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310 Baillie Street

Horsham Victoria
5381 7100
[email protected] Artwork by Sarah Netherway, Yr 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checklist......................................................................................................................... 2
The Subject Selection Process....................................................................................... 3
Sections:
Yr 8................................................................................................................................ 11
Yr 9/10........................................................................................................................... 15
VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)........................................................ 37
VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education)....................................................................... 38
School-Based Apprenticeships.................................................................................... 75
VET (Vocational Education and Training)...................................................................... 75
Subject Selection Forms............................................................................................... 83
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SUBJECT SELECTION CHECKLIST
Getting your subject selection right is important. Please check you have undertaken
each step before finally submitting your selection form.
o Ensure you have completed a Careers Action Plan
o Read all relevant sections of this book
o Ensure you understand the difference between VCE, VCAL and VET
o Ensure you know which subjects are compulsory and which are electives
o Consider your future career plans. Senior students will be asked to identify
potential career paths before their form is accepted.
o Talk to family members and teachers about your strengths and interests
o Check details of subjects and courses (eg, recommended prerequisites etc)
o All students who wish to do a VCE sequence at a lower year level must submit an
expression of interest at http://tinyurl.com/HCAcceleration2022 by Friday 23rd
July
o Complete the form prior to your meeting in draft form only
o Make an appointment to meet a member of your year level team on Subject

Selection Day
o Attend your meeting, have your subject selection form checked and signed
o If you are going into Yrs 10/11/12 have your form check and signed by a member
of the Careers/VCE/VCAL/VET team
o Submit your form.
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GUIDE TO THE SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS
Subject Selection Process
At Horsham College, students in Yrs 7-11 have a dedicated day in August to meet with Teachers to
discuss and submit their subject selections. Students in Yrs 9-11 will also meet with a VCE, VCAL or
Careers Adviser to have these forms approved. Classes will be cancelled for all students, however
all Yr 7-11 students will be expected to attend an appointment with their family.
How to use this book

This book is divided into sections for Yr 8, Yr 9-10, VCAL, VCE, and VET. There is introductory
information at the start of each section to explain requirements of the different programs and
certificates. Students will be asked to fill out a form (included in the final section) that specifies their
preferred areas of study for the subsequent year.
University Prerequisites
Students who wish to go to university should ensure that subjects they select enable them to meet
the prerequisites for their desired course. They should undertake a VCE program. If in doubt, please
see a careers adviser.
VCE prerequisites
Some VCE Yr 12 subjects require students to undertake prerequisite studies at Yr 11. For this reason,
students should read through the full subject descriptions. Many Sciences, Maths and Languages
are unable to be commenced at Yr 12, yet these subjects can help students to meet prerequisites or
receive bonuses.
Further Course and Career Information

