Outcomes Note: Students with a special interest in music should select Music At the end of this subject students should be able to: Elective as their choice subject, students with a special interest in • Express ideas through visual arts works drama should select Drama Elective as their choice subject. • Work with a variety of media in a safe manner • Observe and analyse works of art using appropriate Content YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 terminology Year 8 Drama introduces students to basic acting and stagecraft • Understand the cultural significance of activity in the visual arts skills while expecting more experienced students to use their initiative to reach the highest standards possible, both in practical Visual Arts: and written work. Students will study Mime and Movement, Visual Arts 1 Visual Arts 1 Content Art Focus 1 Practical Characterisation, Improvisation and Scriptwriting. The class will be • Development of drawing and painting skills using a variety of working together to devise group performances, culminating in techniques and media a performance for an invited audience. Students with an interest in back-stage and theatre audio and lighting with be given the Visual Arts Visual Arts: • Graphic design to demonstrate an inventive problem solving Visual Arts 2 Visual Arts 2 opportunity to develop their skills to support the actors. (Required) Art Focus 2 Visual Arts: process Art Focus • Computer generated drawings using vectors in Microsoft Word Year 8 Music introduces students to basic performing and music Theory creating skills through experimenting with sound. Topics of study The Process Journal includes the following: include Composing and Performing, where students explore Visual Arts Visual Arts: • Investigation into the elements of art Design Visual Arts 3 THE ARTS (Choice) Art Focus 3 musical sound through a range of practical activities and Music • Colour theory in Society, where students study the music of our own and other • Research into art works societies. Topics include western and non-western music traditions, • Personal reflection on progress and outcomes of practical work television and African music. Students who learn, or would like to Visual Arts: Design 1 learn an instrument will be allocated lessons, and opportunities to Design 1 Visual Arts: Assessment perform in ensembles and community performances. Design Focus Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively Note: Students interested in learning a musical instrument should and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, indicate this on the selection form. Visual Arts: Design 2 finished works, research and written reflection. Design 2 Assessment Special Requirements: Nil Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively Drama 1 Drama 1 Drama 1 and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, Subject Costs: Nil Drama finished works, research and written reflection.

In Drama students participate in acting workshops, theatre Drama 2 Drama 2 Drama 2 games, complete a research project on an aspect of theatre skills, document their progress in their Process Journal and perform an Performing Arts off- or on-stage role in a polished performance. (Required) In Music students compose and perform their own music and the music of others using the keyboard laboratory, tuned and Dance 1 Dance 1 Dance 1 untuned percussion and computerized sound. They will complete Dance a research project on an aspect of Music in Context and document their progress in their Process Journal. Dance 2 Dance 2 Dance 2 Performing Arts Special Requirements: Nil (Choice) Subject Costs Music Music 1 Music 1 Students may attend a live performance – cost approximately Music $20. This excursion is highly recommended, however it is not a compulsory component of the course.

Music 2 Music 2

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 27 VISUAL ARTS (CHOICE) Process Journal and are assessed according to the IBMYP criteria LEVEL: Year 8 for the Arts. LENGTH: Semester Special Requirements: Nil CONTACT PERSON: Jenny Remete Subject Costs $20 for dance performances and specialist workshops. Recommended Background Students should select this unit if they are interested in developing skills and knowledge in freehand drawing, painting, printmaking and three-dimensional building techniques. DRAMA (CHOICE) LEVEL: Year 8 Advice to Students LENGTH: Semester Students with a special interest in the visual arts should select this CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock subject. Recommended Background Learning Outcomes An interest in Performing Arts At the end of this subject students should be able to: • Express ideas through a variety of visual arts works Content • Enjoy working independently in a studio setting Year 8 Drama studies basic acting and stagecraft skills while • Express personal views when analysing art expecting more experienced students to use their initiative to • Understand the cultural and social significance of art activity reach the highest standards possible, both in practical and written work. Students study Characterisation, Improvisation, Physical Content Theatre, Voice Production, Stagecraft, Improvisation, History Practical of Theatre and Scriptwriting. The class work together to devise • Drawing and painting towards a style of art or craft group performances, culminating in a performance for an invited • Modeling of free standing sculptural forms audience. Students with an interest in back-stage and theatre • Computer generated artwork using drawing and painting audio and lighting are given the opportunity to develop their skills software to support the actors. • Graphic or product design Theory Assessment The Process Journal includes the following: Students participate in acting workshops, theatre games, complete • Investigation and documentation of the principles of visual a research project on an aspect of theatre skills, document their composition progress in their Process Journal and perform an off or on-stage • Recording of materials and techniques role in a polished performance. They are assessed against the • Research into artists and their work IBMYP criteria for the Arts. THE ARTS • Personal analysis and evaluation of art using appropriate terminology Special Requirements: Nil

Assessment Subject Costs Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: Students may attend a live theatre performance - cost Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively approximately $20. This excursion is highly recommended, and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, however it is not a compulsory component of the course. finished works, research and written reflection.

Special Requirements: Nil MUSIC (CHOICE) LEVEL: Year 8 Subject Costs: Nil LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock

DANCE (CHOICE) Recommended Background LEVEL: Year 8 The love of music and performing. It is expected that all students LENGTH: Semester undertake lessons in voice or a musical instrument, either at school CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos or privately.

Recommended Background Content An interest in performing arts, dance, calisthenics or gymnastics. Vocal/ Instrumental tuition Most instruments are available for tuition. Free Instrumental Music Students undertake practical and theory work. They have the Service lessons are available to continuing students in classical opportunity to learn practical technique skills in a range of dance guitar, strings, brass, voice and woodwind. Private providers styles: hip-hop/funk, street jazz and contemporary. Students available for piano/keyboard, electric guitar, percussion and voice. learn choreographic skills and develop movement towards a class Composing and Arranging dance. The class work together to devise a group performance, Students study rhythm and pitch notation, terminology, harmonic culminating in a performance for an invited audience. development, including development of aural skills and use of computer music programs. Assessment Year 8 Ensemble Students perform set composition tasks in small groups, learn a Students participate in a class ensemble culminating in a public choreographed dance and perform this in a production. Students performance. Experienced students are invited to join our larger research ‘A Significant Dance Star’ and a complete a study on a school ensembles. dance genre of choice. Students document their progress in their

28 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Music in Context VISUAL ARTS 2 Students study the music of our own and other societies including western and non-western traditions, television and multi-media. LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: Semester Assessment CONTACT PERSON: Jenny Remete Students compose and perform their own music and the music of others, using the keyboard laboratory and in the class ensemble. Recommended Background They complete music theory tasks, a research project on an aspect Students may select this unit if they are interested in developing of Music in Society, perform as an ensemble in a public concert skills and knowledge in visual arts, particularly freehand drawing, and document their progress in their Process Journal. They are painting and digital illustration. This subject should also be selected assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. if students are considering studying visual arts in the senior school.

Special Requirements: Nil Advice to Students Students develop an understanding of the value of the visual arts Subject Costs in our community through working as artists and critics. They also $35 per term payable to the school, which subsidises instrumental develop knowledge and understanding of the use of technology consumables, accompaniment and ensemble workshops. $30 in visual arts. per term instrument hire (if applicable). Students who receive tuition from an outside source are invoiced for the cost of the Content accompaniment and music provided. Practical • Observation drawings • Painting using a range of media, techniques and subject matter • Computer generated images using a range of programs VISUAL ARTS 1 • The development of art works that demonstrate understanding LEVEL: Year 9 of the process of abstraction and expression LENGTH: Semester Theory CONTACT PERSON: Jeanette Beadnall The Process Journal includes the following: •• Investigation into the elements and principles of composition. Recommended Background •• Research into artists and their works Students may select this unit if they are interested in developing •• Documentation of processes, experiments and final skills and knowledge in freehand drawing, painting, printmaking presentations including personal comments and sculpture. This subject should also be selected if students are thinking of studying visual arts in the senior school. Assessment Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: Advice to Students Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively

Students develop an understanding of the value of the visual and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, THE ARTS arts in our community through working as artists, and develop finished works, research and written reflection. knowledge that can be applied to critically observing and judging art, craft and design works. Special Requirements: Nil

Content Subject Costs: Nil Practical •• Observation drawings of natural and manufactured forms •• Paintings, printmaking and sculpture using a range of media and subject matter DANCE 1 •• The development of art works that demonstrate understanding LEVEL: Year 9 of the process of abstraction and expression LENGTH: Semester Theory CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos The Process Journal includes the following: • Investigation into the elements of art Recommended Background • Colour theory Students should have an interest and ability in dance, calisthenics • Research into artists and their works or gymnastics and an involvement in dance as co- curricular • Personal comments on processes, experiments and final activity. presentations Content Assessment Students undertake practical and theory work. Students have the Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: opportunity to learn practical technique skills in a range of dance Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively styles, create movement sequences and learn choreographic skills. and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, Students learn individual and ensemble performance skills and finished works, research and written reflection. present in a formal performance. Interested students need to be committed to extra rehearsal and performance sessions outside of Special Requirements: Nil school hours.

Subject Costs: Nil Assessment Students perform set composition tasks with a partner and in a group; learn a choreographed dance and perform this in a production; compose a virtual performance using ‘Stage-Struck” and complete theory and practical tasks on a Hip-Hop topic. Progress is documented in their Process Journal. They are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts.

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Subject Costs Subject Costs $20 for visits to dance performances and specialist workshops. Large or complex pieces of design, or works that use expensive materials, may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this subject. DANCE 2 LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: Semester DRAMA 1 CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: Semester Recommended Background CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock Students should have an interest and ability in dance, calisthenics or gymnastics and an involvement in dance as an co- curricular Recommended Background activity. Students should have an interest and ability in drama and/or performing arts. Content Students undertake practical and theory work in Year 9 Dance. Content Students have the opportunity to learn practical technique skills Students will study aspects of early theatre, voice production, in a range of dance styles, create movement sequences and learn scriptwriting and theatre reviews. The class work together to choreographic skills. Students learn individual and ensemble devise group performances, culminating in a performance for performance skills and present in a formal performance. Interested an invited audience. Students with an interest in back-stage and students need to be committed to extra rehearsal and performance theatre audio and lighting are given the opportunity to develop sessions outside school hours. their skills to support the actors.

Assessment Assessment Students complete dance technique classes in jazz and Students participate in acting workshops, theatre games, complete contemporary; perform set composition tasks with a partner,and a research project on an aspect of theatre history and perform an in a group; learn a choreographed dance and perform this in a off- or on-stage role in a polished performance to young children, production; complete theory and practical tasks on ‘Dance in documenting their progress in their Process Journal. They are Different Cultures’ and participate in a community dance program. assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. Progress is documented in their Process Journal. They are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. Special Requirements: Nil

THE ARTS Special Requirements: Nil Subject Costs $20 for students to attend a live theatre performance. However, Subject Costs this is not a compulsory component of the course. $20 for visits to dance performances and specialist workshops.

DRAMA 2 DESIGN LEVEL: Year 9 LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: Semester LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock CONTACT PERSONS: Naoko Matsumoto, Jenny Remete Recommended Background Students should have an interest and ability in drama and/or Recommended Background performing arts. Students should select this unit if they have an interest in the design of the built environment, graphic design, illustration, and associated computer programs. Content Students study aspects of stagecraft, performance skills and theatre reviews. The class work together to devise group performances, Content culminating in a performance for an invited audience. Students Practical (Creating Works of Design) with an interest in back-stage and theatre audio and lighting are Students develop three works from the areas of design practice. given the opportunity to develop their skills to support the actors. Each includes a brief, research, inventive development of ideas, and finished presentations. These are: Environmental Design (architectural form, interior design or landscaping), Product Design Assessment (including furniture or appliances) and Communication Design Students participate in acting workshops, theatre games, complete a research project on an aspect of modern theatre, and perform (illustration, posters or logos). an off- or on-stage role in a polished performance to an invited Theory audience, documenting their progress in their Process Journal. The design process and elements of design. Research into the They are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. development of a product. Special Requirements: Nil Assessment Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: Subject Costs Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively Students attend a live theatre performance – cost $20. However, and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, this is not a compulsory component of the course. finished works, research and written reflection.

30 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 MUSIC LEVEL: Year 9 Assessment Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: LENGTH: Semester Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, finished works, research and written reflection. Recommended Background It is recommended that students have successfully completed Year Special Requirements: Nil 8 music or have the equivalent experience in learning and playing a musical instrument. Subject Costs School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish Content to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they Vocal/ Instrumental tuition will need to contribute towards the cost. Most instruments are available for tuition. Free Instrumental Music Service lessons are available to continuing students in classical guitar, strings, brass, voice and woodwind. Private providers available for piano/keyboard, electric guitar, percussion and voice. VISUAL ARTS 2: CREATING Composing and Arranging DIMENSIONAL ART Students continue to study rhythm and pitch notation, LEVEL: Year 10 terminology, harmonic development, including development of LENGTH: Semester aural skills and use of computer music programs. CONTACT PERSON: Jeanette Beadnall Year 9 Ensemble Students participate in class ensembles culminating in a public performance. Experienced students are invited to join our larger Recommended Background school ensembles. This course is for students with an interest in art. Music in Context Students study the music of our own and other societies including Advice to Students rock music, jazz, music from other cultures and multi-media. Students have opportunities to undertake practical work with emphasis on 3D. The practical work involves creating, planning and making works of art. They also develop and acquire knowledge Assessment and appreciation of art history and culture. Students compose and perform their own music and the music of others, using the computer and keyboard laboratory and in the class ensemble. They complete music theory tasks, a research Content project on an aspect of Music in Context, perform as an ensemble Practical in a public concert and document their progress in their Process Creating works of art including, drawing, painting, ceramics and Journal. They are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. sculpture. THE ARTS Theory Special Requirements: Nil Art research includes artist, art movements, and art from a variety of cultures. Subject Costs Assessment $70 per semester payable to the school, which subsidises Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: instrumental tuition, accompaniment and ensemble workshops. Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively $30 per term instrument hire (if applicable). Students who receive and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, tuition from an outside source will be invoiced for the cost of the finished works, research and written reflection. accompaniment and music provided. Special Requirements: Nil VISUAL ARTS 1 Subject Costs School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish LEVEL: Year 10 to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they LENGTH: Semester will need to contribute towards the cost. CONTACT PERSON: Jenny Remete

Recommended Background This course is for students with an interest in art.

Advice to Students Students have opportunities to undertake practical work with emphasis on 2D. Students explore the interface between studio work and electronic media. Practical work involves creating, planning and making works of art. They also develop and acquire knowledge and appreciation of art history and culture.

Content Practical Creating works of art including drawing, painting and printmaking. Theory Art research includes artist, art movements, and art from a variety of cultures.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 31 VISUAL ARTS 3: CRAFT DANCE 2 LEVEL: Year 10 LEVEL: Year 10 LENGTH: Semester LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Jeanette Beadnall CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos

Recommended Background Recommended Background This course is for beginners with an interest in craft. Students should have an interest and ability in dance. Satisfactory completion of 10 Dance A and/or an involvement in dance as an Advice to Students co- curricular activity. Craft emphasises practical work and provides opportunities for students to study a range of techniques and styles. Students Content develop specific craft skills through the creation of practical works Students undertake practical and theory work. Students have the that display their understanding of the importance of the craft opportunity to learn practical technique skills in contemporary process. dance, create movement sequences and learn choreographic skills. Students learn individual and ensemble performance skills Content and present in a formal performance. Interested students need to Practical be committed to extra rehearsal and performance sessions outside Creating works of craft, including mosaics, fabric printing, dyeing school hours. and paper crafts. Topics of study include: Theory • Further extend their dance technique skills, by participating in Craft research includes safety aspects and craft from a variety of classes with the teacher and guest dancers cultures. • Have an opportunity to create a group dance piece and perform at the Choreographic Awards Assessment • Learn a class choreographed dance and perform this dance to Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: a selected audience Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively • Participate in a community dance project and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, • Research and create a dance film finished works, research and written reflection. Assessment Special Requirements: Nil Students complete dance technique classes, create a group modern dance piece , learn a class-choreographed dance and Subject Costs perform this to a selected audience, participate in a community School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish dance project, complete a research project on a classical ballet

THE ARTS to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they topic, and document their progress in their Process Journal. They will need to contribute towards the cost. are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts.

Special Requirements: NIi DANCE 1 LEVEL: Year 10 Subject Costs LENGTH: Semester $25 for visits to dance performances and specialist workshops. CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos

Recommended Background DESIGN 1: COMMUNICATION and Students should have an interest and ability in dance. Satisfactory PRODUCT DESIGN completion of Year 9 Dance and/or an involvement in dance as an LEVEL: Year 10 co- curricular activity. LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Naoko Matsumoto Content Students undertake practical and theory work. Students have the opportunity to learn practical technique skills in contemporary Recommended Background dance, create movement sequences and learn choreographic Students should select this unit if they have an interest in applying skills. Students learn individual and ensemble performance skills drawing, painting and computing skills to communication and present in a formal performance. Interested students need to problems in the community. be committed to extra rehearsal and performance sessions outside school hours. Advice to Students Assessment Design is about building practical skills and a theoretical Students complete dance technique classes, create a group knowledge of inventive problem solving related to our designed choreographed dance, learn a class-choreographed dance and environment. Year 10 Design can lead to Stage 1 and 2 Visual Arts perform this to a selected audience, complete a Web Quest Studies or Design, both as one or two unit sequences. The topics research project on Australian dance companies, attend a live can form the basis of a range of future study at University, TAFE and dance performance and review the work and document their employment pathways, especially in Graphic Design, Architectural progress in their Process Journal. They are assessed against the studies and Industrial Design. IBMYP criteria for the Arts. Content Special Requirements: Nil Practical (Creating Works of Design) Students present two works of design. Each work may be a set Subject Costs: or suite. This includes briefs, research, inventive development of $25 for visits to dance performances and specialist workshops. ideas, and finished presentations.

32 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Contemporary Practice Investigation on aspects of design theory including elements DRAMA 1: TO BE OR NOT TO BE and principles of composition, models of design evaluation; and LEVEL: Year 10 a report into an aspect of contemporary practice, centred on the LENGTH: Semester application of technology. CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock

Assessment Recommended Background Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: Year 9 Drama or by negotiation. Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively and Responding based on submission of sketches, Content drawings, finished works, research and written reflection based Students will study aspects of Elizabethan Theatre, film and stage on submission of research, sketches, notes, and finished works of adaptations of Shakespeare’s works, different ways to stage a design. Essays and a portfolio containing examples of theory, and play and theatre reviews. The class works together to devise investigation into technology need to be submitted. group performances, culminating in a performance for an invited audience. Students with an interest in back-stage and theatre Special Requirements: Nil audio and lighting have the opportunity to develop their skills to support the actors. Subject Costs School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish Assessment to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they Students participate in acting workshops, theatre games, will need to contribute towards the cost. complete a research project on an aspect of Elizabethan Theatre, and perform an off-stage role in a polished performance to an invited audience, documenting their progress in their Process DESIGN 2: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Journal. They are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. LEVEL: Year 10 Special Requirements: Nil LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Naoko Matsumoto Subject Costs Students attend a live theatre performance – Cost approximately Recommended Background $20. However, this is not a compulsory component of the course. Students should select this unit if they have an interest in architecture, interior furniture and industrial design, or associated computer programs including C.A.D.D. DRAMA 2: PLAYING FOR LAUGHS Advice to Students LEVEL: Year 10 Design is about building practical skills and a theoretical LENGTH: Semester THE ARTS knowledge of inventive problem solving, related to our designed CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock environment. Year 10 Design can lead to Stage 1 and 2 Visual Arts Studies or Design, both as one or two unit sequences. The topics Recommended Background can form the basis of a range of future study at University, TAFE and Year 9 Drama or by negotiation. employment pathways, especially in Graphic Design, Architectural Studies and Industrial Design. Content Students study aspects of comic improvisation, Commedia Content dell’Arte, comedy in theatre and television, scriptwriting and theatre Practical (Creating Works of Design) reviews. The class works together to devise group performances, Students will present two works of design. Each work may be a set culminating in a performance for an invited audience. Students or suite. This will include briefs, research, inventive development of with an interest in back-stage and theatre audio and lighting have ideas, and finished presentations. the opportunity to develop their skills to support the actors. Contemporary Practice Investigation into aspects of design including ergonomics, models Assessment of design evaluation and a report into an aspect of contemporary Students participate in acting workshops, theatre games, complete practice centred on the application of technology. a research project on an aspect of Commedia dell’Arte and perform an offstage role in a polished performance to an invited audience, Assessment documenting their progress in their Process Journal. They are Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts: assessed according to the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. Knowing and understanding, Developing skills, Thinking creatively and Responding based on submission of sketches, drawings, Special Requirements: Nil finished works, research and written reflection. Subject Costs Nil Special Requirements: Students attend a live theatre performance – cost approximately $20. However, this is not a compulsory component of the course. Subject Costs School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they will need to contribute towards the cost.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 33 MUSIC 1 Music in Context LEVEL: Year 10 Students study the interaction between music and society (western and non western). They research and prepare a variety LENGTH: Semester of music related individual topics. Participation in Year 10 small CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock performance ensembles and out of hours school ensembles.

