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Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS, TODAY
Contents Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission .......................................................................................... 4 General Information........................................................................................................................................ 5 Compulsory Subject Outline ................................................................................................................................. 5 Elective Subject Outline ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Feedback on Student Progress ............................................................................................................................ 6 Holidays during term............................................................................................................................................... 6 Interschool Sport ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Music (Instrumental Lessons) ................................................................................................................................. 6 Christian Service ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Compulsory Curriculum Courses ................................................................................................................... 8 Religious Education................................................................................................................................................. 8 English ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS) ................................................................................................................ 10 Science ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Health & Physical Education ............................................................................................................................... 12 Elective Curriculum Courses ........................................................................................................................ 13 Italian (Year-long) ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Bush Rangers (Year-long) .................................................................................................................................... 13 Football & Netball Academy (Selection by Invitation & Trial) (Year-long) ................................................ 14 Visual Art I ............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Visual Art II............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Graphic Design I .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Graphic Design II ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Media Studies I....................................................................................................................................................... 16 Media Studies II ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Drama I.................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Drama II ................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Dance I .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Dance II ................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Music I ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Music II ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Fashion I................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Fashion II.................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Materials I ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Materials II ............................................................................................................................................................... 20 Metals I .................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Metals II ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Wood I ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Wood II .................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Fast Food for Teenagers....................................................................................................................................... 22 Cooking with Cakes & Pastries ........................................................................................................................... 23 Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 2|P a g e
CAD/CAM I............................................................................................................................................................. 23 CAD/CAM II ............................................................................................................................................................ 23 Creative Digital Technology I ............................................................................................................................. 24 Creative Digital Technology II............................................................................................................................. 24 Clever Hands I ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 Clever Hands II ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 Outdoor Recreation ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Sport & Recreation................................................................................................................................................ 25 Megastructures ...................................................................................................................................................... 25 Gifted & Talented Program ................................................................................................................................. 26 Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 3|P a g e
Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission
College Name
The Hebrew word Emmanuel means “God is with us”.
Vision
God is with us and calls us to become men and women of service for others.
Core Values
We will show respect, compassion and service to others
We will strive for excellence
We will be consistent and fair
We will model Christ in our behaviour
Mission
Foster the growth and development of knowledge, skills and values needed by each person to
become what God has called him or her to be in their service for others.
Develop the whole person to be fully alive and encourage the students to see Jesus as the model
for humanity.
Appreciate the God-given gifts in all members of the College community and to develop these
gifts so that each person may contribute to the common good.
Encourage students to develop a love of learning.
Promote in students a respect for themselves and others.
Raise students' consciousness and practice of Social Justice, especially in support of the
disadvantaged both locally and globally.
Help students to be aware of and actively engaged in the process of National Reconciliation.