The subject selection day is one of many events and services run by Horsham College to help students
identify future pathways both within and beyond school. These include:
• Careers counselling
• Work Experience
• VTAC workshops
• Career Action Plans
• Advice on scholarships and special consideration
• Careers expo
• Guest speaker program
• Careers Resource Centre
• Melbourne work experience program
• Yr 9 Morrisby testing
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CAREERS PATHWAYS
CAREERS PATHWAYS
Career Suggested VCE Direct Related VET Traineeship/ TAFE University Related Pathways
4
Subjects VCAL Apprenticeship pathway
pathway
pathway
Accountant
Accountant Maths Methods/Further
Maths Methods/Further Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Taxation Consultant
Taxation Consultant
Accounting
Accounting Banker
Banker
Business Management
Business Management Keeper
Book Keeper
Book
Agronomist
Agronomist Maths
Maths Yes
Yes Agriculture
Agriculture Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Farmer
Farmer
Biology
Biology Horticulture
Horticulture
Chemistry
Chemistry Agricultural Finance
Agricultural Finance
Aged Care
Aged Care Health
Health &
& Human Dev
Human Dev Yes
Yes Health Services
Health Services Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Personal Carer
Personal Carer
Biology
Biology Community Services
Community Services Disability worker
Disability worker
Nurse
Nurse
Allied
Allied Health: Optometry/
Health: Optometry/ Biology/Physics/Chemistry
Biology/Physics/Chemistry Health Services
Health Services Yes
Yes Orthoptist
Orthoptist
CAREER PATHWAYS
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology Maths
Maths Audiologist
Audiologist
Health
Health && Human Dev
Human Dev Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging
Architect
Architect Maths (any)
Maths (any) Building and
Building and Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Construction Management
Construction Management
Visual Communication
Visual Communication Construction
Construction Surveyor
Surveyor
Defence
Defence Forces: General
Forces: General Yr
Yr 10 Maths
10 Maths Yes
Yes Sport
Sport and Recreation
and Recreation Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
or Tradesman
or Tradesman Yr 10 English
Yr 10 English Trade-related VET
Trade-related VET
Yr 10
Yr 10 Science
Science xx 22
Defence
Defence Forces: Officer
Forces: Officer English
English Sport
and Recreation Yes
Yes Commissioned Officer
Commissioned Officer
Maths Methods
Maths Methods
PE
PE
Artist
Artist Art
Art Yes
Yes Screen
Screen and Media
and Media Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Photographer
Photographer
Studio Art
Studio Art Visual Arts
Visual Arts Sculptor
Sculptor
Visual Communication Furniture
Furniture Potter
Potter
Media
Media Jeweller
Jeweller
Product
Product Design
Design & Tech
& Tech
(any)
(any)
Baker
Baker Food Studies
Food Studies Yes
Yes Kitchen Operations
Kitchen Operations Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Patisserie
Patisserie
Commercial Cook
Commercial Cook
Broker
Broker Maths Methods
Maths Methods Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Broker
Accounting
Accounting Investment Broker
Investment Broker
Insurance Broker
Insurance Broker
CAREERS PATHWAYS
pathway
Accountant
Builder/Carpenter Maths Methods/Further
Wood Yes Building and Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Taxation Consultant
Tradesman
Accounting
Metal Construction Joinery
Banker Machinist
Business
Maths Management
(any) Furniture Making Book Keeper
Agronomist
Chef Maths
Food Studies Yes
Yes Agriculture
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Farmer
Food Producer
Biology Horticulture
Commercial Cook
Childcare English Yes Community Services Yes Yes Yes Early Childhood Teacher
Aged Care Maths & Human Dev
Health(any) Yes Health Services Yes Yes Yes Personal Carer
Nanny
Biology Community Services Disability worker
Chiropractor Biology Health Services Yes Osteopath
Nurse
PE
Allied Health: Optometry/ Biology/Physics/Chemistry Health Services Yes Orthoptist
Computer Programmer Computing Yes Electrotechnology Yes Yes Yes Engineer
Speech Pathology Maths Audiologist
Systems Engineering Screen and Media Robotics Developer
Health & Human Dev Medical Imaging
Physics Computer Scientist
Architect Maths (any) Building and Yes Yes Construction Management
Product Design & Dev CAD operator
Visual Communication Construction Surveyor
Criminologist Legal Studies Community Services Yes Yes Paralegal
Psychology Police Officer
Defence Forces: General Yr 10 Maths Yes Sport and Recreation Yes Yes Yes
Court Official
or Tradesman Yr 10 English Trade-related VET
Dentist Biology
Yr 10 Science x 2 Health Services Yes Orthodontist
Chemistry
Defence Forces: Officer English Sport and Recreation Yes Commissioned Officer
Methods
Maths Methods
Dietician/Nutritionist Biology
PE Health Services Yes Nutritionist
Artist Food
Art Science Yes Screen and Media Yes Yes Yes Health Promotion
Photographer
Studio Art Visual Arts Food Production/development
Sculptor
Disability Care Worker Health &Human Dev
Visual Communication Yes Health Services
Furniture Yes Yes Yes Personal
Potter Carer
Psychology
Media Community Services Special
JewellerEducation
Product Design & Tech Aged Care
Doctor Methods
(any) Health Services Yes Surgeon
Baker Chemistry
Food Studies Yes Kitchen Operations Yes Yes Anaesthetist
Patisserie
Biology or Physics Medical Officer
Commercial Cook
Broker Specialist Maths
Maths Methods Yes Yes Yes Mortgage Broker
Education Support Officer English
Accounting Yes Community Services Yes Yes Teacher
Investment Broker
Electrician Systems Engineering Yes Electrotechnology Yes Yes Electrical
InsuranceFitter
Broker
Maths Auto-electrician
English Lift Mechanic
Engineering: Physics/Chemistry Engineering Yes Yes Environmental Engineer
Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Methods/Specialist Maths Computer Engineer
Systems Engineering Draftsperson
Mechatronics/Robotics
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CAREER PATHWAYS
CAREERS PATHWAYS
Suggested VCE Direct Related VET Traineeship/ TAFE University Related Pathways
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Career
pathway
Accountant
Engineering: Fabrication Maths
Metal Methods/Further Yes Engineering Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Taxation Consultant
Boilermaker
Tradesman Accounting
Systems Engineering Banker
Pressure Welder
Event Management Business
Business Management
Management Dance/Theatre & Yes Yes Book Keeper
Marketing
Agronomist Maths Yes Agriculture
Events Yes Yes Yes Farmer
Promotions
Fashion Designer Biology
Textiles Yes Yes Horticulture
Manufacturer
Costume designer
Aged Care
Firefighter Health
Outdoor Human
&& EnviroDev
Studies Yes
Yes Health Services
Sport and Recreation Yes
Yes Yes Yes Personal
Emergency Carer
Services Worker
Geography Fire Prevention Officer
Nurse
Environmental Science OHS Officer
CAREER PATHWAYS
Flight Attendant Food Science Yes Kitchen Operations Yes Yes Tour Guide
Business Management Travel Operator
Languages
Freight and Logistics Maths Yes Yes Yes Yes Supply Chain Manager
Business Management Warehouse Manager
Driver
Furniture Maker Wood Yes Furniture Making Yes Yes Yes Cabinet Maker
Wood Machinist
Yr 10 Science x 2
Building Designer
Game Developer Computing Yes Screen and Media Yes Yes Yes Illustrator
Maths Methods
PE
Visual Arts Designer
Art/Studio Art/Media Application Programmer
Artist Art Yes Screen and Media Yes Yes Yes Photographer
Physics/Maths
Studio Art Visual Arts Sculptor
Graphic Designer Visual
MathsCommunication Yes Screen and Media
Furniture Yes Yes Yes Marketing
Potter
Art/Studio Art
Media Visual Arts Advertising
Jeweller
Product Design & Tech Web Design
Hairdresser Business Management
(any) Yes Salon Assistant Yes Yes Barber
Baker Food Studies Yes Kitchen Operations Yes Yes Media Stylist
Patisserie
IT Technician Methods Yes Yes Yes CAD Operator
Commercial Cook
Broker Computing
Maths Methods Yes Yes Yes Programmer
Mortgage Broker
Journalist/Writer Literature
Accounting Screen and Media Yes Yes Yes Public Relations/Marketing
Investment Broker
Media Policy Writer
Insurance Broker
Lawyer Legal Studies Yes Yes Legal Assistant
Paralegal
Actuary
Make-Up Artist/Beauty Art/Studio Art Yes Salon Assistant Yes Yes Nail Technician
Therapist Health & Human Dev Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist PE Yes Salon Assistant Yes Yes Beauty Therapist
Health & Human Dev Occupational Therapist
CAREERS PATHWAYS
pathway
Accountant
Mechanic: Heavy Motor/ Maths
SystemsMethods/Further
Engineering Yes Automotive Yes
Yes Yes Yes Taxation
Fitter andConsultant
Turner
Light Vehicle/Diesel Accounting
Maths Banker
Panel Beater
Nurse/Midwife Business
Maths Management Yes Health Services Yes Yes Yes Book Keeper
Midwife
Agronomist Maths
Biology Yes Agriculture Yes Yes Yes Farmer
Aged Care Worker
Biology
Health & Human Dev Horticulture
Individual Support Worker
Office Manager Business Management Yes Community Services Yes Yes Yes Administrative Assistant
Aged Care Health
Maths & Human Dev Yes Health Services Yes Yes Yes Personal Carer
Receptionist
HR Manager
Nurse
Panel Beater Metal Yes Automotive Yes Mechanic
Paramedic Biology Health Services Yes Yes Nurse
Maths Emergency Services Operator
Chemistry
Park Ranger Biology Yes Yes Environmental Officer
Environmental Science Marine Biologist
Geography/OES
Performing Arts Drama Screen &Media Yes Yes Actor
Theatre Studies
Yr 10 Science x 2
Dance Dancer
Dance Music Comedian
Media Dance, Theatre & Voice-over artist
Maths Methods
Music
PE
Events Musician
Personal Trainer
Artist PE
Art Yes
Yes Sport
Screenand
andRecreation
Media Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Fitness Instructor
Photographer
Studio & Human Dev
Health Art Visual Arts Coach
Sculptor
Photographer Studio Art
Visual Communication Yes Screen and Media
Furniture Yes Yes Yes Photo-journalist
Potter
Physiotherapist Methods
Media Health Services Yes Occupational
Jeweller Therapist
Biology/Chemistry
Product Design & Tech Massage Therapist
PE/Health &Human Dev
(any)
Plumber
Baker Food (any)
MathsStudies Yes
Yes Plumbing
Yes Yes
Yes Airconditioning
Patisserie Plumber
Refrigeration
Commercial Cook Mechanic
Police Officer
Broker Legal Studies
Maths Methods Yes Community Services Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Security
Mortgage guard
Broker
Accounting Prison Officer
Investment Broker
Intelligence Analyst
Insurance Broker
Pharmacist Chemistry Health Services Yes Research Chemist
Maths Methods Scientist
Psychologist Psychology Yes Yes Counsellor
Real Estate Agent Business Management Yes Yes Yes Yes Property Management
Scientist Methods Yes Yes Research Scientist
Chemistry/Physics/Biology Forensic Scientist
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Astrophysicist
CAREER PATHWAYS
CAREERS PATHWAYS
8
pathway
Accountant
Social worker/Youth Maths Methods/Further
Psychology Yes Community Services Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Taxation Consultant
Community Worker
worker Accounting Health Services Probation
Banker Officer
Sports Administrator Business Management
PE Yes Sport and Recreation Yes Yes Book Keeper
Sport Instructor
Agronomist Health
Maths &Human Dev Yes Agriculture Yes Yes Yes Leisure
Farmer Centre Manager
Teacher: Biology
English Yes Yes Horticulture
Early Childhood Educator
Primary/Secondary Chemistry
Maths Agricultural
Childcare Finance
Worker
Aged Care
Travel/Tourism Operator Business Human Dev
Health &Management Yes Sport Services
Healthand Recreation Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Personal
Tour Guide Carer
CAREER PATHWAYS
Languages Travel Agent

Nurse
Veterinarian Chemistry Yes Zoologist
Allied Health: Optometry/ Biology/Physics/Chemistry
Methods Health Services Yes Veterinary
Orthoptist Nurse
Speech Pathology Maths
Physics/Biology Audiologist
Wildlife Scientist
Zookeeper
Hospital
ArchitectAdministrator Maths (any)
Biology Yes Health and
BuildingServices Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Construction
Medical Management
Records Manager
Maths Construction Surveyor
Business Management
Yr 10 Science x 2
Maths Methods
PE
Artist Art Yes Screen and Media Yes Yes Yes Photographer
Studio Art Visual Arts Sculptor
Visual Communication Furniture Potter
Media Jeweller
Product Design & Tech
(any)
Baker Food Studies Yes Kitchen Operations Yes Yes Patisserie
Commercial Cook
Broker Maths Methods Yes Yes Yes Mortgage Broker
Accounting Investment Broker
Insurance Broker
HORSHAM COLLEGE CURRICULUM
Yr 9 Yr 8
Core + 5 electives Core + 2 electives
Yr 10
Core + 5 electives
Students
Students
may apply to do VCE
may start a 2 year
subjects (conditions
VET program
apply)
Yr 11
VCE VCAL
VCE or VCAL
6 VCE sequences VCAL subjects, 1
including English and VCE subject, VET,
Maths Structured Workplace
May include a VET Learning
Yr 12
VCE or VCAL
5 VCE sequences VCAL subjects, 1
including English VCE Subject, VET,
May include VET SWL
Higher Education Apprenticeships/