Recommended Background Assessment Students are expected to have successfully completed Year 9 Students compose and perform their own music and the music Music or have the equivalent experience in learning and playing of others, using the computer and keyboard laboratory and in a musical instrument. the class ensemble. They complete music theory tasks, a research project on an aspect of music in society, perform as a soloist and Content in an ensemble in a public concert and document their progress in Vocal/ Instrumental tuition. Students continue weekly tuition their Process Journal. They are assessed against the IBMYP criteria practice. for the Arts.

Composing and Arranging Special Requirements: Nil The development of notation, aural and arranging/composition skills. Writing original songs or instrumental works using Subject Costs computer music software including Acid, Sibelius, Band in the $70 per semester payable to the school, which subsidises Box. Performance development of instrumental and vocal skills instrumental tuition, accompaniment and ensemble workshops. through rehearsal and performance in a range of ensembles. $30 per term instrument hire (if applicable). Students who receive Music in Context tuition from an outside source areinvoiced for the cost of the Students study the interaction between music and society accompaniment and music provided. (western and non western). They research and prepare a variety of music related individual topics. Participation in Year 10 small performance ensembles and out of hours school ensembles. DANCE 1 Assessment LEVEL: Stage 1 Students compose and perform their own music and the music LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits of others, using the computer and keyboard laboratory and in CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos the class ensemble. They complete music theory tasks, a research project on an aspect of Music in Context, perform as a soloist and Recommended Background: Nil in an ensemble in a public concert and document their progress in their Process Journal. They are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for the Arts. Subject Information This subject leads to Dance B Stage 1 and Stage 2 Dance. THE ARTS Special Requirements: Nil Content Stage 1 Dance has a practical focus and provides students with Subject Costs opportunities to study dance as a performing art. The four areas $70 per semester payable to the school, which subsidises of study include: instrumental tuition, accompaniment and ensemble workshops. Technique $30 per term instrument hire (if applicable). Students who receive Students develop practical skills in hip-hop/ jazz dance technique. tuition from an outside source are invoiced for the cost of the Composition accompaniment and music provided. The compositions are approximately one minute and involve exploration and innovation through manipulating movement in space, time, and energy, devising movement based on a specific idea or theme developing movement by working through a MUSIC 2 process of improvisation, selection and refinement LEVEL: Year 10 Performance or Presentation LENGTH: Semester The student participate in a group production on or an off-stage. CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock Response Students explore and research historical perspectives on dance- Recommended Background origins of tap dance and innovative tap dance. Students are expected to have successfully completed Year 10 Music A or have the equivalent experience in learning and playing Assessment a musical instrument. Technique (20%) Students participate in a structured technique class in which they demonstrate the use of technical skills as a tool for communication and expression. Content Composition (30%) Compositions are one minute each and involve Vocal/ Instrumental tuition. Students continue weekly tuition exploration and innovation through: practice. • Manipulating, devising movement and by working through a process of improvisation, selection, and refinement Composing and Arranging Performance (30%) Performers are assessed on three to five minutes The extension of notation, aural and arranging/composition skills. of dance work. Off-stage students demonstrate their evidence of Writing original songs or instrumental works using computer learning through a presentation of three to five minutes. music software including Acid, Sibelius, Mixcraft. Performance Written response (20%) Response is a maximum of 800 words if development of instrumental and vocal skills through rehearsal written or a maximum of five minutes if oral, or the equivalent in and performance in a range of ensembles. multimodal form.

34 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Special Requirements: Nil Folio Students review live theatre performances, analyse plays written by Subject Costs great writers and research different trends in theatre performance in various formats: written, oral, and multi-media. $30 for visits to dance performances and specialist workshops is Investigation and Presentation required. Students undertake a personal project on a topic that really interests them in a field related to performance, e.g. acting, design, scriptwriting, film and video production. DANCE 2 Assessment LEVEL: Stage 1 Group Performance (40%), Folio (40%), Investigation and LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Presentation (20%). CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos Special Requirements Nil Recommended Background: Nil Subject Costs Students attend up to four live theatre performances - cost of Subject Information approximately $20 each. However, these are not a compulsory This subject leads to Stage 2 Dance component of the course. Content Stage 1 Dance has a practical focus and provides students with opportunities to study dance as a performing art. The four areas DRAMA 2 of study are: LEVEL: Stage 1 Technique LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Students develop practical skills in contemporary dance technique. CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock Composition Students compose a group choreography for the choreographic Recommended Background: Nil awards. Performance or Presentation The student participate in a group production in an on or an off- Subject Information stage role. This subject leads to Stage 2 Drama . Response Students explore and research contemporary dance practice and Content innovations. Group Performance Students are involved as performers in a senior play or work in an Assessment off-stage role, eg. stage management, lighting, costumes, publicity, Technique (20%) Students participate in a structured technique sound effects, props management. THE ARTS class in which they demonstrate the use of contemporary technical Please note: if students love being around the theatre but are not skills as a tool for communication and expression. confident acting, they do not have to perform in public to succeed Composition (30%) Group choreography in this subject. Performance (30%) Performers are assessed on three to five minutes Folio of dance work. Off-stage students demonstrate their evidence of Students review live theatre performances, analyse plays written by learning through a presentation of three to five minutes. great writers and research different trends in theatre performance Written response (20%) A response is a maximum of 800 words if in various formats: written, oral, and multi-media. written or a maximum of five minutes if oral, or the equivalent in Investigation and Presentation multimodal form. Students undertake a personal project on a topic that really interests them in a field related to performance, e.g. acting, design, scriptwriting, film and video production. Special Requirements: Nil Assessment Subject Costs Group Performance (40%), Folio (40%), Investigation and $30 for visits to dance performances and specialist workshops is Presentation (20%). required. Special Requirements: Nil

DRAMA 1 Subject Costs LEVEL: Stage 1 Students attend up to four live theatre performances - cost of LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits approximately $20 each. However, these are not a compulsory CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock component of the course.

Recommended Background: Nil

Subject Information This subject leads to Drama 2 and Stage 2 Drama.

Content Group Performance Students are involved as performers in a play or work in an offstage role, e.g. stage management, lighting, costumes, publicity, sound effects, props management. Please note: if students love being around the theatre but are not confident acting, they do not have to perform in public to succeed in this subject.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 35 MUSIC 1 Music in Contexts LEVEL: Stage 1 Students study the music of our society, tracing history through different forms in music e.g. Symphony, Concerto and Music in the LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits 20th Century including jazz. CONTACT PERSONS: Ben Dening, Robyn Trebilcock Solo / Small Group Performance Students learn to prepare solo or small group work for performance Recommended Background critically evaluate their own and other’s performances. Year 10 Music or audition. Assessment Subject Information Skills presentation (40%), Skills Development (30%) and Folio This subject leads to the Stage 2 music units of Music Technology, (30%) Solo Performance, Ensemble Performance, and Individual Study. Special Requirements: Nil Content Instrumental tuition Subject Costs Students are required to continue with tuition on their chosen $70 per semester payable to the school, which subsidises instrument(s). instrumental tuition, accompaniment and ensemble workshops. Senior Ensemble $30 per term instrument hire (if applicable). Students who receive Students participate in one or more of the following - Senior tuition from an outside source are invoiced for the cost of the Ensemble, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Stage Band or other accompaniment and music provided. negotiated ensemble. Solo / Small Group Performance Students learn to prepare solo or small group work for performance critically evaluate their own and other’s performances. VISUAL ARTS: ART FOCUS 1 Recording Projects LEVEL: Stage 1 Students explore live recording techniques and editing processes. LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits A range of computer programs are used. Research essays into core music technology topics are required. CONTACT PERSONS: Jenny Remete, Jeanette Beadnall Assessment Skills presentation (40%), Skills Development (30%) and Folio Recommended Background: Nil (30%) Subject Information This subject leads to the Stage 2 Visual Arts. Special Requirements Nil Content

THE ARTS Subject Costs Creating works of 2D visual art: painting, drawing and/or $70 per semester payable to the school, which subsidises printmaking. instrumental tuition, accompaniment and ensemble workshops. $30 per term instrument hire (if applicable). Students who receive Practical resolution tuition from an outside source will be invoiced for the cost of the A series of technical examples presented in a folder, with notes and accompaniment and music provided. accompanying theory topics (first half of semester) and a major 2D assignment is undertaken, making use of skills and knowledge culminating in the exhibition of the work in an appropriate format MUSIC 2 (2nd half of semester). LEVEL: Stage 1 Visual Thinking LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits The development and experimentation in skill and technique in the chosen media should be evident and give tangible form to the CONTACT PERSONS: Ben Dening, Robyn Trebilcock development of ideas for works of visual art. The process is clearly documented and includes investigation, observational drawings, Recommended Background expression of thoughts and ideas, studies, sketches and models. Music A Students are also required to study modern art movements. Visual Arts in Context Subject Information The study of artists and their works in the context of culture. This This subject leads to the Stage 2 music units of Musicianship, could be a practical, theoretical study, or a blend. The specific art Solo Performance, Ensemble Performance, Music in Context and and artists can be chosen from any period or cultural tradition. Individual Study. Assessment Content Assessment is based on submission of investigation, development Instrumental tuition of ideas and investigations into media, presentation. Essays and a Students are required to continue with tuition on their chosen folio of experiments will also form part of the assessment. Practical instrument(s). (30%), Folio (40%), Visual Study (30%). Composing and Arranging Students study melody writing, arranging, modern harmony, terminology and further develop their aural skills. Special Requirements: Nil Senior Ensemble Students participate in one or more of the following - Senior Subject Costs Ensemble, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble Stage Band or other School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish negotiated ensemble. to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they will need to contribute towards the cost.

36 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 VISUAL ARTS: ART FOCUS 2 Practical Resolution A series of technical examples presented in a folder, with notes and LEVEL: Stage 1 accompanying theory topics (first half of semester) and a major LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits assignment is undertaken, making use of skills and knowledge CONTACT PERSONS: Jenny Remete, Jeanette Beadnall culminating in the exhibition of the work in an appropriate format (2nd half of semester). Recommended Background: Nil Visual Thinking The development and experimentation in skill and technique in Subject Information the chosen media should be evident and give tangible form to the This subject leads to the Stage 2 Visual Arts. development of ideas for works of visual art. The process is clearly documented and includes investigation, observational drawings, expression of thoughts and ideas, studies, sketches and models. Content Students are also required to study modern art movements. Creating works of 2D visual art: painting, drawing, printmaking, Visual Arts in Context photography digital illustration. The study of artists with crafts focus and their works in the context Practical Resolution of culture. This could be a practical, theoretical study, or a blend. A series of technical examples presented in a folder, with notes and The specific art and artists can be chosen from any period or accompanying theory topics (first half of semester) and a major 2D cultural tradition. assignment is undertaken, making use of skills and knowledge culminating in the exhibition of the work in an appropriate format Assessment (2nd half of semester). Assessment is based on submission of investigation, development Visual Thinking of ideas and investigations into media, presentation. Essays and a The development and experimentation in skill and technique in folio of experiments will also form part of the assessment. Practical the chosen media should be evident and give tangible form to the (30%), Folio (40%), Visual Study (30%). development of ideas for works of visual art. The process is clearly documented and include investigation, observational drawings, Special Requirements Nil expression of thoughts and ideas, studies, sketches and models. Students are also required to study modern art movements. Subject Costs Visual Arts in Context School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish The study of artists and their works in the context of culture. This to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they could be a practical, theoretical study, or a blend. The specific art will need to contribute towards the cost. and artists can be chosen from any period or cultural tradition.

Assessment VISUAL ARTS – DESIGN FOCUS 1: Assessment is based on submission of investigation, development of ideas and investigations into media, presentation. Essays and a ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN folio of experiments will also form part of the assessment. Practical LEVEL: Stage 1 THE ARTS (30%), Folio (40%), Visual Study (30%). LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSONS: Naoko Matsumoto, Jenny Special Requirements: Nil Remete

Subject Costs Recommended Background: Nil School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they will need to contribute towards the cost. Subject Information This subject leads to the Stage 2 Visual Arts.

Content VISUAL ARTS: ART FOCUS 3 Visual Thinking LEVEL: Stage 1 Students develop a portfolio of drawings and illustrations, using a LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits variety of media and materials including pencil, pen, markers and CONTACT PERSON: Jeanette Beadnall paint. Practical Resolution Recommended Background In creating Works of Design work is developed from a theme This course is for students with an interest in art. that may include architectural form, interior design, landscape or streetscape design. Students present one major work as a Advice to Students suite or set of drawings, computer generated images or models. Art 3 has a substantial practical emphasis. In preparing for A detailed design brief, all research, development of ideas, assessment, students should attempt practical work that is refinement, finished presentation, and an evaluation is submitted manageable and feasible. Students engage in continual critical to demonstrate a working knowledge of the problem solving dialogue with their teacher if they are to make the most of the process. opportunities provided by this subject. Time-management skills, Design and Culture (Arts in context) the ability to negotiate and complete the work programs are Students develop a portfolio showing changes in design, from essential for success. This subject is excellent preparation for 1890’s to 1980 in the context of art and design movements of the studies in Stage 2 Visual Arts. time. Content Creating works of art including fabric, dyeing, printing and an opportunity to do fashion design.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 37 Assessment DANCE Assessment in this subject is based on submission of research, LEVEL: Stage 2 sketches, notes, and finished works of design. Essays and the portfolio containing personal observations will also be included. LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits Components include Practical (30%), Visual Study (30%) and Folio CONTACT PERSON: Katrina Constantopoulos (40%). Recommended Background: Nil Special Requirements Nil Subject Information Subject Costs This is a 20-credit Arts subject . School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they Content will need to contribute towards the cost. Stage 2 Dance has a practical focus and provides the student with opportunities to study Dance as a Performing Art. The three areas of study include:

VISUAL ARTS – DESIGN FOCUS 2: Practical Skills VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS and • Choreography: Students choreograph one four-minute dance or two, two-minute pieces or three 1.3-minute pieces in PRODUCT DESIGN selected dance style LEVEL: Stage 1 • Technique-participate in a dance technique class of a selected LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits style CONTACT PERSONS: Naoko Matsumoto, Jenny • Folio-A process based evaluation of either the choreography or Remete technique Response Students study historical and contemporary perspectives of dance Recommended Background: Nil and complete two written responses. Performance Subject Information Students are assessed on one of the following: a dance This subject leads to the Stage 2 Visual Arts. performance, a choreographic work, or a presentation of one or more off stage roles. Content This subject has three areas of study: Visual Thinking, Practical Assessment Resolution and Visual Arts in Context Practical. Practical Skills (50%) , Response (20%), Performance (30%).

THE ARTS Practical Resolution Products are developed from a theme that may include book Special Requirements: Nil illustration, promotion of an event, corporate and business identity or technical illustration using conventional illustration techniques Subject Costs and a range of computing software. Packaging, fashion illustration $30 for visits to dance performances and specialist workshops as and a study of ergonomics may also be included in the course, required by the course. depending on the nature of the practical work undertaken. Visual Thinking Students develop a portfolio showing the use of one graphic design computer program. Design and Culture (Arts in Context) An overview of the characteristics of modern design in a selection of countries including Japan, US, Europe and Australia.

Assessment Assessment is based on submission of research, sketches, notes, and finished works of design. Essays and the portfolio containing personal observations will also be included. Components include Practical (30%), Visual Study (30%) and Folio (40%). Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they will need to contribute towards the cost.

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38 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 DRAMA MUSIC LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Robyn Trebilcock CONTACT PERSON: Ben Dening

Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background Stage 1 Music Subject Information: This is a 20 credit Arts Subject Subject Information Content This is a full year 20 credit Stage 2 Arts subject in music, comprising Group Presentation two of the following, in consultation with the senior music teachers. Students take part in a group presentation inspired by a significant It is recommended that students undertake one practical and one play or an innovative drama practitioner. Although students investigation-based unit. present in a group, they are assessed individually. The group presentation could take a variety of forms, including, for example, Ensemble Performance - 10 credits a live performance or film, a workshop, or a tutorial. Students participate in regular rehearsals in an ensemble and Folio perform with that ensemble a twenty minute program of music Students review live theatre performances and reflect on their own over the assessment period with a final performance of ten to dramatic experiences in various formats: written, oral, and multi- twelve minutes duration (Practical based). media. Solo Performance - 10 credits Interpretative Study Students attend regular instrumental/voice lessons to prepare a Students respond to a great play or innovative dramatist and solo program of work for performance. A twenty minute program present their work in a creative way using their choice of visual of music over the assessment period with a final performance of material, sketches, diagrams, displays, poems, novels, audio, music, ten to twelve minutes duration is developed (Practical based). songs, film/video excerpts, live performance excerpts, staged Music Individual Study - 10 credits readings. Students design their own project in an area of music that Performance Or Related Off Stage Presentation interests them. All individual projects must be submitted for Students are involved as performers in a play or work in an off- approval by the SACE Board. Areas of music study include music stage role, e.g. stage management, lighting, costumes, publicity, industry, community music, music tutoring, instrument building. sound effects, props management. Students may elect to perform Examples of topics include writing and recording original student or present individually rather than as part of a class group. compositions, event management, directing an ensemble, managing a band (Investigation based). Please note: if students love being around the theatre but are not Musicianship - 10 credits confident with acting, they do not have to perform in public to This unit includes theoretical studies, harmonisation, musical

succeed in this subject. analysis, melody writing and arranging, extensive assessment THE ARTS in aural recognition of music concepts and submission of an Assessment arrangement (Investigation based) . School-based assessment: Group Presentation (20%) Folio (30%) Music Technology - 10 credits Interpretative Study (20%). This course develops recording techniques and editing processes External Assessment: Group or Individual Performance (30%). to create original CD tracks. Five minor projects of thirty seconds duration and one major project of five minutes duration with Special Requirements: Nil commentaries are developed. The projects are submitted in CD format. Students wishing to further their music studies at university level in technology must submit a folio of recordings. Subject Costs Students attend up to four live theatre performances - cost of Music In Context - 10 credits approximately $20 each. However, these are not a compulsory This course is a study of music and its relation to social and cultural component of the course. contexts. Students study two core topics, eg. Miles Davis: Jazz Comes of Age and The Beatles and the Beach Boys: Soundtracks of a Generation, and one school developed topic as well as a personal choice investigation negotiated with the teacher (Investigation based).

Assessment A school based assessment 70% . An external assessment 30% for either a final performance, a Musicianship exam or a final project.

Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs $70 per semester payable to the school, which subsidises instrumental tuition, accompaniment and ensemble workshops. $30 per term instrument hire (if applicable). Students who receive tuition from an outside source will be invoiced for the cost of the accompaniment and music provided.

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Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 39 VISUAL ARTS: ART FOCUS VISUAL ARTS: DESIGN FOCUS LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits CONTACT PERSONS: Jenny Remete, Jeanette Beadnall CREDITS: 20 CONTACT PERSON: Naoko Matsumoto Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Subject Information This is a full year subject with a focus on art. Students can enrol Subject Information in either Art or Design which can lead to TAFE, university and / This is a full year subject, with a focus on design. Students can or employment, especially in the Visual and Applied Arts, Crafts, enrol in either Art or Design which can lead to TAFE, university and Architectural studies, Industrial and Graphic Design. / or employment, especially in the Visual and Applied Arts, Crafts, Architectural Studies, Industrial and Graphic Design. Content Folio Content Development of a portfolio that documents a knowledge of Students can work in one of the following areas of Design: Product, creative process. The use of drawings, sketches, diagrams, Environmental, Graphic or Visual Communication. They develop a experiments is accompanied by notes that show analysis and portfolio that documents a knowledge of the creative problem refinement of the artistic process. solving process. This includes the development of a design brief, Practical research, analysis, exploration of ideas, and preliminary evaluation One major finished artwork based on the Visual Thinking portfolio. of a concept. This may be a single piece or suite of works that demonstrate Practical originality and competency of media and technique. Students One major finished design work based on the Visual Thinking also complete an artist statement that includes a critical self Portfolio. Final products may include graphic, modelled, or assessment of the artwork and an explanation of the meaning or prototype items. Students also complete a designer’s statement messages behind the final piece. that will include a critical assessment of the problem solving Visual Study process and the product in relation to the design brief. Lectures research and analysis of concepts, forms and stylised Visual Study visual art, through the study of individuals or groups of artists Lectures, research and analysis of concepts, forms and styles of in their particular historical and cultural context. Students are design, through the study of individuals or groups of designers encouraged to develop their own personal views on aspects of in their particular historical and cultural context. Students are this study. encouraged to develop their own personal views on aspects of this study. Assessment THE ARTS School assessment (70%) Assessment •• Folio (40%) •• School assessment (70%) Practical (30%) •• Folio (40%) External assessment (30%) •• •• Practical (30%) Assessment Type 3: Visual Study (30%) External assessment (30%) •• Assessment Type 3: Visual Study (30%) Special Requirements: NIl Special Requirements: Nil Subject Costs School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish Subject Costs to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they School fees cover basic equipment and materials. If students wish will need to contribute towards the cost. to use expensive materials or produce very large artworks, they will need to contribute towards the cost.