Assist students to become responsible stewards of the Environment.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 4|P a g eGeneral Information Compulsory Subject Outline Students will undertake the compulsory study in the following subjects at Emmanuel Catholic College; Religious Education English Mathematics Humanities & Social Sciences Science Health and Physical Education PC (Pastoral Care) In Year 9 English and Mathematics, the students are placed into classes based on their performance in Year 8. This is to ensure that students are in a class that follows a program most suitable to their ability. Classes are constantly monitored to ensure that students are always in the most appropriate classes. Consequently, student achievement in Year 9 will impact upon eligibility for particular Year 10 academic pathways. Students are always encouraged to work at the best of their ability and support in the home is vital for the success of a student at school. Elective Subject Outline Students will study up to 6 subjects during the year depending on student selections. If courses do not run due to insufficient numbers, students will be allocated one of their reserve choices. Changes to electives can be made up until the end of Week 1, Term One. Changes for Semester Two are discouraged, however if necessary need to be completed in the first week of Semester Two. No other changes are permitted. Year-long Electives Italian Bush Rangers Football & Netball Academies Semester-long Electives Visual Arts I Metals I Visual Arts II Metals II Graphic Design I Wood I Graphic Design II Wood II Media I Fast Foods for Teenagers Media II Cooking with Cakes & Pastries Drama I CAD/CAM I Drama II CAM/CAM II Dance I Creative Digital Technology I Dance II Creative Digital Technology II Music I Clever Hands I Music II Clever Hands II Fashion I Outdoor Recreation Fashion II Sport & Recreation Materials I Megastructures Materials II Students who were selected in the Gifted and Talented program in Year 8 are automatically included in the Gifted and Talented Program for Year 9. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 5|P a g e
Feedback on Student Progress Students will receive the following: Interim Report at the end of Term One Semester One Report Semester Two Report Parent, Student & Teacher interview (Term Two) Student achievement in each subject will be reported on an appropriate scale. The methods by which these achievement levels are to be determined will vary from subject to subject. Holidays during term Parents/guardians are encouraged not to take their children on holidays outside of the College holiday break time. Families who make the decision to take holidays during term time and who remove their children from the College for extended periods of time need to be aware that teachers at the College are under no obligation to provide work for students during these extended periods of absence. Students will need to catch up on work missed on their return to the College, but please recognise that this is not a suitable substitute for teacher directed lessons. Interschool Sport Year 9 students at Emmanuel Catholic College will be given the opportunity to display their sporting talents throughout the year in the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Inter-House Carnivals. Students will also have the opportunity to be selected to represent the College in these fields as well as Junior representative teams to compete against other schools in a range of after school sports competitions through the Southern Associated Schools (Junior) branch of the ACC program and School Sport WA sporting programs. Music (Instrumental Lessons) Music (Specialist Instrumental) comprises of instrumental tuition with a specialist teacher of a chosen instrument. The cost of instrumental tuition must be met by parents and will be in addition to school fees. Students will be withdrawn from class once a week for 30 minutes to attend their instrumental lesson. Tuition arrangements will be negotiated with the parent(s) of each student. The instruments offered at Emmanuel Catholic College are: Flute, Drums, Brass, Cello, Clarinet, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Violin and Piano/Keyboard and Voice. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 6|P a g e
Christian Service At Emmanuel Catholic College, students in Year 9 are expected to complete a minimum of 20 hours of Christian Service by the end of Term 3. The College will also provide students with a reflective component in Term 4. Christian Service is defined as: “Activities undertaken for the benefit of individuals and/or community for no financial reward.” Such activities may be school-orientated, providing a service in an area of need within the school environment or community-orientated, providing a service in an area of need within the broader community. Recording Hours of Christian Service Students must keep a digital record of their service activities and number of hours completed in school provided digital log sheets. What Counts as Christian Service? Social and personal development activities undertaken for the benefit of others Service component of community programs Fund-raising activities Service components built into school curriculum Activities that receive a small honorarium Activities that benefit the school environment or other students Activities undertaken following skills development or leadership programs Activities that benefit the community Work for non-profit organisations Participation in citizenship or leadership service activities Home-based service given by young carers. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 7|P a g e
Compulsory Curriculum Courses
Religious Education
The key role of the Religious Education curriculum is firstly to develop the spiritual awareness of our
students within our Catholic Tradition. Secondly, we strive to develop inquisitive learners, who are able
to take ownership of their own learning. Students are encouraged to share their ideas and explore their
Catholic education through discussion, source analysis and research-based tasks.
The Religious Education program in Year 9 follows the Religious Education guidelines for the Archdiocese
of Perth. The Year 9 curriculum content allows students to explore a variety of theological, moral and
social issues through the completion of four units of study.
Unit Topics
9.1 The Human Search for Truth
9.2 How Can People Grow Stronger Spiritually?
9.3 How Can People Handle Their Emotions?
9.4 Sexuality and Love
Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment
During a student’s educational life at a Catholic school they will be asked to complete what is known
as the Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment in Years 3, 5 and 9. The Year 9 assessment is carried during
Term 3 in all Catholic schools. Its focus is to assess each student’s ability to recall the content about the
Catholic faith and measure their knowledge and understanding of Religious Education. This assessment
provides each school with a snapshot of student achievement in Religious Education. This assessment
is not designed to measure a student’s faith.