TAFE Employment
(University) Traineeships
9
10
YR 8 PROGRAM
The standard Yr 8 course is five compulsory year-long subjects, plus electives.
Compulsory subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Physical Education/Health.
The Technology subjects are Textiles and Systems.
Arts electives are subject to student selections and teacher availability. Subjects include Drama,
Media, Dance, Music, Art and Visual Communications and Design.
After trying both Spanish and German in Yr 7, students may select one of these for a year-long
language subject. Students who have taken part in the Literacy program will continue to be part of
that class, and additional offers may be made to students based on their English testing results.
Students may apply for the Year 8 Health and PE (AFL Academy Personal Leadership Stream).
COMPULSORY YR 8 SUBJECTS
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS PE AND HEALTH

• Reading and viewing • Number and Algebra • Net and wall games
• Writing • Measurement and • European sports
• Speaking and listening Geometry • Physical health
• Statistics and Probability • Mental health
LITERACY • Sexual health
• Differentiated skill
development
LANGUAGES
• Spanish or German
SCIENCE HUMANITIES TEXTILES

• Earth Science • Middle Ages • Pin cushion
• Light and sound • Freedoms and rights • Decorative cushion
• Cells and body systems • Place and liveability • Pencil case
• Matter and Chemistry • Changing nations • Boxer shorts
• Fruit shop economics SYSTEMS
• Shogun Japan • Robomoth project
• KNex and Lego
• Nerve Tester project
• Soldering
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ARTS ELECTIVES
Art – Get 'Arted!
• Express their own ideas and thoughts through artworks

• Create artworks using artists as inspiration
• Experiment with skills, concepts, techniques, themes and materials
Designers Inc.
• Experiment with manual and digital methods for different audiences and purposes
• Use observational, technical and visualisation drawing methods
• Follow the design process
Screen Time
• Explore different forms of media such as photography, print and film

• Learn media production skills and processes
• Plan, produce and distribute a variety of media works
Move and Make
• Derise original performance works

• Use creative and performance skills to respond to ideas through dance, acting and design
• Perform derised and scripted drama and dance
Instrumental As Anything
• Develop instrumental skills; including voice

• Collaborate with instrumental students in a band situation
• Develop individual skills on chosen instrument
• Instruments and their role within a band
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LANGUAGE ELECTIVES
German
• Introducing yourself in German

• People and animals
• The world around me
• The Holocaust
• Health and Fitness
Spanish
• Hobbies, likes and dislikes

• Travel and festivals in the Spanish-speaking world
• School in the Spanish-speaking world and Australia
• Fashion and clothes
• Food in the Hispanic world
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YR 8 HEALTH AND PE
AFL Academy Personal Leadership Stream (application only)
• Personal and team leadership skills

• Skill acquisition, development, and game sense learning
• Strength and Conditioning Programs
• Physical and mental fitness
•
*This program replaces Yr 8 PE for successful applicants
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YR 9 PROGRAM
The Yr 9 program is divided into core and elective subjects. As part of their core studies, students
study English, Mathematics and Health/PE. Electives comprise the rest of the program.
It is compulsory to choose at least one Humanities, Science, Art and Technology electives. Top
performing students may apply to undertake a VCE subject in Yr 9. Please register your interest at
http://tinyurl.com/HCAcceleration2022
COMPULSORY YR 9 SUBJECTS
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS
• Reading and viewing • Number and Algebra
• Writing • Measurement and Geometry
• Speaking and listening • Statistics and Probability
HEALTH / PE LANGUAGES
• Lifestyle and leisure (Compulsory for SEALP
• Sport education students only)
• Outdoor recreation • German
• Self-image • Spanish
• Relationships
• Nutrition
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YR 10 PROGRAM
In Yr 10 English and Maths are compulsory subjects, and students must also choose at least one
Humanities elective, at least one Science elective and the Health and Careers unit.
Some students may undertake work-based training in VET or VCE classes. Students with a strong
academic record and demonstrated maturity for higher level work may submit an expression of
interest to take up to two VCE/ VET Sequences at http://tinyurl.com/HCAcceleration2022. Please see
the VCE section for more information about subjects available.
School Based Apprenticeships are also an option for Yr 10 students. Please speak to staff from the
careers office for more information.
Yr 10 CORE STUDIES
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS CAREERS/HEALTH

(Whole year) (Whole year) (One Semester)
• English Essentials • Mathematics • Work Experience
• English • Mathematics Essentials • Career Action Plans
• Extension English • VCE Mathematics • Dimensions of Health
and Wellbeing
• Australia's Health
• Health Behaviours
* Please note: students who may wish to eventually join the Defence Forces should choose two science
subjects. Please see the careers team for more information.
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ENGLISH PATHWAYS & ELECTIVES
Yr 9 English
Yr 10 Essential Yr 10 Extension
Yr 10 English English
English
VCAL Literacy VCE English 1-2 VCE Literature 1-2
VCAL Literacy VCE English 3-4 VCE Literature 3-4
In addition to core English subjects the following electives are available to both Yr 9 and Yr 10 students
21st Century Journalism
• Assemble and verify facts

• Explore truth through interpretation, analysis and commentary
Creative Writing
• Explore a variety of forms of writing

• Edit, proof-read and enhance existing pieces of writing
• Experiment with stylistic language
• Publish creative pieces
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MATHS PATHWAYS
10 Essential Maths 11 Foundation (VCAL)
11 Foundation (VCAL)
10 Maths
General Maths Further Maths

Unit 1 & 2 Unit 3 & 4
Mathematical Mathematical
Methods Methods
Unit 1 & 2 Unit 3 & 4
10 Extension Maths
(Pre-Methods)**
Specialist Maths Specialist Maths
Unit 1 & 2 Unit 3 & 4

10 Maths
Unit 1 & 2 Unit 3 & 4

Unit 1 & 2* Unit 3 & 4
9 SEALP Maths 10 Extension Mathematical Mathematical

Maths Methods Methods
(Pre-Methods)** Unit 1 & 2 Unit 4 & 4
Mathematical
Methods
Unit 3 & 4
Mathematical
Methods Unit 1 &
2***
Specialist Maths Specialist Maths
Unit 1 & 2 Unit 3 & 4
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MATHS PATHWAYS
Year 9 Mathematics into Year 10 Mathematics Selection Advice
Any student, who is achieving well below standard, is recommended to undertake Essential Maths.
In order to take 10 Extension Maths students must be achieving an average of at least 80% for
assessment tasks.
All other students are recommended to complete 10 Maths.
Year 9 SEALP into Year 10 Selection Advice
Any student, who does not achieve an average at expected standard in all assessments in Year 10,
is recommended to repeat Year 10 Mathematics.
General Mathematics Unit 1 and 2, it is recommended that students’ have an average result at
expected standard in all assessment tasks at Year 9 SEALP.
Mathematical Methods Unit 1 & 2, it is recommended that students have an overall average result
above expected standard in all assessments in Year 9 SEALP, with an all results being above 90%.
Student who are not approved to accelerate into Mathematical Methods 1 & 2 in Year 10 are
recommended to complete 10 Extension Maths alongside General Mathematics Unit 1 and 2.
Student are not restricted to completing only one VCE Maths Pathway.
Year 10 Mathematics into Year 11 Mathematics Selection Advice
Any student, who does not achieve an average at expected standard in all assessments in Year 10,
is recommended to undertake Unit 1 and 2 Foundation Maths.
In order to do General Mathematics Unit 1 and 2, it is recommended that students’ have an

average result at expected standard in all assessment tasks, including examinations, at Year 10.
In order to do Mathematical Methods Unit 1 & 2, it is recommended that students undertake