40 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 The development of knowledge, skills and understandings about language and literacy is essential for any individual’s active and effective participation in their learning, and in their local and global communities.

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

English English Studies

Language and Language and Language and Literature Literature Literature

English Essential English Communications

* English as an * English as an * English as an English as an English as a Second Additional Language Additional Language Additional Language Additional Language Language or Dialect (EALD) or Dialect (EALD) or Dialect (EALD)

* Eligibility criteria apply ISEC ENGLISH , LANGUAGE and LITERATURE, ESL and LITERATURE, ENGLISH , LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE and LITERATURE Assessment LEVEL: Year 8 Students are assessed in a range of ways to demonstrate their learning. Assessment rubrics are provided for all summative pieces. LENGTH: Full year These are graduated descriptors of student performance against CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey the set criteria for IBMYP, namely Analysing, Organizing, Producing Text and Using Language. Recommended Background: Nil

Content Special Requirements: Nil By the end of this course, students should be able to: •• Use language with enjoyment and as a vehicle for thought, Subject Costs creativity, learning and self-expression Possible costs may be incurred through non-compulsory class •• Respond independently to a variety of texts excursions (train/bus fares and admission fees). •• Show an in-depth understanding of human nature and thus of themselves and others •• Develop a critical and analytical approach to literature

The program has a number of components that may be taught independently or in conjunction with each other, depending on students’ needs. The components includes: •• Text Response •• Text Production •• Independent Reading

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 41 LANGUAGE and LITERATURE Subject Costs LEVEL: Year 9 Possible costs may be incurred through non-compulsory class excursions (train/bus fares and admission fees). LENGTH: Full year CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey Recommended Background: Nil INTENSIVE SECONDARY ENGLISH Content COURSE (ISEC) By the end of this course, students should be able to: LEVEL: Year 10 •• Use language with enjoyment and as a vehicle for thought, LENGTH: 10 to 20 weeks creativity, learning and self-expression •• Respond independently to a variety of texts CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones •• Show an in-depth understanding of human nature and thus of themselves and others Recommended Background •• Develop a critical and analytical approach to literature Available to full fee paying international students and other new arrival students for whom English is a second language. The program has a number of components that may be taught independently or in conjunction with each other, depending on Content students’ needs. The components include: Students participate in an integrated program to develop and •• Text Response strengthen their skills in using written and spoken English. Students •• Text Production work with their teachers across a number of interdisciplinary areas •• Independent Reading of study including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Humanities and the SACE Personal Learning Plan (PLP). Assessment Students are assessed in a range of ways to demonstrate their Students use contextually appropriate opportunities to develop learning. Assessment rubrics are provided for all summative pieces. and practice skills that they will use in their subsequent learning These are graduated descriptors of student performance against programs and subject classes. Students develop an understanding the set criteria for IBMYP, namely Analysing, Organizing, Producing of the Australian style of secondary schooling and gain the Text and Using Language. confidence to participate in speaking, listening, writing, and reading English in a range of contexts and supportive learning Special Requirements: Nil environments. The PLP aims to prepare students for their future career pathways by helping them to investigate a range of post school options and work related studies. Subject Costs Possible costs may be incurred through non-compulsory class excursions (train/bus fares and admission fees). Assessment Students are actively involved in assessment activities that support and familiarise them with the assessment methodologies of both the IBMYP program and the SACE, as well as EALD skills, knowledge LANGUAGE and LITERATURE and understandings. LEVEL: Year 10 LENGTH: Full year CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey ENGLISH A & B LEVEL: Stage 1 Recommended Background: Nil LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Content CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey By the end of this course, students should be able to:

ENGLISH , LANGUAGE and LITERATURE, ESL and LITERATURE, ENGLISH , LANGUAGE •• Use a range of language techniques as a vehicle for thought, Recommended Background creativity, learning and self-expression Successful completion of Year 10 Language and Literature. •• Respond analytically to a variety of texts •• Show a sophisticated and empathetic understanding of Subject Information human nature and thus of themselves and others Stage 1 English allows students to engage with a wide range of •• Read widely to promote a lifelong learning in language and texts and text types. The subject offers opportunity for students literature to create their own texts. It is preparatory to English and English •• Develop a critical approach to a variety of examples of literature Literary Studies at Stage 2.

The program has a number of components that may be taught Content independently or in conjunction with each other, depending Students should provide evidence of learning through on students’ needs. The components include: four assessments, with at least one assessment task from each •• Text Response assessment type, and at least one assessment task delivered as an •• Text Production oral presentation or multimodal form and at least one in written •• Independent Reading form. Assessment weightings are balanced between text response and text creation skills. Each semester is worth 10 credits. Assessment Students are assessed in a range of ways so that they have every Responding to texts opportunity to demonstrate their learning. Assessment rubrics are Students explore the human experience and the world through provided for all summative pieces. These are graduated descriptors reading and examining a range of texts, including Australian texts, of student performance against the set criteria for IBMYP, namely and making intertextual connections. Analysing, Organizing, Producing Text and Using Language. Creating texts Students create imaginative, interpretive, and/or persuasive texts Special Requirements: Nil for different purposes, contexts, and audiences in written, oral, and/or multimodal forms.

42 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Intertextual study ENGLISH as an ADDITIONAL Students analyse connections between texts, exploring and evaluating similarities and differences and learning how the LANGUAGE A & B construction of texts influences audience response. LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits Assessment CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey Assessment at Stage 1 is school-based and may be externally moderated. Responding to Texts (minimum of 20%) Creating Texts (minimum Recommended Background This course is designed for students who qualify for English as an of 20%) Intertextual Study (minimum of 20%). Additional Language or Dialiect (EALD) instruction. Special Requirements: Nil Subject Information English as an Additional Language is designed for students for Subject Costs whom English is an additional language. The subject is based on Possible costs may be incurred through non-compulsory class responding to and composing oral and written texts in a range of excursions (train/bus fares and admission fees). genres and situations.

Content ESSENTIAL ENGLISH A & B Students should provide evidence of learning through eight LEVEL: Stage 1 assessments. Students complete at least one assessment from each LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits assessment type. Assessment weightings are balanced between CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey text response, an interactive study and an applied language activity. No assessment type will be less than 20% weighting. This is a two semester course worth 20 credits. Recommended Background Completion of Year 10 Language and Literature Responding to texts Students read and view a variety of texts including literary, media, and everyday texts, such as novels, plays, poetry, short stories, Subject Information biographies, films, documentaries, web texts, social networking This subject is designed for those students who need additional texts, and the everyday texts of work, family, and community life. support to ensure success. Many texts deal with real world issues Whole texts or parts of texts may be studied. such as workplace literacy. Interactive study Content Interview: Students (the interviewers) conduct an oral interview with one or more people about an issue or an aspect of cultural Students should provide evidence of learning through life. The interview must be conducted in English. Students present four assessments, with at least one assessment task from each the results of their interview in a written report. assessment type, and at least one assessment task delivered as an Discussion: Students choose an idea, opinion, or perspective that oral presentation or multimodal form and at least one in written arises in at least two texts. Students individually present, explain, form. Assessment weightings are balanced between text response and discuss with their teacher and/or a small group of students the and text creation skills and can be modified to suit individual idea, opinion, or perspective they have studied with reference to student needs but no assessment type will be less than 20% the texts. weighting. Each semester is worth 10 credits. Applied language activity Responding to texts For an applied language activity, students identify and analyse Students consider a variety of ways in which texts communicate the effectiveness of aspects of language used in a variety of texts. information, ideas, and perspectives. The reading of a wide range of The analysis should culminate in the production of a written text, texts enables students to comprehend and interpret information, to a maximum of 800 words; an oral should be a maximum of 5 ideas, and perspectives in texts. minutes; a text in multimodal form should be of equivalent length.

Creating texts ESL and LITERATURE, ENGLISH , LANGUAGE Students create a range of texts using appropriate language Assessment features, content, and mediums for different purposes, audiences, Assessment at Stage 1 is school based and externally moderated. and contexts. They recognise and use textual conventions and Responding to texts (minimum of 20%), Interactive Study language features to communicate ideas that convey simple and (minimum of 20%) and Applied Language Activity (minimum of complex thoughts in a range of mediums and digital technologies. 20%).

Assessment Special Requirements: Nil Assessment at Stage 1 is school-based and may be externally moderated. Subject Costs Responding to texts (minimum of 20%) Creating texts (minimum Approximately $40 for English as a Second Language workbook. A of 20%). cost of approximately $30 for a possible optional restaurant outing is highly recommended; however this excursion is not compulsory. Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Possible costs may be incurred through non-compulsory class excursions (train/bus fares and admission fees).

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 43 ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS Part 2 of Communication Study: Completion of a practical application involving the development of a product, reflection LEVEL: Stage 2 on the process of development, and the findings reached by the LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits student. Students select one from the following eight applications: CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey •• Film-making •• Investigating Recommended Background •• Multimedia web authoring A grade of C or greater at Stage 1 English Studies or English •• Workplace writing Communications. •• Interacting •• Language Subject Information •• Oral language •• English Communications focuses on the development of English Writing for publication skills, and in particular the communication process. Students learn to recognise the conventions of different text types and contexts. Students complete a folio up to a maximum of 2000 words They consider the role of language in communications between containing: individuals, groups and organisations. By reading, writing, viewing, Part 1: Response to an example of communication. listening and speaking, and through the use of information and This could be a short story, novel, poem, or film; or a text used communication technologies, students develop literacy skills in a to communicate an idea or information such as a transcript of a broad range of contexts. speech, or a letter.

Content Part 2: Text production with writer’s statement. Students compose a piece of written text and a writer’s statement Students should provide evidence of their learning through ten that outlines their intentions and reflects on the process used assessments, including the external assessment component. to produce it. The text production piece can be creative (e.g. a Students undertake: narrative or expository piece) or functional (e.g. writing for a •• Text Analysis: three responses for text analysis — two written technical journal). and one oral •• Text Production: three assessments, one of which is written under supervision Assessment •• Communication Study: consists of two parts – one comparative Assessment at Stage 2 is a combination of school-based work piece on one of five categories of communication; and one externally moderated and external assessment. practical application from a choice of eight. School-based: 70% (including Assessment Type 1: Text Analysis and Text Production 40% and Assessment Type 2: Communication Part 1 of Communication Study: Analysis and comparison of one of Study 30%) the following categories of communication: External Assessment: 30% (Assessment Type 3: Folio 30%). •• Mass-media Communication •• Business Communication Special Requirements: Nil •• Advertising •• Personal Communication Subject Costs •• Computer-mediated Communication A cost of $25 for excursions is highly recommended; however these excursions are not compulsory. ENGLISH , LANGUAGE and LITERATURE, ESL and LITERATURE, ENGLISH , LANGUAGE

44 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 ENGLISH STUDIES ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey

Recommended Background Recommended Background A grade of B or A at Stage 1 English Studies level. This course is designed for students who qualify for ESL instruction.

Subject Information Subject Information In English Studies students read a range of extended texts and a In Stage 2 English as an Additional Language, students develop number of shorter texts. They read texts analytically from a range their confidence and competence as users of English, developing of contexts, including those from the past, contemporary texts, skills as critical viewers, listeners, speakers, readers and writers. and those from everyday experience. Students focus on the skills and strategies of critical thinking needed to interpret texts. Content Students undertake tasks within the following areas of study: Content Communication Study Students undertake tasks within the following: Students undertake one oral assessment and one written •• Text Study assessment from the listed suggestions: •• Text Production Study •• Oral Text Study •• Television Report The text study comprises four shared studies and an individual •• Job Interview study. •• Formal Speech •• Advertising Presentation Shared Studies: •• Instructions or a Demonstration •• Study of two single texts •• Role Play •• Study of paired texts •• Written Assessment •• Study of poetry •• Critical reading study of short texts Text Production Study Students undertake one oral assessment and one written Individual Study: assessment to complete the requirements of this assessment type. The individual study provides scope for the development of student interest outside the texts studied as a class. It is undertaken Interaction Study independently. Students produce one written report and one oral evaluation, •• Critical essay based on one of the following activities: •• Collection of supporting material •• Interview an Individual. The focus of the interview should be an interesting aspect of someone’s life or career, a social issue, or Text Production Study an area of interest. Students compose texts, both written and oral covering a range •• Mentoring. Students work with peers or in a cross-age tutoring of text types. They will explore a range of forms (e.g. narrative, situation to share their knowledge of any area of interest. persuasive, expository, and descriptive) to enable them to model •• Investigative Study their own text production. •• Students investigate a contemporary issue of their choice. The investigation comprises: Assessment •• A written research report of up to a maximum of 900 words School-based 70% Assessment Type 1: Shared Studies 30%, •• An oral reflection of the process and findings of the investigation Assessment Type 2 Individual Study 20% and Assessment Type 3: of a maximum of six minutes. Text Production 20% Investigative Study External Assessment 30% Assessment Type 4: Examination 30%. Students investigate a contemporary issue of their choice. The investigation comprises:

Special Requirements: Nil •• A written research report of up to a maximum of 900 words ESL and LITERATURE, ENGLISH , LANGUAGE •• An oral reflection of the process and findings of the investigation Subject Costs of a maximum of six minutes. It is highly recommended however, it is not compulsory that a revision guide be purchased. Assessment School-based Assessment 70%: Communication Study (20%); Text production (30%); Language Application (20%) External Assessment 30%: Investigation 30%

Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs A cost of approximately $30 for an optional restaurant outing is highly recommended, however this excursion is not compulsory.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 45 Using inquiry learning and other processes, the Humanities and Social Sciences encourage students to understand and critically challenge ideas, in order to participate positively and effectively in their schools and communities.

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YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Individuals and Societies Legal Studies Legal Studies (full year)

Individuals and Individuals and History Modern History Societies Societies

Big History (semester) Tourism Tourism

Topics include: INDIVIDUALS and SOCIETIES History LEVEL: Year 8 •• Overview LENGTH: Full year •• Vikings CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey •• Shogunate Japan •• Conquistadors HUMANITIES, INDIVIDUALS and SOCIETIES INDIVIDUALS HUMANITIES, Recommended Background: Nil Geography •• The geomorphology of coasts Content •• Migration The history component of this subject allows students to develop •• Urbanisation a knowledge of human society from the end of the ancient period Civics and Citizenship to the beginning of the modern period (c.650 – 1750). Business and Economics The geography component provides students an understanding of geomorphology, as well as an understanding of how Assessment nations change through a study of international migration and Assessment tasks may include essays, oral presentations, research urbanisation. assignments, homework, tests, fieldwork and projects. Students The civics and citizenship component provides students an are assessed against IBMYP criteria, which include: opportunity to investigate political and legal systems, while •• Knowing and understanding also exploring the nature of citizenship, diversity and identity in •• Investigating contemporary society •• Communicating The business and economics component provides students an •• Thinking critically understanding of the ways individuals, families, the community, businesses and governments make decisions in relation to the Special Requirements: Nil allocation of resources. Subject Costs Year 8 Individuals and Societies at Blackwood High School Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, incorporates the Australian Curriculum. which may incur a cost of up to $10.

46 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 INDIVIDUALS and SOCIETIES Topics covered include: LEVEL: Year 9 History (1750-1918) The Making of the Modern World •• Overview LENGTH: Full year •• World War II CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey •• Right and Freedoms •• Globalising the World Recommended Background: Nil Geography •• Environmental change and mangement Content •• Geographies of human wellbeing The history component of this this subject allows students to develop a knowledge about Australia and the world, from the Assessment birth of the industrial era to the early 20th Century; its people, Assessment tasks may include essays, oral presentations, fieldwork history and environments, political, economic and legal systems. and displays. Students are assessed against IBMYP criteria, which The geography component provides students an understanding include: of biomes and food security and focuses on investigating the role •• Knowing and understanding of the biotic environment and its role in food and fibre production. •• Investigating It also examines the geographies of interconnections. •• Communicating •• Thinking critically Year 9 Individuals and Societies at Blackwood High School incorporates the Australian Curriculum. Special Requirements Nil

Topics covered include: Subject Costs History (1750-1918) The Making of the Modern World •• Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, Overview which may incur a cost of up to $10. •• The Industrial Revolution YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 •• Making A Nation •• World War 1 BIG HISTORY Geography LEVEL: Year 10 Individuals and •• Biomes (Australian and global) Legal Studies Legal Studies LENGTH: Semester Societies •• Geography of interconnections (full year) CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey, Jarrod Chave, Nick Gillies Assessment Individuals and Individuals and History Modern History Assessment tasks may include essays, oral presentations, research Recommended Background: Nil Societies Societies assignments, homework, tests, fieldwork and projects. Students are assessed against IBMYP criteria, which include: Content •• Knowing and understanding •• ‘The Big History Project’ is a global education initiative that Big History Investigating has been funded and supported by Bill Gates. Big History is an (semester) Tourism Tourism •• Communicating •• integrated course in which students use the lenses of History and Thinking critically Science in order to explore the origins of our universe, our world, our species and, finally, our future. As students explore the 13.8 Special Requirements: Nil billion years of history, they engage with critical history concepts, along with those of the physical and biological sciences, including Subject Costs cosmology. Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, which may incur a cost of up to $10. In 2013 Blackwood High School was one of only a handful of schools worldwide that was selected to pilot Big History as a part of the IBMYP. HUMANITIES, INDIVIDUALS and SOCIETIES INDIVIDUALS HUMANITIES, INDIVIDUALS and SOCIETIES The course addresses the following: LEVEL: Year 10 •• Threshold 1: The Big Bang LENGTH: Full year •• Threshold 2: The Stars Light Up CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey •• Threshold 3: New Chemical Elements •• Threshold 4: Earth and the Solar System •• Recommended Background: Nil Threshold 5: Life on Earth •• Threshold 6: Collective Learning •• Content Threshold 7: Agriculture •• Threshold 8: The Modern Revolution The history component of this this subject allows students to develop a knowledge about Australia and the world, from the birth of the industrial era to the early 20th Century; its people, Assessment history and environments, political, economic and legal systems. Assessment tasks may include essays, oral presentations, field- In the geography component, students investigate environmental work and displays. Students are assessed against IBMYP criteria, geography through an in-depth study of a specific environment, which include: as well as the global, national and local differences in human •• Knowing and understanding wellbeing between places. •• Investigating •• Communicating Year 10 Individuals and Societies at Blackwood High School •• Thinking critically incorporates the Australian Curriculum. Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, which may incur a cost of up to $10.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 47 LEGAL STUDIES Subject Costs LEVEL: SACE Stage 1 Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, which may incur a cost of up to $10. LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Mary Hodson, Argie Buesnel TOURISM Recommended Background: Nil LEVEL: SACE Stage 1 LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Content Legal Studies explores Australia’s legal heritage and the dynamic CONTACT PERSON: Argie Buesnel, Jude Wilson nature of the Australian legal system. Students are provided with an understanding of the structures of the Australian legal system Recommended Background: Nil and how that system responds and contributes to social change while acknowledging tradition. Content Tourism presents and explores opportunities and benefits, as well Topics studied include: as problems and threats to people and the environment. Students •• Law and Society – exploration of the role of law in Australia, identify and investigate emerging tourism trends, developments where our laws come from and who makes the law. and contemporary tourism issues and/or case studies of tourism •• People, Structures, and Processes – consideration of the role activity. They apply their knowledge, skills and understanding about tourism to form personal opinions, make informed of legal institutions such as parliament, government, and the recommendations and predict future outcomes. courts, and examination of how participation in these can be

encouraged. •• In the Case Study we explore tourism in the local area, looking Law-making – discovering who makes laws and why, with an at its unique qualities, issues and potential. Through the Sources examination of what causes laws in Australia to be changed. •• Analysis we examine the effects of a range of institutions on Justice and Society – exploration of the operation of the people preparing for travel. In the investigation, students have adversary system of trial in the resolution of criminal and civil the opportunity to plan and develop their own guided tour in the disputes, with determination of whether our system of trial by Practical Activity and to identify an emerging trend, development, jury is truly effective. or contemporary issue in tourism in the Investigation.