English
The Year 9 course is developed around the strands of the Australian Curriculum: Language, Literature
and Literacy. The activities and assessments will reflect the learning outcomes of listening and speaking,
viewing, reading and writing. The aims of the course are to:
Develop, students’ knowledge of language and literature and to consolidate and expand their
literacy skills. More specifically it aims to support students to understand how Standard Australian
English works in its spoken and written forms
Appreciate and enjoy language and develop a sense of its richness and its power to evoke feelings,
form and convey ideas, persuade, entertain and argue
Understand, interpret, reflect on and create an increasingly broad repertoire of spoken, written and
multimodal texts across a growing range of settings
Access a broad range of literary texts and develop an informed appreciation of literature master
the written and spoken language forms of schooling and knowledge
A variety of texts, including transactional, media and literature, will be used reflecting the aims of the
Australian Curriculum and the Cross Curriculum Priorities of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories
and culture, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and Sustainability. The English course is designed
and delivered to enhance the individual student's learning needs.
This course introduces a wider range of texts that are more sophisticated. It provides students with
opportunities to consolidate and develop the concepts, skills and understandings they encountered in
Year 8 English.
Students who show greater aptitude in English may be placed in an Extension English class for Year 9.
Selection into the Extension class is based on the student’s performance in Year 8 and individual teacher
feedback.
Some selected texts are provided for free through the English Department however some teachers may
request iBooks via the book list. This will enable students to be presented with a variety of stimulus
material.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 8|P a g eMathematics
The Year 9 Mathematics course follows the West Australian Curriculum published by the School
Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). The knowledge, understandings, skills, values and attitudes
set by SCSA (www.scsa.wa.edu.au) include studies in:
Number and Algebra
Measurement and Geometry
Statistics and Probability
The curriculum also aims at developing a range of numeracy capabilities that all students require in their
own personal life, work and civic life. These include building a foundation for future mathematical
specialties and professional applications of mathematics.
Because of the on-going developments in technology, the Year 9 program has been designed to take
advantage of a range of digital technologies to explore and develop students’ mathematical skills.
These include the use of calculators, devices and a range of online resources. These are used to
facilitate acquiring skills in the following key mathematical strands:
Understanding
Fluency
Logical reasoning
Analytical thought
Problem-solving skills
Year 9 Mathematics is a critical time for students to begin preparing for their Year 11 and 12 courses. In
Year 9, students are placed in either Extension, Advanced, Mainstream or Enrichment classes according
to their achievement in assessments in Year 8 and in consultation with their Year 8 class teacher. This
placement begins their preparation for entry into the pre-senior school courses in Year 10.
Extension will begin to prepare students for the Pre-Mathematics Specialist and Methods courses.
Students who have demonstrated very high ability in Extension or outstanding results in
Advanced in Year 8 will be placed in this pathway.
Advanced will begin to prepare students for the Pre-Mathematics Methods and Applications
courses. Students who have demonstrated very high ability in Advanced or outstanding results
in Mainstream in Year 8 will be placed in this pathway.
Mainstream students will begin to prepare to study courses in Year 10 that lead to either the
Mathematics Applications (ATAR course) or General options.
Enrichment students will be provided with the opportunity to bridge areas not yet understood
from previous years and to link this with new year 10 concepts. This course begins the preparation
for students to study either of the two general courses, Foundation or Essential Mathematics, that
prepare students for the practical mathematics required for life skills.
Assessments
Students are assessed according to the Curriculum Framework Learning statements for mathematics as
developed by the School Curriculum and Standard Authority (www.scsa.wa.edu.au).
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 9|P a g eHumanities & Social Sciences (HASS) The Year 9 HASS course continues to build on the Western Australian Curriculum. Business and Economics Students will study aspects of the Australian economy and how it interacts with the global economy. They will explore the impact of Globalisation on the Australian Economy. Case studies on global business practices and the impact of Transnational Corporations will also allow for students to investigate the impact globalisation has had and will have on them in the future. History The History course will study Industrial Revolution and World War One with a special investigation into technology and the conscription debate. The History skills of source analysis and investigation will complement the content areas. Politics and Law Students will explore the election process and the role of political parties in Australia’s government. For Legal Studies they will examine the different methods for making laws and debate some of the legal issues of the day. Students will be encouraged to examine different political and legal issues and form their own opinions based on their research. Students will continue to build on source analysis and investigation skills. Geography The focus of the Geography course is the Global Food Systems and their associated Biomes. Global issues related to feeding the world are analysed by studying the climate, vegetation and physical features of our world. Understanding maps, graphs and other data presentations also help students make judgements on what actions are being taken by different nations. Class Information Students will be placed in mixed ability classes. Technology skills will be a focus with student using tools from the Office 365 Suite, Flipgrid and Skype in the Classroom. Assessments Students will complete a number of assessments throughout the year with a focus on assessing the development of skills of research, analysis, and communication of findings. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 10 | P a g e
Science
Aim of the Course
Science helps students to become critical thinkers by encouraging them to use evidence to evaluate
the use of science in society and the application of science in daily life. In the Science Learning Area,
students learn to investigate, understand and communicate about the physical, biological and
technological world, and to value the processes that support life on our planet.
