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Year 9 2019 Subject Selection

Year 9 2019 Subject Selection. Mrs Bronwyn Carruthers Acting Secondary Curriculum Manager. Why Study The Arts?. Studies have shown that different study in The Arts strengthens academic performance – or example, Music assists with word decoding and phonological skills

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Year 9 2019 Subject Selection

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  1. Year 9 2019 Subject Selection Mrs Bronwyn Carruthers Acting Secondary Curriculum Manager

  2. Why Study The Arts? • Studies have shown that different study in The Arts strengthens academic performance – or example, Music assists with word decoding and phonological skills • Dance improves visual-spatial skills as well as the physical benefits • Drama education strengthens verbal skills and social skills • Visual Arts allows students to explore and build upon their imagination, broadens their perspective and helps with critical thinking

  3. Year 9The Arts • Dance Drama Media Music Visual Arts

  4. The ArtsYear 9 Electives • Dance • Dance acknowledges the relationship between practical and theoretical aspects of dance – the making and performing of movement and appreciation of its meaning.

  5. The ArtsYear 9 Electives • Drama • Drama is an exciting and invigorating subject packed with variety, excitement, focus and discipline.

  6. The ArtsYear 9 Electives • Media • In Year 9, students explore and recognise a range of media concepts, creating a variety of media products.

  7. The ArtsYear 9 Electives • Music • Year 9 Music is an opportunity for students to expand their practical skills and extend their understanding of musical styles and harmony.

  8. The ArtsYear 9 Electives • Visual Arts • The Year 9 subject exposes students to many different art forms including painting, ceramics, drawing, and sculpture.

  9. TechnologiesYear 9 Electives • Computing • To familiarise students with computing concepts while using skills across a range of software. • iSTEM – Technologies • Integrates the use of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics principles in a a project-based learning environment. This elective has a focus on how design, systems and mechanisms work by effectively communicating to specific audiences by using visual media and 3D forms. • Design and Technology • Students will develop practical design skills while working with metal, wood, plastic and electronics. • Home Economics • Develops life skills for students and incorporates both a Foods and Textiles component.

  10. Electives • Remember: Please make reserve choices carefully as some electives may not have enough students for the electives to run. • It is important to choose your electives carefully in both your first choices and your reserves. • It may just be your second choice that you end up taking.

  11. The Curriculum Subject and Course Advice Team • Mrs Kimberly Eyre – Acting Dean of Studies • Mrs Bronwyn Carruthers – Acting Secondary Curriculum Manager • Mr Lynton Smith – Head of Career Education

  12. All Curriculum information is available in the 2019 Year 9 Subject Handbook which is located on the College website at • http://www.ljbc.wa.edu.au

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