THE ARTS - CURRICULUM OPTIONS
DANCE CONCERT PERFORMANCE (SEMESTER 1)
Students will learn dance techniques in multiple genres and perform two new dance works in the College Dance Concert. As dancers you will develop body awareness, alignment, physical fitness and musicality through learning two different styles of dance as well as learning methods for your own creative expression through movement. You will be immersed in the creative process learning from staff and professional dancers. Dancers will learn how to work both collaboratively and independently through the choreographic process developing critical thinking and expressing ideas in physical form. Students will view professional works to inspire their own practice and learn about the human body and anatomy to understand how the physical body works.
Students should consider this unit if they are contemplating ATAR or General Dance. Students can select Dance Concert Performance in both Years 9 and 10 if they wish as technique and choreography will be different.
Please note that if you are currently on a Dance Scholarship you are strongly encouraged to take Dance each semester.
DANCE SHOWCASE (SEMESTER 2)
Dance students will be guided through the choreographic process to create two works for the Dance Showcase. One work will be guided by staff and industry professionals and the small group projects will allow students to choreograph and design their own dance work. Students will be guided through progressions and technique exercises, improvisational practices and tasking, and creative processes to build the skills to develop their own work. Self-expression is encouraged where dancers portray their own ideas through movement. As an art form, Dance encourages artistic creativity and the active use of the imagination. Dancers will play, explore and improvise to create new moves and choreography in the genre(s) of their choice guided by staff and professional dancers.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about lighting, sound and multimedia and design their own works for performance. Students will develop transferable skills including communication skills, collaborative teamwork skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to organise.
Students can select Dance Showcase in both Years 9 and 10 if they wish as the contexts and choreography will be different. Students should consider this unit if they are contemplating ATAR or General Dance.
Please note that if you are currently on a Dance Scholarship you are strongly encouraged to take Dance each semester.
DRAMA SCRIPTED PRODUCTION (SEMESTER 1)
Students will work as actors and or designers in their own company to create a fully realised scripted performance for a live audience. The performance will offer an opportunity for students to engage in all elements of production, including lighting, set, sound, and costume design as well as directing and acting. Through the creative process students will develop their empathy, teamwork and leadership skills as they take the responsibility for the production and the company.
This course is designed for students of all different abilities and experiences. It will be flexible and adapt to the interests and skills of the group, providing a variety of different roles to suit each student’s passions. The class will invite guest directors and actors to work on, coach and direct in class as we create the production.
Please note that if you are currently on a Drama Scholarship you are strongly encouraged to take Drama each Semester.
DRAMA PRODUCTION 2 (SEMESTER 2)
Students will form part of a theatre company as they create a performance for a live audience. Students will be exposed to a range of theatrical styles such as devising, musical theatre, absurdism, puppetry, Youth theatre and have the opportunity to work as an ensemble to realise a production in a theatrical space. The performance will offer an opportunity for students to engage in all elements of production, including lighting, set, sound, and costume design as well as directing and acting.
This course is designed for students of all different abilities and experiences. It will be flexible and adapt around the interests and skills of the group, providing a variety of different roles to suit each student’s passions. The class will invite guest directors and actors to work on coach and direct in class as we create the production.
Students may take either Drama Production 1 or 2, or both units for the year.
Please note that if you are currently on a Drama Scholarship you are strongly encouraged to take Drama each semester.
MEDIA PRODUCTION - FILMMAKING (SEMESTER 1)
This course focuses on the genres, styles and movements of film. Students will develop their existing knowledge of using cameras, lenses, tripods, rigs, microphones and editing software in production, to allow them to tell screen stories in live action, animated or hybrid mediums. They will take inspiration from the classics of cinema to create their own stories and experiment with ways of communicating ideas.
Students can select Media Production (Filmmaking) in both Years 9 and 10 if they wish as production contexts will be different.
MEDIA PRODUCTION - FILM AND TELEVISION (SEMESTER 2)
This course immerses students in the world of film and television media production. Students will continue their learning about film production and gain an insight into the world of television production. They will also continue to develop practical production skills, such as, sound recording techniques, cinematography and editing. Students may choose this course as a follow on from the semester one ‘Filmmaking’ course or as a stand-alone option.
Students can select Media Production (Film and Television) in both Years 9 and 10 if they wish as production contexts will be different.
