| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Optional | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| You will explore a wide range of practical art styles using Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Design. You will increase your essential skills and gain confidence to create artworks using a range of materials and techniques, and be inspired to express yourself using established artists’ styles. | You will create approximately four units of work. Regular teacher feedback and peer responses will help you to produce work that is both creative and skillful. The units are designed to help you focus on practical skills and ideas which will result in the development of your artistic and problem-solving abilities | Media, Paper, Card $25 | Take Home Brushes' $8.00 | Personal art materials as detailed on the stationery list | This course leads to Year 10 Mixed Media Art or Year 10 Digital Storytelling | Ms Labrum |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Optional | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| In this course you will learn how to visually communicate using a range of digital tools. This will involve creating an original character, developing a fantastical creature, working on an animation and experimenting with photography using Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator. Digital storytelling will help you to become digitally confident in a creative and expressive way. No previous experience is required for this course. Cross transferable skills developed will include creativity, problem solving, communicating and self management. | You will create approximately four units of work. Regular teacher feedback and peer responses will help you to produce work that is both creative and skillful. The units are designed to help you focus on practical skills and ideas which will result in the development of your artistic and problem-solving abilities | Graphic Pen, Media, Paper, Card $15 | Personal art materials as detailed on the stationery list | This course leads to Year 10 Mixed Media Art or Year 10 Digital Storytelling | Ms Labrum |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Optional | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| You will create approximately four concise units of work that involves Painting, Illustration, Sculpture, Printmaking and Rāranga. This course is designed for any student with an interest in developing your creativity. Across two school terms you will become more confident with a wide range of art making skills, as well as acquiring knowledge about a range of artists. | You will be assessed on three to four units of work, with each unit targeting different skills. Your time in Year 9 Art will result in the development of your creative and problem-solving abilities | Media, Paper, Card $25 | Take Home Brushes' $8.00 | Personal art materials as detailed on the stationery list | This course leads to Year 10 Mixed Media Art or Year 10 Digital Storytelling. | Ms Labrum |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Optional | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| In this course you will learn to visually communicate a range of artworks using digital tools. This will involve having the opportunity to design your own logo, creating patterns, illustrating a book cover, working with photography and transforming handmade imagery in the digital realm using Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator. This course will help you extend your creative capabilities. No previous experience is required for this course. Cross transferable skills developed will include creativity, problem solving, communicating and self management. | You will be assessed on approximately five units of work and be encouraged to think constructively on how to build a strong foundation for either of the Year 11 programmes ('Mixed Media Art' & 'Digital Storytelling'). | Graphic Pen, Media, Paper, Card $20 | Personal art materials as detailed on the stationery list | This course leads to Year 11 Mixed Media Art or Year 11 Digital Storytelling. | Ms Labrum |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Optional | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| The course is designed to pique your interest in the Visual Arts, no matter how much (or little) you've already experienced. You don't need to have taken Art in Y9, everyone is welcome. You'll learn to use a wide range of wet, dry and digital media, building up your technical skills and developing a unique individual style. The disciplines studied are Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting, Design and Mixed Media. We will also introduce you to a great range of NZ and International Artists, who will further inspire your work. | You will be assessed on approximately five units of work and be encouraged to think constructively on how to build a strong foundation for either of the Year 11 programmes ('Mixed Media Art' & 'Digital Storytelling'). | Media, Paper, Card $40 | Take Home Brushes' $8.00 | Personal art materials as detailed on the stationery list | This course leads to Year 11 Mixed Media Art or Year 11 Digital Storytelling. | Ms Labrum |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| This half-year course is designed for anyone who enjoys Dance - no prior training is needed! Together we will explore creative movement, learn a repertoire of performance work and create some choreography. The course is designed to be different to studio dance programmes, extending and challenging ākonga to find their voice through Dance. Performance opportunities will be built into the course and students will need to work both individually and collaboratively on projects. | Process and Performance are at the heart of all our work. You will receive feedback about your work in both areas during rehearsal and after performance opportunities. | $30 to cover specialist tutors. | It is expected that you wear either WGC PE uniform or a change of clothes suitable for movement for every lesson. | Ms Howes |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| In this full year course students will have the opportunitiy to work across both Dance and Drama.It is a largely practical, performance based course suitable for everyone; whether you are already a superstar in the making or someone who is hesitantly dipping their toes into the limelight. The course is aimed at developing students’ creativity and performance skills. You will work with others, explore ideas in a range of contexts, gain confidence, and learn to give and accept feedback. . | Context, Process and Performance are at the heart of all our work. You will receive feedback about your work in these areas during rehearsal and after performance opportunities. | $30.00 for scripts and course based materials like props andcostumes. | You can also take the half-year Dance option if you wish to do so as the content will be different. This course leads to Year 10 Drama or Dance. | Ms Howes |
