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VISUAL ARTS General Subject Information Becoming visually literate empowers students to engage actively in one of the primary forms of communication in society. It also provides them with a unique means of personal growth and development. Visual Arts is concerned with developing students' abilities to make and study images and objects which have a range of meanings and purposes. These approaches encourage students to understand the works they make and those of others in terms of: The deeply felt subjective experiences of individuals involved in making and responding to works Cultural values and social meanings The communication of values Media used includes ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking and design. Year 7 Program Students study a variety of media through practical experience and research and analytical assignments. In Year 7, all students in Visual Arts will have two periods of Visual Arts every fortnightly cycle and the auditioned Year 7 students will have an additional weekly period. Range of Outcomes to be Assessed Students will be able to: Demonstrate skills in use of media Demonstrate ability in image making Maintain a VAPD (Visual Arts Process Diary) Interpret meanings of artworks in an historical context. Typical Assessment Instruments Ongoing assessment of works in progress and the VAPD Personal evaluation of student’s own works Written assignment / research tasks. Special Equipment Requirements Visual Arts Process Diary Pencils – coloured and HB Pencil sharpener Painting smock (or old shirt) Quality Learning and Creativity in a Caring Environment Page 50 CRICOS provider: NSW Department of Education and Communities – Schools Provider Code: 00588M
TAS - TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED STUDIES TECHNOLOGY (Mandatory) Stage 4 – Years 7 and 8 This course uses technology and the design process to alter our environment and to improve our quality of life at home, at school, in the work place, and in the broader community. Students will learn about various technologies, for example: Food, Textiles, Graphics, Information Technology, Metals, Timber and Polymers. While studying each of these technologies the focus will be on materials, tools and techniques. Three areas of study are mandatory components, which are the Built Environment, Products and Information and Communication. All work will require a design portfolio showing development of the design concept through to evaluation. As safety standards must always be a top priority, each student will need to wear protective clothing and leather enclosed safe footwear. SPORT Every student in Year 7 must participate in the sports program. This program covers many different sports including cricket, touch, netball, soccer, basketball, T-ball and volleyball. The program follows the scattered model. This means that all students in Year 7 have their sport at the same time, and are not mixed with students from other Years. This approach provides opportunity for you to mix with students from other classes and meet new people in a friendly and supportive environment. Small competitions are organised in the range of team sports mentioned. The competitions will provide you with an opportunity to develop your skills as well as encourage the development of leadership and responsibility. It is not important whether you have or have not played the sports. The staff will guide you in learning the rules and developing important skills. An important aim of the program is to help you to develop and maintain your personal fitness. Much has been mentioned about the need for young people to be active every day. During sport, you can have fun and be active at the same time. Additionally, the School runs 3 carnivals each year - swimming, cross country and athletics. At these carnivals, attendance is compulsory for all students. You will be allocated to one of the Houses – Borrowdale, Fishburn, Golden Grove or Sirius according to your surname. Carnivals are meant to be fun times and you can only experience this if you join in and have a go. Finally, all students must wear the full sports uniform during sport. Failure to comply means that the students will not be allowed to participate and parents will be notified regarding this. However, if injured or unwell, students should bring a note explaining the nature of the problem. Students and staff at Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School are able to utilise the facilities of a well equipped gym which is located in the PE block. The gym has exercise bikes, cross-trainers and weights. Students will be able to use the gym as part of the PDHPE program. The gym has been financed through the generosity of the Mackinolty Trust and the P&C Association. We thank them for their support and look forward to providing Northmead students with additional opportunities to engage in health promoting fitness programs. Quality Learning and Creativity in a Caring Environment Page 51 CRICOS provider: NSW Department of Education and Communities – Schools Provider Code: 00588M
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