TEXTILES
UPCYCLE RUNWAY (SEMESTER 1 and 2)
Think differently. Work with your hands. Make a statement with sustainable fashion.
This course encourages creativity, innovation and design. Students are the designer, creating their own unique collection for the runway. Collections will be shown on a real catwalk at the very exciting ASC Met Gala in term four.
Designers will create their collection by upcycling sourced discarded clothes from home and local op shops. Designers will learn about upcycled and circular fashion and transforming waste materials or pre-loved garments into new clothing or accessories. This unit addresses issues of ethics and sustainability in fashion and the importance of reducing waste. Designers learn a range of sewing and dressmaking skills throughout the unit.
Designers can take this unit in Semester 1 and 2. If taken for one semester designers will create tree looks for the runway. If taken for two semesters, designers will create six unique looks.
FLUID FORMS(SEMESTER 1)
Step into a world of flowing colour, delicate surfaces, and dreamlike imagery.
In this elective, students will create their own stunning two-dimensional artworks inspired by the beautiful, fluid paintings of Japanese artist Yuka Mori.
Using traditional Japanese materials - including mineral pigments, rice paper and ink - students will explore how to merge flowers and plant forms with semi-abstract, dissolving figures. The focus is on creating artworks that feel soft, layered and alive with movement.
You will work with unique materials such as pigments made from ground stone, gofun (a luminous white made from crushed seashells), shimmering metallics like gold leaf, and rich black ink. Each material behaves differently, reflecting light and creating subtle, atmospheric effects.
This course is perfect for students who love hands-on making with beautiful materials, want to experiment and take creative risks, and are curious about pushing their ideas beyond traditional painting.
VISUAL ARTS
CLAY STORIES (SEMESTER 1)
Get ready to bring clay to life?
In this elective, students will explore the joyful, colourful world of ceramics inspired by Thai-Australian artist Vipoo Srivilasa, whose playful sculptures combine storytelling, culture, and bold design.
Students will learn a range of hand-building techniques to create their own ceramic forms, focusing on expressive characters, symbolic objects, and imaginative narratives. Designs will draw on pattern, colour, and personal meaning - transforming simple clay into artworks full of personality and life.
You’ll experiment with surface decoration techniques including carving, underglazes, and bright glazes to achieve vibrant, eye-catching finishes. There will be opportunities to explore themes of identity, connection, and storytelling, encouraging you to create work that reflects who you are and what matters to you.
This course is perfect for students who enjoy hands-on making, working in 3D, and expressing ideas through colour, pattern, and playful design.
COUNTRY IN CLAY (SEMESTER 2)
Storytelling through Ceramics
What if your artwork could tell a story - one that wraps all the way around it?
In this elective, you’ll explore how clay can capture stories of place, culture, and everyday life, inspired by the iconic Hermannsburg Potters. These Western Arrarnta Aboriginal artists are known for their beautifully illustrated pots that combine scenes of life on Country with humour, warmth, and playfulness.
You will learn hands-on ceramic techniques to build your own vessels, experimenting with shape, form, and balance. Then, using underglazes and fine brushwork, you will bring your surfaces to life - creating detailed designs that flow around your pot. Think landscapes, animals, symbols, and moments from daily life - all telling a story from your perspective.
This course is all about turning your ideas and experiences into something visual and meaningful. You will explore pattern, storytelling and how to make artworks that feel personal, expressive and connected to your world.
Perfect for students who love working with clay, enjoy drawing and painting, and want to create artworks that are imaginative, playful, and full of meaning.
COSMIC MANDALAS (SEMESTER 2)
Cosmic Mandalas - Light, Colour and Calm
Step into a world of glowing colour, shimmering surfaces and hypnotic pattern. In this elective, you will create striking circular artworks inspired by the intricate beauty of Buddhist mandalas - symbols of balance, harmony and mindfulness.
Working on a black surface to intensify contrast and depth, you’ll experiment with rich, pigment-packed watercolours, explosive sparkles, luminous metallics and iridescent finishes. As your work develops, watch it shift and come alive - changing with light, movement and perspective.
Through careful planning and layering, you will build detailed patterns that radiate from the centre outward, creating artworks that feel both dynamic and calming. The process encourages focus, patience and a meditative approach to artmaking.
Perfect for students who love bold colour, intricate design and a touch of magic - this course is all about creating immersive artworks that glow, shimmer and captivate.