Course Description
The Year 9 course provides a hands-on approach to science, drawing on the student’s own experiences
and developing their understanding of scientific concepts based on these. One of the main objectives
is to encourage our students to be inquisitive and to question how things work, while building their
knowledge and skills in science.
STRAND CONTENT
Sub-strand
Science Understanding Biology Body Control
Ecosystems
Chemistry Atoms, Ions, acids and bases
Chemical Reactions
Earth and Space Plate Tectonics
Science
Physics Light & Sound
Electromagnetic radiation
Electrical energy
Science as Human Endeavour The nature and development of
Science
Use and Influence of Science
Science Inquiry Skills Questioning and predicting
Planning and conducting
Processing & analysing data and
information
Evaluating and Communicating
Assessment Structure
Year 9 Science Assessments will take the form of tasks such as:
Investigations
Research projects and presentations.
Practical and laboratory reports
In class written responses
Topic tests and
Semester 2 Exam
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 11 | P a g eHealth & Physical Education The purpose of the Year 9 course is to further develop in students an in depth of understanding of Health and Physical Education. A healthy level of fitness is encouraged, and the development of the fundamental skills in various sports is a focal point. Year 9 Health & Physical Education is aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum. The Health Education program introduces Health; this allows students to understand the components of Health and physical Education. In the Health Classroom, the students will learn about “Personal, social and community health”. The focus will be on the following sub-categories: 1. Being healthy, safe and active 2. Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing 3. Contributing to healthy and active communities Under these headings the students will study the following topics: Safety & Personal Health Peer Pressure Relationships Safe Choices Mental Health The Physical Education program the students will learn about “Movement and Physical Activity”. The Focus will be on Moving our Body, Understanding Movement and Learning Through Movement. The different sports and activities below, will be used to teach to the above focus areas: Athletics & Cross Country Basketball Gaelic Football European Handball Indoor and Beach Volleyball Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 12 | P a g e
Elective Curriculum Courses Italian (Year-long) In Year 9 Italian the journey will continue whereby the Italian culture comes alive and learning Italian is a fun and meaningful experience. This course is designed for students who have had experience of the Italian language at Year 8 level and who are working towards further studies in the following years. The content of the course will be well balanced in the four learning areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Many cultural based activities will be incorporated in the course to consolidate the content and skills learnt in class. They include such things as viewing Italian films in Italian, having lunch at an Italian restaurant, visiting an Italian pottery studio and conducting a fashion parade. At Year 9 level students will be reinforcing the content and skills that will prepare them for further studies in their Italian language acquisition. The “Formula Italiano” (vol 2) Italian textbook and workbook will be required for this elective. Assessment Assessment is in class based and will cover the four learning areas. Assessments include role plays, term tests, oral interviews and assignments. Bush Rangers (Year-long) Pre-requisites: Completion of Year 8 Bush Rangers Bush Rangers is a year-long elective and should be viewed as a long-term elective over the course of the students schooling. Bush Rangers is a statewide cadet program with 200 schools and colleges taking part. This is an environmentally-based cadet program, which has as its mission statement; ‘To empower young Western Australians to take an active role in the conservation of the natural environment and to understand the need for its management and sustainability.’ The objective of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to practice actively in conservation projects and a variety of self-reliance, teamwork and initiative training activities. Opportunity exists for students to gain nationally recognised certificates in First Aid, Conservation and Land Management, and Leadership. Focus Areas: practical conservation and environmental management projects leadership and the value of duty, loyalty and service to the community, College and the Bush Rangers active commitment to conservation and the natural environment through appropriate training and supervision During the course of the year many environmentally oriented programs, and activities will be organised for the students. It is a compulsory requirement for students to attend their Year Group excursions and camps. Assessment Assessment will be based around the camps, practical work as well as content knowledge tests. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 13 | P a g e
Football & Netball Academy (Selection by Invitation & Trial) (Year-long)
Students are invited to apply for inclusion in these two specialised programs. This comprises two periods
per week with Practical (e.g. strength and conditioning, skills and tactics) and theoretical units, with a
Football or Netball focus. (Such as game plans and structures, nutrition, physiology and preparation for
performance).