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| The half-year Drama course is a great way to meet new people and gain some confidence. From script-work to improvisation, this course will get you sharing and exploring ideas across a range of contexts. Performance opportunities will be built into the course and you will need to work both individually and collaboratively on projects.This course will develop your drama literacy, self-discipline and ultimately give you the courage to work creatively. No prior performance experience is needed. | Process and Performance are at the heart of all our work. You will receive feedback about your work in both areas during rehearsal and after performance opportunities. | $20.00 for scripts and course based materials like props and costumes.costumes. | This programme cannot be taken with the Performing Arts full year - please choose 1 or the other. This course leads to Year 10 Drama. | Ms Howes |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| Love to dance or just want a practical break in your day? This course is for you! No prior experience is required for this programme which is designed to offer something different to studio dance. It is practical and includes performance opportunities. You will learn a repertoire of dance, investigate dance history and create your own choreography. This is a collaborative course that will ultimately support the development of self-discipline and unlock your performance potential. | Context, Process and Performance are at the heart of all our work. You will receive feedback about your work in these areas during rehearsal and after performance opportunities. | $40.00 for tutors and course based materials like music and costumes. | This course leads to Year 11 Dance | Ms Howes |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| In this course you will develop your skills in Music, Dance and Drama through different performance projects. In each project you will experience working in all three disciplines, weaving them together to create a final performance. Projects will cover the Golden Era of Musical Theatre and contemporary Aotearoa NZ performance. There will be the opportunity for original work, leadership and collaboration. All skill levels are welcome and at the heart of all is ihi, wehi and wana. | Context, Process and Performance are at the heart of all our work. You will receive feedback about your work in these areas during rehearsal and after performance opportunities. | $45 for course materials such as musical scores, costumes, props and guest tutors. | You do not have to have done music, drama or dance before. | Ms Howes, Ms Sutherland |
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| This course is for everyone and will equip students with transferable life skills like confidence, communication, teamwork and creativity. You will investigate the characteristics, purpose and function of Drama; working with others to create and understand characters and performance pieces. There will be a number of live performance opportunities and this course will ultimately support the development of self-discipline and unlock your performance potential. | Context, Process and Performance are at the heart of all our work. You will receive feedback about your work in these areas during rehearsal and after performance opportunities. | $30.00 for scripts and course based materials like props and costumes. | This course leads to Year 11 Drama | Ms Howes |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| This course is for students who already have some formal musical training. These students should have already had weekly lessons in an instrument or singing for about a year or more; may know some music theory; may belong to a group such as Wellington Young Voices, or another musical group (instrumental or vocal) which practises every week and reads music. In this course you will play a variety of music in a class band/orchestra, compose and play pieces of music or songs in groups and by yourself, sing, and investigate a variety of musical styles and music of Aotearoa. You will also do theory at your own level; and practise aural skills e.g. rhythm patterns and intervals. Students applying for this course will be asked to complete a form providing information about their prior musical experience so we can ensure you have made the best music choice for you. | Theory progress is regularly monitored and students receive and give ongoing feed forward in their practical tasks. There may be occasional short tests. | $35.00 for your workbook | Students will need to have their own instrument for practise at home and head/earphones (not USB or bluetooth). | If you enrol in this course you must continue your weekly music lessons in your instrument (voice is an instrument), either privately or at school through the itinerant music scheme; you will need to have an instrument at home so you can practise regularly; and you will be encouraged to join a school performing group. Membership fees for these groups will be published on the website. This course pairs well with Year 9 Music and Sound Design Technology, and can lead on to Year 10 Music. | Ms Sutherland |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| You will learn to compose music and communicate sound using software, creating musical themes and sound effects for film, as well as a ‘release ready’ song/club