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Year 11 Course Guide
2022
stleonards.vic.edu.au 163 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187
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Contents Introduction 3 Future Directions 5 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 11 Victorian Certificate of Education 15 Glossary of Common Terms 21 Year 11 Course Guide Contacts 22 Front cover Untitled, gouache on rag paper, Alia Van der Straaten, Year 12, 2020.
Introduction
This booklet is designed to provide information on the courses available in
year 11 in 2022 and year 12 in 2023. It should be read in conjunction with
the VCE and IBDP Handbooks available on the College website, and provides
a reference in the process where students make choices for their final two
years of secondary education, laying a foundation for future work or study.
This booklet is designed to provide information on This booklet explains the College’s academic program.
the courses available in year 11 in 2022 and year 12 Other aspects of College life are also very important.
in 2023. It should be read in conjunction with the A balance of the academic, social, sporting and
VCE and IBDP Handbooks available on the College spiritual elements of life is one of the key elements to
website, and provides a reference in the process success in years 11 and 12. All students are required
where students make choices for their final two years to participate in a program of physical activities and/or
of secondary education, laying a foundation for future school sport and there are many other opportunities in
work or study. areas including outdoor education, music, theatre and
community service. Students are expected to take part
There are many choices to be made in developing the in the cocurricular programs offered by the College.
most appropriate course of studies for the future. It is our experience that students who become
Present year 10 students firstly have to choose involved in these other aspects of school life enjoy
between the International Baccalaureate Diploma the most academic success. Students and parents
Programme (IBDP) and the Victorian Certificate of are urged to remain aware of the full potential of the
Education (VCE) and then plan their program of study program offered at St Leonard’s College.
for the whole of the two years. In particular, students
must ensure that the course selected provides the Overview
appropriate prerequisites for any planned tertiary Following this introduction is a section on Careers/
course. Students will receive a great deal of advice Course Selection in year 10. This offers some
and support in helping them to make these choices examples of pathways that students may construct for
and they will also have opportunities to revise their a variety of future directions. It is important that each
path as they proceed through the program. Some of student constructs the course that best suits them.
the choices offered may be unfamiliar to parents and
students. For further advice please contact the Head A brief overview of the International Baccalaureate
of Careers. Diploma Programme is available including details of
each of the subjects offered. The Victorian Certificate
of Education is also outlined and each of the studies or
subjects in the VCE is listed. There is a range of Units
3 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022
3 and 4 subjects available for year 11 students and subjects will involve an interview to ascertain overall
these are also noted in the VCE overview. academic suitability. The decision to undertake more
than a single year 12 subject in year 11 should not
Individual detailed descriptions of the subjects and be taken lightly and should only be contemplated by
units on offer are not included in this booklet. These students who have the appropriate background in
will be included in the VCE and IBDP Handbooks, these subjects to ensure they are able to make the
which will be available on the College website toward transition from year 10 to Unit 3 and 4. The addition
the end of term 2. Each course description includes of multiple Unit 3 and 4 courses to a year 11 program
details of the unit or subject, the structure of the does not assume an automatic reduction in the number of
course and some information about assessment. subjects that need to be undertaken in year 12.
Students need to choose between the VCE or IBDP. Students’ individual choices for subjects and courses
Although changing between the two programs form the basis for our school timetable and changes
during or at the end of year 11 may be possible, later in the year may not be able to be accommodated.
students are advised to give careful consideration
to the advantages of continuity within either course. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to
Students who have studied a Unit 1/2 VCE subject in contact me or one of the people listed below.