10 Maths Extension (in Semester 1 and 2) and have an overall average result above expected
standard in all assessments, including examinations, at Year 9.
In order to do Specialist Mathematics Unit 1 & 2, it is recommended that students undertake 10

Maths Extension (in Semester 1 & 2) and have an overall average result above expected standard
in all assessments, including examinations, at Year 10. Studies in Specialist Mathematics must be
undertaken in conjunction with Mathematical Methods.
Student are not restricted to completing only one VCE Maths Pathway.
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ART ELECTIVES
Arts Pathways
Arts Pathways
SENIOR PATHWAYS
VCE Art
YR 9 ELECTIVES VCE Dance
Oh, Snap! Yr 10 ELECTIVES VCE Drama
3D Art HC Sessions Music Studio VCE Media Studies
Visual Communication Move to the Max
VCE Music Performance
The Influencer Media Exposed VCE Studio Arts
Actin' Up! Theatre Design
VCE Theatre Studies
Keep Moving 3D Art
VCE Visual Communication
Discover Media Art
Animation Creatives and Curiousity VET
SmARTy Paints Acting Class
VET Dance
Sketchy As
VET Screen & Media
VET Visual Arts
VET Community Dance,
Theatre & Events
VET Music
YR 9 ARTS ELECTIVES
Health and PE Pathways
Oh, Snap!
Yr 9 ELECTIVES YR 10 ELECTIVES SENIOR PATHWAYS
•Healthy
Express ideas
Body, within
Healthy Bats, Balls & Walls
the form of digital photography
Mind VCE Health & Human
• Capture photographs using aperture, shutter speed
Advanced andActive
Fitness ISO Development
The Great Outdoors
• Explore photographs and photographers from different Life cultures and times VCE Outdoor & Enviro
Invasion Games
• Manipulate images in Adobe Photoshop Studies
General Sports Sports Coaching
VCE PE
Fitness Training Peak Performance AFL
VET Community Services
3D ArtPeak Performance Academy Outdoor VET Sport & Recreation
AFL Academy Education VET Health Services
• Use their own artistic practice to express ideas VET Sport & Rec (AFL)
• Create sculptures with a wide range of materials and techniques
• Understand the process that artists use to create three dimensional works from different cultures and
times
Visual Communication Design

Languages
• Create designs by responding to a brief
• Use the design process for own creative designing
• Develop skills in manual and digital drawing methods
• Analyse and create within the fields of Industrial, Communication and Environmental Design
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ART ELECTIVES
YR 9 ARTS ELECTIVES
The Influencer
• Develop skills on your chosen instrument; including voice

• Develop skills on using recording technology
• Record high standard music
• Develop skills in industry standard film editing software
• Produce high quality music videos
Actin' Up
• Critically analyse drama viewed and performed

• Experiment with characterisation and with production roles
• Collaborate, organise and perform student-led dramatic performance
Discover Media
• Explore how social media is changing the world we live in

• Learn characteristics of different media forms including photography, film and web series
• Develop media production skills to create media artworks
• Plan and produce own media production
Keep Moving!
• Apply the elements of dance to improvise and demonstrate safe dance practice
• Practise and refine expressive skills
• Perform dances that communicate an intention
• Choreograph and perform original dance works
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ART ELECTIVES
YR 9 ARTS ELECTIVES
Animation
• Prepare a case study on the animation of their choice

• Produce hand drawn animation using digital drawing software on iPads
• Learn basic skills by animating objects
• Investigate and create 2D or 3D animations
SmARTy Paints
• Develop own art practice and artworks

• View exhibitions and analyse artworks
• Explore a range of creative materials and techniques
• drawing, painting, print making
Sketchy As
• Express ideas through drawing

• Develop own art practice through drawing
• Explore different types of drawing, materials and techniques
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ART ELECTIVES
YR 10 ARTS ELECTIVES
HC Sessions Music Studio
• Expand on abilities on chosen instrument

• Devise and develop repertoire
• Expand abilities on music reading
• Develop a deeper understanding of music
• Develop performance skills
Move to the Max
• Apply the elements of dance to improvisation and safe dance practice

• Perform dances aligned with a choreographer’s intent
• View and analyse dance works by other choreographers
• Choreograph and perform original works
Media Exposed
• Investigate the changing world of media

• Express ideas through digital photography and other media forms
• Refine media production skills and processes to create media artworks
• Plan and produce your own media production
3D Art
• Develop skills with clay, cardboard, Modroc

• Investigate three dimensional drawing methods
• Design artworks that express ideas, concepts and artistic intention
• Create, present and evaluate own three dimensional artworks
Art
• Develop skills in drawing, painting and printmaking

• Plan and create artworks
• Explore methods, media and materials
• Respond to artworks and view exhibitions
• Analytical Frameworks
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ART ELECTIVES
Creatives and Curiousity
• Design folios across a range of design fields

• Design skills in programs and features from the Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative and technical drawing methods
• Explore a range of materials
Acting Class
• Devise, workshop and perform ensemble and solo works

• Analyse and write scripts
• Analyse and develop characterisation
• Apply dramatic elements and production stagecraft elements
Theatre Design
• Design sets, costumes, lighting and makeup for theatre productions

• Research and apply theatre technologies
• Interpret scripts in a range of theatre styles
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VET Visual Arts
VET Community Dance,
Theatre & Events
VET Music
HEALTH & PE ELECTIVES
Health & PE Pathways

Health and PE Pathways
Yr 9 ELECTIVES YR 10 ELECTIVES SENIOR PATHWAYS

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Bats, Balls & Walls VCE Health & Human
Advanced Fitness Active Development
The Great Outdoors
Life VCE Outdoor & Enviro
Invasion Games
Studies
General Sports Sports Coaching
VCE PE
Fitness Training Peak Performance AFL
VET Community Services
Peak Performance Academy Outdoor VET Sport & Recreation
AFL Academy Education VET Health Services
VET Sport & Rec (AFL)
Languages
YR 9 HEALTH & PE ELECTIVES
Yr 9 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
• Develop a holistic approach to health and wellbeing

• Trial strategies designed to improve all dimensions of health
• Plan and implement strategies to enhance the health and wellbeing
• Participate in sports/activities accessible throughout the lifespan
• Research lifestyle diseases
Yr 9 The Great Outdoors
• Explore natural settings for physical activity

• Participate in practical activities; map/compass skills, rock climbing, camp cooking
• Complete units in First Aid, risk assessments, volunteering
• Participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program
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Yr 9 Invasion Games
• Apply offensive and defensive strategies through a range of invasion games such as AFL, Netball,
Hockey and Soccer
• Develop leadership skills via peer teaching and undertaking captain/coaching roles
• Collect and analyse statistics in sport with the aim of giving feedback on individual performances
• Develop an understanding of the various rules in sports through experiences such umpiring and scoring
Yr 9 Serve it Up
• Participate in a range of sports accessible throughout the lifespan

• Participate in a range of sports including cricket, tennis, golf, squash, etc
• Explore advances in nutrition, hydration, technology for performance
Yr 9 Fitness Training
• Measure & understand our bodies immediate responses to exercise

• Analyse fitness requirements for a team sport of choice
• Complete a regime of fitness tests to identify strengths & weaknesses
• Participate in training to improve fitness
Yr 9 Peak Performance (full year - application only)
• Participate in strength and conditioning training for their chosen discipline

• Measure performance growth over a 12 month period
• Start the Certificate II Sport and Recreation VET Course
Yr 9 AFL Academy (full year - application only)

• Strength and Conditioning Programs Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Sports Coaching and Training
Principles.
*Please note additional costs may apply for this subject
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YR 10 HEALTH & PE ELECTIVES

