The Arts |
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| Performing Arts | Visual Arts | ||
| Theatre Studies | 0aTS | Art: Creative Practice | 0aCP |
| Music Performance | 0aMP1 | Visual Communication Design | 0aVC |
| (NB: This course takes 2 semesters) | & 0aMP2 | ||
| Music Industry (Sound Production) | 0aMI | Media | 0aME |
English |
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| English (Semester 1) | 0eEN1 | English (Semester 2) | 0eEN2 |
| Literature (Semester 1) | 0eLI1 | Literature (Semester 2) | 0eLI2 |
| Writer's Workshop (elective) | 0eWW | ||
Health & Physical Education |
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| Physical Education | 0pPE | Health & Human Development | 0pHD |
| High Performance ACC Sport (Semester 1) | 0pHP1 | Exercise Prescription & Design | 0pEP |
| High Performance ACC Sport (Semester 2) | 0pHT2 | ||
Commerce / Humanities |
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| Commerce | History | ||
| Careers (CORE unit) | 0cCA | History (CORE unit) | 0hHI |
| Accounting for Managers | 0cAM | United States History: Civil War and Civil Rights | 0hUS |
| Law and Politics | 0hLP | Modern History Inquiry | 0hMH |
| Australian and Global Economics | 0cAG | Geography | |
| Small Business | 0cSB | Geography | 0hGE |
Languages |
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| French (Semester 1) | 0LFR1 | French (Semester 2) | 0LFR2 |
| Italian (Semester 1) | 0LIT1 | Italian Semester 2) | 0LIT2 |
| Japanese (Semester 1) | 0LJA1 | Japanese (Semester 2) | 0LJA2 |
Mathematics |
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| Mathematics: General | 0mGM1 | Mathematics: General | 0mGM2 |
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| Mathematics: Methods (Semester 1) | 0mMM1 | Mathematics: Methods (Semester 2) | 0mMM2 |
| Mathematics: Foundation (Semester 1) | 0mFO1 | Mathematics: Foundation (Semester 2) | 0mFO2 |
| Mathematics: Methods Enhanced (Semester 1) | 0mEM1 | Mathematics: Methods Enhanced (Semester 2) | 0mEM2 |
Religious Education |
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| VCE Religion & Society Unit 1 | 1rRS | VCE Religion & Society Unit 2 | 2rRS |
| VCE Texts & Traditions Unit 1 | 1rTT | VCE Texts & Traditions Unit 2 | 2rTT |
Science |
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| Biology Origins (1 Semester) | 0sBI | Physics Fundamentals (1 semester) | 0sPH |
| Chemistry Matters (1 Semester) | 0sCH | Psychology (1 semester) | 0sPS |
| Science Combined^ (1 Semester) | 0sSC | Food Studies^ (1 Semester) | 0sFS |
Technology* |
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| Design & Creativity Technologies | Digital Technologies | ||
| Materials Design & Production | 0tMD | Multimedia | 0iMM |
| Robotics & Control Systems | 0tRO | Software Development | 0iSD |
* NB. All offerings in Technology are subject to the availability of specialist teaching staff.
^ NB. All students (see exceptions below *) must complete a minimum of two, and a maximum of four semesters of Science in Year 10.
^ Food Studies is considered an elective subject and does not contribute to the minimum of two Science subjects required to continue into VCE Science studies. NB. Offerings in Food Studies are subject to the availability of specialist teaching staff and facilities.
^ Students who select Science Combined are choosing to complete this subject as their only Year 10 Science subject. Students who elect to complete Science Combined are not permitted to study a Science subject in years 11 or 12. Students wishing to undertake studies in VCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology should not select Science Combined, and must select two or more Year 10 Science electives.
^ Students who were enrolled in Year 9 Altior (Maths & Science) should not enrol in Science Combined.