Assessment Assessment A folio of course work (50%), an Individual or Group Presentation Source Analysis (20%), Case Study (20%), Practical Activity (30%) (20%) and an Issue Study (30%). and Investigation (30%).

The Issue Study can come from the topics covered in the course Special Requirements: Nil or from the following: Young People and the Law, Victims and the Law, Motorists and the Law, Young Workers and the Law or Subject Costs Relationships and the Law. Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, which may incur a cost of up to $10. Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, LEGAL STUDIES which may incur a cost of up to $10. LEVEL: SACE Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year – 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Mary Hodson, Argie Buesnel HISTORY Recommended Background: Nil LEVEL: SACE Stage 1 HUMANITIES, INDIVIDUALS and SOCIETIES INDIVIDUALS HUMANITIES, LENGTH: Semester – 10 Credits Content CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey, Chris Brookes This subject provides an exploration of the Australian Legal System from the local level to its global connections. The Australian Recommended Background: Nil Legal System is constantly evolving and has its strengths and weaknesses. Students critically analyse the Australian Legal Subject Information System. The different legal perspectives and priorities held by The study of this subject is an advantage to students who wish to diverse cultural and interest groups in society will be explored, study Stage 2 Modern History. this includes the extent to which the legal system influences and is influenced by the Indigenous people of Australia. Content Students with an eye to contemporary world events find this course In Legal Studies we explore: especially interesting as it explores the most critical events of the •• The Australian Legal System – how it strives to reflect and 20th Century in order to provide an understanding of the current protect the fundamental values and beliefs of the community. state of the world. The focus on conflict is especially relevant in our •• Constitutional Government – the basic principles and features modern world. Topics are taken from events that have shaped our of constitutional government and the critical features of the world since the end of World War I, including: Dictators, especially constitution system. the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party/World War II/The Cold War/The •• Lawmaking - how law originates from two fundamental Middle East/Civil Rights in the US (and the world) and growth of sources — parliament and the courts. Students will gain an 60s Counter Cultures. understanding on how legislation, delegated legislation and case law are created. Assessment •• Justice Systems - the variety of lawful mechanisms designed to A Folio of Course Work (min 20%), Sources Analysis (min 20%) achieve just outcomes in disputes. and Investigation (min 20%).

Special Requirements: Nil

48 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Assessment TOURISM School-based Assessment 70%: Folio (50%) and Inquiry (20%) LEVEL: SACE Stage 2 External Assessment: Exam 30%. LENGTH: Full year – 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Argie Buesnel Special Requirements: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Subject Costs It is highly recommended however, it is not compulsory that a Content revision guide be purchased. In this course students develop an understanding of tourism from the perspectives of host, tourism operator and traveller. They investigate tourism locally, nationally, and globally and learn that tourism, as the world’s largest industry, is more than an economic MODERN HISTORY phenomenon. LEVEL: SACE Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year – 20 Credits The essential themes studied in Tourism are: Operations and CONTACT PERSON: Raphael Zadey, Chris Brookes Structures of the Tourism Industry; Travellers’ Perceptions, and the Interaction of Host Community and Visitor; Planning for and Managing Sustainable Tourism and; Evaluating the Nature of Work Recommended Background: Nil in the Tourism Industry. Students also study a range of topics, including: Management of Local Area Tourism, the Impacts of Content Tourism and Responsible Travel. In Modern History students develop, through a study of historical events, knowledge and skills of inquiry and critical Students work on the following tasks: analysis. They also develop the ability to construct hypotheses and •• Responsible Tourism at an Event or Site (Clipsal 500, critically evaluate events and ideas; all of which are skills WOMAdelaide, etc.). directly applicable to complex employment positions and further •• Visitors to overseas locations. study. This subject also provides an opportunity for students to •• Planning and Managing Sustainable Tourism (Eco-Tourism at develop a personal appreciation of particular events in history and Belair National Park, local beaches or Earth Sanctuary). serves as preparation for tertiary courses such as History, Politics, •• Operations and Structures of the Tourism Industry. Law, Economics and Studies of Societies. The Modern History •• Travellers’ Perceptions. course comprises of the following components: •• Host Community/Visitor Interaction within regional tourism •• Thematic Study: Slaves, Serfs, and Emancipation: Forced sites and towns. Labour since c. 1500. Students will compare slavery in the United States with serfdom in Russia, focusing on how and why such repressive social systems were created, the daily lives and Assessment School-based Assessment 70%: Folio (20%), Practical Activity (25%) conditions of the subjugated groups, the methods of rebellion Investigation (25%) and their effectiveness in instigating change. External Assessment 30%: Examination •• Depth Study: Persecution and Hope: Power and Powerlessness in Society since c. 1500. Students will conduct an in-depth study of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States of Special Requirements: Nil America where they will research, analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of historical resources in order to respond to Subject Costs focussed propositions and hypotheses. Students have opportunities for non-compulsory field excursions, which may incur a cost of up to $30. Assessment School-based Assessment 70%: Folio (50%) and Essay (20%) External Assessment: Exam 30%.

Special Requirements: Nil and SOCIETIES INDIVIDUALS HUMANITIES,

Subject Costs It is highly recommended however, it is not compulsory that a revision guide be purchased.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 49 Language Acquisition - Languages other than English (LOTE)

Consistent with the IBMYP at Blackwood High School, students are encouraged to study their second language until at least the end of Year 10.

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

German German German German German (continuers) (continuers)

Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese (continuers) (continuers)

Spanish Spanish (beginners) (beginners) LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, LOTE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE

GERMAN Assessment LEVEL: Year 8 Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for Language B. These include: LENGTH: Full year •• Comprehending spoken and visual text CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones •• Comprehending written and visual text •• Communicating in response to spoken and/or written visual Recommended Background text There are no prerequisites for this course, however prior learning •• Using language in spoken and/or written form is acknowledged. Assessment activities include oral presentations and interviews, Content producing and analysing written and visual texts including poems, Topics covered include: emails, letters, short stories, announcements, brochures, cartoons, •• Greetings, meeting people, likes and dislikes journal entries, recipes, posters, surveys and timetables. •• Self-introduction – age, family Special Requirements: Nil •• Countries, colours •• Pets and animals Subject Costs •• Hobbies and sports It is highly recommended that students purchase the workbook •• Seasons, birthdays, dates, telling the time that accompanies the text ‘Katzensprung 1’, available from the •• Snacks and party food school at cost of approximately $32. •• School, subjects, timetables A variety of texts, textbooks, CDs, films, music, and ICT resources are used as well as cooking and German visitors in class.

50 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Assessment JAPANESE Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for Language B. LEVEL: Year 8 These include: LENGTH: Full year •• Comprehending spoken and visual text CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones •• Comprehending written and visual text •• Communicating in response to spoken and/or written visual text Recommended Background •• There are no prerequisites for this course, however prior learning Using language in spoken and/or written form is acknowledged. Assessment activities include oral presentations and interviews, producing and analysing written texts including poems, emails, Content letters, short stories, announcements, brochures, cartoons, journal Year 8 students are introduced to the following: entries, recipes, posters, surveys and timetables. • Japanese writing systems - hiragana, katakana and kanji • Greetings and self-introductions , nationalities Special Requirements: Nil • Numbers • Classroom expressions Subject Costs • Family members and friends It is highly recommended that students purchase the workbook • Hobbies, and leisure activities that accompanies the text ‘Katzensprung 2’, available from the • Days and dates school at a cost of approximately $32. • Food and drinks • A reflection of the past year

Assessment JAPANESE Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for Language B. LEVEL: Year 9 These include: LENGTH: Full year •• Comprehending spoken and visual text CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones •• Comprehending written and visual text •• Communicating in response to spoken and/or written visual Recommended Background text Successful completion of Year 8 Japanese. A working knowledge of •• Using language in spoken and/or written form the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets is assumed. Assessment activities include oral presentations and interviews, producing and analysing written texts including poems, emails, Content letters, short stories, announcements, brochures, cartoons, journal The course includes the following topics: entries, recipes, surveys, posters and timetables. • Revision of the Japanese writing systems • Time, activities and transport Special Requirements: Nil • Location of objects and people • Starting and finishing, travelling to and from Subject Costs • Detailed descriptions • Introduction to Japanese writing paper It is highly recommended that students purchase the workbook • Seasons; weather related activities that accompanies the text ‘Obentoo Deluxe’, available from the • Shopping; variables in counting school at a cost of approximately $32. • Dining out in Japan, colours LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, LOTE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE Assessment GERMAN Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for Language B. LEVEL: Year 9 These include: LENGTH: Full year •• Comprehending spoken and visual text CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones •• Comprehending written and visual text •• Communicating in response to spoken and/or written visual Recommended Background text Successful completion of Year 8 German. •• Using language in spoken and/or written form

Content Assessment activities include oral presentations and interviews, A variety of texts, film, music, ICT resources are used to introduce producing and analysing written texts including poems, emails, the following topics: letters, short stories, announcements, brochures, cartoons, journal • Places and buildings around town entries, recipes, posters, surveys and timetables. • Summer and winter sports • Transport Special Requirements: Nil • At the cafe • Clothing Subject Costs • Describing people It is highly recommended that students purchase the workbook • Weather that accompanies the text ‘Obentoo Supreme’, available from the • At home school for approximately $32. Students use their Year 8 Workbook • Shopping ‘Obentoo Deluxe’ in Semester 1 and Obentoo Supreme from • Earning and spending money Semester 2.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 51 GERMAN Assessment activities include: oral presentations and interviews, producing and analysing written texts including poems, emails, LEVEL: Year 10 letters, short stories, announcements, brochures, cartoons, journal LENGTH: Full year entries, recipes, posters, surveys and timetables. CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones Special Requirements: Nil Recommended Background Students undertaking this subject should have completed Year 9 Subject Costs German or equivalent at a satisfactory level. Students may be asked to contribute to the cost of excursions or film events. However, these excursions are not compulsory. Content Topics covered include: •• What’s on in Berlin, accommodation and sightseeing •• Dealing with tourists’ problems GERMAN (CONTINUERS) A & B •• Problems facing young people LEVEL: Stage 1 •• City versus country life LENGTH: Stage 1 German at continuers level can be •• Interests and daily routines studied as a 10 credits subject (one semester) or a 20 •• National identity, where is home, migration credits subject (full year) •• Celebrations, invitations and parties CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones

Assessment Recommended Background Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for Language B. Successful completion of Year 10 German or equivalent. These include: •• Comprehending spoken and visual text •• Comprehending written and visual text Content •• Communicating in response to spoken and/or written visual In Stage 1 German, students interact with others and create texts text in German to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. •• Using language in spoken and/or written form They analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in Assessment activities include: oral presentations and interviews, which culture influences communication. The focus capabilities for producing and analysing written texts including poems, emails, this subject are Communication and Citizenship. letters, short stories, announcements, brochures, cartoons, journal Stage 1 German at continuers level consists of three themes and a entries, recipes, posters, surveys and timetables. number of prescribed topics and suggested subtopics. The Individual •• Personal Identity Nil Special Requirements: •• School and Aspirations •• Leisure and Interests Subject Costs The German speaking Communities Students may be asked to contribute to the cost of excursions or •• People and Places film events. However, these excursions are not compulsory. •• Past and Present •• Arts and Entertainment The Changing World JAPANESE •• The World of Work

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, LOTE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE LEVEL: Year 10 •• Social Issues LENGTH: Full year •• Tourism and Hospitality CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones Assessment Recommended Background Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate Successful completion of Year 9 Japanese. evidence of their learning through the following assessment types: •• Interaction in German (Oral and Written) •• Text Production (Writing a text in German, Oral Presentation Content in German) Students are introduced to the following topics: •• •• Text Analysis (Spoken and Written Texts) Letter writing •• Investigation •• School subjects, classroom activities •• Numbers and counting systems •• Students must successfully complete at least one example of each Making arrangements: Times, places, activities and invitations assessment type per semester •• Presents, special days •• Countries, nationalities and languages •• Western and Japanese housing and food Special Requirements: Nil •• Dealing with Japanese tourists in Australia Subject Costs Assessment Students may be asked to contribute to the cost of excursions or Students are assessed against the IBMYP criteria for Language B. film events. However, these excursions are not compulsory. These include: •• Comprehending spoken and visual text •• Comprehending written and visual text •• Communicating in response to spoken and/or written visual text •• Using language in spoken and/or written form

52 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 JAPANESE (CONTINUERS) A & B SPANISH (BEGINNERS) A & B LEVEL: Stage 1 LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Stage 1 Japanese at continuers level can be LENGTH: Full year – 20 credits studied as a 10 credits subject (one semester) or a 20 CONTACT PERSONS: Jenny Arezina, Karyn Jones credits subject (full year) CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones Recommended Background SACE Language programs at beginners level are designed for senior Recommended Background secondary students with no prior knowledge or experience of Students who wish to study Stage 1 Japanese should have the language (whether spoken or written) who wish to begin their achieved success in Year 10 Japanese (or equivalent). study of the language at Stage 1.

Students may elect to study Spanish in Stage 1 in addition to the Content Language B they studied in the IBMYP in the middle school or as a In Stage 1 Japanese, students interact with others and create texts new experience in the senior school. Students may not repeat the in Japanese to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. course if they are unsuccessful. They analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and which culture influences communication. The focus capabilities for Citizenship. this subject are Communication and Citizenship. Content Stage 1 Japanese at Continuers Level consists of three themes and Stage 1 Spanish (Beginners) may studied as a 10-credit subject a number of prescribed topics and suggested subtopics. (one semester) or a 20-credit subject (full year). The Individual •• Personal Identity In Beginners Spanish students develop the skills of listening, •• Daily Life speaking, reading and writing, to create and engage effectively •• Leisure with a range of spoken, written, visual, and multimodal texts in •• Education the language. They develop and apply linguistic and intercultural The Japanese speaking Communities knowledge, understanding and skills by interacting with others •• Life in Japan and by creating and analysing texts. •• Visiting Japan The Changing World Students study prescribed themes and topics from the following •• Working Life perspectives: •• •• Current Issues The Personal World •• The Spanish-speaking Communities. •• Relationships Assessment •• Family life, Home and Neighbourhood Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate •• Friends, Recreation and Pastimes evidence of their learning through the following assessment types: •• Lifestyles •• Interaction in Japanese (Oral and Written) •• •• People, Places, and Communities Text Production (Writing a text in Japanese, Oral Presentation •• Experiences in Japanese) •• Future Plans and Aspirations •• Text Analysis (Spoken and Written Texts) •• Investigation These topics provide the contexts for a range of assessments related to the learning requirements of interacting, creating texts, LOTE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE Students must successfully complete at least one example of each and interpreting texts. assessment type per semester. Assessment Special Requirements: Nil Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types: Subject Costs •• Interaction in Spanish (Oral and Written) It is highly recommended that students purchase a copy of ‘Wakatta •• Text Production (Writing a text in Spanish, Oral Presentation in 1 Workbook 1’, available from the school at a cost of approximately Spanish) $32. This is a companion text for the course book, provided by •• Text Analysis (Spoken and Written Texts) the school for the students. Students may be asked to contribute •• Investigation towards the cost of an excursion or film event. However, these excursions are not compulsory. Students must successfully complete at least one example of each assessment type per semester.

Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Students may be asked to contribute towards the cost of an excursion, restaurant outing or film event. However, these excursions are not compulsory.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 53 GERMAN (CONTINUERS) A & B JAPANESE (CONTINUERS) A & B LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year – 20 credits LENGTH: Full year – 20 credits CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones CONTACT PERSON: Karyn Jones, Naoko Matsumoto

Recommended Background Recommended Background Students who wish to study Stage 2 German should have achieved Students who wish to study Stage 2 Japanese should have success in Stage 1 German (or equivalent). achieved success in Stage 1 Japanese (or equivalent).

Content Content Stage 2 German at Continuers Level is a 20-credit subject (full year). Stage 2 Japanese at continuers level is a 20-credit subject (full In Stage 2 German, students interact with others and create texts year). The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication in German to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. and Citizenship. They analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in Students interact with others and create texts in Japanese to share which culture influences communication. information, ideas, opinions and experiences. They create texts in Japanese to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions. They Stage 2 German at Continuers Level consists of three themes analyse texts to interpret meaning, and examine relationships and a number of prescribed topics and suggested subtopics. It is between language, culture and identity, and reflect on the ways in expected that the topics not covered in Stage 1 will be covered in which culture influences communication. Stage 2. The prescribed themes, topics and suggested subtopics are Themes: intended to be covered across Stage 1 and 2. The Individual •• Personal Identity Themes: •• School and Aspirations The Individual •• Leisure and Interests •• Personal Identity •• The German speaking Communities Daily Life •• •• People and Places Leisure •• •• Past and Present Education •• Arts and Entertainment The Japanese speaking Communities •• The Changing World Life in Japan •• •• The World of Work Visiting Japan •• Social Issues The Changing World •• Tourism and Hospitality •• Working Life •• Current Issues Assessment The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate Assessment their learning in Stage 2 German at continuers level: The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate School-based Assessment (70%) their learning in Stage 2 Japanese at continuers level: •• Assessment Type 1: Folio (50%) School-based Assessment (70%) •• Assessment Type 2: In-depth Study (20%) •• Assessment Type 1: Folio (50%) LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, LOTE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE External Assessment (30%) •• Assessment Type 2: In-depth Study (20%) •• Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) External Assessment (30%) Students should provide evidence of their learning through eight •• Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) to ten assessments, including the external assessment component. Students should provide evidence of their learning through eight Students undertake: to ten assessments, including the external assessment component. •• Three to five assessments for the folio •• One oral presentation in German, one written response to the Students undertake: topic in German and one reflective response in English for the •• Three to five assessments for the folio in-depth study •• One oral presentation in Japanese, one written response to the •• One oral examination topic in Japanese and one reflective response in English for the •• One written examination in-depth study •• One oral examination Special Requirements: Nil •• One written examination

Subject Costs Special Requirements: Nil Students may be asked to contribute towards the cost of an excursion or film event. However, these excursions are not compulsory. Subject Costs It is highly recommended that students purchase a copy of ‘Wakatta 2 Workbook’, available from the school at a cost of approximately $32. This is a companion text for the course book, provided by the school for the students.

54 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 SPANISH (BEGINNERS) Assessment LEVEL: Stage 2 The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Spanish at beginners level: LENGTH: Full year – 20 credits School-based Assessment (70%) CONTACT PERSON: Jenny Arezina, Karyn Jones •• Assessment Type 1: Interaction (30%) •• Assessment Type 2: Text Production (20%) Recommended Background •• Assessment Type 3: Text Analysis (20%) Successful completion of Stage 1 Beginners Spanish External Assessment (30%) •• Content Assessment Type 4: Examination (30%) Stage 2 Beginners Spanish is a 20-credit subject (full year) subject. Students should provide evidence of their learning through eight to Students will continue to develop and apply linguistic and ten assessments, including the external assessment component. intercultural knowledge, understanding, and skills by: •• Interacting with others in Spanish in interpersonal situations Students undertake: •• Creating texts in spanish for specific audiences, purposes, and •• One interaction in spoken spanish and one presentation and contexts discussion in spanish for the interaction •• Analysing texts that are in Spanish to interpret meaning •• One writing text in spanish and one responding to written texts in •• Comparing languages and how they work as a system spanish for the text production •• Reflecting on the ways in which culture is created, expressed, •• One analysing and interpreting spoken texts and one analysing and communicated through language and interpreting written texts for text analysis •• One oral examination Students explore the three interconnected themes of •• One written examination Relationships, Lifestyles and Experiences through the perspectives of ‘The Personal World’ and ‘The Spanish-speaking Communities’. Topics covered include: Special Requirements: Nil •• Relationships •• Family life, Home and Neighbourhood Subject Costs •• Friends, Recreation and Pastimes Students may be asked to contribute towards the cost of an excursion •• Lifestyles or film event. However, these excursions are not compulsory. •• People, Places, and Communities •• Experiences •• Future Plans and Aspirations LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, LOTE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE

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Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 55 Mathematics is the study of quantity, space and change. Mathematics is used throughout the world as an essential tool in many fields, including Science, Engineering, Medicine, Social Sciences and Industry.

