Year 10 - Performing Arts Electives
Electives
Students can choose a MAXIMUM of two electives from this Domain area.
Drama
Course Description:
In this unit students will be introduced the theatrical style of Non-naturalism. This is the major theatre style that students of VCE Drama will need to be familiar with, and this subject is to prepare students for this pathway. Furthermore, students who select this elective will participate in the Malthouse Theatre “Suitcase Series” project. Students will work on a class production and present the work in the city to a panel of experts and schools across Victoria, in the Suitcase Series showcase.
Assessment:
This subject uses the following methods of assessment:
Ensemble workshops
Written Analysis of a Live Performance
Suitcase Series workshop and performance
Pathway:
It is strongly recommended that students considering VCE Drama Units 1 & 2 should select this subject.
Special Requirements:
Students will be required to attend a live performance as an incursion or excursion.
Music
Course Description:
Students will focus on developing skills in practical music and performance in solo and group contexts, studying performance, performing and developing skills in aural comprehension and the organisation of sound. Students will present a solo and group performance, demonstrate prepared technical work and perform for a variety of purposes. Selected works are analysed to enhance performance interpretation and to understand their context, influences and characteristics and styles in line with tasks from VCE Music. This subject also focuses on VCE based music theory relevant to performance and contains an end of semester examination.
Assessment:
This subject uses the following methods of assessment:
Folio – Performance Works & Rehearsals
Research Assignments – Musical Instrument
Audio Visual Journal – A collection of notes on the historical context of Contemporary Music
Exam – Aural & Theory – 1 Hour
Pathway:
It is strongly recommended that students considering choosing VCE Music Performance Units 1 & 2 select this subject.
Special Requirements:
Instrumental or Vocal experience (e.g. – Private Lessons or successful music studies at Year 9)
Theatre Studies
Course Description:
In this unit students will be introduced to the stagecraft elements of live theatre performance. These include not only acting and direction, but set, costume, lighting and sound design. Students will learn the process of each of these roles, as well as looking in depth at theatrical styles in history. Students will participate in practical workshops, theory lessons and construct performances. Students will also have the opportunity to see a professional production in the city, to analyse the use of stagecraft elements on the stage.
Assessment:
This subject uses the following methods of assessment:
Design folios and performance workshops
Written Analysis of a Live Performance
Class production rehearsal and performance
Pathway:
It is strongly recommended that students considering VCE Theatre Studies Units 1 & 2 select this subject.
Special Requirements:
Students will be required to attend a live performance as an incursion or excursion.