Yr 10 Bats, Balls and Walls
• Participate in a variety of team sports

• Demonstrate skills involved in a variety of sports
• Study basic functional anatomy concepts involved in sports
• Demonstrate leadership skills including umpiring, coaching, peer teaching
Yr 10 Peak Performance (full year - application only)
• Participate in strength and conditioning training for their chosen discipline

• Measure performance growth over a 12 month period
• Complete the Certificate II Sport and Recreation VET Course
Yr 10 Advanced Fitness
• Develop fitness training programs and train for fitness improvements

• Understand the principles of training
• Study basic anatomy including the musculoskeletal system
Yr 10 Active Life
• Demonstrate movement and skills in a range of team and individual sports

• Explore factors that influence women’s participation in physical activity
• Explore health issues facing Australian women
Yr 10 Sports Coaching
• Develop sport leadership skills including communication and organisation

• Deliver physical activity sessions to primary aged students
• Plan and structure physical activity sessions
Yr 10 AFL Academy (full year - application only)

• Strength and Conditioning Programs and physical and mental fitness
• Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Sports Coaching and Training Principles.
*Please note additional costs may apply for this subject
Yr 10 Outdoor Education
• Explore concept of sustainability

• Explore a range of outdoor environments
• Complete units in First Aid, risk assessments, volunteering
• Participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program (Silver)
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HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
Humanities Pathways
Humanities Pathways
SENIOR PATHWAYS
YR 9 ELECTIVES YR 10 ELECTIVES
VCE Accounting
War & Revolutions Money Money Money
VCE Business
Food Security/Feeding Power to the People
the Future Management
Law & Order VCE History
Living in the Lucky
Struggles for Freedom VCE Geography
Country
A Sunburnt Country VCE Legal Studies
YR 9 HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
Science Pathways
Yr 9 War and Revolutions
• YR 9 ELECTIVES
Industrial revolution (1750-1914) Yr 10 ELECTIVES
• Frontier Wars and Impact of Colonisation (1750-1918) SENIOR PATHWAYS
• Human Body
Australia in War 1 (1914-1930) Biological Science
in World
• Motion
Historical skills
VCE Chemistry
Physical Science VCE Biology
Where the Wild
VCE Physics
Yr 9 Food
ThingsSecurity
Are and FeedingChemical
the Future
Science
VCE Psychology
Crime Scene Psychology
• Biomes and food security - challenges of food
Investigation production, land management and overpopulation
• Geographies of interconnection - tourism, trade, and technology
VCE Environmental
Environmental Studies
• Bang, Crackle,
Geographical concepts - spatial characteristics, distributions and patterns
Science
• Fizz, Pop skills - collect, record, represent and evaluate geographical data VET Agriculture
Geographical
Yr 9 Living in the Lucky Country
• Citizenship, diversity and identity in Australia

• Influence of media in shaping identities and attitudes and political choices
• Work and work futures
• Consumer and financial literacy
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HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
YR 10 HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
Yr 10 Money Money Money
• Resource allocation and making choices

• Competitive advantage in the business environment
• Enterprising behaviours
• Business reasoning and interpretation
Yr 10 Power to the People
• The role of political parties and formation of government

• Democracy in Australia compared to socialism in China
• International peacekeeping and the United Nations
• Political choices shaped by the media
Yr 10 Law and Order
• Understand roles and responsibilities of government at a global scale

• Explain how international obligations shape Australian law
• Evaluate how the criminal law system protects our community
• Understand how individuals resolve disputes in court
Yr 10 Struggles for Freedom
• Cause and consequences of World War 2 in Europe and Australia

• The Civil Rights Movement in Australia and the United States
• Challenges in the Modern Globalised World
• Historical skills
Yr 10 A Sunburnt Country - Challenge and Change
• Environmental Change and Management

• Geographies of Human Wellbeing
• Geographical concepts - spatial characteristics, distributions and patterns
• Geographical skills - collect, record, represent and evaluate geographical data
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LANGUAGES
Language Pathways
Yr 10 ELECTIVES
SENIOR PATHWAYS
Yr 9 ELECTIVES German
VCE German VCE
German Spanish
Spanish
Spanish (Some students
may undertake
exchange programs)
Yr 9 German
• Communicating
Humanities about yourself
Pathways
• School in Germany and Australia
• People and places
• Life as a teenager
• The environment
SENIOR PATHWAYS
YR 9 ELECTIVES YR 10 ELECTIVES
VCE Accounting
War & Revolutions Money Money Money
VCE Business
YrFood
9 Spanish
Security/Feeding Power to the People
the Future Management
Law & Order VCE History
• My social circles
Living in the Lucky
• My house Struggles for Freedom VCE Geography
Country
• My neighbourhood
• Daily routines
• Healthy lifestyles
Yr 10 German
• Personal identity and schooling

• The world of work
Science Pathways
• Health and fitness
• The environment and ecotourism
• YR
Fairy tales, legends and poetry
9 ELECTIVES Yr 10 ELECTIVES
SENIOR PATHWAYS
Yr 10Human Body in
Spanish
Motion
Biological Science VCE Chemistry
• Where the Wildand future plans
My relationships
• Things
Travel Are
in the Hispanic world VCE Physics
Chemical Science
• The news media VCE Psychology
• Crime
The Scene
environment
Psychology
• Investigation
Myths and legends VCE Environmental
Bang, Crackle, Science
30 Fizz, Pop VET Agriculture
SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Science Pathways
Science Pathways
YR 9 ELECTIVES Yr 10 ELECTIVES
SENIOR PATHWAYS
Human Body in Biological Science
Motion VCE Chemistry
Where the Wild
Things Are VCE Physics
Chemical Science
VCE Psychology
Crime Scene Psychology
Investigation VCE Environmental
Bang, Crackle, Science
Fizz, Pop VET Agriculture
YR 9 SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Yr 9 Human Body in Motion
• Understand the functioning of human body systems and how it responds to exercise
• Identify the levels of organisation within the human body
• Measure human movement and applying the laws of physics to everyday examples
• Examine body chemistry and its rile in human movement and energy production
Yr 9 Where the Wild Things Are
• Investigate the characteristics, role and importance of microbes

• Investigate plant adaptations and responses to their environment
• Investigate animals adaptations and responses to their environment
Yr 9 Crime Scene Investigation
• Understand Crime scene and eye witness basics

• Collect and analyse a variety of evidence types
• Explain the reasons why DNA evidence is so valuable and its limitations
• Explore Arson investigation and accident reconstruction
Yr 9 Bang, Crackle, Fizz, Pop
• Test properties of consumable materials

• Investigating biomolecules and testing manufacturing claims in food products
• Investigate properties of cosmetics, fragrances and beauty products
• Comparing the use of different materials in sustainable house design
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SCIENCE ELECTIVES
YR 10 SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Yr 10 Biological Science
• Understand how the organs and systems of the human body work together
• Discuss the storage and reproduction of DNA for new cells and reproduction of species
• Investigate how traits are inherited through generations
• Describe how the theory of evolution explains how all current organisms came to be
• Understand how DNA and forensic evidence can be used to investigate crimes
Yr 10 Physical Science
• Understand energy flow in the earth’s atmosphere

• Use evidence to explain the origins of our universe
• Predict the motion of objects by utilising the laws of physics
• Investigate the movement of a magnet and wire to produce electricity.
• Operate circuits and measuring voltage and current
Yr 10 Chemical Science
• Understand the structure and properties of atoms

• Describe radioactivity and the process of radioactive emissions
• Read the periodic table and understanding the way it groups elements
• Balance chemical equations
• Perform chemical reactions and making sense of them
Yr 10 Psychology
• Name and describe the functions of different areas of the brain

• Discuss the different theories of why we sleep and explain the stages of sleep.
• Describe the roles of a sports psychologist
• Describe and explain social psychology phenomenon
Yr 10 Environmental Science
• Explore Earths systems