There is also a mandatory extra-curricular component, where participants are expected to attend an
hour session a week, either before or after school. A number of matches against other schools and
colleges will occur throughout the year. A camp, excursion, guest presenters, goal setting sessions and
leadership activities will be included as part of the subject.
Assessment
Personal journal, individual and group presentations and reports, practical performance. Students will
then participate in a review and trial for entry into the program for the following year.
Visual Art I
Society influences artists, as artists influence society. In making their own art works students will develop
a range of skills and techniques in the selected art mediums. By responding to and evaluating artist’s
work as well as class work, students will learn about history and gain the ability to analyse art themselves.
Studio areas that may be explored during the year:
Drawing
Mixed art works
Painting
Printmaking
Ceramics
Sculpture
Assessment
Production of an Art folio that displays development in visual inquiry, design work, media and colour
testing
Individual creative projects exploring the range of studio areas listed above. Completed in class
Written assignments investigating artists work
Students intending to study Visual Art in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation.
Visual Art II
Society influences artists, as artists influence society. In making their own art works students will develop
a range of skills and techniques in the selected art mediums. By responding to and evaluating artist’s
work as well as class work, students will learn about history and gain the ability to analyse art themselves.
Studio areas that may be explored during the year:
Drawing
Mixed art works
Painting
Printmaking
Ceramics
Sculpture
Assessment
Production of an Art folio that displays development in visual inquiry, design work, media and colour
testing
Individual creative projects exploring the range of studio areas listed above. Completed in class
Written assignments investigating artists work
Students intending to study Visual Art in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 14 | P a g eGraphic Design I Graphic Design is the artistic process of combining text and graphics, and communicating an effective message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other type of visual communication. Graphic Design caters for students who wish to develop their artistic skills, creativity and knowledge in the design industry. Industry standard software will be used including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will be given the opportunity to develop images (both photographic and illustrated) into computer-generated designs. Studio Areas explored may include: Digital Art CD Covers Image Manipulation Design in general Assessment Production of a folio that displays development in visual enquiry, design work, presentation, colour studies, class work and final design piece. Students intending to study Graphic Design in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation. Graphic Design II Graphic design is the artistic process of combining text and graphics, and communicating an effective message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other type of visual communication. Graphic Design caters for students who wish to develop their artistic skills, creativity and knowledge in the design industry. Industry standard software will be used including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will be given the opportunity to develop images (both photographic and illustrated) into computer-generated designs. Studio Areas explored may include: Vector Art Digital Art Digital Illustration Design in general Assessment Production of a folio that displays development in visual enquiry, design work, presentation, colour studies, class work and final design piece. Students intending to study Graphic Design in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 15 | P a g e
Media Studies I Media is a practical course where students reflect on the Media in the world around them and create their own Media products. Over the course of the year, they will produce a: Studio Areas explored may include: Basic skills production; Action Film & Chase Scene Television Soap Trailer The course focuses on the use of new technology such as digital video and still cameras, video editing, sound mixing, animation, and image manipulation. By working collaboratively with others on their tasks, students also gain valuable interpersonal and communication skills. Assessment The majority of the course is practical production, however each task will also require students to reflect on their work in the form of a self/peer evaluation. Students intending to study Media Studies in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation. Media Studies II Media is a practical course where students reflect on the Media in the world around them and create their own Media products. Over the course of the year, they will produce a: Studio Areas explored may include: Product Advertising Review Lifestyle TV The course focuses on the use of new technology such as digital video and still cameras, video editing, sound mixing, animation, and image manipulation. By working collaboratively with others on their tasks, students also gain valuable interpersonal and communication skills. Assessment The majority of the course is practical production, however each task will also require students to reflect on their work in the form of a self/peer evaluation. Students intending to study Media Studies in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 16 | P a g e
