Year 10 Performing Arts Electives 

ELECTIVES 

Students can choose a MAXIMUM of two electives from this Learning Area. 

BEATS, BANGERS & BARS

Course Description:        

Year 10 Music Technology is designed for students who want to explore the world of music creation and production through the use of various technologies. Students will gain hands-on experience with microphones, MIDI keyboards, DJ decks and digital audio software while working individually or in groups to develop their skills in music composition and production.

Throughout the course, students will hone their creative listening skills by focusing on the elements of music, including an awareness of various electronic music genres. They will learn to solve compositional challenges from beginning to end, enhancing their current musical skills for composition and performance purposes. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to discover or further develop their abilities to play, sing, create demo recordings, and use technical equipment to record and transform sound for captivating performances and presentations.

Whether you dream of being a DJ, a music producer, a live audio engineer, or hosting your own podcast, this subject will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in these fields. This course is perfect for all students, regardless of their musical background, as playing a musical instrument is not a requirement for success. Discover your passion for music and ignite your creative potential!

Assessment:                      

This subject uses the following methods of assessment:

• · Folio – of compositions and recordings
• · Practical Assessment – live or recorded performance

Pathway:                             

This course is highly recommended for students considering VCE VET Music Units 1 & 2, and provides a solid foundation for pursuing careers in music performance, sound production, music creation, or music business.

For those interested in Music Performance rather than Technology, please consider electing VCE VET Music as an advanced subject in Year 10. You may then elect to continue with VET Music or move to VCE Music Unit 1 and 2 in Year 11.

Additional Financial Contribution: $50

Use and maintenance of musical instruments and technical equipment.

Backstage Production & Theatre Technologies

This innovative VET taster program combines hands-on backstage production work with nationally recognised qualifications through our partnership with ReadCloudVET. Students will gain real-world experience in technical theatre while contributing skilled support to the school's Semester 1 production.

The program offers students the opportunity to explore multiple career pathways in the entertainment and creative industries through practical, project-based learning. Students will develop skills in areas such as set construction, prop making, scenic art, lighting and sound operation, costume creation, and bump-in/bump-out procedures.

Students complete 3-4 units of competency over the semester, sampling different vocational pathways before committing to full qualifications in senior years. Crucially, completed units provide credit towards future VET qualifications, giving students a genuine head start in their chosen career path.

The program is designed to be flexible, adapting to available teacher expertise and student interests while ensuring authentic learning experiences in a real production environment.

Additional Financial Contribution: No additional financial contribution

THEATRE STUDIES

Course Description:        

In this subject, students will explore, through a series of workshops, the cutting-edge world of eclectic theatre. Students will be exploring conventions from some of the most contemporary performances in the world today. They will have the opportunity to create their own performances and develop skills in devising non-naturalistic performances. Furthermore, students who select this elective will devise their own play to perform in front of an audience at the end of the unit. 

Assessment:                      

This subject uses the following methods of assessment: 

• Ensemble workshops 

• Analysis of a Live Performance 

• Performance of a devised play 

Pathway:                             

It is strongly recommended that students considering VCE Theatre Studies 1 & 2 should select this subject. 

Special Requirements:     

Students will be required to attend a live performance as an incursion or excursion. 

Additional Financial Contribution: No additional financial contribution