Nelson College Nelson College

Year 9 Arts Combo

9MAD
Course Description

ART                                                         6 week module

This is a basic taster course for the Visual Arts.  Students are given the experience of traditional and contemporary painting, drawing and print. Students are encouraged to explore, discover, express and value. 

Leads to Year 10 Art, Art Design & Photography

Contact Deb Kelly

DRAMA                                                  6 week module

This is a fun course that introduces students to the fundamental elements of drama while teaching basic skills. Students will develop their creativity and presentation skills in group settings. Looks at stage combat, Melodrama and Improvisation – to name a few!

Leads to Year 10 Drama

Contact Denise Moran

 MUSICAL AWARENESS                      6 week module

This introductory music course involves:

  • Gaining an understanding of music and its place in our world
  • Learning basic skills on instruments - guitars/keyboards (extending those with prior knowledge)
  • Concentrated listening (elements of music)
  • Reading basic notation / guitar tab
  • Creating original music
  • An introduction to music technology

Leads to Year 9 and Year 10 Music

Contact Andrew Yorkstone 


Learning Areas:

Year 9 Compulsory Subjects, Music, Visual Arts


Pathway

Year 10 Art, Year 10 Art Design and Photography, Year 10 Drama, Year 10 Music Performance