anthem. You will learn to use synth engines and sound creation tools such as REASON, and REAPER as well as drum machines, turntables, studio kit and street samples. Students will learn how to use software to create music, so no prior knowledge of musical instruments is required; however if you do, you will learn studio craft also, to be able to record and engineer desired effects. This half year course would pair well with either Year 9 Music or Year 9 Music for Beginners. | Students progress will be monitored closely and you will receive and give ongoing feed forward as you work on the two big projects. Comments on the final outcomes will be recorded in Kamar. | $25.00 for your headphones | Suitable for all students regardless of any previous musical learning. | Ms Sutherland |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| This course is for students who already have some formal musical training. These students should have already had weekly lessons in an instrument or singing for about a year or more; may know some music theory; may belong to a group such as Wellington Young Voices, or another musical group (instrumental or vocal) which practises every week and reads music. In this course you will play a variety of music in a class band/orchestra, compose and play pieces of music or songs in groups and by yourself, sing, and investigate a variety of musical styles and music of Aotearoa. You will also do theory at your own level; and practise aural skills e.g. rhythm patterns and intervals. Students applying for this course will be asked to complete a form providing information about their prior musical experience so we can ensure you have made the best music choice for you. | Theory progress is regularly monitored and students receive and give ongoing feed forward in their practical tasks. There may be occasional short tests. | $35.00 for your theory workbook | Students will need to have their own instrument for practise at home and head/earphones (not USB or bluetooth). | If you enrol in this course you must continue your weekly music lessons in your instrument (voice is an instrument), either privately or at school through the itinerant music scheme; you will need to have an instrument at home so you can practise regularly; and you will be encouraged to join a school performing group. Membership fees for these groups will be published on the website. This course pairs well with Year 9 Music and Sound Design Technology, and can lead on to Year 10 Music. | Ms Sutherland |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| This course is for students who have not had any formal music training or who are a bit rusty and want to pick it up again.In this course you will learn the basics of reading and writing music, learn to find your way around a piano/keyboard and play simple tunes, to play simple music on a ukulele, to recognise rhythm patterns and tunes by listening and playing, and learn about different musical styles.You will also do some class singing, and compose and play music in groups.Students applying for this course will be asked to complete a form providing information about their prior musical experience so we can ensure you have made the best music choice for you. | Theory progress is regularly monitored and students receive ongoing feed forward in their practical tasks. | $35.00 for your theory workbook | Head/earphones (not USB or bluetooth). | This course pairs well with Year 9 Music and Sound Design Technology, and can lead on to Year 10 Music. Students taking this full year course will join with 9MU in the second half of the year. | Ms Sutherland |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| This course is for students who have not had any formal music training or who are a bit rusty and want to pick it up again.In this course you will learn the basics of reading and writing music, learn to find your way around a piano/keyboard and play simple tunes, to play simple music on a ukulele, to recognise rhythm patterns and tunes by listening and playing, and learn about different musical styles.You will also do some class singing, and compose and play music in groups.Students applying for this course will be asked to complete a form providing information about their prior musical experience so we can ensure you have made the best music choice for you. | Theory progress is regularly monitored and students receive ongoing feed forward in their practical tasks. | $35.00 for your workbook | Head/earphones (not USB or bluetooth). | This course pairs well with Year 9 Music and Sound Design Technology, and can lead on to Year 10 Music. | Ms Sutherland |
| Description | Assessment | Voluntary Contribution | Specialist Equipment | Note | To Discuss Contact |
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| This course is designed to help you to develop a broad range of musical skills and understanding, regardless of how much music you have done before. You will work in groups and individually, composing and song-writing, performing, analysing and developing aural and theoretical skills. You will also have the opportunity to create music using DAWs (e.g. Reaper) and learn to use musical notation software (Sibelius). Interest in all styles of music is welcomed, and practical tasks can be tailored to suit students' levels of experience. Everyone needs to be learning an instrument (voice is an instrument), but if you are not already, it is possible to begin in Year 10 through the itinerant music scheme, or privately if you so choose. | Some units of work will finish with an assessment. This may be a test or assignment, or a practical group or individual task. Theory progress is monitored regularly. | $35.00 for your theory workbook | You will need to have an instrument at home so you can practise regularly (the Music Department can sometimes help with this), and you will need basic head/earphones which are not bluetooth or USB. | You will be strongly encouraged to join a school performing group (choir, orchestra, or concert band). Membership fees for these groups will be published on the website.If you are thinking about taking Music in Year 11 it's a really good idea to take this course. | Ms Sutherland |
