Year 10 Performing Arts Electives 

ELECTIVES 

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

MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Course Description:

Love music? Want to build your skills as a performer and creative musician? Curious about whether Music could be part of your future?

Music Performance is for students who enjoy playing, performing or creating music and want to take their skills further. You do not need to have completed Year 9 Music to choose this subject. If you are learning an instrument or voice, enjoy playing music, working with others, or simply want to grow as a musician, this subject will help you build confidence and take the next step.

Students will develop their skills through practical music-making, rehearsal and performance. They will work as soloists and/or as part of a group, explore a range of musical styles, and build the technique, expression and confidence needed to perform music effectively.

Students will also experiment with composition skills and develop the musical understanding needed for senior Music, including practical musicianship, aural skills, listening, analysis and reflection. They will learn how musicians use musical elements to create meaning, emotion and impact.

This subject is recommended for students who may be considering VCE Music Performance in Year 11, as well as students who want to become more confident, capable and independent musicians. Students do not need to be “expert” musicians, but they should be willing to practise, collaborate, experiment, receive feedback and keep improving.

Assessment:

The subject uses the following methods of assessment:

• Solo and/or Group Performance
• Technical Skills assessment
• Test - Reading, Writing and Responding to Music 

Pathway:

VCE Music Units 1 and 2; VCE Music Contemporary Performance Units 3 and 4

Special Requirements:

We strongly encourage students to enroll in instrumental/voice lessons either at school or externally to help them gain the most out of this subject. 

Financial Contribution: $50

Use and maintenance of musical instruments.

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.