year 10 are not locked into the VCE program in years
11 and 12. These students can complete either the Robyn Marshall
VCE or the IBDP. Director of Learning Operations
robyn.marshall@stleonards.vic.edu.au
Final decisions as to whether subjects proceed in
2022 will depend upon numbers and staffing. Key contacts
Careers advice
Tertiary selection/prerequisites Emma Wagner, Head of Careers
Tertiary institutions will publish entry requirements emma.wagner@stleonards.vic.edu.au
for their courses for 2024 by July this year. 03 9909 9381
Parents and students are directed to the VICTER
Information regarding the VCE and VET
2023 Guide (the 2024 Guide will be available in
Eleanor Richards, VCE Coordinator
July at www.vtac.edu.au and on the school Careers
eleanor.richards@stleonards.vic.edu.au
website) for details of tertiary entry requirements. In
03 9909 9369
some studies, VCE Units 1 and/or 2 are prerequisite
requirements for Units 3 and 4. Information regarding the IBDP
Craig Rodgers, IBDP Coordinator
As a consequence, subject information must be read craig.rodgers@stleonards.vic.edu.au
carefully to ensure that the course chosen at year 11 03 9909 9515
will lead appropriately into the course planned for year Useful websites
12 which in turn will form the basis of requirements www.stleonardscareers.com
for tertiary entrance. www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
www.ibo.org
Submitting subject selection
Students may apply for one or two year 12 subjects to
be completed in year 11. The request of two year 12
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 4Future Directions
Careers/Course Selection at year 10
Students have been well prepared to make subject
choices for their final two years of secondary
education. To better understand their interests,
year 10 students completed the Career Fast Track
program. They have also been introduced to a variety
of resources. Details of the Victorian Certificate
of Education and the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme have been explained and during
term 2 each student will have an interview with the
Head of Careers about career and course planning. At
the VCE/IBDP Information Evening they can access
their own copy of the VICTER 2024 Guide at
www.vtac.edu.au, www.vtac.edu.au/files/pdf/
publications/prerequisites_for_2022_v7.pdf until Samples of appropriate subjects for
VICTER 2024 is available which outlines subjects particular tertiary courses
required for entrance to Victorian tertiary courses. Students may find the following samples of year
On the school website students may also use the 11 and 12 courses useful in constructing their
CourseLink program which will assist in putting a individual course. These are given as a starting point
program together as well as a number of relevant only and students should ensure that their specific
resources to help with choices and decisions. courses based on their own strengths, interests and
https://delta.vtac.edu.au/CourseSearch/ appropriate tertiary requirements.
prerequisiteplanner.htm
(relevant until updated in July) Please note that prerequisites required for university
and TAFE entry into particular tertiary courses vary
markedly. Check your VICTER Guide for prerequisites
to particular tertiary institutions or speak with the
Head of Careers.
5 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022Medicine
Students must complete an admissions test in their final year of school. Some universities may also interview
students. Not many require Physics; some medicine courses require only English and Chemistry. Many students who
are considering Medicine also consider applying interstate.
VCE
English 1 Mathematical Chemistry 1 Physics 1 or Biology 1 Humanities unit Other choice
Semester 1
Methods 1
English 2 Mathematical Chemistry 2 Physics 2 or Biology 2 Humanities unit Other choice
Semester 2
Methods 2
English 3 Mathematical Chemistry 3 Physics 3 or Biology 3 Humanities unit
Semester 3
Methods 3
English 4 Mathematical Chemistry 4 Physics 4 or Biology 4 Humanities unit
Semester 4
Methods 4
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities Chemistry plus Mathematics SL Arts subject or additional
Language subject Physics, Biology or subject from Group 2, 3 or 4
SEHS
Engineering
Not all courses require Specialist or Higher Level Mathematics. Physics is commonly required, although some
courses state Chemistry or Physics.
VCE
English 1 Mathematical Chemistry 1 Physics 1 General Mathematics - Humanities unit
Semester 1
Methods 1 Specialist 1
English 2 Mathematical Chemistry 2 Physics 2 General Mathematics - Humanities unit
Semester 2
Methods 2 Specialist 2
English 3 Mathematical Chemistry 3 Physics 3 General Mathematics -
Semester 3
Methods 3 Specialist 3
English 4 Mathematical Chemistry 4 Physics 4 General Mathematics -
Semester 4
Methods 4 Specialist 4
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject Chemistry or Biology Mathematics HL Arts subject or other choice
Language
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 6Arts and Law
The only year 12 prerequisite is English.
VCE
Semester 1 English 1 Mathematics 1 Legal Studies 1 Other choice Other choice Other choice
Semester 2 English 2 Mathematics 2 Legal Studies 2 Other choice Other choice Other choice
Semester 3 English 3 Other choice Legal Studies 3 Other choice Other choice
Semester 4 English 4 Other choice Legal Studies 4 Other choice Other choice
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject Science Mathematics Arts subject
Language
Biological Sciences
Prerequisites for some but not all tertiary courses include Biology, Chemistry and Mathematical Methods.
VCE
Semester 1 English 1 Mathematical Methods 1 Chemistry 1 Biology 1 Humanities unit Other choice
Semester 2 English 2 Mathematical Methods 2 Chemistry 2 Biology 2 Humanities unit Other choice
Semester 3 English 3 Mathematical Methods 3 Chemistry 3 Biology 3 Other choice
Semester 4 English 4 Mathematical Methods 4 Chemistry 4 Biology 4 Other choice
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject Chemistry or Biology Mathematics Arts subject or other choice
Language
Commerce
Year 12 prerequisites for Commerce courses include English and Mathematical Methods/Standard Level
Mathematics for the University of Melbourne and Monash University. Other Commerce degrees do not require
Mathematical Methods/Standard Level Mathematics.