YEAR 12 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 (2016 only)

Mathematics Specialist Mathematical Mathematics Mathematics (Semester) Mathematics Studies

Mathematical Mathematical Methods Methods

Extension MATHEMATICS Mathematics General Specialist (Semester 2) Mathematics Mathematics

Essential Mathematical Mathematics Applications

YEAR 11 YEAR 12 (2017 onwards) (2017 onwards)

Specialist Specialist Mathematics Mathematics

Mathematical Mathematical Methods Methods

General General Mathematics Mathematics

Essential Essential Mathematics Mathematics

56 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 ‘The universe cannot be read until we have learned the language and become familiar with the characters in which it is written. It is written in mathematical language, and the letters are triangles, circles and other geometrical figures, without which means it is humanly impossible to comprehend a single word. Without these, one is wandering about in a dark labyrinth’. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS LEVEL: Year 8 LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: Full year LENGTH: Full year CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Aulert CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Aulert

Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Content Advice to Students This course has been written in accordance with the requirements The Year 9 course builds on the Year 8 course, reinforcing and of the Australian Curriculum. extending the topics and concepts studied. New topics are introduced and electronic technology is used more frequently. Students undertake studies in the following topics: •• Number and Algebra Subject Information •• Linear and non-linear relationships On completion of Year 9, students will have consolidated number •• Measurement and algebraic skills and be ready for Year 10 Mathematics, •• Statistics and Probability including using electronic technology in problem-solving. •• Geometric Reasoning Content Assessment This course has been written in accordance with the requirements Students are assessed against the criteria set down by the of the Australian Curriculum. IBMYP for Mathematics including Knowing and understanding, Students undertake studies in the following topics: •• Investigating Patterns, Communicating, Applying Mathematics in Number and Algebra •• Real-life Contexts. Assessment is based on class tests, homework, Linear and nonlinear relationships •• Financial Mathematics

assignments, investigations and projects. Two common tests are MATHEMATICS •• used as part of the IBMYP assessment process. Statistics and Probability •• Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry •• Similarity Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Assessment Students must have their own Scientific Calculator. Students are assessed against the criteria set down by the IBMYP for Mathematics including Knowing and understanding, Investigating Patterns, Communicating, Applying Mathematics in Real-life Contexts. Assessment is based on class tests, homework, assignments, investigations and projects. Two common tests are used as part of the IBMYP assessment process.

Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Students must purchase their own Scientific Calculator.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 57 MATHEMATICS Content LEVEL: Year 10 This course has been written in accordance with requirements of the Australian Curriculum 10 A Mathematics course. LENGTH: Full year •• Algebra CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Aulert •• Operations involving manipulation of algebraic expressions, expansion of brackets. Factorising including trinomials. Linear Recommended Background functions – graphing and solving, coordinate geometry Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Mathematics. •• Simultaneous equations •• Statistics and Probability Advice to Students •• Normal distribution, Standard Deviation. Simulation of games All students will undertake the same mathematics course. Some of chance classes will move through the work more quickly and have •• Advanced Trigonometry extension material. Assessment Subject Information Students are assessed against the criteria set down by the On completion of Year 10, students have a sound knowledge and IBMYP for Mathematics including Knowing and understanding, understanding of concepts studied, sufficient to make an informed Investigating Patterns, Communicating, Applying Mathematics in choice of mathematical study for Stage 1. Real-life Contexts. Assessment is based on class tests, homework, assignments, investigations and projects. Two common tests are Content used as part of the IBMYP assessment process. This course has been written in accordance with the requirements Special Requirements: Nil of the Australian Curriculum. Students undertake studies in the following topics: Subject Costs •• Number and Algebra A graphics calculator, a Casio Fx-9860 G Au plus is recommended. •• Linear and nonlinear relationships •• Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry •• Similarity, financial mathematics, statistics and probability ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS 1 & 2 Assessment LEVEL: Stage 1 Students are assessed against the criteria set down by the LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits IBMYP for Mathematics including Knowing and understanding, CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Aulert Investigating Patterns, Communicating, Applying Mathematics in Real-life Contexts. Assessment is based on class tests, homework, assignments, investigations and projects. Two common tests are Recommended Background used as part of the IBMYP assessment process. Successful completion of Year 10 Mathematics. Special Requirements: Nil Subject Information This course is for students with limited mathematics background. MATHEMATICS Subject Costs Students will explore different applications of mathematics for A graphics calculator is required in the school. Although a scientific solving every day problems. calculator is acceptable, it is highly recommended. For Semester 2 a Casio Fx-9860 G Au plus is recommended. Successful completion of this subject leads to Stage 2 Essential Mathematics. Successful completion of this subject leads to all Stage 1 Mathematics courses. Content Essential Mathematics focuses on enabling students to use mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Essential Mathematics MATHEMATICS EXTENSION provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and LEVEL: Year 10 understanding to solve problems in real contexts, in a range of LENGTH: Semester 2 workplace, personal, further learning and community settings. CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Aulert Content may include the following, however, it is still being finalised by the SACE Board. Recommended Background •• Measurement •• Satisfactory completion of Semester 1 Year 10 Mathematics or by Algebra •• teacher recommendation. Graphs •• Data •• Advice to Students Financial Maths Extension Mathematics will build on the Year 10 course, reinforcing and extending the algebraic topics and concepts studied in Assessment preparation for senior school. Extension Mathematics focuses Assessment is in two parts: skills and applications tasks greater emphasis on problem solving and algebraic manipulation (approximately 50%) and a folio of investigative assessments and the use of the graphics calculator. It will provide opportunities (approximately 50%). for students to pursue their passion for mathematics. This course is recommended for students studying Mathematical Methods Special Requirements: Nil and Specialist Mathematics in Stage 1. Subject Costs: Nil Subject Information On completion of Year 10, students should have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of concepts studied, sufficient to make an informed choice of mathematical study for Stage 1.

58 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 GENERAL MATHEMATICS 1 & 2 SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS 1 & 2 LEVEL: Stage 1 LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSONS: Amanda Aulert CONTACT PERSON: Denis Orell, Amanda Aulert

Recommended Background Prerequisites Successful completion of Year 10 Mathematics. Successful completion of Year 10 Mathematics and Extension Mathematics. Subject Information General Mathematics extends students’ mathematical skills in Subject Information ways that apply to practical problem solving. A problems-based Students explore, describe and explain aspects of mathematical approach is integral to the development of mathematical models sciences, engineering and computer sciences in a mathematical and the associated key ideas in the topics. way. Specialist Mathematics can only be studied in addition to Mathematical Methods A and B. Successful completion of this subject leads to Stage 2 General Mathematics and Essential Mathematics. Successful completion of this subject leads to Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics. Content This course has been written in accordance with the requirements Content of the Australian Curriculum. Content may include the following, Topics include Trigonometry, Planar Geometry however, it is still being finalised by the SACE Board. and Periodic Phenomena. •• Number and Algebra •• Geometry and Trigonometry Assessment •• Graphs and Networks Assessment is in two parts, skills and applications tasks •• Statistics (approximately 70%) and folio of extended assessments (approximately 30%) Assessment Assessment is in two parts: Skills and Applications tasks Special Requirements: Nil (approximately 50%) and a folio of Investigative Assessments (approximately 50%) Subject Costs Graphic calculators will be used extensively in this subject. A Casio Special Requirements: Nil Fx-9860 G Au or later Casio Model is essential.

Subject Costs Graphic calculators will be used in this subject in Semester 2. A Casio Fx-9860 G Au plus Model is essential. MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS LEVEL: Stage 2 MATHEMATICS LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits MATHEMATICAL METHODS 1 & 2 CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Aulert LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Prerequisites CONTACT PERSONS: Denis Orell, Amanda Aulert Successful completion of Year 11 Mathematical Applications or Mathematical Studies. Prerequisite Subject Information Successful completion of year 10 Mathematics. This subject focuses on contemporary applications of mathematics and is applicable to tertiary social sciences and commercial Subject Information activities. Students explore the use of mathematics in engineering, mathematical sciences, business, management and health Content sciences. Share Investments, Statistics, Investing and Borrowing, and Applied Geometry. Successful completion of this subject leads to Stage 2 Mathematical Methods, General Mathematics and Essential Mathematics. Assessment Assessment is in two parts: Content •• A school based component (70%), consisting of skills and Topics include: Statistics, Models of growth, Quadratic and other applications tasks. Portfolio of directed investigations and/or Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry and Functions and Graphs. project •• An external examination (30%) Assessment Assessment is in two parts: Skills and Applications tasks Special Requirements: Nil (approximately 70%) and folio of Investigative Assessments (approximately 30%) Subject Costs Special Requirements: Nil Graphic calculators will be used extensively in this subject. A Casio Fx-9860 G Au plus is essential. Subject Costs It is highly recommended that a revision guide be purchased, Graphic calculators will be used extensively in this subject. A Casio through the school, however this is not compulsory. Fx-9860 G Au plus is essential.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 59 MATHEMATICAL METHODS MATHEMATICAL STUDIES LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Aulert, Trevor Clark CONTACT PERSON: Denis Orell

Prerequisites Prerequisites Successful completion of Year 11 Mathematical Studies. Successful completion of Year 11 Mathematical Studies.

Subject Information Subject Information Students use a wide variety of problem-solving activities, express Students explore, describe and explain aspects of the world around and interpret mathematical ideas. The subject provides pathways them in a mathematical way. The subject provides pathways into into university science courses. university science courses. Content Content Topics include statistics, introductory calculus, linear, exponential Topics include statistics, calculus, linear equations and matrices. and power models, linear programming, and matrices. Assessment Assessment Assessment is in two parts: Assessment is in two parts: •• A school based component (70%), consisting of skills and •• A school based component (70%), consisting of skills and applications tasks. Portfolio of directed investigations and/or applications tasks. Portfolio of directed investigations and/or project project •• An external examination (30%) •• An external examination (30%) Special Requirements: Nil Special Requirements: Nil Subject Costs Graphic calculators will be used extensively in this subject. A Casio Subject Costs Fx-9860 G Au plus is essential. Graphic calculators will be used extensively in this subject. A Casio Fx-9860 G Au plus is essential. It is highly recommended that a revision guide be purchased through the school, however this is not compulsory. It is highly recommended that a revision guide be purchased through the school, however this is not compulsory.

SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS LEVEL: Stage 2 MATHEMATICS LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Denis Orell 60 Prerequisites Successful completion of Year 11 Mathematical Studies and Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics.

Subject Information The subject provides pathways into university courses in mathematical sciences, engineering, computer science, physical sciences, and surveying. Students in economics and commerce may also benefit. Taken only with Mathematical Studies. Content Topics include trigonometric preliminaries, polynomials, complex numbers, vectors and geometry, calculus, and differential equations. Assessment Assessment is in two parts: •• A school based component (70%), consisting of skills and applications tasks. Portfolio of directed investigations and/or project •• An external examination (30%)

Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Graphic calculators will be used extensively in this subject. A Casio Fx-9860 G Au plus is essential.

It is highly recommended that a revision guide be purchased through the school, however this is not compulsory.

60 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Health and Physical Education

Physical Education plays an important role in various aspects of human development: physical, social, personal and emotional.

Student in State Sailing Bic team competing in Victoria 2016

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Physical and Health Physical and Health Physical and Health Physical Education A Physical Education Education (Required) Education Education

Girls and Physical Physical Education B Activity

Physical Specialist Physical Specialist Physical Health Health Education (Choice) Education Education

Sports Studies

Netball A & B Netball A & B EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH Netball A & B Netball A & B Year 10/VET Year 11/Stage 2

Football Football Football Football with a Stage 2 Option

The World Outdoor Education Outdoors

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 61 HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION Assessment Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and (REQUIRED) Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for LEVEL: Year 8 performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving LENGTH: Semester performance. CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little Special Requirements: Nil Recommended Background Commitment to positive participation in all practical lessons and a Subject Costs: Nil desire to understand the values of physical activity. Content SPECIAL INTEREST AUSTRALIAN Students are taught basic skills necessary to become competent in a wide variety of physical activities. The topics covered in this unit FOOTBALL PROGRAM are dance, games, softball, netball, soccer and athletics. Students LEVEL: Year 8 will also study topics related to being a healthy teenager, including: LENGTH: Semester drugs, relationships and sexuality. CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little

Assessment Recommended Background Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Students are selected (by written application) on their potential Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for as footballers. performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving performance. Content The subject is predominantly practical, however specific theory Special Requirements: Nil work is also undertaken. Topics (practical and theory) include: Subject Costs: Nil •• Skill Development •• Team play and tactics •• Positional play PHYSICAL EDUCATION •• Fitness •• Umpiring – introductory course (CHOICE) •• Nutrition LEVEL: Year 8 •• Coaching – introductory Auskick LENGTH: Semester In addition students will be involved in a variety of competitions including inter-school carnivals. CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little Assessment Recommended Background Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Commitment to positive participation in all practical lessons and a Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for desire to understand the values of physical activity. performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving performance. Content Students study different activities from those listed in compulsory Practical: Tasks will include skills analysis tasks, skills tests, fitness Physical Education (above). Students study: gymnastics, indoor tests, completion of SANFL umpiring course, coaching at local HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH hockey, futsal, fitness, touch, orienteering, minimal impact primary schools, performance checklists. Theory: Tasks will include camping, basketball. There is an emphasis on the commitment written reflections and assignments. required to reach a high level of both skills and fitness. Theory topics in this course include fitness components, training methods Special Requirements: Nil and training principles provide a foundation for senior school Physical Education. Subject Costs The cost of the specialist program is $80. Students will also need to purchase a BHS football uniform (approx. $80).

SANTOS Athletics Day

62 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 NETBALL A & B Special Requirements: Nil LEVEL: Year 8 LENGTH: Full year Subject Costs: Nil CONTACT PERSON: Bianca Reddy/Glen Little

Recommended Background SPECIALIST PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students are selected (by the SA Netball Association) on their LEVEL: Year 9 potential as netballers. LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little Content The subject is predominantly practical with specific skills, basic skill Recommended Background development, strategic play, game play, specific roles, skill analysis Commitment to positive participation in all practical lessons and a (age appropriate see Netball Australia Skill development pathway). desire to understand the values of physical activity. Specific written work is also undertaken in the areas of Sports Nutrition, Rules of the Game and Sports Psychology. Topics include: Content •• Fitness (assessment and development) Students study different activities from those listed in compulsory •• Sports Nutrition Physical Education (above). Students study: tennis, volleyball, •• Basic skills development handball, fitness, netball, flag football. Topics taught in Physical •• Umpiring Practical Component Education/Health will not be repeated. The emphasis will be on •• Court systems commitment to reach a high level of both skills and fitness. •• Sports Psychology (goal setting and relaxation training) Theory topics in this course: fitness components, training methods, •• Court play training principles and energy systems. •• Umpiring Course •• Rules of the game •• Performances in matches Assessment •• Players theory exam Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and •• Zone Netball Competition Term 2 and 3, Wednesday 3.30- Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for 4.30pm at Netball SA Stadium performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving In addition students are involved in a variety of competitive performance. situations - carnivals, inter-school and intra-state. Special Requirements: Nil Assessment Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Subject Costs: Nil Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving performance. Practical: Tasks will include skills tests, performance checklists. Theory: Tasks will include worksheets and assignments. SPECIAL INTEREST AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL PROGRAM Special Requirements: Nil LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: Semester Subject Costs CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little The cost of the specialist program is $150. Students need to provide their own food during trips and to be involved in fundraising Recommended Background activities to support the trips. New students need to purchase the

Students are selected (by written application) on their potential as EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH netball uniform. footballers.

Content HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION The subject is predominantly practical, however specific theory LEVEL: Year 9 work is also undertaken. LENGTH: Semester Topics (practical and theory) include: •• CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little Skill Development •• Team play and tactics •• Positional play Recommended Background •• Fitness Commitment to positive participation in all practical lessons and a •• Umpiring – SANFL Course desire to understand the values of physical activity. •• Nutrition •• Prevention and management of injuries Content •• Pathways in football (goal setting, club administration) Physical Education The activities and topics undertaken are an extension of the Year 8 In addition students are involved in a variety of competitions course, with an emphasis on improving individual skills and team including inter-school carnivals. play. Students study a number of individual sports (volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, football, fitness, self defence, athletics and Assessment badminton). Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Health Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for Topics include: Body image, Drugs, Relationships and Sexuality. performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving.

Assessment Practical: Tasks include skills analysis tasks, skills tests, fitness tests, Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and completion of SANFL umpiring course, coaching at local primary Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for schools and performance checklists. performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving. Theory: Tasks include written reflections and assignments.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 63 Special Requirements: Nil HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEVEL: Year 10 Subject Costs LENGTH: Semester The cost of the specialist program is $80. Students also need to purchase a BHS football uniform at approximately $80. CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little Recommended Background Commitment to positive participation in all practical lessons and a NETBALL A & B desire to understand the values of physical activity. LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: Full year Content CONTACT PERSON: Bianca Reddy/Glen Little Physical Education The activities and topics undertaken are an extension of the Year 9 Recommended Background course, with an emphasis on improving individual skills and team Students are selected (by the SA Netball Association) on their play. Students undertake a number of sports from the following potential as netballers. topics (touch, sofcrosse, netball, handball, volleyball, golf, planning for performance and badminton) and a choice of a recreational sport (bocce, lawn bowls, croquet, golf, ten pin bowling). Content Health To develop players to an elite level this subject is predominantly Topics include: Mental Health, Relationships, Sexuality and Drugs. practical with specific skills, intermediate skill development, strategic play, game play, specific roles, and skill analysis. Specific written work is also undertaken in the areas of Sports Nutrition, Assessment Rules of the Game and Sports Psychology. Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Topics include: Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for Fitness (development and assessment) performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving Sports Psychology Goal setting performance. Sports nutrition Relaxation training Special Requirements: Nil Injury prevention Rules of the game Basic skills development Umpiring practical component Subject Costs: Nil Court systems Performance in matches Court play Players theory exam Foundation coaching course SPECIALIST PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students participate in the Zone Netball Competition during LEVEL: Year 10 Term 2 and 3, Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm at Netball SA Stadium. In LENGTH: Semester addition students are involved in a variety of competitive situations CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little - carnivals, inter-school and intra-state. Recommended Background Assessment An interest in Physical Education and a commitment to being Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and involved in all physical activities. Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving Content performance. Practical: Tasks include skills tests, performance Topics may include: checklists. Theory: Tasks include worksheets and assignments. Fitness Gaelic Football Handball

HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH Softball Tennis Volleyball Special Requirements Nil Theory topics in this course include fitness components, training Subject Costs methods, training principles and energy systems provide a The cost of the specialist program is $150. Students need to provide foundation for Senior School Physical Education. their own food during trips and to be involved in fundraising activities to support the trips. New students also need to purchase Assessment the netball uniform. Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for An additional cost of approximately $750-850 for the Mount performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving Gambier camp is highly recommended, however this excursion is performance. not a compulsory component of the course.. Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs If the group decides to use off campus facilities there may be a cost for each of these activities; however this is not a compulsory component of the course.

64 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 SPECIAL INTEREST AUSTRALIAN Special Requirements: Nil FOOTBALL PROGRAM Subject Costs: LEVEL: Year 10 If the group decides to use off campus facilities there may be a LENGTH: Semester cost for each of these activities; however this is not a compulsory CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little component of the course.

