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Year 10 Physical Education Studies
by PMACS
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The Visual Arts (Advanced) course is designed to prepare students for Visual Arts courses in Years 11 and 12, both ATAR and General. The course aims to develop a student’s knowledge and understanding of the elements and principles of art and design and skills in processes and techniques required in the production of both 2D and 3D art works. The emphasis is on refining skills and techniques while making students familiar with a range of media through more challenging project work. Students are guided to develop their critical thinking skills, visual art terminology and written responses to artworks to prepare them for further studies in Visual Arts.
This course is intended to provide a practical and written approach to Art to assist students develop skills required to be successful in studying Visual Arts (ATAR) units in Years 11 or 12. Students who wish to further extend their studies in Art may also study Visual Arts General.
Course assessment is based upon Making (70%) and Responding (30%) though a Visual Arts Diary, three Practical Projects and Written work.
Making comprises the use of visual art language and artistic conventions, in both written and practical work, developing and refining ideas and techniques to resolve artwork designing, producing and evaluating artwork, knowledge of art practices, techniques, and styles, safe and sustainable visual arts practice and exhibiting and appraising artworks, with consideration to their own artistic intentions, personal expression and audience.
Responding includes culture and history and its influence on artworks, exploring artistic influences in developing own artworks, reflecting on traditional and contemporary artwork, using critical analysis frameworks as well as using visual art language, art terminology and conventions in written responses.
Year 10 Physical Education Studies
Physical Education Studies is popular practical and theoretical course designed to introduce students to future Physical Education course pathways offered in Years 11 and 12, including Certificate II Sports Coaching (VET), General Physical Education Studies and ATAR Physical Education Studies.
Year 10 Physical Education Studies applies practical application of theoretical knowledge across three lessons using up-to-date fitness and sporting equipment and facilities. Units of study within the course include an in-depth analysis of a personal fitness training program, including fitness testing with the use of principles and methods of training. Sports coaching sessions to students in the Primary School works on planning and preparation of lesson plans with detail and timing. Moreover, it enables students to work on their confidence of delivery.
Theory comprises 40% of the course mark with assignment and investigative assessment. Practical comprises of 60% of the course mark across two sports assessing students offensive and defensive skills, tactics, and strategies. The sports covered could include, Indoor Beach Volleyball, Pickleball, Floor Ball, Tennis and Badminton.
Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social, and emotional growth. The course will further students understanding in their sporting interests and provide a foundation to those who wish to pursue potentially a career in the Sports Science, Fitness, Teaching or Sports Administration industries.
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