VCE
English 1 Mathematical Other choice Other choice e.g. Humanities unit Other
Semester 1
Methods 1 e.g. Economics 1 Business Management 1 choice
English 2 Mathematical Other choice Other choice e.g. Humanities unit Other
Semester 2
Methods 1 e.g. Economics 2 Business Management 2 choice
English 3 Mathematical Other choice Other choice e.g. Other choice
Semester 3
Methods 1 e.g. Economics 3 Business Management 3
English 4 Mathematical Other choice Other choice e.g. Other choice
Semester 4
Methods 1 e.g. Economics 4 Business Management 4
7 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject e.g. Economics Science Mathematics Arts subject or other choice
Language
Business
Year 12 prerequisites include English and, for some courses, a Mathematics. You will need to check the specific
institution for the Mathematics requirement.
VCE
English 1 General Mathematics/ Other choice Other choice e.g. Other Other
Semester 1
Mathematical Methods 1 e.g. Economics 1 Business Management 1 choice choice
English 2 General Mathematics/ Other choice Other choice e.g. Other Other
Semester 2
Mathematical Methods 2 e.g. Economics 2 Business Management 2 choice choice
English 3 General Mathematics/ Other choice Other choice e.g. Other
Semester 3
Mathematical Methods 3 e.g. Economics 3 Business Management 3 choice
English 4 General Mathematics/ Other choice Other choice e.g. Other
Semester 4
Mathematical Methods 4 e.g. Economics 4 Business Management 4 choice
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject e.g. Economics Science Mathematics Arts subject or other choice
Language
Visual Arts/Graphic Design
Selection criteria for these courses may include consideration of ATAR, folio and interview. Students may therefore
benefit from studying at least one art subject for the VCE/IBDP. Some courses such as Industrial Design may require
English, Mathematics and one of Visual Communication and Design/Studio Art or Physics. A folio is required at
some institutions whereas others may rely only on ATAR.
VCE
English 1 Mathematics 1 Studio Arts 1 Visual Communication Design 1 Other Other
Semester 1
choice choice
English 2 Mathematics 2 Studio Arts 2 Visual Communication Design 2 Other Other
Semester 2
choice choice
English 3 Mathematics 3 Studio Arts 3 Visual Communication Design 3 Other
Semester 3
choice
English 4 Mathematics 4 Studio Arts 4 Visual Communication Design 4 Other
Semester 4
choice
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject Science Mathematics Visual Arts
Language
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 8Performing Arts
Students are selected on audition, ATAR, or a combination of both.
VCE
Semester 1 English 1 Mathematics 1 Drama or Theatre 1 Other Choice Other choice Other choice
Semester 2 English 2 Mathematics 2 Drama or Theatre 2 Other Choice Other choice Other choice
Semester 3 English 3 Mathematics 3 Drama or Theatre 3 Other Choice Other choice
Semester 4 English 4 Mathematics 4 Drama or Theatre 4 Other Choice Other choice
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject Science Mathematics Theatre
Language
Computer Science/Information Technology
Prerequisites for most IT or computer courses include English and Mathematical Methods/Further Mathematics.
Additional mathematics such as Specialist Mathematics or Physics may be preferred. VET Creative and Digital
Media, Applied Computing or Software Development might be useful.
VCE
English 1 Mathematical VET Interactive Applied Other choice Other choice
Semester 1
Methods 1 Digital Media Computing 1
English 2 Mathematical VET Interactive Applied Other choice Other choice
Semester 2
Methods 2 Digital Media Computing 2
English 3 Mathematical VET Interactive Applied Other choice
Semester 3
Methods 3 Digital Media Computing 3
English 4 Mathematical VET Interactive Applied Other choice
Semester 4
Methods 4 Digital Media Computing 4
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Humanities subject Science Mathematics Arts subject or other choice
Language
Sports Management/Outdoor Education/Recreation Management/Sports or Exercise Science
These courses at the TAFE level in particular emphasise practical involvement in sport and recreation. Check the
Mathematics requirements as these may vary. VET Community Recreation may also be subject worth considering.
9 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022VCE
English 1 General Mathematics/ Biology 1 Physical Education or Psychology or Other
Semester 1 Mathematical Methods 1 VET Community Health and Human choice
Recreation Development 1
English 2 General Mathematics/ Biology 2 Physical Education or Psychology or Other
Semester 2 Mathematical Methods 2 VET Community Health and Human choice
Recreation Development 2
English 3 General Mathematics/ Biology 3 Physical Education or Psychology or
Semester 3 Mathematical Methods 3 VET Community Health and Human
Recreation Development 3
English 4 General Mathematics/ Biology 4 Physical Education Psychology or
Semester 4 Mathematical Methods 4 VET Community Health and Human
Recreation Development 4
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Geography, Economics or Humanities Biology Mathematics Arts subject or other
Language choice
Nursing
Mathematics requirements vary, but a minimum of Unit 1 and 2 Mathematics is usually required.