Recommended Background Students are selected (by written application) on their potential as SPORTS STUDIES footballers. LEVEL: Year 10 LENGTH: Semester Content CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little The subject is predominantly practical however specific theory work is also undertaken. Topics (practical and theory) include: Recommended Background •• Skill Development An interest in Physical Education and a commitment to being •• Team play and tactics involved in all physical activities. •• Positional play •• Fitness Content •• Umpiring Aspects to be covered include a thorough understanding of the •• Nutrition chosen sport in regards to: •• Prevention and management of injuries •• Skills and techniques •• Pathways in football (goal setting, club administration) •• Fitness •• Coaching •• Rules (umpiring) •• In addition students will be involved in a variety of •• Tactics (team and position play) competitions including inter-school carnivals. •• History •• Training methods Assessment Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Emphasis is on practical work but to cover all aspects listed Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for above, students are required to complete written theory work. To performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving enhance interest and learning, outside specialist coaches may be performance. used. Visits to top-level competitions and use of advanced fitness facilities may take place. Students are expected to plan and lead Practical: Tasks include skills analysis tasks, skills tests, fitness tests, some lessons and be involved in coaching and organisation. completion of SANFL umpiring course, coaching at local primary school, performance checklists. Assessment Theory: Tasks include written reflections and assignments. Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for Special Requirements: Nil performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving performance. Subject Costs The cost of the specialist program is $80. Students will also need to Special Requirements: Nil purchase a BHS football uniform (approx. $80). An additional cost of $110 for a camp is highly recommended, however this excursion Subject Costs

is not a compulsory component of the course. If the group decides to use off campus facilities there may be a EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH cost for each of these activities; however this is not a compulsory component of the course. GIRLS and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: Year 10 LENGTH: Semester THE WORLD OUTDOORS LEVEL: Year 10 CONTACT PERSON: Janet Bradley LENGTH: Semester Recommended Background CONTACT PERSON: Dan Smith A commitment to improving skills and knowledge of sport, and a special interest in sports that are popular with girls. Recommended Background •• Students undertaking this course should have a keen interest Content in outdoor pursuits, empathy for the environment and a willingness to be positively involved in all aspects of the course. Theory topics may include girls’ health, history of women in sport, •• including Olympic sportswomen, the media and leadership. Students will be expected to participate in a 3 day bushwalking camp (40km) and a two day kayaking camp. A basic level of fitness will be expected. Practical topics may include aerobics, aquatics, badminton, fitness, •• football, gymnastics, hockey, soccer (indoor and outdoor), ten- Some after hours work may be undertaken to complete camp requirements. pin bowling, volleyball, weight training, yoga, rock climbing and •• martial arts. All students may choose this course. World Challenge students undertaking the current World Challenge program are expected Assessment to choose this subject in preparation for their expedition. Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Health and Physical Education: Knowing and understanding, Planning for performance, Applying and performing, Reflecting and improving performance.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 65 Content Subject Costs This subject is designed to expose students to camping and basic The cost of the specialist program is $150. Students need to provide minimal impact environmental principles including trekking, their own food during trips and to be involved in fundraising camp cooking and appropriate equipment. Students will be self- activities to support the trips. New students also need to purchase reliant in planning, organising and running their own expeditions. the netball uniform. Successful completion of “The World Outdoors” course at Year 10 will lead into Stage 1 Outdoor Education the following year. There is also an additional fee for the interstate netball trip of $650- This course is set up to operate in four main areas: $750. However this excursion is not a compulsory component of •• Environment and global understanding – identifying the course.. sustainable camping practices, understanding cultural differences and customs and investigating issues relating to a country of choice. •• Planning and management – students learn valuable skills in SPECIAL INTEREST AUSTRALIAN planning, camp cooking and risk assessment as they prepare FOOTBALL PROGRAM for their outdoor journey. Students also plan and outline how LEVEL: Year 11/SACE Stage 2 they would implement a project in a developing country. •• Outdoor activities – students undertake study in the outdoor LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits disciplines of kayaking and bushwalking. CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little •• Outdoor journey – students undertake a bushwalking camp and kayaking camp based on their planning conducted in Recommended Background section two. Students will be selected (by written application) on their potential as footballers. Assessment Students are assessed through the Physical and Health Education Content IBMYP criteria. Learning will be demonstrated through the following The subject is predominantly practical with specific skills, tactics assessment types : practical, folio and group presentation. and fitness underpinned with theory work and integrated with personal development activities. Students are involved in Special Requirements: Nil competitive situations including state-wide knockout competitions and undertake leadership roles in event management. Activities Subject Costs include football specific skills, strategic play, positional roles and skill analysis. Students will also complete practical and theory An additional cost of approximately $180 is required for transport, components for coaching and umpiring topics. site hire and instructor charges. Theory topics: ‘Energy Sources for Physical Performance’ and ‘Training and Evaluation of Physical Performance’ will be NETBALL A & B completed to provide a foundation for Year 12 Physical Education. LEVEL: Year 10/Stand Alone VET Tasks include written reflections and assignments LENGTH: Full year Practical: Tasks include skills analysis tasks, skills tests, fitness tests, CONTACT PERSON: Bianca Reddy/Glen Little completion of SANFL umpiring course, performance checklists.

Recommended Background AFL Traineeship (Stage 2 Option) Students are selected (by the SA Netball Association) on their Students who qualify (players must be on an U16 or U18 SANFL potential as netballers. team squad list) may choose to complete the AFL Sportsready Traineeship. Students in this course will complete a: Certificate

HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH Content III in Sport and Recreation, Level 1 AFL Coaching Certificate and a The subject is predominantly practical with specific skills, Sports First Aid Certificate. Students may also gain SACE Stage 2 intermediate skill development, strategic play, game play, (Year 12) credits and be paid approximately $80 per week for the specific roles, skill analysis. All Australian Level 1 Umpires Course, duration of their traineeship. Players Theory Exam, Umpiring practical component, Coaching Clinics for primary schools. In addition students are involved in Assessment competitive situations including an interstate tour and undertake Assessment tasks include skills tests, performance checklists, leadership roles in event management. Fitness – Assessment and teacher and peer appraisal. Students are required to complete Development. Skills Development. Strength/Weight Training. an assessment of competency in the workplace i.e. coaching, Positional Play. Game Strategies. Umpiring and Rules in Action. umpiring or management of an event. Performance in Competitions. Injury Prevention and Management. The Sport and Recreation Industry. Coaching, School Clinics, Special Requirements: Nil Players Theory Exam, Managing and Officiating. Sports Psychology. Students begin Certificate II in Sports Coaching. Subject Costs The cost of the specialist program is $80. Students will also need to Assessment purchase a BHS football uniform at approximately $80. There may Assessment tasks include skills tests, performance checklists, be an additional fee for a football camp of $150. teacher and peer appraisal. Vocational Education in Sport requires assessment of competency in the workplace i.e. coaching, event An additional cost of $600 for the Melbourne camp is highly management and group organisation. recommended; however this excursion is not a compulsory component of the course. Practice 60% Folio 40%.

Special Requirements: Nil

66 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 HEALTH Subject Costs LEVEL: Stage 1 The cost incurred is $150. Students need to provide their own food during trips and to be involved in fundraising activities to support LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits the trips. New students also need to purchase the netball uniform. CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little There is also an additional fee of $650-$750 for the interstate netball trip. However, this is not a compulsory component of the Recommended Background: Nil course. Content This course assists students to make informed choices about health issues and to develop an understanding of the complexity of factors which affect their health. PHYSICAL EDUCATION A Students study at least one Core Concept and undertake at least LEVEL: Stage 1 one Option study: LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Core Concept 1: Ways of defining health CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little Core Concept 2: Health literacy Recommended Background Option Topics: An interest in Physical Education and a commitment to being •• The effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on health involved in all physical and theory activities. •• Health and relationships-sexual health topics •• Mental and emotional health Content •• Practical Skills and Applications (three practical modules). Assessment •• Aquatics: Students spend two full days working with qualified Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate instructors learning the skills and knowledge of one of the evidence of their learning through the following assessment types: following activities. (surfing, body boarding, kayaking and Issues Response, Group Activity and Investigation. wave skiing). •• Other Practical Topics: The practical options offered will include Special Requirements: Nil softball, touch and volleyball.

Subject Costs: Nil Principles and Issues: •• The Nature of Physical Activity - Learn how the body works during physical activity. Test fitness, design a training program, analyse performance using biomechanics software technology. NETBALL A & B •• Issues Analysis – Should technology be used to replace LEVEL: Year 11/Stage 2 - Workplace Practices umpires? Are elite sports people overpaid? Debate these issues LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits or choose a local, national or global issue of personal interest CONTACT PERSON: Bianca Reddy/Glen Little to study.

Recommended Background: Nil Assessment Practical 60%, Folio 40% Subject Information This is completed as a Stage 2 Subject. Students are selected by Special Requirements: Nil the South Australian Netball Association to undertake specialised netball activities to develop their performance to a high standard. Subject Costs A cost of $40 for aquatics is highly recommended, however this

Content excursion is not a compulsory component of this course. EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH The subject is predominantly practical with specific skills, tactics and fitness underpinned with theory work and integrated with personal development activities. Students are involved in PHYSICAL EDUCATION B competitive situations including an interstate tour and undertake leadership roles in event management. Activities include netball LEVEL: Stage 1 specific skills, advanced skill development, strategic play, game LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits play specific roles, skill analysis, strength/weights training. CONTACT PERSON: Glen Little Development Coaching Course, All Australian Level 1 Course (if not completed in Year 10), Section 1 Umpires Theory Exam, Umpiring Recommended Background practical component, Coordination of netball carnivals for primary An interest in Physical Education and a commitment to being schools. Students complete Workplace Practices Certificate II in involved in all physical and theory activities. Sports Coaching. Content •• Practical Skills and Applications (three practical modules) Students are involved in the coaching/managing/umpiring a team •• Aquatics: Students spend two full days working with qualified in Zone Netball competition in Term 2 and 3, Wednesdays 3:30- instructors learning the skills and knowledge of one of the 4:30pm at Netball SA Stadium. following activities. (surfing, body boarding, kayaking and wave skiing) Assessment •• Other Practical Topics: The practical options offered will include Assessment tasks will include skills tests, performance checklists, soccer, netball, and badminton. teacher and peer appraisal. Vocational Education in Sport requires Principles and Issues: assessment of competency in the workplace i.e. coaching, playing, •• The Nature of Physical Activity: Learn about acute and chronic event and group organisation of management, reports and responses to training, factors that affect performance and assignments. biomechanics. •• Issues Analysis: Should gambling advertising be permitted dur- Special Requirements: Nil ing broadcasts of sporting events?

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 67 Assessment HEALTH Practical 60%, Folio 40% LEVEL: Stage 2 Special Requirements: Nil LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits Subject Costs CONTACT PERSON: Chris Olenich A cost of $40 for aquatics is highly recommended, however, this is not a compulsory component of the course. Recommended Background: Nil Content Core topics: OUTDOOR EDUCATION •• Health Priorities in Australia LEVEL: SACE Stage 1 •• This topic deals with the Social determinants of health, LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits the creation of supportive health environments and the CONTACT PERSON: Dan Smith development of life skills to improve and maintain personal health. •• Recommended Background Determinants of Health •• This topic considers; The changing trends in Health; Health •• Students undertaking this course should have a keen interest care and Health promotion, and education; and Environmental in outdoor pursuits, empathy for the environment and a Health. willingness to be positively involved in all aspects of the course. Option topics: •• Students will be expected to participate in a 3 day Bushwalking •• Option 1: Health Promotion in the Community camp (40km). A basic level of fitness will be expected. •• Option 2: Health and the Environment •• Some after hours work may be undertaken to complete camp •• Option 3: Sexuality and Health requirements. All students may choose this course. World Challenge students are encouraged to undertake this course as preparation for their Assessment expedition. Assessment is made up the following components: Group Investigation 30% Content Issues Analysis 20% Practical Activity (Wellbeing of self and well being of others) 20% Designed to build on the knowledge attained in The World External Assessment – Investigation 30% Outdoors course, this subject is designed to further expose students to the world around them. The course is based around four components - Environment and Conversation, Planning and Special Requirements: Nil Management, Outdoor Activities, and Outdoor Journey. The course will be based on the following areas: Subject Costs: Nil •• Environment and Conservation – investigate local ecosystems and how we interact with them. •• Planning and Management – peparation for camp with a focus PHYSICAL EDUCATION on risk management, cooking, and equipment. LEVEL: Stage 2 •• Outdoor Activities – rock climbing, bushwalking and LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits orienteering CONTACT PERSON: Steve Aulert •• outdoor journey – bushwalking camp – Mt Crawford Forest/ Kuitpo Forest (40kms). Recommended Background Successful completion of Stage 1 Physical Education (1 Semester) Assessment is recommended.

HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION and PHYSICAL HEALTH Students are assessed in the areas of: •• Practical knowledge and skills Content •• Participation and responsibility There are two areas of study: •• Reflection and evaluation Practical Skills and Applications: Students will complete three •• Communication practical topics. Students must demonstrate learning through assessment types such as practical checklists, folios and reports. Possible topics include aquatics, badminton, basketball, netball, Special Requirements: Nil touch football, soccer, softball, volleyball.

Subject Costs Students learn skills, tactics and strategies of the activities. They An additional cost of approximately $180 is required for transport, will be expected to achieve a high standard of performance. They site hire and instructor charges. will apply theoretical principles in each practical topic.

The Principles and Issues component consists of three theory modules: •• Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity •• Skill Acquisition and the Biomechanics of Movement •• Issues Analysis

Assessment Practical Skills and Applications 50%, Principles and Issues 50% (Exam 30%, Folio 20%)

Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs If aquatics is one of the practical topics, a cost of $110 is incurred. However, this is not a compulsory component of the course.

68 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Design: Home Economics

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Food Food and Technology 1 Hospitality 1

Food Food and Hospitality Technology

Home Economics Food Food and (Required) Technology 2 Hospitality 2

Food Technology Child Studies Child Studies Child Studies (Choice) DESIGN: HOME ECONOMICS Textile Textile Textile Technology Technology Technology

HOME ECONOMICS (REQUIRED) FOOD TECHNOLOGY (CHOICE) LEVEL: Year 8 LEVEL: Year 8 LENGTH: One term LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko, Lynette King, CONTACT PERSON: Dan Smith Dan Smith Recommended Background Recommended Background: Nil No prerequisites required. Students undertaking this course should have a keen interest in cooking and food and have completed the Content compulsory technology topic offered in Year 8. Students should Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of food have an interest in food and preparing meals. preparation skills, understand nutritional issues and safety. Students also develop skills in textiles through the construction of Content a pencil case. This subject offers an extension on the introductory Technology course that is offered to all Year 8 students. With a focus on food, Assessment we investigate healthy eating habits, look at where our food comes Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Design: from and discover different flavours as we experience Street Food from around the world. Analysis and Inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the solution and •• Australian dietary guidelines – how to make healthy eating Evaluating. choices and awareness of labelling and ingredients. •• Street Food – researching and preparing street food from Special Requirements: Nil around the world. •• Where does it food come from? – Investigating where our Subject Costs food originates and incorporates hands on work in the school School fees cover basic ingredients and materials. If students garden. wish to use alternate ingredients and materials, they need to •• Australian tucker box – examines the diversity of Australian supply their own. cuisine

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 69 Assessment TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY: Assessment is school based using the IBMYP Design criteria – Inquiring and Analysing, Developing Ideas, Creating the Solution ALL STITCHED UP and Evaluating. Students will demonstrate evidence of their LEVEL: Year 9 learning through the following assessment types : practical, folio LENGTH: Semester and group presentation. CONTACT PERSON: Lynette King, Mary Oleschenko

Special Requirements: Nil Recommended Background Year 8 Technology Subject Costs Costs may be involved for excursions; however, although highly Advice to Students recommended these excursions are not compulsory. School fees This unit extends the experiences in Year 8 and concentrates on will cover basic ingredients. If students wish to use alternate developing practical and problem solving skills. ingredients they will need to supply their own. At the end of this subject, students should be able to: •• Investigate fibres and textiles within the fashion and craft industry. •• Plan patterns considering function, fashion and fabric FOOD TECHNOLOGY: performance cost and stages of construction. FOOD IN A FLASH •• Display a variety of skills and use of equipment when creating LEVEL: Year 9 a range of articles. LENGTH: Semester •• Analyse progress and present valuable evaluation of these CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko, Lynette King areas.

Recommended Background Content Year 8 Technology There are two design briefs presented to students for completion: •• Design a bag using a pattern and material from school Advice to Students •• Wardrobe Creations. Choose/share a pattern and bring/ This unit extends the experiences in Year 8 and concentrates on purchase material to make a top/skirt/shorts choosing and using nutritious foods. It also looks at changes •• Investigate a craft over the semester in lifestyle and the associated development of food products. Practical skills and problem-solving skills are emphasized. Assessment Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Design: To formulate questions, make observations and record information, Inquiring and analysing, Developing ideas, Creating the solution, interpret information, experiment and see alternatives, plan the and Evaluating. use of time and resources, use tools and equipment safely, follow a work plan and suggest ways to improve a product and self-assess. Special Requirements: Nil

Content Subject Costs Topics include: Equipment and some materials and patterns are provided. •• Hygiene and safety Cost is up to the discretion of the individual student depending on •• Nutrition their designs. •• Cooking for a busy lifestyle •• Changes in technology and its impact on food production DESIGN: HOME ECONOMICS •• ‘Ready to eat’ products. •• Packaging and labeling CHILD STUDIES: •• Designing your own restaurant CARING FOR KIDS LEVEL: Year 10 Assessment LENGTH: Semester Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Design: CONTACT PERSON: Lynette King Inquiring and analysing, Developing ideas, Creating the solution, and Evaluating. Recommended Background: Nil

Special Requirements: Nil Advice to Students This semester course involves interactions with young children Subject Costs in a range of experiences including food, parties, toys, fun and School fees cover basic ingredients. If students wish to use learning at local child care centres, kindergartens and junior alternate ingredients, they need to supply their own. primary schools.

The course provides learning opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and insight into the overall development of young children via interactions and engagement in a wide range of learning experiences.

Content The course focuses on: •• Pregnancy •• Play and toys •• Food for kids •• Interaction with young children at local kindergartens and schools

70 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Assessment •• Construct and follow a work plan in food practical lessons Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Design: •• Use equipment safely and efficiently to create a range of Inquiring and analysing, Developing ideas, Creating the solution, cultural and festive foods and Evaluating. •• Present food in a creative and authentic manner •• Evaluate their own performance and suggest future Special Requirements: Nil improvements

Subject Costs Content School fees cover basic materials. If students wish to use alternate The work covers: materials, they need to supply their own. •• Experiencing foods of different cultures •• Multicultural Australia •• Celebrations: Preparing foods for a range of special occasions FOOD TECHNOLOGY 1: FOOD TRENDS Assessment Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Design: LEVEL: Year 10 Analysis and Inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the solution and LENGTH: Semester Evaluating. CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko, Lynette King Special Requirements Nil Recommended Background: Nil Subject Costs Advice to Students School fees cover basic ingredients. If students wish to use This course is designed for students with an interest in food alternate ingredients, they need to supply their own. and trends. Practical and problem-solving skills are emphasized throughout.

At the end of this subject students should be able to: TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY: •• Use appropriate resources to investigate a range of popular FASHION AND COSTUMES foods within the community LEVEL: Year 10 •• Plan the use of time and resources and construct a work plan. LENGTH: Semester Follow a work plan in food practical lesson CONTACT PERSON: Lynette King, Mary Oleschenko •• Use equipment safely and efficiently to create a range of food products Nil •• Present food in a creative and appealing way Recommended Background: •• Evaluate their own performance and suggest future improvements Advice to Students This practical unit builds on Year 9 experiences and develops a deeper understanding of textiles and properties. Practical skills Content and problem-solving skills are emphasised. During this semester course students study: •• Breakfast and lunch trends •• Learning Outcomes: Food for fitness This course provides learning opportunities to research, apply and •• Catering skills •• create articles of clothing and accessories to develop a range of Celebrity Chefs and their impact on food eaten and prepared skills, create designs and trace the history of clothing in Australia today DESIGN: HOME ECONOMICS Content Assessment The work is based on Design Briefs covering: Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Design: •• Selection and construction of personal fashion garments and Inquiring and analysing, Developing ideas, Creating the solution, accessories through the use of commercial patterns. and Evaluating. •• Investigation- Clothing and Textile Trends

Special Requirements Nil Assessment Subject Costs Students are assessed against the criteria for IBMYP Design: Inquiring and analysing, Developing ideas, Creating the solution, School fees cover basic ingredients. If students wish to use and Evaluating. alternate ingredients, they need to supply their own.

Special Requirements: Nil

FOOD TECHNOLOGY 2: Subject Costs WORLD ON A PLATE School fees cover basic materials. If students wish to use alternate LEVEL: Year 10 materials, they need to supply their own. LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko, Lynette King

Recommended Background: Nil

Advice to Students This course develops skills and creativity in the use and pesentation of food from a wide range of cultures.

At the end of this subject students should be able to: •• Use appropriate resources to create a range of foods

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 71 CHILD STUDIES Assessment LEVEL: Stage 1 Practical activities (60%) Group activity (20%) Research (20%). LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Special Requirements: Nil CONTACT PERSON: Lynette King Subject Costs Recommended Background: Nil Costs for extra ingredients used above the student allowance apply. This will be negotiated and advised in advance. Excursion Content to Regency Park TAFE may be available at a cost. However, this is This subject examines the period of childhood from conception to not compulsory. 8 years, and issues related to the growth, health, and well-being of children.

