MYP: Connecting to the Arts -
Media & Music
Photo: Production crew 'in character' persevering with rehearsals
Media
YEAR 9 (collaborative project)
Statement of Inquiry: Genre communicates to audiences’ alternative ideas about identities and relationships.
It came from... outer space! (B Grade science fiction)
Currently, students are writing an analysis of Tim Burton’s Ed Wood (1994). This film is a biopic about the director Ed Wood and chronicles the production of his infamous B-Grade cult Science Fiction film Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957).
YEAR 10
Film 1 – Film Appreciation
Statement of Inquiry: The visual culture of countries communicates ideas about civilisations and social histories.
Japanese post-war cinema
In Term 3, students have been studying post-war films from Japan that represent the Edo Period (1603- 1867). They are currently writing film comparisons between Kenji Mizoguchi’s Ugetsu (1953) and Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai (1954).
Film 2 - Film Production
Statement of Inquiry: Aesthetics and style communicate personal expression in film production.
Short film production
Currently, students are producing ‘social distancing films’ as individuals from home. They create their own topic or choose from the following:
· A tour of my 5km zone
· Lockdown survival skills
· The ultimate toastie!
· 2021: a lockdown odyssey
· Presser (in the style of Utopia)
Matt Barker
teacher of Media/Film
matthew.barker@preshil.vic.edu.au
Music
YEAR 7
Statement of Inquiry: Change can only occur within the boundaries of our culture and society.
This term Year 7s have been investigating musical storytelling. Through the umbrella inquiry statement, students have been researching and exploring the cultural significance of storytelling in bringing about change within society. To this end, they have focused on the 'Concept’ album, in which each song/piece is unified by a theme or story. Students have researched and analysed them in order to create their own. Each student is busily developing and creating their own song as part of the Year 7 'Adventure' album.
YEAR 8
Statement of Inquiry: The expression of identity underpins health and wellbeing.
Y8 student describes his working space as “a really groovy spot to sit", and we agree!
Y8 student describes his working space as “a really groovy spot to sit", and we agree!
It is well known that dance and music have a special relationship that has not only inspired much composition but fosters health and wellbeing. There has been no better time than now to focus on this. Our Year 8 music students have been researching this age-old musical genre through the statement of inquiry. They have discovered that, not only does dance and music have a long history, but a culturally significant one too. Dance music is at the heart of many cultures and is an important form of national and cultural expression of identity. Our Year 8 musicians are taking their new knowledge and are creating their own dance music using Soundtrap. We can't wait to hear what they produce.
YEAR 9 (collaborative project)
Statement of Inquiry: Genre communicates to audiences’ alternative ideas about identities and relationships.
Students have been working on a collaborative project incorporating all the Arts. Through the statement of inquiry, students have been working in small groups to produce their own sci-fi film. In music, they are working to develop science fiction soundtracks to accompany these films. Due to current COVID restrictions, this project will continue into next term.
YEAR 10
Statement of Inquiry: Identity is underpinned by personal interpretation and competency.
Our Year 10 musicians have been investigating what drives their musical passion. Through the statement of inquiry, students are fostering the skills to be able to identify their own strengths and interests and are developing a portfolio reflective of this. Students are analysing works, practising their instruments to improve their practical skills and are collating a portfolio of performance recordings that include compositions, adaptations and performances. We are very much looking forward to hearing the music from this highly skilled group of musicians.
Ben Paddick & Rose Fearon
teachers of Music