VCE
English 1 General Mathematics/ Biology 1 Psychology or Health and Other Other
Semester 1 Mathematical Methods 1 Human Development or choice choice
Physical Education 1
English 2 General Mathematics/ Biology 2 Psychology or Health and Other Other
Semester 2 Mathematical Methods 2 Human Development or choice choice
Physical Education 2
English 3 General Mathematics/ Biology 3 Psychology or Health and Other
Semester 3 Mathematical Methods 3 Human Development or choice
Physical Education 3
English 4 General Mathematics/ Biology 4 Psychology or Health and Other
Semester 4 Mathematical Methods 4 Human Development or choice
Physical Education 4
IBDP
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
English Additional Psychology Biology Mathematics Arts subject or other choice
Language
These sample courses should be carefully checked against prerequisites in the VICTER 2022/VICTER 2023 Guides
and with the specific institutions. Visit www.vtac.edu.au for more information.
Background
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year, internationally recognised pre-university course.
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 10International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Subject choices is an international, non-government body that has All of the subjects offered by the IBO for study responsibility for setting the curriculum utilised by all by Diploma students at St Leonard’s College are participating schools. categorised into six groups: The IBO emphasises a global perspective. On a practical level, IB Diploma holders are accepted for entry into leading universities throughout the world and at all Australian universities. The course also enables students who are internationally mobile to transfer their studies from one IB World School to another. The IBDP is based on sound educational principles, offering students breadth and depth of study at an approachable level of challenge, and is excellent preparation for tertiary study. In 1982 St Leonard’s College became the first school in Victoria, and the second in Australia, to introduce the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Curriculum The IBDP is a two-year course. The curriculum structure is based on a framework of subject choices from six designated groups together with three central compulsory core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). 11 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022
Three subjects are taken at Higher Level (HL) and 3
Studies in Language and Literature
Language A - Chinese: Literature at Standard Level (SL). HL subjects include additional
Group 1
English: Language and content studied in greater depth. HL subjects also
Literature or Literature have additional assessment components.
Language Acquisition
Group 2
Language B – Chinese, English, French, The three central core components
Spanish
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Language ab initio – Spanish
TOK is a course about critical thinking and inquiring
Individuals and Societies
into the process of how we know, beyond what we
Group 3 Economics, Geography, History,
Psychology know. The TOK course encourages students to analyse
knowledge claims and explore knowledge questions
Experimental Sciences
Group 4 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Exercise including about how knowledge is constructed and
and Health Science interpreted from diverse viewpoints. The task of TOK
Mathematics is to emphasise concepts such as evidence, truth,
Analysis and Approaches SL and culture, justification, power and responsibility in a way
Group 5
HL, Mathematics: Applications and that the students can purposefully value and critique
Interpretations SL
perspectives. Assessment includes a 1600 word essay
The Arts and an Exhibition.
Group 6
Visual Arts, Music, Theatre
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) The CAS component
Students are required to study six subjects. One
promotes the view that there are significant benefits in
subject is chosen from each of Groups 1 to 5. The
being involved in creative pursuits, physical activities
sixth subject may be chosen from Group 6, or another
and service projects. Participation in CAS encourages
subject from one of the other groups. Subjects offered
students to share their energies and special talents
as the sixth subject vary each year and are dependent
while developing awareness, concern and the
on student numbers. *Subject will only run based on
ability to work cooperatively with others. Seven
viable student numbers.
learning outcomes need to be addressed. Expected
participation in these cocurricular experiences equate
If a student chooses to study a subject via an external
to approximately 150 hours over the two-years.
tutor, the associated costs will be at the expense of
the parents.
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 12Extended Essay Each of the six subjects is awarded a grade from
Each student is required to define and research a 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). In addition, grades
research question of personal interest and write an awarded for the Extended Essay and in the Theory of
essay of 4,000 words. Essay are linked to one of the Knowledge course can earn candidates up to three
subjects students study as part of their program. This bonus points.
essay provides students with research and academic
writing skills desired and practised at university. Each Thus, the maximum possible score for the IB Diploma
student is supervised by a teacher who advises on is 45 points. A Diploma is awarded to any candidate
appropriate references, research methodology and who achieves a minimum total of 24 points, subject
essay writing techniques. to a series of conditions, which include satisfactory
completion of the Extended Essay, the TOK course
Assessment and the CAS program.
IBDP assessment involves a variety of methods
including written examinations, oral examinations, Students who do not meet the requirements are
essays, portfolios, field work, science practical reports awarded a certificate for each subject that records
and internal assessment of coursework over the two their achievements. Students who do not meet the
years. minimum requirements are ineligible for an ATAR.