Vocational Education & Training** |
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| Certificate II Building & Construction (Bricklaying) |
1vBL / 2vBL | Certificate II Building & Construction (Carpentry) | 1vCA / 2vCA |
| Certificate II Furniture Making Pathways | 1vFU / 2vFU | Certificate III in Laboratory Skills | 1vLA / 2Vla |
** The above list of VET subjects is available to Year 10 students.
All VET subjects require that an acceleration form must be completed and attached to the Web Preferences Receipt Form. All VET offerings are an additional cost of $445. All courses run from 7.30am – 11.00am or 1.30pm - 5.30pm or 3.30pm - 7.30pm. Due to timetabling issues, students may undertake a maximum of two VET courses in a VCE program and some VET combinations will not be possible, as many of the courses will run concurrently.
Units in the Performing Arts are assessed using a range of methods including the following:
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This is an introductory course to VCE Theatre Studies. It gives students a basic but solid foundation to the various aspects of the course and it will also prepare them for further studies in VCE. Students will study theatrical styles of the pre-modern and modern eras, as well as production roles such as Acting, Costume, Direction, Lighting, Make-up, Set and Sound properties. The course includes both group and solo performance assessments, as well as theatrical interpretation and analysis. Students will also have the opportunity to practice their stage craft in our well-resourced, state of the art Rivergum Theatre. Students present both individual and ensemble performances to an audience and are welcomed to become involved in the Play or Musical as cast or crew to extend their classroom learning.
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Students study performance skills as preparation for VCE Music Performance. This unit focuses on performing in solo and group contexts, develops technique on the chosen instrument, and introduces stylistic awareness through a research and class presentation. Students further develop aural comprehension, theoretical knowledge and responses to music, and prepare repertoire appropriate for the individual standard. Students are required to be part of the instrumental ensemble program. They develop music arranging and composition skills through the use of ICT. It should be noted that this course is year-long.
NB: This is a whole year unit - it takes two elective choices
This course introduces a range of knowledge and skills related to work in the music industry and sound engineering. Students investigate careers and job profiles, audio equipment, acoustics and the technology associated with digital studio recording. Students complete exercises and projects through the study of the music industry and the setting up of Public Address and audio systems. They also manipulate audio data and produce recording sessions and edited music products. Students are required to assist with concert productions and audio management for events such as the College musical, assemblies and other performances.
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This unit enables students to explore traditional two dimensional and three dimensional representation in visual communication and design.
Students work with a range of media, methods and materials alongside the use of design elements and principles to construct work which answers a design problem and overall satisfying the needs of a client. Students explore work within the field of communication, industrial and environmental design, demonstrated using the design process.
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Students will be introduced to many forms of communication found in the media, its impact on society and an understanding of ourselves. By observation, analysis and experimentation students will develop more awareness of their use. They will learn how to express ideas and issues through various media and develop skills in digital photography, film, journalism and many other mediums.
Units in English are assessed using the following methods:
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The English course focuses on developing and extending students’ reading, writing and oral language skills. The course is text based and students will study a variety of text types including novels, visual texts, plays and media texts. Students will experiment with a variety of writing genres appropriate for different audiences and purposes and will undertake an extensive study of a media issue to examine the ways writers use language to persuade. Students will be taught the writing structures necessary to prepare them for VCE English and will encounter a Shakespeare play for the first time.
Students who choose Literature should enjoy reading and discussing ideas and issues. Students will encounter a range of text types including novels, plays, poetry and film and will examine the embedded views and values. They will learn to deconstruct text and to apply critical thinking to characters, relationships, events and settings within these texts. The Literature course is designed to introduce students to the study of Literature in preparation for VCE Literature and all assessment work is modelled on the sort of assessment that occurs in VCE Literature.
This exciting course is aimed at students who enjoy writing and who are keen to experiment with writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students will produce a portfolio of writing and the course will link with real writing contexts such as online publishing, youth literary journals and writing competitions. Students will learn about the writing industry and be exposed to historical movements in writing. While this is not a text based course, students will encounter a variety of text types.
