9-12 Course Selection Guide - Mount Eliza Secondary College

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONSTHE ARTS2D ARTStudents develop independence in their approach to exploring, developing and refining images and forms withreference to how artists have explored ideas and styles in their artworks. They use a range of media to record,experiment with and refine ideas which develop their own art style. Sources of imagery and the development of ideasare documented. Different printing, drawing and printmaking techniques are covered during the semester. Some ofthe different techniques used throughout the semester include oil and water colour painting, stencilling, lino andlithograph printing, oil and chalk pastel work and different drawing styles and techniques. This subject is a steppingstone to VCE Art and Studio Art Units 1-4.Cost:Art: A condition of acceptance into this course is payment of a materials charge of approximately $101.00 due byCourse Confirmation Day. Enrolment in this subject is not confirmed unless payment is received by this date.DANCEThe Dance course aims to develop students’ skills in choreography, technique and performance.Students will gain experience in developing their natural ability, as well as learning new dance stylesand techniques. The analysis of dance in diverse cultures will also be incorporated into this unit ofstudy. Students will have the opportunity to attend excursions, view performances and participate inworkshops with guest teachers.Cost:Dance: A condition of acceptance into this course is payment of a materials charge of approximately $22.00 due byCourse Confirmation Day. Enrolment in this subject is not confirmed unless payment is received by this date.DRAMAThe Drama course challenges students to further refine their acting skills and to continue to apply themto both improvised and scripted drama. Students identify themes and issues in their work and areencouraged to consider ways in which dramatic elements, forms and styles can be used to conveythemes and issues to an audience. Students learn about the use of symbols in drama and exploreways of expressing them through language, movement and visual image. They design and constructsets, costumes and props and consolidate their knowledge of stagecraft. Students reflect on thestrengths and limitations of their own work and identify ways in which it can be developed andrefined into a group performance.Cost:Drama: A condition of acceptance into this course is payment of a materials charge of approximately $22.00 due byCourse Confirmation Day. Enrolment in this subject is not confirmed unless payment is received by this date.MEDIAThe Media course is the study of black and white and colour digital photography. Units of study include:. Light and exposure. Printing and processing in the dark room. Landscape and portrait photography. History of Australian photography. Contemporary trends in international photographyThe students will be assessed on written research projects, and the production of an individual portfolio ofphotographs. Excursions to photographic locations and photographic galleries are an integral part of this course.