Drama I This subject is designed to develop the basic skills and knowledge of dramatic techniques acquired in the Year 8 foundation Drama course. Drama is an exploration of the ways human beings think, feel and communicate and it teaches us to better understand ourselves, other people and society at large. Students can explore and learn real- life skills in a fun and practically-focused course, which concentrates on effective public communication, problem solving and teamwork. Drama thus requires a high level of discipline and dedication. Students must expect to work hard for success. Studio Areas explored include: Acting Skills - Voice and Movement, Characterisation Different Theatre Styles - Realism, Acting for Film Costume and Set Design Special Effects Make-up and Audition Techniques Although not a prerequisite, students intending to study Drama in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation. Assessment Students will be assessed throughout each unit on their preparation, the content of the material they prepare, their performance skill, and presentation ability. Drama II This subject is designed to develop the basic skills and knowledge of dramatic techniques acquired in the Year 8 foundation Drama course. Drama is an exploration of the ways human beings think, feel and communicate and it teaches us to better understand ourselves, other people and society at large. Students can explore and learn real- life skills in a fun and practically-focused course, which concentrates on effective public communication, problem solving and teamwork. Drama thus requires a high level of discipline and dedication. Students must expect to work hard for success. Studio Areas explored include: Acting skills in Comedy, Physical Theatre, Mime / Masks, Commedia Dell’Arte Improvisation Slapstick and Stage Combat Lighting and Sound Design Engagement in Drama with the community (Primary School Groups) Although not a prerequisite, students intending to study Drama in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation. Assessment Students will be assessed throughout each unit on their preparation, the content of the material they prepare, their performance skill, and presentation ability. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 17 | P a g e
Dance I Through Dance, students have the opportunity to develop a range of life skills such as expression, creativity, enthusiasm and confidence. Dance gives students an opportunity to understand and appreciate the importance of music and movement in our past, present and future society. The course explores a variety of genres, cultures and purposes of dance. Students will engage in practical technique workshops and group creative choreography in a range of genres and will have the opportunity to view a live performance. Students, also may be given the opportunity to participate and perform at dance competitions and College events. Studio Areas explored include: Contemporary Dance Modern Dance Workshops Assessment Students will be assessed throughout each unit on their preparation, the content of the material they prepare, their performance skill, and presentation ability. Students will be expected to record the above in a Process Diary for Assessment. Dance II Dance gives students an opportunity to understand and appreciate the importance of music and movement in our past, present and future society. The course explores a variety of genres, cultures and purposes of dance. Students will engage in practical technique workshops and group creative choreography in a range of genres and will have the opportunity to view a live performance. Students, also may be given the opportunity to participate and perform at dance competitions and College events. Studio Areas explored include: Creative Dance World Dance Workshops Assessment Students will be assessed throughout each unit on their preparation, the content of the material they prepare, their performance skill, and presentation ability. Students will be expected to record the above in a Process Diary for Assessment. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 18 | P a g e
Music I Find out more about a genre or style of music that interests you! Learn about the history and important figures that defined your choice of music. Choose a repertoire of songs to study and perform while focusing on an instrument of choice to develop your technical and performance skills. Study the theory closely associated with your genre of music and learn how to use it to your advantage to inform your own musical identity! Students’ chosen repertoire will include solo and ensemble performance pieces. Assessment: Students will prepare and perform a selection of music of their choice. They will complete various research, theory, listening and analysis tasks associated with their choice of music, to inform their performance and deepen their understanding of the genre. Music II Let your voice be heard in this course on song writing. Learn how to use music to tell a story and move your audience by writing write strong lyrics, catchy melodies and pumping beats. Discover compositional devices and song writing techniques that can be applied to writing music of any genre or style. Experience music technology in action and use techniques for recording and editing that are currently used in the music industry. Assessment: Students will collaborate to write, record and release a completely original song. They will reflect on their creative process throughout the semester in a creative journal. Fashion I Are you bored by clothing designs? Do you find yourself thinking ‘I can design something better myself’? Could you imagine your designs being worn by people all over the world? This could be the course for you. As Fashion students, you will produce a visual diary of fashion illustrations, applying colour theory and experimentation with different clothing materials. Students will get the opportunity to produce runway inspired designs. Studio Areas explored may include: Fashion Illustration Garment making Fabric/Material design Assessment In this learning area, you will design and produce garments that may include a shirt, shorts/skirt, street and sleepwear. You will also complete an analysis assignment, discussing runway looks using Arts language and an investigation where you study the practices of Australian and international fashion designers. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 19 | P a g e