Units in Health and Physical Education are assessed using a range of methods including the following:
NB: Students may choose a maximum of three subjects from the Health and Physical Education Learning Area. They may choose a maximum of two subjects from High Performance Sport Semester 1, High Performance Sport Semester 2 and Physical Education.
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This elective is for the student who is interested in health for themselves, their community, and global health; it provides preparation for those considering the study of VCE Health and Human Development in Years 11 & 12. Creating and maintaining environments supportive of optimum health will be investigated. This will include looking at social, cultural and environmental factors that influence health, as well as how our individual and community health needs change over time. Students will investigate rules, laws and policies that promote healthy environments, as well as the health services available for young people to access.
Students will get involved in interactive and informative discussions and activities that may include topics such as Sexuality and Sexual Relationships, Personal Identity, Relationships, Nutrition and factors affecting food choices, Risk Taking, Harm Minimisation, Alcohol and Drug Information, Driver Education, Medicare and the Private Health Systems.
N.B. This elective does not include any form of physical activity
This subject is aimed at students who may be thinking of pursuing further study in areas such as exercise physiology, personal training or exercise prescription. It may also be beneficial for students who are considering selecting VCE subjects such as Physical Education or VET Sport & Recreation. The subject will have a significant practical component linked to theoretical topics designed to establish a strong base of applied knowledge in the area of program design for both individual and team sports. Students in this subject will have extensive use of the Colleges new Strength and Conditioning facility.
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This elective is for the student who is strongly considering the study of VCE Physical Education in Years 11 & 12. Students who have been successful in Health and Physical Education electives in Years 8 and/or 9 are strongly recommended to consider this elective. While a variety of physical activities (Fitness Testing, Weight/Fitness Training & Team Sports) will be engaged in, this elective aims to prepare students for VCE Physical Education and is therefore highly theoretical in nature. Students will investigate body systems, fitness components and energy systems required to successfully participate in different forms of physical activity. Students will also explore how fitness components and energy systems can be assessed and improved through the application of specific training principles and methods.
This subject is designed for students undertaking an ACC sport and will involve ACC games, training and theory lessons. Games and training will occur during regular school hours. Selection into the elective of ACC Sport will be based on a combination of the student's level of expertise, previous involvement in ACC Sport, behaviour, level of commitment and an ability to represent the College in a sportsmanlike manner.
Students should carefully choose the subject code that fits the ACC sports they wish to play, i.e. 0pHO1 for Semester 1 sports and 0pHT2 for Semester 2 sports. Students wishing to be involved in a sport in Semester 1 and 2 must select this subject for both semesters.
ACC Sports | TERM 1: Swimming and Athletics |
ACC Sports | TERM 3: Hockey, Table Tennis, Basketball and Cross Country |
AREAS OF STUDY- Students will investigate some of the following in relation to their involvement in a specific sport:
Units in the Humanities are assessed using a range of methods including the following:
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The first area of study investigates sustainability and food security issues that may arise in the future. Students explore Australia's trade relations and how this impacts our global standing. The second area of study will use fieldwork, research and mapping exercises as well as group work to investigate environmental change and management, sustaining urban environments, and human wellbeing and change. Students participate in a fieldtrip and hands on activities to investigate how human activity impacts on the natural world.
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This semester length unit of History will cover key world events and their impact on Australia from 1918 until the present. Topics covered include:- An overview of the inter-war years 1918-1939 covering the impact of the Great Depression, Communism and the rise of Fascism; a study of World War II covering the growth of the Nazis in Germany and Japanese military expansion in Asia, the causes of World War II and Australia’s military role in the Pacific, the study of Rights and Freedoms from 1945 until the present including the significance of the United Nations and the background to Indigenous rights movement; Political Crisis from 1954 until the present including an in-depth study of the Vietnam War and Australia’s involvement in Post-war events.
This unit focuses on slavery in the Southern States of the U.S.A. before the Civil War - its origins and development. It looks at the freeing of the slaves, the progress of the Civil War (1861 - 1865) and the Reconstruction period in the South in the ten years following the war. The unit continues by exploring segregation in the South, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s.