Responsibility for the quality of candidates’ work University accreditation
and final grades rests with IB Assistant Examiners The IB Diploma is recognised by all Australian
worldwide, led by Chief Examiners who are universities. Students completing the IBDP in 2022
international authorities in their fields. A number of and tertiary study in 2023 in any Australian State or
STL College staff are examiners. Territory (except South Australia and the Northern
Territory) will receive a Combined Rank measure of
The grading system overall achievement comparable with the Australian
The IBDP grading system measures the students’ Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). This means that a
submissions against a defined set of performance Combined Rank of 92.45 equals an ATAR of 92.45.
criteria that is used consistently from one examination This rank is based on the overall result in the IB
session to the next and applied equally to all schools. Diploma, with an aggregate of six IB subjects plus
Students’ results are not influenced by how well other Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay, giving
students perform. scores of up to 45.
13 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022The table below samples some of the conversions Above all, learning does not stop at the completion
made in recent years. of year 12. A vast majority of St Leonard’s College
students go on to tertiary studies as the IB Diploma
IB Score ATAR 2018 ATAR 2019 ATAR 2020 Programme offers an excellent preparation for the
demands of life at university. The academic rigour of
45 99.95 99.95 99.95
the Higher Level subjects, the depth of research in the
40 98.25 98.05 98.05
Extended Essay, the reflective nature of the Theory
36 94.50 93.95 94.05 of Knowledge course and the service component of
30 84.40 83.70 84.30 the CAS program forge an independence that holds
students in good stead for whatever studies they
24 68.70 68.45 69.10
pursue in the future.
Additional charges for International
Why choose the IBDP?
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate offers:
students
• Breadth: the course structure dictates a selection
Annual subscription charges for IBDP students are
of English, additional Language, Humanities,
paid to the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Science and Mathematics subjects
The additional tuition fee, levied in both years 11 and
• Depth: students pursue 3 subjects at Higher
12, covers student registration and associated costs
Level. TOK and the Extended Essay also
for the IBDP exams, as well as the four-day Theory of
emphasise sustained research and writing.
Knowledge camp in year 11. In year 12, IBDP students
• International mindedness: the IBDP curriculum
are charged to sit the General Achievement Test (GAT).
values contributions to knowledge from a range
Details of the levy can be found in the Information
of cultural traditions and develops empathy and
Handbook available on the College website and STL
critical exploration of divergent perspectives.
Link.
• Currency: each course within the IB Diploma
Programme is reviewed every seven years, and all
For more information regarding the IBDP please
schools are involved in the process
contact Craig Rodgers, IBDP Coordinator.
• Personal growth: the course requires personal
craig.rodgers@stleonards.vic.edu.au
reflection and allows students to develop an
03 9909 9515
awareness of the world-wide community of
thinkers and learners through all subjects and the
In addition, consider speaking to students currently
CAS program.
enrolled in the IBDP at St Leonard’s College.
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 14Victorian Certificate
of Education
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority have students allocated to classes this is dependent on
(VCAA), is responsible for the development, the TAFE organisations availability.
accreditation and evaluation of courses as well as the
assessment and certification of student performance A specific VET brochure and application form is
in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). available from the VCE office outlining the courses
Students embarking on their VCE in 2022 will be available at each of the main institutions.
joining over 130,000 students throughout Australia and
Internationally for their final two years of secondary Satisfactory completion
education. To successfully complete the VCE you must
satisfactorily complete at least 16 units, which must
The VCE is a flexible program that allows students to include:
select any combination of subjects with a compulsory • Three units of English
“English” subject. Students may choose to specialize or • A sequence of Units 3 and 4 in three studies
focus their studies or choose a broad range of subjects additional to the English requirement
across a number of disciplines.
At St Leonard’s College, a minimum of 80% attendance
Your VCE program at St Leonard’s is expected for satisfactory completion. Students will
A VCE student program will normally be made be required to demonstrate that they have achieved the
up of 22 units completed over two years. learning outcomes prescribed for each subject and met
St Leonard’s College students will normally take 12 the minimum standards of achievement. This will apply
units (six subjects) in year 11 and 10 units (five subjects) to all Units 1 to 4.
in year 12.
Assessment in the VCE
There are a number Vocational Education and Assessments in Units 1 and 2 are school-based. The
Training (VET) subjects available, most of which forms of assessment will be similar to those undertaken
are delivered by a variety of providers and one by in Units 3 and 4. Some information is given in the VCE
St Leonard’s College (Creative and Digital Media), Handbook available on the College website, and more
dependent upon numbers. Students may choose up to specific details for each unit will be given as students
two as part of their VCE program. begin their courses during transition and next year.