The three main areas of study include: FOOD AND HOSPITALITY 2: •• The Nature of Childhood and the Socialisation and HOSPITALITY FOCUS Development of Children LEVEL: Stage 1 •• Children in Wider Society •• Children, Rights and Safety LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko Students have the opportunity to: •• Meet children at local kindergartens, childcare centres Recommended Background: Nil and schools and design activities that will assist in their development Content •• Make an educational toy for a child or decoration for a nursery The food and hospitality industry is dynamic and changing. In •• Prepare food for children Stage 1 Food and Hospitality, students examine some of the factors •• Research a contemporary issue related to children and families that influence people’s food choices and the health implications of those choices. They also gain an understanding of the diversity Assessment of the food and hospitality industry in meeting the needs of local Two summative tasks (60%) and group activity (20%) and an people and visitors. investigation report (20%). The five main areas of study are: •• Food, the Individual, and the Family Special Requirements: Nil •• Local and Global Issues in Food and Hospitality •• Trends in Food and Culture Subject Costs •• Food and Safety Area of Study School fees cover basic materials. If students wish to use alternate •• Food and Hospitality Careers materials, they need to supply their own. Interactive baby dolls may be available for hire at a cost. However, this is not compulsory. Students will have the opportunity to: •• Learn about trends in garnishing and display their skills •• Research cultural traditions and festivals FOOD AND HOSPITALITY 1: •• In a group cater for a school function •• NUTRITIONAL FOCUS Investigate careers in Food and Hospitality LEVEL: Stage 1

DESIGN: HOME ECONOMICS Assessment LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Practical activities (60%) Group activity (20%) Research (20%). CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko, Lynette King Special Requirements: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Subject Costs Content Costs for extra ingredients used above the student allowance The food and hospitality industry is dynamic and changing. In will apply. This will be negotiated and advised in advance. An Stage 1 Food and Hospitality, students examine some of the factors excursion to the Central Market may be offered at a cost. However, that influence people’s food choices and the health implications this is not compulsory. of those choices. They also gain an understanding of the diversity of the food and hospitality industry in meeting the needs of local people and visitors.

The five main areas of study include: •• Food, the Individual and the Family •• Local and Global Issues in Food and Hospitality •• Trends in Food and Culture •• Food and Safety Area of Study •• Food and Hospitality Careers

Students have the opportunity to: •• Adapt recipes for good health Identify and use hygienic food preparation techniques

•• Work in a group to produce Asian style meals •• Research the trends in eating and food preparation

72 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY Assessment LEVEL: Stage 1 Practical Activities (50%) Group Activity (20%) and an externally marked Investigation (30%). LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko, Lynette King Special Requirements: Nil

Recommended Background: Nil Subject Costs School fees cover basic materials. Students who wish to use Subject Information alternate materials need to supply their own. Students gain further skills in fashion product development from the design through to the finished product. Future pathways may lead to TAFE and/or career options in the Fashion Industry FOOD AND HOSPITALITY Content LEVEL: Stage 2 Material Products LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits Students use a range of manufacturing technologies such as CONTACT PERSON: Mary Oleschenko, Lynette King tools, machines, equipment, and/or systems to design and make products with textiles. Recommended Background: Nil The design process should begin with the identification of a need, problem, or challenge, followed by an initial investigation, Content and then the writing of an open design brief that may specify Students focus on the impact of the food and hospitality industry parameters or requirements. on Australian society and examine the contemporary and changing nature of the industry. Students develop relevant knowledge and The areas of study include: skills as consumers and/or as industry workers. •• Investigating •• Planning Students study topics within one or more of the following five areas of study: •• Producing •• Contemporary and Future Issues •• Evaluating •• Economic and Environmental Influences •• Students have the opportunity to identify a challenge, for example: Political and Legal Influences •• •• Sociocultural Influences Create a formal dress •• •• Create costumes for performance Technological Influences. •• Create soft furnishings for interior design Content includes: •• Deconstruct and construct using op shop purchases Food selection, preparation and presentation. Nature and scope of Hospitality Industry. Safe handling of food. The impact of our Assessment Multi-cultural society. Trends in food and the Hospitality Industry. Skills and Applications Tasks Successful management practices. The role of planning in Folio and Product operating a catering enterprise, technological developments.

Special Requirements: Nil Assessment Practical Activities (50%) Group Activity (20%) and an externally Subject Costs marked Investigation (30%).

School fees cover basic materials. If students wish to use alternate DESIGN: HOME ECONOMICS materials, they need to supply their own. Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs CHILD STUDIES School fees cover basic ingredients. If students wish to use LEVEL: Stage 2 alternate ingredients, they need to supply their own. LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Lynette King

Recommended Background: Nil

Content The Stage 2 subject focuses on children’s growth and development from conception to eight years inclusive. Students examine attitudes and values about parenting and care-giving and gain an understanding of the growth and development of children. Through the study of Stage 2 Child Studies students develop a variety of research, management, and practical skills.

Students study topics within one or more of the following five areas of study: •• Contemporary and Future Issues •• Economic and Environmental Influences •• Practical and Legal Influences •• Socio-cultural Influences •• Technological Influences

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 73 The Science Learning Area is a study of the body of knowledge about the physical, biological and technical world and the ways in which humans use this knowledge. It includes the application of processes, the attitudes towards scientific endeavour and the diverse nature of the body of scientific knowledge.

The practice of science is a global activity and it is important to connect to this through the school curriculum.

In our school, science enables: SCIENCE •• Development of an understanding of the physical and biological worlds and the technologies which humans have created •• Application and evaluation of scientific knowledge and understanding across a range of contexts •• Development of skills, confidence and optimism to satisfy curiosities about the world •• Appreciation of the role that science plays in providing solutions to global issues •• Use of appropriate language to communicate scientific understanding to different audiences for a range of purposes •• Appreciation of the contribution that scientists have made to our society and information about new career options

Throughout the year students have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities such as: •• Science and Engineering Challenge Years 9 and 10 •• The Science Experience Years 9 and 10 •• ICAS Science Competition Years 8, 9 and 10 •• Careers@ScienceAlive Year 10 •• The SA Space School Year 10 •• National Science Youth Forum Year 11

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Science Science Science Chemistry A Chemistry B Chemistry

Physics A Physics B Physics

Extension Biology 1 Biology 2 Biology Science

Psychology 1 Psychology 2 Psychology

74 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 SCIENCE •• Chemical Change (Chemistry) •• Light and Sound (Physics) LEVEL: Year 8 •• Ecosystems (Biology) LENGTH: Full year •• Plate Tectonics (Geology) CONTACT PERSON: Rogan Tinsley Assessment Recommended Background Students are assessed using the criteria for IBMYP Science: Completion of Year 7. Knowing and understanding, Inquiring and designing, Processing and evaluating and Reflecting on impacts of science. Advice to Students All students study a General Science course. Assessment activities include research assignments, essays, experimental Investigations and tests. Subject Information At the end of this course students are able to: Special Requirements: Nil •• Analyse information in textual, data and graphic formats •• Plan and evaluate experiments to understand concepts Subject Costs •• Develop practical skills and techniques through experimental A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, work these are not a compulsory component of the course.

Content The topics relate to the Australian Science Curriculum for Year 8 and introduce students to the science disciplines of Biology, SCIENCE Physics, Chemistry and Geology. LEVEL: Year 10 •• Cells LENGTH: Full year •• Physical and Chemical change CONTACT PERSON: Rogan Tinsley •• The Rock Cycle •• Multicellular organisms Recommended Background •• Energy Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Science. •• States and Types of Matter Advice to Students Assessment All students study a General Science course and do the same Students are assessed using the criteria for IBMYP Science: topics, but in varying order. Knowing and understanding, Inquiring and designing, Processing and evaluating and Reflecting on impacts of science. Subject Information At the end of this course students are able to:

Assessment activities include research assignments, experimental SCIENCE •• Analyse information in textual, data and graphic formats Investigations and tests. •• Synthesise, evaluate and create concepts •• Develop practical skills and techniques through experimental Special Requirements: Nil work

Subject Costs Content A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, The topics relate to the Australian Science Curriculum for Year these are not a compulsory component of the course. 10 and introduce students to the science disciplines of Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Geology. SCIENCE Genetics (Biology) •• Atomic structure, Periodic Table and Chemical Reactions LEVEL: Year 9 (Chemistry) LENGTH: Full year •• Motion of Objects (Physics) CONTACT PERSON: Rogan Tinsley •• Our Energy Future (Physics) •• Evolution and Environmental systems (Biology) Recommended Background •• Galaxies Stars and Solar systems (Earth and Space Science) Satisfactory completion of Year 8 Science Assessment Advice to Students Students are assessed using the criteria for IBMYP Science: All students study a General Science course and do the same Knowing and understanding, Inquiring and designing, Processing topics, but in varying order. and evaluating and Reflecting on impacts of science.

Subject Information Assessment activities include research assignments, essays, At the end of this course students are able to: experimental Investigations and tests. •• Analyse information in textual, data and graphic formats •• Plan and evaluate experiments to understand concepts Special Requirements: Nil •• Develop practical skills and techniques through experimental work Subject Costs A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, Content these are not a compulsory component of the course. The topics relate to the Australian Science Curriculum for Year 9 and increase student awareness of the science disciplines of Biology, Physics and Chemistry. •• Coordination of Body Systems (Biology) •• Heat and electricity (Physics)

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 75 EXTENSION SCIENCE •• Micro- organisms, Disease and Immunity: The general size, structure and function of parts of a bacterium, virus and fungus. LEVEL: Year 10 Requirements – nutrition, reproduction, survival. Diseases – LENGTH: Semester transmissible, non-transmissible. The role of microorganisms in CONTACT PERSON: Rogan Tinsley infectious diseases, methods of transmission and 1st, 2nd and 3rd line of defence mechanisms. Recommended Background •• The Diversity of Life: The classification of living things, the 7 Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Science. Levels of classification.and biological Keys. Major characteristics used in grouping organisms into individual Kingdoms and Advice to Students Phyla. Classes within Phylum Chordata and Arthropoda. This course should be chosen by students with a particular interest in science Assessment Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Practical investigations) Content and Issues Investigations – essay under supervision. At the end of this course students are able to: Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Information Search •• Analyse information in textual, data and graphic formats with multimedia. Topic tests and semester exams. •• Synthesise, evaluate and create concepts •• Develop practical skills and techniques through experimental Special Requirements: Nil work Subject Costs The course is flexible and it includes a variety of ideas depending A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, on student interests. Some suggestions are listed below. It may be these are not a compulsory component of the course. possible to negotiate alternative topics. •• Explaining Chemical Reactions •• Astronomy •• Psychology BIOLOGY 2 LEVEL: Stage 1 Assessment LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Students are assessed using the criteria for IBMYP Science: CONTACT PERSONS: Lindy Bartlett or Rogan Tinsley Knowing and understanding, Inquiring and designing, Processing and evaluating and Reflecting on impacts of science. Recommended Background Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science. Assessment activities will include research assignments, essays, experimental investigations and tests. Subject Information Biology is the study of living things – their structure, function,

SCIENCE Special Requirements: Nil origin and distribution.

Subject Costs This subject is not a prerequisite for Stage 2 Biology, however it is A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, highly recommended. Stage 1 Biology leads to Stage 2 Biology or these are not a compulsory component of the course. Psychology. Biology 1 and 2 may be studied independently.

Content BIOLOGY 1 •• Blood and Circulation: Blood – structure and function of cells, plasma, vessels. The role of blood in defence against disease. LEVEL: Stage 1 The hear; the circulatory system and lymph system. Diseases of LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits the circulatory system – causes and effects. CONTACT PERSONS: Lindy Bartlett or Rogan Tinsley •• Genetics and Genetic Engineering: Inheritance –types, monohybrid crosses using Punnett squares, pedigrees. Genetic Recommended Background Engineering and associated social issues. Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science. •• Reproduction: Reproductive systems, contraception, IVF, cloning, artificial insemination and social issues. Interfering Subject Information with natural processes. •• Biology is the study of living things – their structure, function, Evolution and Natural selection. Adaptations:structural, origin and distribution. behavioural and physiological factors that affect survival. •• Biology at Work - Experience of biology in context through its This subject is not a prerequisite for Stage 2 Biology, however it is applications in the workplace. highly recommended. Stage 1 Biology leads to Stage 2 Biology or Psychology. Biology 1 and 2 may be studied independently. Assessment Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Practical investigations) Content and Issues Investigations – essay under supervision. •• Cells and Microscopes: The structure and function of parts of Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Information Search a cell; the major chemical compounds found in cells – their with multimedia component. Topic tests and semester exams. function and composition; the movement of substances into and out of cells and some factors that affect this movement. Special Requirements Nil experimental skills-structure and function of parts of a microscope measuring the diameter of the field of view; Subject Costs making and staining a slide; drawing labeled cell diagrams. A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, these are not a compulsory component of the course.

76 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 CHEMISTRY A PHYSICS A LEVEL: Stage 1 LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSONS: Jarrod Chave or Joanna Princi CONTACT PERSONS: Wayne Learmonth, Trevor Clarke or Rogan Tinsley Recommended Background Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science. Recommended Background Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science. Subject Information Students wishing to study Chemistry B, must study Chemistry Subject Information A. Chemistry A and B lead to Stage 2 Chemistry, Biology and Student wishing to study Physics B, must study Physics A. Physics Psychology. Stage 1 Chemistry is strongly recommended as a A & B lead to Stage 2 Physics, Biology and Psychology. prerequisite study for Stage 2 Biology. Content Content Physics is often called the fundamental science: The study of chemistry includes an overview of the matter that •• Measurement makes up materials, and the properties, uses, means of production, •• Motion in 1D and reactions of these materials: •• Limits of Measurement •• Materials and Matter •• Vectors •• Atoms, the Periodic Table and Bonding •• Forces and Motion •• Organic Chemistry •• Work Energy and Power •• Momentum in 1D Assessment Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Practical investigations Assessment and issues investigations) Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Practical investigations, Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (Possible Issues investigations and written, oral/multimedia) assessment tasks include: oral presentations, tests and exams) Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (Oral presentation, topic tests, written assignments, exam) Special Requirements: Nil Special Requirements: Nil Subject Costs A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, Subject Costs these are not a compulsory component of the course. A cost of approximately $40 for work books or excursions is recommended. However, these are not a compulsory component

of the course. SCIENCE CHEMISTRY B LEVEL: Stage 1 PHYSICS B LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits LEVEL: Stage 1 CONTACT PERSONS: Jarrod Chave or Joanna princi LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSONS: Wayne Learmonth, Trevor Recommended Background Clarke or Rogan Tinsley Satisfactory completion of Chemistry A. Recommended Background Subject Information Satisfactory completion of Physics A. Students can continue with Stage 2 Chemistry, Biology and/or Psychology. Subject Information Students can continue with Stage 2 Physics, Biology and/or Content Psychology. The study of chemistry includes an overview of the matter that makes up materials, and the properties, uses, means of production, Content and reactions of these materials. Physics is often called the fundamental science: •• Connecting chemical reactions •• •• Waves: (Concepts and Phenomena) Quantities in Chemistry •• Optics: (Reflection and Refraction) •• Acids are everywhere •• •• Electrostatics and Current Electricity Cells and batteries •• Magnetic fields •• Gravitation fields Assessment •• Electric fields Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Practical investigations and issues investigations) Assessment Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (Possible Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Practical investigations assessment tasks include: oral presentations, tests and exams) and Issues investigations; written, oral/multimedia) Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (Oral presentation, Special Requirements: Nil topic tests, written assignments, exam).

Subject Costs Special Requirements: Nil A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, these are not a compulsory component of the course. Subject Costs A cost of approximately $40 for work books or excursions is recommended. However, these are not a compulsory component of the course.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 77 PSYCHOLOGY 1 Special Requirements: Nil LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Subject Costs A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, CONTACT PERSONS: Jade Vanzo, Rogan Tinsley these are not a compulsory component of the course. Recommended Background Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science. BIOLOGY Subject Information LEVEL: Stage 2 Students can continue with Stage 2 Biology and/or Psychology. LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits Psychology 1 and 2 may be studied independently. CONTACT PERSONS: Craig Duguid, Rogan Tinsley

Content Recommended Background Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, thoughts Sound knowledge and understanding of Year 10 Science is and feelings. assumed. Satisfactory completion of at least one semester of Stage •• Introduction to Psychology: (compulsory unit) Investigation 1 Biology is highly recommended. Some Stage 1 Chemistry may designs and methods used in the study of psychology: a group be advantageous. investigation; ethical research •• Social Behaviour: the influence of social contexts and how they determine if people engage in social and antisocial behaviour Subject Information •• Human Psychological Development: from birth to death, It is desirable that students have successfully completed one particularly focusing on children and adolescents, nature semester of Stage 1 Chemistry as knowledge of basic chemistry is versus nurture assumed.

Assessment Content Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Group investigation and Topics studied include: •• Macromolecules: DNA, proteins, genes, genetic engineering issues investigation) •• Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (Possible Cells: The structure of cells, transport systems in cells, cell division and cell cultures assessment tasks include: oral presentations, participation in a •• debate, tests and exams) Organisms: The study of tissues, coordination, materials ex- change, photosynthesis and respiration •• Communities and Ecosystems: Examination of the way living Special Requirements: Nil and non-living things work together to support life on earth •• Other aspects of the subject include Human Awareness issues Subject Costs SCIENCE A cost of $20 for possible excursions is recommended. However, Assessment these are not a compulsory component of the course. The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Biology: School-based Assessment (70%) PSYCHOLOGY 2 Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (40%) practical and issues LEVEL: Stage 1 investigations Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (30%) e.g. oral LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits presentations, assignments and tests. CONTACT PERSONS: Jade Vanzo, Rogan Tinsley External Assessment (30%) Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) Recommended Background Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science. Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Information Subject Costs Students can continue with Stage 2 Biology and/or Psychology. A cost of approximately $70 for work books/revision guides Psychology 1 and 2 may be studied independently. or excursion is highly recommended. However, these are not compulsory component Sof the course. Content Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, thoughts and feelings. •• Introduction to Psychology: (compulsory unit) the investigation designs and methods used in the study of psychology; the group investigation; ethical research •• Our Emotions: examination of the emotions of fear, anger and happiness. Explaining road rage and/or optimum sports performance •• Brain and Behaviour: Its structure and how it influences behaviour. Investigation of how drugs such as alcohol affect the adolescent brain.

Assessment Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (Group investigation and issues investigation) Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (Possible assessment tasks include: oral presentations, participation in a debate, tests and exams)

78 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 CHEMISTRY Assessment LEVEL: Stage 2 The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Physics: LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits School-based Assessment (70%) CONTACT PERSONS: Jarrod Chave, Rogan Tinsley •• Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (40%) practical and SACE Status: 20 credits issues investigations and oral presentations •• Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks e.g. Recommended Background assignments and tests (30%) Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Chemistry A and Chemistry B. External Assessment (30%) •• Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) Subject Information It is assumed that students have already gained a broad Special Requirements: Nil background and basic understanding in concepts of Chemistry equivalent to a full year at Stage 1. Subject Costs A cost of approximately $70 for work books/revision guides Content and excursion is highly recommended. However, these are not Topics studied include: compulsory components of the course. •• Elemental and Environmental Chemistry •• Analytical Techniques •• Using and Controlling Reactions •• Organic and Biological Chemistry PSYCHOLOGY •• Materials LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits Assessment CONTACT PERSON: Jade Vanzo, Rogan Tinsley The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Chemistry: Recommended Background School-based Assessment (70%) Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science. Satisfactory •• Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (40%) practical and completion of at least one semester of Stage 1 Psychology is highly issues investigations recommended. •• Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks e.g. oral presentations, assignments and tests (30%) Content External Assessment (30%) Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of human •• Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) behaviour, thoughts and feelings.