• Investigate the role of biodiversity in healthy environment
• Describe factors contributing to climate change and solutions
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Technology Pathways
TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES
Technology Pathways
SENIOR PATHWAYS
VCE Computing
YR 10 ELECTIVES VCE Food Studies
Baker's Shop VCE Metal
Yr 9 ELECTIVES
Master Kitchen VCE Textiles
Cafe Foods
International Food VCE Wood
Digital Technology
Digital Technology VCE Systems Engineering
Small Engines
Systems Electronics VET Automotive Studies
Metal
Vehicle Technology VET Building & Construction
Terrific Textiles
Metal VET Engineering
Wood
Fabulous Fashion VET Electrotechnology
Wood VET Furniture Making
VET Kitchen Operations
VET Plumbing
YR 9 TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES
Yr 9 Digital Technology
• Learn programming principles and algorithm design

• Create professional looking text documents and a poster
• Understand information storage and transfer methods using a computer
• Understand how images are created using a computer
Yr 9 Small Engines
• Develop an understanding of small engine operation

• Study 2 stroke and 4 stroke engine design and operation
• Safe work practices and equipment use
• Conduct diagnosis and repairs to small engines
Yr 9 Terrific Textiles
• Follow the design process and evaluate projects

• Use a sewing machine and overlocker
• Produce a range of projects including pyjama pants, bag, upcycled product, free choice
• Learn how to follow patterns
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Yr 9 Wood
• Follow the product design process to create a folio for set projects
• Use a range of hand tools and power equipment safely
• Produce a range of different skills tasks and projects/products
• Projects include; storage solution and lounge room furniture project
Please note: This subject incurs an additional cost for larger projects
Yr 9 Metal
• Projects include; fire pit, BBQ, bar stool and/or free choice product
Please note: This subject incurs an additional cost for large projects
Yr 9 Cafe Foods
• Produce a variety of cafe-style quality recipes

• Develop a range of complex cooking techniques and processes
• Develop knowledge of a range of ingredients
• Improve quality with the consideration of ingredients and sustainability
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YR 10 TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES
Yr 10 Digital Technology
• Learn how to code your own web page using HTML

• Program your own game application
• Understand computer graphics
• Develop a digital system using your own code, sensors and robotic components
Yr 10 Systems Electronics

• Create a design folio
• Produce a range of electronic projects including a polarity tester, flashing bike light and stereo amplifier
• Develop skills using a range of hand and power tools
Please note: This subject incurs an additional cost
Yr 10 Vehicle Technology (Automotive)
• Develop an understanding of a wide range of automotive systems

• Safe work practices and equipment use
• Study petrol, diesel and alternative fuel sources for automotive use
• Conduct diagnosis and repairs to automotive systems
Yr 10 Fabulous Fashion

• Explore techniques using the sewing machine, overlocker and screen-printing
• Produce a range of projects such as appliqued towel, hoody with personalised screen-printed design,
quillow, free choice product
• Learn to follow a commercial pattern
Yr 10 Wood
• Projects include; Bedroom furniture product or other negotiated design/product
Please note: This subject incurs an additional cost for the furniture project
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Yr 10 Metal
• Design folio and project; document, research, design, produce and evaluate
Please note: This subject may incur an additional cost for the own design project
Yr 10 Baker’s Shop
• Produce a variety of bakery recipes safely and hygienically

• Improve product processes with consideration to ingredients and sustainability
• Produce cake, bread, pastry and biscuits
Please note: This subject may incur an additional cost
Yr 10 Master Kitchen
• Produce and style a variety of recipes chosen from “Master Chef” using different methods of cookery;
such as baking, braising, stewing, grilling, frying
• Develop experience with a range of tools and equipment
• Improve product processes and presentation
Yr 10 International Foods
• Develop a range of cultural cooking techniques and processes safely and hygienically
• Produce a variety of cuisines from around the world
• Identify individual cuisine’s historical, religious and social significance
• Investigate, design, produce and evaluate a variety of cuisines
VCAL PATHWAY ELECTIVES
Yr 10 English Essentials
Yr 10 Mathematics Essentials
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VCAL PROGRAM
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) features:
• Provides students with practical work related experience

• Helps students to develop literacy and numeracy skills
• Helps students to develop personal skills that are important for life and work
• Certificates are open to students in Years 11 & 12 and sit alongside the VCE
• Is a recognised senior secondary certificate
• Three levels of attainment; Foundation, Intermediate and Senior
• Strong emphasis on applied learning with a ‘hands on’ approach
• Provides a pathway to TAFE, an apprenticeship or employment linked to training
• Involves competency based assessment, reliant on demonstration of skills
• Has flexibility in program design
• Study program is matched to the interests and abilities of the student
• Enrolment in a VET program is compulsory
• Students must complete a minimum of 90 hours of work placement
• Structured Workplace Learning or School-Based Apprenticeship align with a VET course
VCAL SUBJECT LISTINGS
VCAL Literacy
• Express personal opinions and factual information through writing and speaking
• Engage in discussions and public debate with others
• Develop skills in reading for practical purposes, knowledge and personal interests
• Communicate in a professional manner with members of the community
Personal Development Skills
• Work in teams to plan projects that benefit others

• Diagnose problems and develop solutions
• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders
• Understand diversity and difference
Work Related Skills
• Identify and eliminate hazards in the workplace

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of workers and managers in the workplace
• Research career opportunities
• Prepare job applications and understand key selection criteria
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VCE PROGRAM
What is the VCE?
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a certificate that recognises the successful completion
of your secondary education and provides pathways to further study at university, TAFE and to the
world of work.

The VCE is designed to be completed over a minimum of two years and includes VCE subjects as well
as VET (Vocational Education and Training) subjects.
Units 1-2 are usually completed in Yr 11. Units 3-4 are usually completed in Yr 12. Many students
apply to undertake certain sequences in lower year levels.
To graduate, students must pass 16 units. This must include at least three units of a VCE English,
including a Unit 3-4 sequence. It must also include at least three other VCE sequences.
VCE VET
As part of VCE, students can choose a Vocational Education and Training program. It contributes to
the VCE in the same way as a VCE subject. See the VET section of this book for more information.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships

School-based Apprenticeships can also contribute to the VCE or VCAL. See the relevant section of
this book.
Advice for Students entering Yr 11 in 2022

• You must select 6 units in each semester (a total of 12 units) including an English in each
semester.
• If a student completed Units 1-2 in Yr 10, they can undertake Units 3-4 in Yr 11 provided they
submit an expression of interest at http://tinyurl.com/HRAcceleration2022 and meet the
academic, behaviour and attendance requirements.
Advice for Students entering Yr 12 in 2022

• Students must select five Unit 3-4 sequences.
• Students must select Units 3-4 English.
• Units 3-4 are taken as a sequence. You must choose both.
• Changes are possible at the start of 2022 but the later the change, the more you will be
disadvantaged.
ATAR Scores and Study Combinations

A student’s ATAR is calculated by VTAC by adding:
• the scaled score from one English study
• the next best three scaled scores
• 10% of a fifth and sixth score
Please note, the subjects listed in this section of the book are offered at Horsham College if there is
adequate demand. Additional subjects may be studied via Distance Education. See Mr Rigas for more
information.
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ACCOUNTING
Unit 1: Establishing and Operating a Service Business
• Understand the factors involved in establishing a small business

• Examine the accounting and financial management of the business
• Examine the processes of gathering and recording financial data
• Understand how accounting information is reported and analysed by internal and external users
Unit 2: Accounting for a Trading Business
• Record and report accounting information for a small business using the cash basis
• Examine the role of accounting in the decision-making process for a sole proprietor of a service business
• Understand the application of accounting principles
Unit 3: Recording and Reporting for a Trading Business
• Use the double entry system of recording financial data

• Prepare reports using the accrual basis of accounting
Unit 4: Control and Analysis of Business Performance
• Investigate the role and importance of budgeting for businesses

