Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Year 10 Performing Arts
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Isaacs.
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore everything that the Performing Arts have to offer! In Term 1 students will develop an understanding of the purpose of the performing arts through exploring the power of storytelling in different cultures. In Term 2 students learn how to prepare and perform different styles of music and drama by writing their own songs and creating their own scripts. In Term 3 students grow their skills around operating sound and lighting equipment, doing stage make-up, creating props and costumes, as well as honing their performance skills, in order to put on a successful production. In Term 4 students have the opportunity to explore a personal interest topic and develop music and drama literacy. Year 10 Performing Arts provides students with a broad introduction to the performing arts which allows students to access a number of pathways through both Music and Drama in the senior school.
Course Overview
Term 1
Purpose & Meaning - In Term 1 students will develop an understanding of the purpose of the performing arts through exploring the power of storytelling in different cultures.
Term 2
Prepare & Perform - In Term 2 students learn how to prepare and perform different styles of music and drama by writing their own songs and creating their own scripts.
Term 3
Developing Ideas - In Term 3 students grow their skills around operating sound and lighting equipment, doing stage make-up, creating props and costumes, as well as honing their performance skills, in order to put on a successful production.
Term 4
Research & Present - Opportunity to explore a personal interest topic and develop music and drama literacy to ensure students are prepared for senior Performing Arts courses.
Recommended Prior Learning
Whilst not compulsory, we encourage students enrolled in this course to be taking itinerant or private music lessons as this allows them to gain the most from the learning opportunities provided in this subject.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 x 1B8 exercise book, 1 x Clearfile (20 pages), 1x 14M5 Loose Refill Pad.
Attendance at one professional performing arts event costs tbc.
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Actor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Private Teacher/Tutor, Author, Playwright, Musician, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Diversional Therapist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor,
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POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
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