Selection and Application Process
VET Delivered Direct to School classes are highly
competitive, especially for a Wednesday afternoon and
although the school will do everything in its power to
15 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022For Units 3 and 4 the VCE contains three types of Your VCE program may look like this:
assessment: • Option 1
• School-assessed coursework (SACs) in all studies • Year 11 - 6 year 11 subjects
except Studio Arts • Year 12 - 5 year 12 subjects
• School-assessed tasks (SATs) for Computing, • Option 2
Systems Engineering, Media, Studio Arts, and • Year 11 - 5 year 11 subjects and 1 year 12
Visual Communication Design subject
• External Examinations • Year 12 - 5 year 12 subjects
School-based assessments will be completed mainly • Option 3
in class or during specifically nominated after-school • Year 11 - 4 year 11 subjects and 2 year 12
times or study periods and completed within a limited subjects
timeframe. Each item of coursework will be based on • Year 12 - 5 year 12 subjects or 4 year 12
learning outcomes, which define what the student subjects and a university enhancement
should know and be able to demonstrate as a result of subject.
their study.
Subjects to make up your program are contained on the
Most studies will have three graded assessments in following pages.
each Unit 3 and 4 sequence, including at least one
examination. University studies with your VCE
During the second year of your VCE course (year 12),
Unit 3 and 4 subjects a range of first-year university subjects is available
Students may take certain Unit 3 and 4 subjects through enhancement or extension studies programs
without prior completion of a unit 1 and 2. This gives offered by some universities. In any one year, fewer
the student the opportunity to gain some results than 2% of VCE students are eligible for such programs.
towards tertiary selection in their studies as well as These studies are taken as part of a full VCE program.
providing experience with year 12 subjects before To be eligible you must have achieved a very strong
tackling year 12. Subjects commonly taken are Biology, study score in a “preparatory study” (Unit 3/4 study in
Business Management, Geography, Australian and year 11 and your academic performance in all subjects
Global Politics, Health and Human Development, Legal must be well above average. Please speak with the VCE
Studies, Physical Education and Psychology. Other Coordinator or Head of Careers if you are interested
Unit 3 and 4 subjects may be taken under special in these programs. In order to undertake these classes
circumstances. Students must gain approval to study students may attend classes at University or at another
Unit 3/4 subjects prior to year 12 and selection is based school.
on year 10 progress, performance and study habits.
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 16VCE Studies
Applied Computing
Unit 1: Applied Unit 2: Applied Unit 3 Software Unit 4 Software
Computing Computing Development Development: Software
Programming practice, solutions, interactions
analysis and design and impact
Unit 3: Data Analytics Unit 4: Data Analytics
including Analysis and including development
Design and evaluation and
Cybersecurity
Australian and Global Politics
Unit 1: Ideas, actors and Unit 2: Global Unit 3: Global actors Unit 4: Global challenges
power connections
Biology
Unit 1: How do living Unit 2: How is continuity Unit 3: How do cells Unit 4: How does life
things stay alive? of life maintained? maintain life? change and respond to
challenges over time?
Business Management
Unit 1: Planning a Unit 2: Establishing a Unit 3: Managing a Unit 4: Transforming a
business business business business
Chemistry
Unit 1: How can the Unit 2: What makes water Unit 3: How can chemical Unit 4: How are organic
diversity of materials be such a unique chemical? processes be designed to compounds categorised,
explained? optimise efficiency? analysed and used?
Chinese Language, Culture and Society
Unit 1: Culture and society Unit 2: Culture and society Unit 3: Chinese Culture Unit 4: Modern China
in Chinese speaking in Chinese speaking and Philosophy
communities; Chinese communities; Chinese
language language
Chinese First Language
Unit 1: Self and others Unit 2: Traditions and Unit 3: Chinese Unit 4: Chinese
change in Chinese speaking First Language First Language
communities
Chinese Second Language Advanced
Unit 1: Unit 2:
17 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022Drama
Unit 3: Devised ensemble Unit 4: Devise solo
performance performance
Economics
Unit 1: Reading and Unit 2: Contemporary Unit 3: Australia’s Unit 4: Managing the
creating texts; analysing economic issues economic prosperity economy
and presenting argument
English/English as Additional Language (EAL)
Unit 1: Reading and Unit 2: Reading and Unit 3: Reading and Unit 4: Reading and
creating texts; analysing comparing texts; analysing creating texts; analysing comparing texts;
and presenting argument and presenting argument argument presenting argument
English Language
Unit 1: Language and Unit 2: Language change
communication
Food Studies
Unit 1: Food origins Unit 2: Food makers Unit 3: Food in daily life Unit 4: Food issues,
challenges and futures
French
Unit 1: The Individual Unit 2: The French Unit 3: The world around Unit 4: Exploring the
speaking communities us written and oral language
Geography
Unit 1: Hazards and Unit 2: Tourism, issues Unit 3: Changing the land Unit 4: Human population
disasters and challenges - trends and issues
Health and Human Development