Special Requirements: Nil The topics studied are:

•• Introduction to Psychology lays the foundation of knowledge SCIENCE Subject Costs and skills to use in planning and implementing the group and A cost of approximately $70 for work books/revision guides individual research investigations, including ethics or excursion is highly recommended. However, these are not •• Social Cognition focuses on information about the social world, compulsory components of the course. attitudes and behaviour •• Learning focuses on classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning •• Personality focuses on concepts of personality and personality PHYSICS assessment LEVEL: Stage 2 •• Psychobiology of altered states of awareness focuses on two LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits issues of particular relevance to young adults: arousal and CONTACT PERSONS: Rogan Tinsley, Lindy Bartlett stress, and sleep •• Healthy Minds: This topic also aims to improve students’ mental health literacy Recommended Background Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Physics B. Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the Subject Information following assessment types: It is assumed that students entering this subject have already School-based Assessment (70%) gained a broad background and basic understanding in concepts •• Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%) of Physics from studying Physics as a separate subject equivalent •• Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks e.g. to a full year at Stage 1. assignments and tests (40%) External Assessment (30%) Content •• Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) The subject consists of four sections: Motion in two dimensions, Electricity and Magnetism, Light and The Investigations folio consists of two investigations that use Matter, Atoms and Nuclei. data generated by students during SACE Board approved research programs which are negotiated between students and teachers. These constitute a broad range of the disciplines within the study of physics. Throughout the subject, concepts of conservation Special Requirements: Nil laws applied to physical situations, wave and particle motions, electromagnetic fields and their interactions with electric charges, and the structure of the atom and its nucleus are developed. Subject Costs A cost of approximately $70 for work books/revision guides or excursion is highly recommended. However, these are not compulsory components of the course.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 79 Design and Technology is the link between innovation and creativity, taking thoughts and exploring the possibilities and constraints associated with products or systems, allowing students to redefine and manage the generation of further thought

through prototyping, Students with a remodelled scrapped bicycle experimentation and adaptation.

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

STEM STEM Advanced Advanced Design and ICT Advanced Advanced Production Manufacturing Manufacturing (Required) Technologies Technologies Technologies Technologies

Mixed Mixed Material Products: Material Products: Materials Materials Furniture Furniture Technology Technology Construction Construction BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, STEM Electrotechnology Innovation in Electrotechnology Electrotechnology (IPP) Technology (VET) (Choice)

Digital Digital Digital Photography Photography Photography

Workplace Workplace Practices Practices

YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Business and Business and Enterprise Enterprise

80 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 DESIGN and ICT (REQUIRED) MIXED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY LEVEL: Year 8 LEVEL: Year 9 LENGTH: 1 Term LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis Jarrod Chave Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Content Content This unit extends the experience of students in working with mixed This course provides students with an introduction to Design materials including wood, metal and plastics. There is a strong focus and Digital Technologies. The courses will provide introductory on all aspects of the IB MYP Design Cycle helping students develop experiences in the use of mixed materials and computer systems sound Analysis and Design skills as well as practical skills using a including exposure to laser cutting and Computer Assisted range of tooling and materials ensuring students understand the Manufacture (CAM). The course has a strong focus on the IB MYP appropriate processes for various materials and their associated Design Cycle and the Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies properties. There is a strong focus on safe work practices in the use providing students with foundation ICT skills that can be used of tools, equipment and materials handling. across all subject areas.

Assessment Assessment All work is assessed using the assessment criteria for IBMYP Design: All work is assessed using the assessment criteria for IBMYP Design: Analysis and inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the solution and Analysis and inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the Solution and Evaluation. There is also an emphasis on the Australian Curriculum Evaluation. There is also an emphasis on the Australian Curriculum Design and Digital Technologies. Design and Digital Technologies.

Special Requirements: Nil Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs: Nil Subject Costs Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this STEM INNOVATIVE in TECHNOLOGY subject. (CHOICE) LEVEL: Year 8 STEM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES LENGTH: Semester LEVEL: Year 9 CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Content The STEM Innovative Technology Course is an exciting new course that aims to expose learners to new design technologies. Content The course extends on knowledge developed in the compulsory This course builds on student understanding of STEM and technology program and provides learners with opportunities Advanced Technologies as developed in the Year 8 Compulsory to develop personalised products using electronics systems, 3D Design & ICT and STEM Innovation in Technology courses. This modelling software, 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Multi-Axis Mills course will have a stronger focus on Autodesk Inventor 3D and CNC Plasma Cutters. At the end of the course students are Modelling and Computer Aided Design, and a strong emphasis able to take away with them a product that they have investigated, on 3D Printing. Students will design and prototype a number of designed and created using CAD and CAM technologies, often a design projects with the aim of developing sound Computer Aided BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, privilege that is only available to University students. Examples Design and Manufacture skills. Students will be exposed to new of products include phone cases, USB drives, jewelry and other and emerging technologies and design and engineering concepts. personal items. There is a strong focus on all steps of the IB MYP Design Cycle in this course with an emphasis on Design and Analysis. Assessment Students are assessed against the assessment criteria for IBMYP Assessment Design: Inquiring and Analysing, Developing ideas, Creating the All work is assessed using the assessment criteria for IBMYP Design: solution and Evaluating. There is also an emphasis on the Australian Analysis and inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the Solution and Curriculum Design and Digital Technologies. Evaluation. There is also an emphasis on the Australian Curriculum Design & Digital Technologies. Special Requirements: Nil Special Requirements: Nil Subject Costs Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this Subject Costs subject. Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this subject.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 81 ELECTROTECHNOLOGY STEM ADVANCED LEVEL: Year 9 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES LENGTH: Semester LEVEL: Year 10 CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Content This course focuses on introduction to Electronics and the Electro- Content technology Industry Pathway Program (IPP). Students build on their Studies in this course focus on the complete analysis, knowledge of basic electronic circuits from Year 8 STEM Innovation design and development of products using STEM concepts in Technology and Year 9 Science courses and consolidate their and advanced manufacturing systems. Students develop an understanding of simple circuits and Ohms Law. There is a focus on understanding of modern design and manufacturing techniques developing practical skills in soldering, developing circuit layouts, and the processes required to take a product from visualisation to designing appropriate enclosures and fault finding. Students production. This course focuses on developing sound analysis and are also exposed to emerging technologies in the fields of basic problem solving skills and product development using specialised robotics and micro-processing. Autodesk Inventor CAD software and advanced machine tool interfaces including 3D Printers, Laser Cutters and Multi-Axis Assessment Milling machines. Students will be exposed to new and emerging All work is assessed using the assessment criteria for IBMYP Design: technologies and STEM design and engineering concepts. Analysis and inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the Solution and Evaluation. There is also an emphasis on the Australian Curriculum Assessment Design & Digital Technologies. All work is assessed against the assessment criteria for IB MYP Design: Analysis and Inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the Special Requirements: Nil solution, Evaluating. There is also an emphasis on the Australian Curriculum Design and Digital Technologies. Subject Costs Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials Special Requirements: Nil may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this subject. Subject Costs Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this MIXED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY subject. LEVEL: Year 10 LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis ELECTROTECHNOLOGY LEVEL: Year 10 Recommended Background: Nil LENGTH: Semester CONTACT PERSON: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis Content This course builds on students’ understanding of mixed materials Recommended Background: Nil as developed in the Year 9 Mixed Materials Technology course. The course continues to focus on the use the IB MYP Design Cycle to document and develop product solutions. Students are exposed Content to a broader range of materials, power tools and machinery This subject leads into the Electro-technology Industry Pathways

BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, with the focus on their safe and appropriate use. The fabrication Program (IPP) covering content designed to assist students in and machining of solid metals and the use of machine jointing their understanding of electrical principles and practices covered processes in solid timber will feature in this course. in Electro-technology Certificates. Students undertake a variety of tasks to achieve competencies in the areas of component recognition and fault finding in simple circuits. A design task Assessment ensures students meet the IB MYP requirements to complete a All work assessed against the assessment criteria for IBMYP project using the Design Cycle. Students are exposed to emerging Design: Analysis and Inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the solu- STEM technologies in the fields of programming and micro- tion and Evaluating. There is also an emphasis on the Australian processing. Curriculum Design and Digital Technologies. Assessment Special Requirements: Nil All work assessed against the assessment criteria for IBMYP Design: Analysis and Inquiry Developing ideas, Creating the solution, Subject Costs Evaluating. There is also an emphasis on the Australian Curriculum Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials Design and Digital Technologies may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this subject. Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Costs Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this subject.

82 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY MATERIALS PRODUCTS - FURNITURE LEVEL: Year 10 CONSTRUCTION LENGTH: Semester LEVEL: Stage 1 CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Mark Tossell, LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Jenny Remete CONTACT PERSON: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background: Nil Content This subject provides opportunities for students to develop skills in Content This subject allows students to pursue their interest in working Digital Photography using the IBMYP Design Cycle. with solid timber, manufactured boards and other available materials to design and create furniture products. Students study The course content includes: the properties of natural timbers and manufactured boards and •• DSLR Camera Operations: looking at modes, menu options, the appropriate fixing and jointing solutions. The design cycle is white balance and sensitivity followed in the creation of two projects: developing a design folio •• Camera Functions: such as Auto focus, Macro and Flash set- and completing research task related to the timber industries. tings and Zoom •• Image Adjustment: Cropping, Exposure Correction and Sharpening Assessment •• Adobe Photoshop: Selection methods, layers, application of Skills and Applications Task 20% text and photo editing Product 50% Folio 30% Assessment All work is assessed against the assessment criteria for IBMYP Special Requirements: Nil Design: Analysis and Inquiry, Developing ideas, Creating the solution, Evaluating. Subject Costs Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials Special Requirements: Nil may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this subject. Subject Costs Micro SD Card $10 ELECTROTECHNOLOGY (IPP) (VET) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Full year – 20 Credits TECHNOLOGIES CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits Recommended Background: Year 10 Electronics CONTACT PERSON: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis Content Recommended Background: Nil As part of our Industry Pathways Program (IPP) this subject follows on from Year 10 Electrotechnology and delivers competencies at Content Certificate II Level in the area of electronics. The school offers the This is a 10 credit unit, STEM focused subject that allows course under a visa agreement with Regency TAFE and students students to pursue their interest in working with CAD Autodesk are required to participate one full day per week. Inventor software and Advanced CAM equipment. Students BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, study the properties of a variety of materials and manufacturing Students develop skills in WHS practices in the workplace. They processes. The design cycle is followed which involves processes of solve problems with extra-low voltage single and multiple path DC product prototyping and testing allowing them to develop a well circuits and dismantle, assemble and fabricate electro technology resolved product solution. components.

Assessment Students who have satisfactorily completed the Stage 1 IPP Skills and Applications Task 20% Electrotechnology course and wish to continue their studies in Product 50% Electronics Certificate II are able to apply to a Registered Training Folio 30% Organisation via the Training Guarantee, for SACE students with government subsidies contributing to the majority of the course costs. Special Requirements: Prior knowledge using Autodesk Inventor software is an advantage. Students complete the following units of competency to a total of 180 hours or 20 credits. Subject Costs Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this subject.

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 83 Code Description Hours ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Work safely in the construction CPCCOHS1001A 6 TECHNOLOGIES industry (White Card) LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year- 20 Credits Apply OHS regulations, codes and UEENEEE101A 20 practices in the work place CONTACT PERSON: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis

Document and apply measures to Recommended Background UEENEEE137A control OHS risks associated with 20 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Stage 1 electrotechnology work

Fabricate assemble and dismantle Content UEENEEE102A 40 utilities industry components Students will refine 3D Modelling skills (CAD) and Manufacturing skills (CAM) learnt in previous Semesters of Advanced UEENEEE104A Solve problems in D.C. circuits 80 Manufacturing Technologies through the design and development of a consumer product of their choice. Apply environmentally sustainable UEENEEK142A energy procedures in the energy 20 Students will study various manufacturing principles and sector methodologies in the development and production of their own consumer product(s). There is a particular focus on computer UEENEEC001B Maintain documentation 20 literacy, controlled technology and model making.

Use computer applications relevant to UEENEED101A 20 Assessment a workplace Skills and Applications Task 20% Product 50% Assessment Folio 30% Competency Based Assessment. Special Requirements: Prior knowledge using Autodesk Special Requirements: Students choosing this course Inventor software is an advantage. are required to undergo an application process. This involves an interview in late Term 4 of 2014. Students who wish to enrol Subject Costs should include the subject in their initial course selection in Term Large or complex projects or works that use expensive materials 3. If successful in the selection process, the course will be added may incur a cost above the normal student allocation for this to their 2015 course and timetables will be individually negotiated. subject. Subject Costs $380 (VET accreditation, White Card, First Aid Course) MATERIALS PRODUCTS - FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Tom Oliphant, Wesley Dennis CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Jenny Remete, Mark Tossell Recommended Background: Nil

Recommended Background Content Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is an advantage. This subject is designed for students with an interest in

BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, creating material products such as furniture from solid timber, Content manufactured boards and other available materials. Students build This subject focuses on developing understanding of the on skills developed in earlier years to document and safely create equipment and processes involved with the capture and a quality product that displays sound design, construction and manipulation of digital images. Learners are introduced to: finishing techniques. There is a significant focus on documenting •• Basic Camera Techniques such as Action Photography, Fast and the design cycle and justifying decisions made throughout the •• Slow Shutter Speeds and Panning design and production process. •• Creative Camera Techniques including Panorama and Time Exposure Assessment •• Advanced Composition looking at Point of Interest, Fill the Skills and Applications Tasks 20% frame-telephoto and zoom lens, and Format horizontal/vertical Product 50% photography Folio 30% Students plan and present images as a slide show on the theme ‘People at Work’. Special Requirements: Nil

Assessment Subject Costs Skills and Applications Tasks 20% Students are required to source and purchase their own materi- Product 50% als for this course after the project has been determined through Folio 30% investigation and approval.

Special Requirements: An excursion to Rundle Mall and/or Glenelg to photograph ‘People at Work’.

Subject Costs Micro SD Card $10

84 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKPLACE PRACTICES LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 1 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSONS: Tom Oliphant, Jenny Remete, CONTACT PERSON: Luke Northcote Mark Tossell Recommended Background Recommended Background VET course or Identified Career Pathway. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage. Content Content Workplace Practices is highly recommended for students This course provides opportunities for students to appreciate undertaking any Vocational Training at Stage 1. This could be the technical aspects of photography and its role in today’s in the form of a VET Course or a School Based Apprenticeship. It society. Students are required to prepare a photographic portfolio is designed to help students with a specific career in mind demonstrating a range of skills including: to reach their career goals actively and successfully. The course •• Camera Operation- both basic and creative awards credit for vocational training or work placement undertak- •• Natural and Artificial lighting systems en, as well as teaching students how to more effectively plan for •• Image Manipulation- both technical and creative life in the work- force, concentrating on enabling them to become ‘work ready.’ Learners are required to produce a commercial article in response to a Design Brief, for example a photo album, advertisement, website, Students not completing a VET Course, but who wish to explore brochure or calendar. This also includes the presentation of a work their own career options in greater detail, are also invited to choose folio documenting the design process used in constructing the Workplace Practices. final product. Students examine the nature of work in their chosen industry Assessment as well as analysing their own skills and abilities within that Skills and Applications Tasks 20% industry. Students look carefully at the rights and responsibilities Product 50% of employers and employees and finally reflect on their own Folio 30% readiness to enter the work force.

Special Requirements: Nil Assessment A folio of course work (40%), Vocational Learning (30%), Reflection Subject Costs (30%). Micro SD Card $10 Special Requirements: Nil Subject Costs BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE Possible cost of VET Training through an external provider, however LEVEL: Stage 1 this is not compulsory. LENGTH: Semester - 10 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Argie Buesnel

Recommended Background: Nil Content Business and Enterprise focuses on learning about the successful management of business and enterprise issues in personal, business, and social contexts, locally, nationally, and globally. Students gain an understanding of business operations and TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, practice, develop an awareness of business, financial, and technological skills, participate in planning, developing, and controlling business activities, and evaluate decisions on business practices. They have the opportunity to reflect on current issues in business and enterprise, and to evaluate the impact and effect of business, enterprises, and technology on the well-being and lifestyle of individuals, communities, the economy, and the environment.

The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship and Learning. Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types: School-based Assessment Folio 50% Practical 25% Issues Study 25%

Special Requirements: Nil Subject Fees: Nil

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 85 BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE WORKPLACE PRACTICES LEVEL: Stage 2 LEVEL: Stage 2 LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits LENGTH: Full year - 20 Credits CONTACT PERSON: Argie Buesnel CONTACT PERSON: Luke Northcote

Recommended Background: Nil Recommended Background VET course or Identified Career Pathway. Content Business and Enterprise focuses on learning about the successful Content management of business and enterprise issues in personal, Workplace Practices is highly recommended for students business, and social contexts, locally, nationally, and globally. undertaking any Vocational Training at Stage 2. This could be Students gain an understanding of business operations and in the form of a VET Course or a School Based Apprenticeship. It practice, develop an awareness of business, financial, and provides a pathway into further training or toward the successful technological skills, participate in planning, developing, and completion of SACE Stage 2. controlling business activities, and evaluate decisions on business practices. They have the opportunity to reflect on current issues Students not completing a VET Course, but who wish to explore in business and enterprise, and to evaluate the impact and their own career options in greater detail, are also invited to choose effect of business, enterprises, and technology on the well-being Workplace Practices. and lifestyle of individuals, communities, the economy and the environment. In Workplace Practices, students learn about work in Australia and how it will change in our lifetime. Students also examine important Students complete the study of: aspects of industrial relations, such as wages, unions and how to Core Topics be safe at work. Most importantly, students are encouraged to The Business Environment improve on and update their job seeking skills. Business in Australia The Nature and Structure of Business Students are given credit in this subject for any VET learning undertaken in their desired industry. This can include TAFE or other Two Option Topics training, Work Experience, casual or part time employment, care People, Business and Work giving, elite sport or a combination of other events. Business and Marketing Assessment Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the School-based Assessment 70%: Folio (25%), Performance (25%), following assessment types: Reflection (20%) School-based Assessment Folio 30% External Assessment (30%): Investigation Practical 20% Issues Study 20% Special Requirements External Assessment - Report 30% Students cannot choose this course if they have completed the (The report outlines the present state of a small to medium size Specialist Netball Program as Stage 2 Workplace Practices is a existing business) compulsory component of this course already.

Special Requirements: Nil Subject Costs Subject Costs: Nil Possible cost of VET Training through an external provider, however this is not compulsory. BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE, DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE,

86 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Glossary

ASbA Australian School-based Apprenticeship

ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. The ATAR is derived from the university aggregate and is an indicator of how well a student has performed relative to others in the population, taking into account variations in student participation from year to year. The ATAR is used for university entrance purposes

Curriculum Pattern A selection of subjects required in order to qualify for the SACE

Credit Ten credits are equivalent to one semester or six months of study in a particular subject or course

IPP Industry Pathways Program

ISEC Intensive Secondary English Course

MER Minimum Entry Requirements (used for TAFE entry purposes)

PLP The Personal Learning Plan - a compulsory Stage 1 subject studied in Year 10

Prerequisite A formal requirement that is needed before proceeding to further study

Quality LinCS Regional VET program

Research Project A compulsory Stage 2 subject studied in Year 11 at Blackwood High School

RTO Registered Training Organisation

SACE The South Australian Certificate of Education GLOSSARY

SACE BOARD South Australian Certificate of Education Board

SATAC South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Semester 50 to 60 hours of programmed lesson time - subjects of 1 unit are a semester in length

Stage 1 The first of two levels of the SACE - this will usually be a student’s eleventh year of schooling

Stage 2 The second of two levels of the SACE - this will usually be a student’s twelfth year of schooling

STAT Special Tertiary Admissions Test

TAFE Technical and Further Education

TAS Tertiary Admission Subject

TEA TAFE Entry Assessment

Unit Half a year (50 to 60 hours of programmed time) of full-time study in a Year 8 to 10 subject

VET Vocational Education and Training

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2016 87 Some Relevant Publications and Websites

The following publications are made available to students to help in the course counselling process. Information can also be found on the web sites listed.

Flinders University Undergraduate Prospectus www.flinders.edu.au

University Of Adelaide Undergraduate Prospectus www.adelaide.edu.au

University Of South Australia Undergraduate Prospectus www.unisa.edu.au

TAFE Subject Guide www.tafesa.edu.au

SATAC Guide www.satac.edu.au

CAREER GUIDANCE RESOURCES

Myfuture www.myfuture.edu.au

Careerone Australia’s online career exploration and information service The Australian Careers Directory. A gateway to links that can help career exploration and decision making, job search preparation, training resources and more. www.careerone.com.au

The Job Guide Provides information on over 600 occupations and describes the education or training needed for those occupations.

REFERENCES http://education.gov.au/job-guide

SACE Board The SACE Board website provides information about Stage 1 and 2 curricula, special provisions, community learning and assessment requirements. https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/

Occupational Information www.joboutlook.gov.au

Blackwood High School Curriculum Prospectus 2015 Curriculum information for Blackwood High School is also available on the school website. www.bhs.sa.edu.au/curriculum

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