• Complete budgets for cash, profit and financial positions
• Interpret accounting information from accounting reports and graphs, and analyse these results to
suggest strategies for improved business performance
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ART
Unit 1: Artworks, experience and meaning
• Analyse artworks using the Structural and Personal frameworks

• Develop a Visual Diary based on the Analytical frameworks
• Create a completed artwork in a material of own choice
Unit 2: Artworks and contemporary culture
• Analyse artworks using the Cultural and Contemporary frameworks

• Study artistic traditions
• Investigate the processes of contemporary art making in relation to their own art making
Unit 3: Artworks, ideas and values
• Analyse and interpret selected art made before 1990 and after 1990
• Discuss art, applying the Analytical Frameworks
• Create artworks and apply analytical frameworks to annotations and analysis of the works
Unit 4: Artworks, ideas and viewpoints
• Study artworks, develop and expand upon personal points of view

• Discuss artworks and artists
• Develop a body of work using the process that demonstrates creativity
• Prepare and present a completed body of work accompanied by documentation
*Please note: This subject incurs an additional cost
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AUSTRALIAN POLITICS
Unit 1: Ideas, Actors and Power
• Explain key concepts in politics

• Compare Australian democracy with a non-democratic political system like Nth Korea
• Analyse political parties and interest groups
• Analyse the media and its role in Australian democracy
Unit 2: Global Connections
• Analyse globalisation and the development of global political movements

• Explain the impact of globalisation on trade, human rights, culture and the environment
• Explain Australia’s contribution to the global community
• Case study into one example of international conflict
Unit 3: Evaluating Australian Democracy
• Explain the key features of Australia’s political system

• Analyse the protection of rights and freedoms in Australia
• Evaluate the effectiveness of parliament
• Compare Australia’s political system with America’s
Unit 4: Australian Public Policy
• Explain how policy decisions are made in Australia

• Analyse the role of the government and opposition in terms of policy direction
• Explain the objectives of Australian foreign policy
• Analyse two key issues facing Australian foreign policy, such as environmental issues or terrorism
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BIOLOGY
Unit 1
• Examine the structure and function of cells.

• Explain the cell cycle, growth and differentiation.
• Explore how plant and animal systems function.
• Design an investigation into ways organisms regulate their functions for survival.
Unit 2
• Describe the benefits of different reproductive strategies of organisms.

• Explain how chromosomes pass on genetic information and predict outcomes of genetic crosses.
• Explain ways that inherited traits and adaptations impact on survival and diversity of species.
• Explore how science is used to investigate and communicate bioethical issues
Unit 3
• Biological molecules; from DNA to proteins

• DNA manipulation
• Enzymes and the factors that affect them
• Biochemical pathways; photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Unit 4
• Experimental design and data analysis

• Relatedness between species
• Mechanisms by which the body combats disease
• Genetic changes over time as the driver for evolution
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: Planning a business
• Describe how and why business ideas are created and developed
• Identify business opportunities
• Describe both the internal and external environments that affect business planning
• Develop and construct business plans
Unit 2: Establishing a business
• Investigate the features of effective marketing

• Consider the skills and capabilities of staff and how they can contribute to the business
• Research and analyse case studies of business management
• Discuss the staffing needs and management strategies for a business
Unit 3: Managing a Business
• Discuss the key characteristics of businesses and stakeholders

• Analyse the relationship between corporate culture, management styles and management skills
• Explain theories of motivation and apply them to a range of contexts
• Analyse the relationship between business objectives and operations management
Unit 4: Transforming a Business
• Explain the way business change may come about and use key performance indicators to analyse the
performance of a business
• Discuss the driving and restraining forces for change and evaluate management strategies to position
a business for the future
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of strategies used by managers to implement change
• Discuss the effect of change on the stakeholders of a business
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COMPUTING
VCE Applied computing
Unit 1
• Students understand how data is analysed and visualised to convey information

• Students use a programming language to create a working software solution
Unit 2
• Work collaboratively to develop an innovative solution to an identified need or opportunity

• Investigate how networks enable data and information to be exchanged locally and globally
VCE Software Development
Unit 3
• Access, select and extract authentic data from large repositories

• Manipulate data to present findings as data visualisations
• Determine and propose a research question and collect and analyse data
• Prepare a project plan, taking into account all stages of the problem-solving methodology
Unit 4
• Develop infographics or dynamic data visualisations

• Focus on data and information security and its importance to an organisation
• Investigate security strategies used to manage storage, communication and disposal of data and
information
• Examine the threats to data and information and evaluate methods to protect data and information
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CHEMISTRY
Unit 1
• Relate elements in the periodic table to their properties, investigate the structures and properties, and
calculate mole quantities.
• Investigate and explain the properties of carbon lattices and molecular substances with reference to
their structures and bonding, name organic compounds, and explain how polymers can be designed for
a purpose.
• Investigate a question related to materials.
Unit 2
• Relate the properties of water to structure and bonding

• Explain the importance of the properties and reactions of water
• Analyse water samples for salts, organic compounds and acids and bases
• Design and undertake a laboratory investigation related to water quality
Unit 3
• Compare fuels with reference to combustion products and energy outputs and evaluate energy resources
based on energy efficiency, renewability and environmental impact.
• Apply rate and equilibrium principles to predict how the rate and extent of reactions can be optimised
Unit 4
• Compare the general structures and reactions of the major organic families of compounds and design
reaction pathways
• Distinguish between the chemical structures of key food molecules, analyse the chemical reactions
involved in the metabolism of the major components of food including the role of enzymes, and calculate
the energy content of food.
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DANCE
Unit 1
• Create and perform a solo, duo or group dance

• Learn and perform a teacher-choreographed dance work
• Develop physical and technical dance skills
• Apply knowledge of physiology to the care and maintenance of the dancer’s body
Unit 2
• Expand their personal movement vocabulary and choreographic skills

• Create and perform a solo dance work
• Learn and perform a teacher-choreographed work
• Analyse dance styles and traditions from other cultures
Unit 3
• Choreograph, rehearse and perform a solo dance work

• Develop physical and technical dance skills
• Learn and perform a teacher-choreographed group dance work
• Analyse two solo dance works to develop understanding of the choreographic process
Unit 4
• Choreograph, rehearse and perform a solo dance that communicates an intention

• Document and analyse the dance making and performance processes
• Analyse a group dance work by a 20th century choreographer
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DRAMA
Unit 1
• Devise and document solo and/or ensemble drama works

• Perform drama works to an audience
• Analyse the development and the performance of their work
• Presentation of ideas, stories and character in a drama performance, by drama practitioners
Unit 2
• Devise and document the process used to create a performance

• Present a performance that reflects aspects of Australian Identity
Unit 3
• Develop and present characters within a devised ensemble performance

• Analyse the use of processes, techniques and skills to create and present an ensemble performance
• Analyse and evaluate a professional drama performance
Unit 4
• Demonstrate the application of symbol and transformation of character

• Dramatic techniques
• Use stimulus material to devise a solo performance
• Analyse and evaluate the creation, development and presentation of a solo performance
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ECONOMICS
Unit 1: The Behaviour of Consumers and Businesses
• Describe the basic economic problem of relative scarcity and the need for economic decision making
• Apply economic theory to make economic predictions
• Apply economic knowledge, concepts and theories to predict the effect of changes in conditions on
market outcomes
• Research and synthesise information about a particular market
Unit 2: Contemporary Economic Issues
• Identify trends, patterns, similarities and differences in economic data and other information
• Evaluate the potential costs and benefits associated with economic activity.
• Economic reasons why the issue/s may be of importance to Australia and the global economy
• Identify and discuss factors that influence equity in the distribution of income and efficiency of resource
allocation
Unit 3: Australia’s Economic Prosperity
• Define key economic concepts and terms and use them appropriately
• Construct and interpret demand and supply diagrams
• Explain the effect of government intervention in markets
• Analyse economic relationships through the interpretation of data, graphical trends, patterns and other
information
Unit 4: Managing the Economy
• Explain the role of the RBA with respect to monetary policy

