1. Year
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. Dance Drama Media Music Visual Arts
Year 9 The Arts
Dance Drama Media Music Visual Arts

4. The Arts Year 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 Arts Year 9 Electives
Drama Drama is an exciting and invigorating subject packed with variety, excitement, focus and discipline.

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

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

9. Technologies Year 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