The aim of this unit is to create a tertiary-style study of an aspect of History. Students undertake process of designing a question and rationale, planning and commencing an investigation, writing and presenting a submission and reflecting on the process. In doing so they will undergo a course on critical thinking to improve historical perspectives and source analysis (key skills in History). This subject is aimed at extending and challenging those students who wish to go beyond the current compulsory History Curriculum. This is a depth project in terms of content but draws in a breadth of skills (research, independent study, questioning, literacy, presentation and communication, data analysis, critical thinking) that will be applicable to tertiary study and real-world employment.
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The aim of this unit is to provide the students with skills to seek employment and present themselves for a job interview. Students will be able to explore the world of work through a Work Experience Program. Students will complete the Career Voyage program to assist with subject selection and an employment pathway. The course will include:
This unit introduces students into the accounting processes of recording and reporting financial information that form the basis of VCE Accounting. The study will incorporate the ethical considerations of reporting and include an analysis of the financial management of companies and clubs. Students will develop skills of financial literacy as they analyse documentation and decision-making using contemporary examples.
This unit provides the Year 10 students with an opportunity to gain an appreciation of the Australian Legal and Political systems. The Legal Studies component of this unit will cover topics such as the rights of the individual, major laws governing society and how disputes are resolved. The need for and the effectiveness of law is also investigated. The Political Studies area examines the key features of Australia’s democracy and its system of government. Students also study the Federal System, the Australian Constitution, voting and elections, and the Australian Parliament.
This unit analyses the current performance of the Australian economy in the areas of unemployment, economic growth and inflation. Students use data to draw conclusions regarding the trends in performance and the factors affecting economic goals. The unit includes a study of trade and how the policies of foreign governments affect resource allocation in Australia. An introduction into microeconomics including how the forces of demand and supply impact on price is integral to the unit. The unit concludes with an analysis of the changing nature of work.
This unit the covers the basic elements of small business operations and management and students apply this knowledge to a practical case study. Students analyse the qualities of small business entrepreneurs, different leadership styles and the forms of business ownership. They investigate the requirements for establishing a small business. This unit will assist in preparation for VCE Business Management units.
Units in Languages are assessed using the following methods:
Units in Languages are assessed using the following methods:
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Pre-requisite - Students are expected to have completed Year 9 French before undertaking 0LFR1.
The Year 10 French course builds on communication, knowledge and literacy skills developed through the French language studies in previous years. The curriculum focuses on developing the skills of reading, visual, aural, written and spoken communication through the introduction of grammar and vocabulary. Through a variety of tasks related to telling stories from the past, and educational experiences, each unit of work is based on topics relevant to the student’s personal world, with cultural comparisons of Australian and French life allowing students to reflect upon their own circumstances. Students are expected to regularly revise vocabulary and grammatical concepts and will be assessed via tasks focusing on the five skill areas.
Pre-requisite - Students are expected to have completed Year 9 French and 0LFR1 before undertaking 0LFR2.
The Year 10 French course builds on communication, knowledge and literacy skills developed through the French language studies in previous years. The curriculum focuses on developing the skills of reading, visual, aural, written and spoken communication through the introduction of grammar and vocabulary. Through a variety of tasks related to the environment, and educational experiences, each unit of work is based on topics relevant to the student’s personal world, with cultural comparisons of Australian and French life allowing students to reflect upon their own circumstances. Students are expected to regularly revise vocabulary and grammatical concepts and will be assessed via tasks aimed at honing their skills and increasing their knowledge as the course increasingly prepares students for the demands of the VCE.
Pre-requisite - Students are expected to have completed Year 9 Italian before undertaking 0LIT1.