Unit 1: Understanding Unit 2: Managing health Unit 3: Australia’s health Unit 4: Health and human
health and wellbeing and development in a globalised world development in a global
context
History
Unit 1: Twentieth Century Unit 2: Twentieth Century Unit 3: Revolutions - The Unit 4: Revolutions - The
History History French Revolution American or Russian
Revolution
Unit 3: Australian History Unit 4: Australian
- Colonies and conflict History - Challenge and
transformation
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 18Legal Studies
Unit 1: Guilt and liability Unit 2: Sanctions, Unit 3: Rights and justice Unit 4: The people and
remedies and rights the law
Literature
Unit 1: Approaches to Unit 2: Contexts and Unit 3: Adaptations and Unit 4: Creative
literature connections transformations; views, response to texts; close
values and contexts; analysis of texts
considering alternative
viewpoints
Mathematics
Unit 1: Foundation Unit 2: Foundation
Mathematics Mathematics
Unit 1: General Unit 2: General Unit 3: Further Unit 4: Further
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Unit 1: Mathematical Unit 2: Mathematical Unit 3: Mathematical Unit 4: Mathematical
Methods Methods Methods Methods
Unit 1: Specialist Unit 2: Specialist Unit 3: Specialist Unit 4: Specialist
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Media
Unit 1: Media forms, Unit 2: Narrative across Unit 3: Media narratives Unit 4: Media production
representations and media forms and pre-production and issues in the media
Australian stories
Music
Unit 1: Music Unit 2: Music Unit 3: Music Unit 4: Music
Performance Performance Performance Performance
Unit 3: Music Unit 4: Music
Investigation Investigation
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Unit 1: Exploring outdoor Unit 2: Discovering Unit 3: Relationships Unit 4: Sustainable
experiences outdoor environments with outdoor environments outdoor relationships
Philosophy
Unit 1: Existence, Unit 2: Questions of value
knowledge and reasoning
Physical Education
Unit 1: The human body in Unit 2: Physical activity, Unit 3: Movement skills Unit 4: Training to
motion sport and society and energy for physical improve performance
activity
19 | Year 11 Course Guide 2022Physics
Unit 1: What ideas Unit 2: What do Unit 3: How do fields Unit 4: How can two
explain the physical experiments reveal about explain motions and contradictory models
world? the physical world? electricity? explain both light and
matter?
Psychology
Unit 1: How are Unit 2: How do external Unit 3: How does Unit 4: How is wellbeing
behaviour and mental factors influence experience affect developed and
processes shaped? behaviour and mental behaviour and mental maintained?
processes? processes?
Spanish
Unit 1: The individual Unit 2: The Spanish Unit 3: The individual: Unit 4: The world around
speaking communities The Spanish speaking us
communities
Studio Arts
Unit 1: Studio inspiration Unit 2: Studio exploration Unit 3: Studio practices Unit 4: Studio practice
and techniques and concepts and processes and art industry contexts
Systems Engineering
Unit 1: Mechanical Unit 2: Unit 3: Integrated and Unit 4: Systems control
Systems Electrotechnological controlled systems
Systems
Theatre Studies
Unit 1: Pre-modern Unit 2: Modern theatre
Theatre styles and styles and conventions
conventions
Visual Communication Design
Unit 1: Introduction to Unit 2: Application of Unit 3: Visual Unit 4: Visual
visual communication visual communication communication design communication design
design design practices development, evaluation
and presentation
VCE/VET Studies
These subjects will be scored if they have written exam at the end of year 12 or unscored if they do not have a
written exam. Both scored and unscored VET subjects contribute to a student’s ATAR. VET courses are covered in
more detail in both the VCE Course Guide and the VET brochure. These are two year courses and must be done in
a sequence and credit towards the ATAR requires completion of the course. In order to enroll in a VET subject other
than VET Creative and Digital Media students need to complete a VET application form available from the VCE
office.
Creative and Digital Media Certificate III
Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate
Note: Unit availability is subject to adequate student numbers and staffing.
stleonards.vic.edu.au | 20Glossary of Common Terms
Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank. This is calculated by VTAC for each student as a percentile
indication of the student’s overall level of achievement, based on the student’s scaled study scores.
ATAR Put simply, it is a measure (as a percentage) of how well the student performed compared to other
students undertaking the VCE in that year. It is used by universities and TAFE institutes to select
students for their courses.
CAS Creativity, Activity and Service – a compulsory component of the IBDP.
Enhancement A university subject completed by a year 12 student. This subject can contribute towards the ATAR.
studies For more information, please contact the Head of Careers or the Director of Curriculum.
General Achievement Test - completed by all VCE students doing a Unit 3 and 4 sequence and IB
GAT students in their final year. It is used as part of statistical moderation of coursework in the VCE and
to assist in developing a notional ATAR for IB students.
IBDP International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Visit www.ibo.org for more information.
The percentile ranking developed from an IB student’s Diploma score and converted to an
Notional ATAR
equivalent ATAR for tertiary entry.