Fashion II As Fashion students, you will produce a visual diary of fashion illustrations, applying colour theory and experimentation with different clothing materials. Students will get the opportunity to produce runway inspired designs. Studio Areas explored may include: Sewing Costume making Fashion Design Assessment In this learning area, you will design and produce garments that may include a shirt, shorts/skirt, street and sleepwear. You will also complete an analysis assignment, discussing runway looks using Arts language and an investigation where you study the practices of Australian and international fashion designers. Materials I This course allows students to work with wood, metal, plastics and composites, either separately or in combination, to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based activities. Students are encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for themselves, family or community. Skills such as welding, vacuum forming and laser engraving, glass fusing and 3D printing will be introduced in a range of projects. Areas of study: the design process drawing skills and techniques safe working practices familiarity with a selected range of tools a basic knowledge of technologies and materials Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness and workshop manner. Materials II This course allows students to work with wood, metal, plastics and composites, either separately or in combination, to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based activities. Design tasks and projects will be different to those covered in the Materials I course. Students are encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for themselves, family or community. Skills such as welding, vacuum forming and laser engraving, glass fusing and 3D printing will be introduced in a range of projects. Areas of study: the design process drawing skills and techniques safe working practices familiarity with a selected range of tools a basic knowledge of technologies and materials Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness and workshop manner. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 20 | P a g e
Metals I This course allows students to work with metals to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based activities. Students are encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for themselves, family or community. Design tasks will be different to those covered in Metals II with lots of scope to individualise project tasks. Skills such as electric and oxy-acetylene welding, plasma cutting and sheetmetal work will be introduced into a range of projects. Areas of study: the design process drawing skills and techniques safe working practices familiarity with a selected range of tools and equipment a basic knowledge of technologies and materials Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness and workshop manner. Metals II This course allows students to work with metals to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based activities. Students are encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for themselves, family or community. Design tasks will be different to those covered in Metals I with lots of scope to individualise project tasks. Skills such as electric and oxy-acetylene welding, plasma cutting and sheetmetal work will be introduced into a range of projects. Areas of study: the design process drawing skills and techniques safe working practices familiarity with a selected range of tools and equipment a basic knowledge of technologies and materials Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness and workshop manner. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 21 | P a g e
Wood I This course allows students to broaden their knowledge, processes and skills in woodwork. They will be given many opportunities to design and produce fun and useful projects for themselves, family or community using industry-standard tools and equipment. Students will be given opportunities to enhance projects using CAD/CAM techniques. Areas of study: the design process drawing skills and techniques safe working practices familiarity with a selected range of tools a basic knowledge of technologies and materials Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness and workshop manner. Wood II This course allows students to broaden their knowledge, processes and skills in woodwork. They will be given many opportunities to design and produce fun and useful projects for themselves, family or community using industry-standard tools and equipment. Students will be given opportunities to enhance projects using CAD/CAM techniques. Design tasks and projects will be different to those covered in the Wood I course. Areas of study: the design process drawing skills and techniques safe working practices familiarity with a selected range of tools a basic knowledge of technologies and materials Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness and workshop manner. Fast Food for Teenagers Students learn through many enjoyable practical activities that choosing, preparing and eating foods can be fun. Factors relating to nutrition and its importance for optimal health throughout life will be explored. Areas of study: Food preparation and presentation skills Basic understanding of nutritional standards in Australia Making wise decisions about selection and preparation of meals Making fast food healthy and tasty Assessment Assessment tasks involve students in innovative planning & production of a wide range of food items. Practical tasks and some tests. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 22 | P a g e
Cooking with Cakes & Pastries Students learn through many enjoyable practical activities that choosing, preparing and eating foods can be fun. We particularly look at the benefits of homemade bakery items. Areas of study: Food preparation and presentation skills Exploring the different methods of baking cakes and pastries Assessment Assessment tasks involve students in innovative planning & production of a wide range of food items. Practical tasks and some tests. CAD/CAM I CAD (computer-aided design) software and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) technologies are used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) drawings or three-dimensional (3D) models. Students will use CAD software to design and construct projects that can be cut and engraved using CAM technology such as the Epilog CO2 lasers, Roland vinyl cutter and Robox 3D printer. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials. Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of CAD designs and practical projects, as well as safety awareness and workshop manner. CAD/CAM II CAD (computer-aided design) software and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) technologies are used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) drawings or three-dimensional (3D) models. Design tasks and projects will be different to those covered in the CAD/CAM I course. Students will use CAD software to design and construct projects that can be cut and engraved using CAM technology such as the Epilog CO2 lasers, Roland vinyl cutter and Robox 3D printer. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials. Assessment Students will be assessed on the completion of CAD designs and practical projects, as well as safety awareness and workshop manner. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 23 | P a g e