The Year 10 Italian course builds on communication, knowledge and literacy skills developed through the Italian language studies in previous years. The curriculum focuses on developing the skills of Reading, Visual, Aural, Written and Spoken communication through the introduction of grammar and vocabulary. Each unit of work is based on topics relevant to the student’s personal world, with cultural comparisons of Australian and Italian life allowing students to reflect upon their own circumstances. Students are expected to regularly revise vocabulary and grammatical concepts and will be assessed via tasks focusing on the five skill areas.
Pre-requisite - Students are expected to have completed 0LIT1 before undertaking 0LIT2.
The Year 10 Italian course builds on communication, knowledge and literacy skills developed through the Italian language studies in previous years. The curriculum focuses on developing the skills of Reading, Visual, Aural, Written and Spoken communication through the introduction of grammar and vocabulary. Each unit of work is based on topics relevant to the student’s personal world, with cultural comparisons of Australian and Italian life allowing students to reflect upon their own circumstances. Students are expected to regularly revise vocabulary and grammatical concepts and will be assessed via tasks aimed at honing their skills and increasing their knowledge as the course increasingly prepares students for the demands of the VCE.
Pre-requisite - Students are expected to have completed Year 9 Japanese before undertaking 0LJA1.
The Year 10 Japanese course builds on communication, knowledge and literacy skills developed through the Japanese language studies in previous years. The curriculum focuses on developing the skills of reading, visual, aural, written and spoken communication through the introduction of grammar and vocabulary. Through units of work including ‘Giving Directions’ and ‘Lost in Tokyo’, speaking and listening capacities are developed in a variety of activities and Kanji is continually integrated into Katakana and Hiragana reading scripts. Each unit is based on topics relevant to the student’s personal world, with cultural comparisons of Australian and Japanese life allowing students to reflect upon their own circumstances. Students are expected to regularly revise vocabulary and grammatical concepts and will be assessed via tasks focusing on the five skill areas.
Pre-requisite - Students are expected to have completed 0LJA1 before undertaking 0LJA2.
The Year 10 Japanese course builds on communication, knowledge and literacy skills developed through the Japanese language studies in previous years. The curriculum focuses on developing the skills of reading, visual, aural, written and spoken communication through the introduction of grammar and vocabulary. Through units of work including ‘School Life’ and ‘Introducing My Family’, speaking and listening capacities are developed in a variety of activities and Kanji is continually integrated into Katakana and Hiragana reading scripts. Each unit is based on topics relevant to the student’s personal world, with cultural comparisons of Australian and Japanese life allowing students to reflect upon their own circumstances Students are expected to regularly revise vocabulary and grammatical concepts and will be assessed via tasks aimed at honing their skills and increasing their knowledge as the course increasingly prepares students for the demands of the VCE.
Units in Mathematics are assessed from a range of the following methods:
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This Unit is designed for students who are interested in following a pathway in Mathematics that prepares students for VCE General Mathematics. The focus is on Financial Arithmetic, Networks and decision mathematics and Data Analysis. Specifically, topics included will be Computation and practical arithmetic, Investigating and comparing data distributions, Investigating relationships between two numerical variables, Shape and measurement, Financial arithmetic, Number patterns and recursion, and Matrices. This area of Mathematics would suit those students that are interested in Business Careers, Marketing or are interested in achieving a very good level of numeracy. There will also be a strong focus on development of skills required for the effective use of the CAS calculator.
This Unit is designed for students who are interested in following a strong pathway in Mathematics. The aim of this Unit is to prepare students for VCE Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics and eventually for careers that require a strong Mathematical background. Students will cover areas of Space and Number, Chance and Data, Algebra and Measurement. Specifically they will be introduced to Algebra and Linear Equations, Functions, including Quadratic, Logarithmic, Exponential and Circular Functions, Probability, Trigonometry and Geometry. There will be a strong focus on development of skills required for the effective use of the CAS calculator.