Outcomes What the student must know, or be able to do, by the time they have finished a VCE unit.
A specifically required VCE unit or IB subject that needs to be successfully completed for selection
Prerequisite
into a tertiary course.
Satisfactory This means the student has achieved the outcomes for the VCE unit, hence obtaining an “S” for the
completion unit. If the unit is not satisfactorily completed then an “N” is awarded for the unit.
School-assessed School based assessment for VCE Units 3 and 4 consisting of a set of assessment tasks (ATs)
coursework (SAC) assessing the student’s achievement of Units 3 and 4 outcomes.
School-assessed A task done in school in some studies to assess how the student is performing in VCE Units 3 and 4.
task (SAT) They are set and marked by teachers according to VCAA specifications.
Studies The subjects available in the VCE.
A score from zero to 50 representing how the student has performed in a study, relative to all other
Study score
students doing that same study. It is based on results of school assessments and external examinations.
TOK Theory of Knowledge - a compulsory component of the IB Diploma Programme.
The semester length components of a VCE study. There are usually four units in a study, numbered
Units
1, 2, 3 and 4.
VCAA The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
VCE Victorian Certificate of Education
A guide (available at www.vtac.edu.au) produced by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
VICTER 2022
which contains information on all tertiary courses and prerequisites.
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre, responsible for the selection system for Victorian
Universities and TAFE Colleges. It sorts students into rank order and supplies lists to course
VTAC
selection authorities within universities/TAFE colleges. Selection authorities then notify VTAC
about who has been selected for particular courses. www.vtac.edu.au
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Contacts
Commerce English
George Katris, Head of Learning - Commerce Maggie Walsh, Head of Learning - English
George.Katris@stleonards.vic.edu.au Maggie.Walsh@stleonards.vic.edu.au
VCE Subjects VCE Subjects
Business Management EAL
Economics English
Legal Studies English Language (Units 1 & 2)
Literature
IBDP Subjects
Economics IBDP Subjects
Language and Literature
Digital Technologies Literature
English B
Vaughan Anderson, Head of Learning - DigiSTEM
Vaughan.Anderson@stleonards.vic.edu.au
Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences
Jason Kam, Head of Learning - Health, Sport and
VCE Subjects
Applied Computing Exercise Sciences
Data Analytics (Units 3 & 4) Jason.Kam@stleonards.vic.edu.au
Software Development (Units 3 & 4)
Systems Engineering VCE Subjects
Food Studies
Drama Health and Human Development
Sam Stone, Head of Learning - Drama Physical Education
Sam.Stone@stleonards.vic.edu.au
IBDP Subjects
VCE Subjects Sport, Exercise and Health Science
Drama (Units 3 & 4)
Theatre Studies (Units 1 & 2)
IBDP Subjects
Theatre
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Contacts
Humanities Mathematics
Ashley Wood, Head of Learning - Humanities Sara Woolley, Head of Learning - Mathematics
Ashley.Wood@stleonards.vic.edu.au Sara.Woolley@stleonards.vic.edu.au
VCE Subjects VCE Subjects
Australian and Global Politics (Units 1&2) General Mathematics (Units 1 & 2)
Global Politics Further Maths (Units 3 & 4)
Geography Math Methods
History Twentieth Century (Units 1 & 2) Specialist Maths
History Revolutions (Units 3 & 4)
Australian History (Units 3 & 4) IBDP Subjects
Outdoor and Environmental Studies Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL/HL)
Philosophy (Units 1 & 2) (Year 11 and Year 12)
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (SL)
IBDP Subjects (Year 11)
History
Geography Music
Elizabeth Furman, Director of Music – Education
Languages Elizabeth.Furman@stleonards.vic.edu.au
Elvira Caballero, Head of Learning - Languages
Elvira.caballero@stleonards.vic.edu.au VCE Subjects
Music Investigation (Units 3 & 4)
VCE Subjects Music Performance
Chinese First Language
Chinese Second Language Advanced (Units 1 & 2) IBDP Subjects
Chinese Language Culture and Society
Music
French
Spanish
IBDP Subjects
ab initio Spanish
Chinese A
Chinese B
French B
Spanish B
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Contacts
Science Visual Art
Lauren Binge, Head of Learning - Science Megan Hall, Head of Learning - Visual Arts
Lauren.Binge@stleonards.vic.edu.au Megan.Hall@stleonards.vic.edu.au
VCE Subjects VCE Subjects
Biology Media
Chemistry Studio Arts
Physics VET Creative and Digital Media
Psychology Visual Communication Design
IBDP Subjects IBDP Subjects
Biology Visual Arts
Chemistry VET Subjects
Physics
Please contact Eleanor Richards for information
Psychology
regarding VET Subjects.
Eleanor.Richards@stleonards.vic.edu.au
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