Creative Digital Technology I Creative Digital Technology is based on the development of computer related skills to acquire, organise and present information. Students will also be encouraged through their learning to be responsible digital citizens. This subject enhances achievement in other disciplines and equips students with the skills required to use information and communication technology across the school curriculum. No previous experience is needed to do this course. The course is totally hands on with students creating and producing work using both College and personal devices. What will be covered in this course? Students will learn how to program using Python coding Students learn how to create websites Students will complete MicroBit challenges Students will use Photoshop to manipulate images Creative Digital Technology II Creative Digital Technology is based on the development of computer related skills to acquire, organise and present information. Students will also be encouraged through their learning to be responsible digital citizens. This subject enhances achievement in other disciplines and equips students with the skills required to use information and communication technology across the school curriculum. No previous experience is needed to do this course. The course is totally hands on with students creating and producing work using both College and personal devices. What will be covered in this course? Students will learn how animate using various software programs Students will use various windows software programs to create different ways to present content Students will use MicroBit and coding to design robotics to solve various challenges. Clever Hands I Clever Hands provides an opportunity for students to develop their creative skills in craft and cooking. This subject seeks to foster optimal use of leisure time whilst learning money saving ideas and the exploration of cottage industries. The major components of the course include: Craft items – Easter baskets, chocolate making, create your own Easter Craft video Mosaics, recipe book, kitchen craft Assessment Students will be assessed on their practical tasks and skills. Clever Hands II Clever Hands provides an opportunity for students to develop their creative skills in craft, cookery and beauty products. This subject seeks to foster optimal use of leisure time whilst learning money saving ideas and the exploration of cottage industries. The major components of the course include: Beauty products - lip balm, soap, bath bombs, home-made moisturiser Cookery for fetes - sweet, savoury, confectionary, cupcakes Assessment Students will be assessed on their practical tasks and skills. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 24 | P a g e
Outdoor Recreation **Pre-requisites: Consultation is required with the Head of Health and Physical Education Learning Area if: The student is not a competent swimmer A record of poor and/or unsafe behaviour This course is for those students who are interested in alternate Sport and Outdoor recreation activities. Students will participate in a variety of activities to develop a wide range of physical, personal and social skills. The activities offered are both land and water based and involve the following: Survival Swimming and Rescues Navigation, Orienteering and Mapping Mountain Biking Leadership and Teamwork Sport Education and Coaching The main emphasis of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop self-responsibility and co–operation skills within a group. This course includes a camp, where the students are able to apply the skills learnt throughout the course. Students can use this course to determine if they are interested in Specialised Physical Education, and/or Sport & Recreation, which are Year 10-12 electives. Sport & Recreation The topics offered for Sport & Recreation are similar to Outdoor Recreation. However, the skills, ideas, concepts and theories studied will vary. Students do not need to complete Outdoor Recreation in order to complete this course, however if a student chooses to do so, they will not experience a double-up of content or activities. Assessment Practical observation Performance Investigations Responses Megastructures The world is changing rapidly around us as computers combine with modern materials to make new opportunities that were only possible in dreams previously. Mechanisation and automation are dramatically changing the employment landscape as simple labouring jobs disappear and creative design-based careers emerge. The careers of tomorrow are yet to be invented. How do we best prepare for a future where your dream job doesn’t even exist yet? The engineering design process will be at the heart of many of our future occupations, both those traditional jobs that survive the technical revolution and those that emerge from it. By studying the engineering design process, we can build skills that are both creative and systematic. Skills that will allow us to adapt to any eventuality. The exciting engineering elective on offer in Year 9 will find students planning, building and testing structures using the design process introduced in mainstream science. The engineering electives are for those students interested in gaining a better understanding of how things work and the design process through practical experience in project based learning. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021 25 | P a g e
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