This unit closely resembles Unit 1 & 2 Mathematical Methods and is designed for students progressing from the Year 9 Altior Mathematics course, and for the highest achieving Year 9 Extension Mathematics students. The aim of this Unit is to prepare students for VCE Enhanced Mathematical Methods (in 2021) and Specialist Mathematics and eventually for careers that require a strong Mathematical background. Students will cover areas of Space and Number, Chance and Data, Algebra and Measurement. Specifically they will be introduced to Algebra and Linear Equations, Functions, including Quadratic, Logarithmic, Exponential and Circular Functions, Probability, Trigonometry and Geometry. There will be a strong focus on development of skills required for the effective use of the CAS calculator.
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Foundation Mathematics provides for the continuing mathematical development of students entering Year 10 Mathematics from Year 9 Intervention Mathematics. Students will cover three main strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability. In Mathematics Foundations there is a strong emphasis on using mathematics in practical contexts relating to everyday life, recreation, work, and study. Students are encouraged to use appropriate technology in all areas of their study. Students undertake an end of semester examination. Mathematics Foundations leads to VCE Unit 1 and 2 Foundation Mathematics.
NB: Participation in this course is by invitation only.
Units in Religious Education are assessed throughout each unit of work using a range of methods:
The above assessments are completed as class work and homework activities and are preparation for the end of unit assessment task. At the end of each semester there is also a formal examination assessing the student’s knowledge and progression over the course of study.
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A Unit 1/2 VCE Religion subject must be studied by Year 10 students in each semester. Students will have a choice between VCE Religion & Society Unit 1 /2 and VCE Texts & Traditions Unit 1 / 2.
This Unit examines the nine common aspects of religious traditions and why each is important. This is done via the study of three major religious traditions: Catholicism, Islam and Buddhism. It analyses the role of and the changes in religion through the ages. This unit also explores the religious diversity of Australian society: how Australia has developed into a multi-faith society, how religions express their religious identity today, how their beliefs and practices may have changed since arriving in Australia, and the role of positive interaction between different religious traditions.
In Unit 2 of this study, students are introduced to the nature of ethical decision-making in societies where multiple worldviews coexist, exploring how one chooses between ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, ‘good’ and ‘bad’, and what the variety of influences are on our ethical decision making and moral judgements. Students examine religious ethical perspectives and other influences on moral judgments of religious traditions in societies. This unit offers students the opportunity to explore various ethical issues that our society faces today.
Unit 1 examines the place of narrative within a religious tradition. It explores the variety of narrative at the source of a tradition, the importance of narrative for the tradition, and how we might find and describe its meaning for the earlier and continuing religious tradition. Throughout this Unit, students develop an ability to apply basic exegetical methods when analysing a text. A capacity to describe later traditional and artistic understandings of a narrative text is also developed.
Unit 2 explores texts as a means of investigating social attitudes on issues such as justice, care for the environment, racism and gender roles. Students consider the social context within which the texts were produced, the conditions under which they are currently read, the reasons for reading them, and the kinds of authority attributed to them by traditions and society in general.
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To continue with a VCE Science in Year 11, students need to study a minimum of two and a maximum of four Year 10 Science subjects from: Biology Origins, Chemistry Matters, Physics Fundamentals, or Psychology: Opening Minds. To be best prepared for VCE Science, students should study the equivalent Science subject in Year 10 that they wish to continue with in VCE (refer to the Science Pathways Diagram at the hyperlink below).
If a student does not wish to continue with Science in VCE, they can select the one semester elective: Science Combined. Students who select Science Combined will not be permitted to study Science in VCE.
Units in Science are assessed using the following methods:
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This semester course is developed for students who wish to explore the field of Biology and is designed as a pre-requisite for VCE Biology. Biology is the natural Science that studies life and living organisms. In this elective, students investigate the intricacies of how the transmission of heritable characteristics from one generation to the next involves DNA and genes. The Students will also investigate the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection. They carry out a variety of experiments in order to understand these theories.
Students will conduct a student designed investigation to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Throughout the semester, students will complete inquiry based science activities and assessments. Students undertake Unit Topic Tests as well as an end of Semester Examination.
