Category: Year 10

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Heni Williams

Digital Technologies (Year 10)

Digital Technologies (Year 10)

Course Summary

Digital Technologies is designed as a pathway into VET Creative & Digital Media and introduces students to the skills, software and creative processes used in the digital media industry.

Students will explore game development, 3D modelling, animation and web design through a range of hands-on projects using industry-standard software. They will design and develop a 3D maze game using Maya and Unreal Engine, create a 2D animation, and build a website to showcase their digital portfolio.

Students will develop skills in creativity, communication, problem-solving and digital production while building a portfolio of work that demonstrates their technical and design capabilities.

This subject provides an excellent foundation for students considering VET Creative & Digital Media, as well as future pathways in game design, animation, digital content creation, web development and the broader creative industries.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Digital design and creative thinking
3D modelling and game development
Animation principles and production
Website design and development
Digital project management
Industry skills and emerging technologies

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Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

Media (Year 10)

Media (Year 10)

Course Summary

In Year 10 Media Arts, you will explore how media products are created to connect with specific audiences and purposes. You will investigate media products made by different creators and learn how camera work, composition, lighting, editing, layout and media codes and conventions are used to shape meaning. You will develop practical skills in planning, producing and presenting your own digital media products while learning how creative choices influence the way ideas and viewpoints are communicated.

This subject is a good choice if you are interested in digital media, visual storytelling, content creation, audience engagement and the creative use of technology. It provides a foundation for future study in VCE Media, Visual Communication Design and Art Creative Practice.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Create digital media products for specific audiences and purposes
Explore media codes and conventions such as camera work, composition, lighting, layout and editing
Investigate media products and the work of different creators
Plan, produce and reflect on media products using digital technologies

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Technology Learning Area Leader

Lynette Campbell

3D Design/Metal (Year 10)

3D Design/Metal (Year 10)

Course Summary

3D Design CAD/Metal is a semester-based subject that introduces students to the principles of product design, engineering processes and advanced manufacturing technologies. Students will apply design thinking and the product design process to develop creative and practical solutions to real-world problems.

Throughout the course, students will investigate a need or opportunity, develop a design brief, conduct research and generate ideas using both freehand and digital drawing techniques. Students will gain experience in technical drawing by hand and using industry-standard software including MS Visio, Google SketchUp and Autodesk Inventor.

A major focus of the course is the design and production of a 3D slot car project inspired by Carrera-style racing vehicles. Students will design, prototype and manufacture components using a range of modern production technologies including 3D printing, CNC laser cutting and CNC plasma cutting. Students will also explore materials, machining techniques and assembly processes while developing practical workshop skills.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Safe workshop practices and the responsible use of equipment

Technical drawing and CAD modelling

3D printing and digital fabrication

CNC laser cutting and plasma cutting processes

Engineering workshop techniques and machining

Design folio development and project evaluation

Students will be expected to safely use a range of hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery throughout the semester. A design folio must be maintained for the duration of the course and will include research, design development, technical drawings, project planning, class notes, evaluation and evidence of completed practical work.

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Semester 1

Subject Contribution $55

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Technology Learning Area Leader

Simon Hampton

Music (Year 10)

Music (Year 10)

Course Summary

Are you interested in how music is made, performed, and shared? Do you want to develop your own sound as a solo or group musician? Studying Year 10 Music helps you build practical performance, songwriting, and listening skills. You will learn how to practise effectively, explore different styles of music, and create your own original tracks. This subject prepares you directly for senior music pathways by focusing on three main areas: performing, analysing, and creating. It is recommended that students learn a musical instrument through the WSSC Instrumental Music Program or from private tutors.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Performing: Rehearse on your chosen instrument or voice, build your confidence, and perform live for an audience. You will also maintain a practice journal to track your rehearsal progress, reflect on your improvement, and meet your performance goals.

Analysing: Listen to a wide variety of musical styles to learn how songs are structured and put together, developing your overall listening skills and musicianship.

Creating: Use music software and instruments to compose, arrange, shape, and record your own original musical pieces.

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Arts Learning Area Leader

Lynette Campbell

Theatre (Year 10)

Theatre (Year 10)

Course Summary

Do you love to create, perform and go to the theatre? Theatre is a subject that mixes art, history, sport and literature. We look at what other actors do, learn from their styles and make our own performances.

Throughout this course you will plan, develop and present performances. Develop skills in acting and production, use lighting, sound, props, costume and make-up to create amazing performances. You could also build confidence in using expressive skills, including voice, movement, gesture and facial expression, as well as performance skills such as focus, timing, energy and how to get people to pay attention to you.

Theatre encourages creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. You will learn how to shape stories, communicate ideas and create meaning for an audience. You get to explore performance styles from different cultures, places and times, and consider how these traditions can inspire contemporary performance.

You even get to go to a live theatre show to pick up a few ideas.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Work collaboratively to plan, develop and present theatrical works.

