J    Who can enrol?

Those who are generally interested in Art.

All students should have completed Year 9 Compulsory Art.

J    Costs:

$10

J    Course outline:

Year 10 Art is a practical introduction to drawing, painting, printmaking, Maori Art and 3D Art.  Knowing about Art is essential to Art Making and this is built into and taught in each unit.

J    Assessment:

Achievement Based Assessment

J    This course leads to:

NCEA Level 1 Art

J    For further information see:

Miss Kilkelly

J    Who can enrol?

Any student who has studied Drama at Year 9 successfully or who is starting in Drama.

J    Costs:

Nil

J    Course outline:

A course of study in acting, improvisation and stage craft.  This course demands a high degree of commitment.

J    Assessment:

Achievement based

J    This course leads to:

The National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level One.

J    For further information see:

Miss Rapsey

J    Who can enrol?

Any student who has completed a Year 9 Music course, or in consultation with the Music Teacher.

J    Costs:

None

J    Course outline:

This course combines the elements of Create, Re-Create, Appreciate.  Performance on a chosen instrument is a major part of the course, that also includes composition, musical appreciation, theory and specific studies of different types of music.  Some practice at home is required in addition to normal written homework.

J    Assessment:

This is done by a range of tasks, such as performances, written tasks (such as compositions and tests), and listening exercises.

J    This course leads to:

Level 1 NCEA Music.

J    For further information see:

Mr Shea