This semester course is developed for students who wish to explore the field of Chemistry and is designed as a pre-requisite for VCE Chemistry. Students are introduced to the periodic table and learn about the elements and their compounds. They learn that chemical behaviour and atomic structure are connected in the way the periodic table is constructed. At this level students enhance their understandings of chemical reactions by investigating the chemistry of related substances, in particular the bonding models of ionic, covalent, and metallic materials. They learn to represent reactions, using chemical formulas and word equations, and perform calculations using these equations. Throughout the semester, students will complete inquiry based science activities and assessments. Students undertake Unit Topic Tests as well as an end of Semester Examination.
This semester course is developed for students who wish to explore the field of Physics and is designed as a pre-requisite for VCE Physics. Physics is a science which contributes to our understanding of the physical universe from the minute building blocks of matter to the unimaginably broad expanses of the Universe. In this unit, students investigate the laws of physics in the areas of motion, gravity, electricity and magnetism. They carry out a variety of experiments in order to derive or understand these laws. The laws of physics are then used to better understand everyday phenomena and the technology they use on a daily basis.
Students will conduct a student designed investigation to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Throughout the semester, students will complete inquiry based science activities and assessments. Students undertake Unit Topic Tests as well as an end of Semester Examination.
This semester course helps form the basis of key areas within the study of Psychology. Students will examine a range of disciplines within a Psychological framework, including an introduction to the field of Psychology, Research Methods, the Biological Basis of Behaviour as well as Mental Health and Wellbeing. Students will complete various forms of assessment. These include Psychological experiments, Research Tasks and Topic Tests. This course prepares students for Unit 1 and 2 Psychology.
This unit aims to take the student through basic culinary skills in theory and practice. The topics covered are: Selection and use of Ingredients; Basic Knife Skills; Food Preparation; Methods of Cookery; Food Presentation; Food Hygiene; Occupational Health and Safety. This unit prepares students for VCE Food Studies and VET Certificate II in Kitchen Operations.
NB. All offerings in Food Studies are subject to the availability of specialist teaching staff.
ASSESSMENT
Units in Materials & Systems Technology are assessed using a range of methods including the following:
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Units in Information Technology are assessed using a range of methods including the following:
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* NB. All offerings in Technology are subject to the availability of specialist teaching staff.
* NB. Students may only select a maximum of three Year 10 Technology subjects.
This unit develops students' skills in using the technology process to create practical solutions to identified needs and opportunities. Students learn essential standards and conventions in a range of graphic communication techniques to help them convey their ideas clearly. They maintain a design folio to document the development of their products. They study materials used in the manufacture of their products and apply this knowledge to their work. Students advance their production skills while observing safe work practices, gaining an appreciation of quality project work. Students are introduced to more advanced tools and equipment.
This unit in Systems Technology focuses on the design, production and evaluation of systems and control technologies. Students work with a range of resources including: electromechanical control systems, basic robotics and computer aided design/manufacture. Microprocessors are used to control inputs and outputs of complex electrical and mechanical devices. Students also develop an awareness of control systems and their use in many areas of society.
This course is designed for students who have an interest in solving information problems using a range of multimedia software tools. Students will be required to produce a multimedia folio comprising a web site which contains restored photographs, interactive PDFs, podcasts, animated banners and stop motion photography, . Students will be required to solve an information problem based on the technology methodology - investigation, planning, production and evaluation.
The course will include the development of design briefs and story boards; the application of the technology methodology; the production of the application within the social context of an information problem in response to a given information need; a brief introduction to project management; the exploration of social and ethical issues; formatting and conventions in relation to presentation software tools.
Students will start to develop the programming skills required for the VCE Applied Computing courses. . They will learn to plan, build, test and evaluate several computer programs using the programming language Python and will develop skills in building effective user interfaces for ‘real-world’ solutions. They will make use of the same problem solving methodology used in all VCE Applied Computing courses and start to learn the vocabulary used in this area. Students will work both independently and collaboratively to develop their programs and programming skills.
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