Explore all aspects of production including lights, sound, props, make up and hair and acting.

Experience performance styles including Melodrama, Musical and Elizabethan Theatre.

Explore how can performers communicate ideas in a way that creates emotion and impact for an audience.

Attend professional performance to analyse and enrich our own performances.

Theatre is ideal for students who enjoy performing, creating stories, working with others and exploring ideas in practical and imaginative ways.

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Lynette Campbell

Health Education (Year 10)

Health Education (Year 10)

Course Summary

Year 10 Health Education is all about helping you navigate the real world, make smart health choices, and take control of your own health & wellbeing. In this course, you will dive into the issues that matter most to young people today. This includes building safe, respectful relationships and understanding consent, building mental fitness and managing stress, and appropriate youth nutrition. You will learn how to question online trends, spot fake health advice, and get hands-on safety skills for dealing with risky real-world situations.

Health Education is about giving you the practical life skills and confidence to handle the pressures of senior high school and make informed decisions for yourself and your friends. This subject is a pathway for students to identify what supports their own interests whether it be Human Development &/or VET Health Assistance (Units 1-4).

Learning Activities & Assessment

Practical Case Studies: Exploring real-life situations and modern health dilemmas to practice making informed, safe decisions.

Media and Research Tasks: Investigating popular health trends, online advice, and community issues to separate fact from fiction.

Group Projects and Campaigns: Working together to design creative solutions, presentations, or awareness activities that promote wellbeing.

Nutritional Analysis and Critique: Investigating dietary patterns, food labelling, and popular marketing trends to evaluate how everyday food choices impact long-term health and wellbeing.

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Health & Physical Education Learning Area Leader

Beth Powell

Outdoor Education (Year 10)

Outdoor Education (Year 10)

Course Summary

Discover the thrill and value of the natural world with Year 10 Outdoor Education. This course immerses students in a variety of outdoor and aquatic environments, teaching essential skills for safe, responsible, and enjoyable participation in the outdoors.

Students will explore the structure and health of outdoor environments, learn sustainable practices, and develop outdoor leadership skills. The course emphasises teamwork, collaboration, and social skills, while promoting physical and emotional wellbeing. Practical experiences and trips allow students to build confidence and competence in a range of different activities and environments.

Through a balance of theory and hands-on experiences, students gain knowledge in safety, risk management, and environmental stewardship, preparing them to be responsible, skilled, and informed participants in outdoor life now and into the future.

This subject is a pathway for Outdoor Environmental Studies (Units 1-4).

Learning Activities & Assessment

Practical outdoor experiences: Participate in camping, land and water-based activities. Applying outdoor skills, leadership, and teamwork in real environments. Assessment may include skill demonstrations, group tasks, and reflection journals. One trip a Term (2-3 days).

Environmental and sustainability projects: Investigate local environments, minimal impact strategies and propose sustainable practices through reports and presentations.

Health, safety, and risk management: Plan and manage risks in outdoor settings, including first aid and emergency response tasks.

Pre-trip activity booklets: Complete activity booklets to prepare for practical trips and apply theoretical knowledge.

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Health & Physical Education Learning Area Leader

Beth Powell

English (Year 10)

English (Year 10)

Course Summary

Year 10 English helps students understand different experiences and perspectives, while also improving their reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing skills. Students study a range of texts, including a film, a novel, short stories, and recent persuasive texts from the media. They learn how writers and speakers use structural and language features to shape meaning, influence audiences, and express complex ideas.

Year 10 English prepares students for both Vocational Major Literacy, and VCE English subjects.

Learning Activities & Assessment

Read and view a range of print, digital and multimodal texts

Analyse how authors, filmmakers and speakers use different text structures and literary devices to convey complex ideas

Plan, draft and present a range of analytical, persuasive and creative texts

Improve reading, writing, and speaking skills.

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Sarah Clark

Physical Education (Year 10)

Physical Education (Year 10)

Course Summary

Year 10 Physical Education blends practical sport experiences with the fundamentals of the sport and recreation industry. Students learn about fitness, human performance & analysis, create & refine movement strategies, coaching, officiating, teamwork, event management and wellbeing while developing the skills to lead and participate in a range of sporting activities. This course is perfect for students who enjoy physical activity, sports science and want to explore future opportunities in sport, fitness and recreation.

Students participate in both theoretical and practical classes each week which contribute to their final outcomes. This subject is a pathway for students to identify what supports their own interests whether it be Physical Education &/or VET Sport and Recreation (Units 1-4).

Learning Activities & Assessment

Students will explore concepts that focus on key skills such as:

Movement & Performance: understanding & assessing fitness, skill development and strategies to improve performance

Sport Leadership: building confidence in coaching, officiating and leading activities.

Teamwork & Communication: developing collaboration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Explore through theory and practical lessons, the structure and function of the body systems and how they work together to produce movement.

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