• Gather relevant data and information about the nature and operation of aggregate demand policies in
Australia
• Describe the aims of aggregate supply policies in terms of the domestic macroeconomic goals and
living standards
• Analyse the effect of aggregate supply policies on the domestic macroeconomic goals and living
standards
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ENGLISH
Unit 1
• Reading and creating texts

• Analysing and presenting argument
Unit 2
• Reading and comparing texts

• Analysing and presenting argument
Unit 3
• Reading and creating texts

• Analysing argument
Unit 4
• Reading and comparing texts

• Presenting argument
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Unit 1
• Reading practices
• Ideas and concerns in texts
Unit 2
• The texts, the reader and their contexts

• Exploring connections between texts
Unit 3
• Adaptations and transformations

• Creative responses to texts
Unit 4
• Literary perspectives
• Close analysis
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Unit 1
• Investigate local ecosystems

• Explain process and interactions of Earth Systems
• Consider options for management of environmental challenges
• Using data and modelling to study Earths Systems
Unit 2
• Discuss the characteristics, impacts and management of a variety of pollutants

• Explain the challenges of providing quality and affordable food and water for the world
• Consider options for management of sustainability of food and water resources
• Investigate how science can be applied to address the impacts of natural and human activities
Unit 3
• Understand how ecosystems provide services

• Articulate the importance of maintain biodiversity
• Assess when development is sustainable through a range of case studies
• Evaluate the current environmental management strategies used to protect the environment
Unit 4
• Consider options for responding to and mitigating climate change

• Compare options for sustainable and suitable energy sources for the future
• Formulate hypotheses and make predictions
• Explain scientific ideas
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FOOD STUDIES
Unit 1
• Food origins and farming systems of ancient cultures

• Indigenous and colonists food
• Patterns of food in Australia
• Influence of migrants and food trends
Unit 2
• Major food Industries, food suppliers and consumers

• Food in the home - food for families
• Food intolerances, restrictions and allergies
Unit 3
• Food in daily life

• Food science
• Food safety
• Social Influences on food choices
Unit 4
• Environment and ethical issues related to food products

• Food systems around the world
• Analysis of global food problems including food shortages
• Food sustainability
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GEOGRAPHY
Unit 1: Hazards and Disasters
• Evaluate the impact of natural disasters

• Analyse the effectiveness of disaster prevention methods
• Develop strategies for increasing human preparedness to minimise disasters
Unit 2: Tourism
• Understand the basics of tourism

• Use fieldwork techniques to conduct their own research
• Explore and contrast the impact of tourism in Australia and overseas
Unit 3: Changing the Land
• Articulate the ways in which the Earth’s surface has changed through natural and human involvement
• Describe processes such as deforestation, ice caps melting and desertification
• Debate the justification for human manipulation
Unit 4: Human Population – Trends and Issues
• Explore patterns of population change, movement and distribution, and how governments, organisations
and individuals have responded to chose changes in different parts of the world
• Examine why population movements occur, and analyse the impact of them
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GERMAN
Unit 1
• Extended spoken interaction with teacher in German

• Response to questions in English and German, interpreting information from German texts
• Written presentation in German about an aspect of German culture
Unit 2
• Extended written response in German to spoken, written or viewed texts

• Extended written response in German analysing an aspect of German culture
• Oral presentation in German about an aspect of German culture
Unit 3
• Role play with teacher negotiating a solution to a personal issue in German

• Written response to written, spoken and viewed texts in German
• Personal, imaginative or informative writing in German
Unit 4
• Interview in German with teacher about an aspect of German culture

• Written response in German incorporating information from German texts
• Evaluative or persuasive writing in German
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HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Unit 1
• Explain multiple dimensions of health and wellbeing

• Explain indicators used to measure health status of youth
• Apply nutritional information
• Interpret data to improve health
Unit 2
• Explain developmental changes from youth to adulthood

• Analyse healthy development during stages of the lifespan
• Describe how to access Australia’s health system and health promotion
Unit 3
• Explain global health and wellbeing

• Interpret data and explain changes to public health approaches
• Evaluate health promotion
Unit 4
• Analyse global health status and burden of disease

• Analyse relationships between health and human development
• Evaluate global health programs
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HISTORY
Unit 1: Change and Conflict
• Consequences of World War 1 and causes of World War 2

• Dominant ideologies and their impact on people
• Cultural and social change due to political and economic factors
Unit 2: The Changing World Order
• Cause and consequences of the Cold War

• Key characteristics of communism and capitalism
• Challenges such as terrorism to political and social order
• Popular movements such as environmentalism and feminism
Unit 3: The French Revolution
• Analyse the social, political and economic impacts of change throughout a revolution
• Examine historiography and analyse historical perspectives that shape interpretations of history
• Explain how the French Revolution shaped society today
Unit 4: The Russian Revolution
• Analyse the social, political and economic impacts of change throughout a revolution
• Examine historiography and analyse historical perspectives that shape interpretations of history
• Explain how the Russian Revolution shaped society today
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LEGAL STUDIES
Unit 1: Guilt and liability
• Understand the foundations of criminal and civil law

• Gain an understanding of the different sources of law
• Investigate the key concepts of criminal and civil law
• Look at factual and hypothetical cases and determine the guilt or liability of defendants
Unit 2: Sanctions, remedies and rights
• Look at the enforcing of criminal and civil law

• Investigate two criminal and civil cases
• Evaluate the ability of our legal system to protect rights
Unit 3: Rights and justice
• Look at both the criminal and civil justice system in Victoria

• Analysing the ability of the Victorian justice system to meet the principles of justice
• Discuss the rights of individuals in disputes and suggested reforms to the system
Unit 4: The people and the law
• Investigate where law comes from

• Explore Australia’s Constitution, and how it establishes law-making in Australia
• Understand how the courts and parliament are able to make law
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MATHEMATICS - FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS
Unit 1
• Consolidate real world skills and understandings

• Work independently and in groups
• Maintain and use a personal summary journal of skills and vocabulary
• Meet deadlines
• Space, shape and design
• Patterns & number
• Data
• Measurement
Unit 2
• Space, shape and design

• Patterns & number
• Data
• Measurement
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MATHEMATICS - GENERAL MATHEMATICS
Unit 1
• Number
• Linear Equations
• Recursion
• Matrices
Unit 2
• Linear Graphs
• Univariate Data
• Bivariate Data
• Inequalities & Linear Programming
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
Unit 3
• Data Analysis
• Recursion & Financial Modelling
Unit 4
• Matrices
• Linear Relations
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MATH METHODS
Unit 1
• Functions & Graphs
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Probability & Statistics
Unit 2
• Algebra
• Calculus
Unit 3

• Algebra
• Calculus
Unit 4

• Algebra
• Calculus
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SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS
Unit 1
• Algebra
• Number systems
• Sequences and Series
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Number and proof
• Matrices
Unit 2
• Trigonometry
• Vectors
• Complex numbers
• Kinematics
• Statistics
• Graphing techniques
SPECIALISTS MATHEMATICS 1 - 2
Unit 3

• Algebra
• Calculus
Unit 4
• Vectors
• Mechanics
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MEDIA STUDIES
Unit 1
• Describe the nature and form of representations within media products and forms from different times,
locations and contexts
• Describe the characteristics of specific media audiences
• Analyse the structures within Australian fictional and non-fictional media stories
Unit 2
• Analyse the distinctive style of media across creators and producers in different media forms
• Learn media production processes and their relationship to specific media forms
• Identify the nature and forms of new media technologies
Unit 3
• Analyse the relationship between narratives

• Explore media codes, conventions, genres and styles
• Document the specified audience, narrative, and intention of media form and products
• Media production design
Unit 4
• Realise a media production design through production and post production processes
• Discuss the dynamic and changing relationship between the media and the audience and evaluate
ethical and legal issues in the media
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MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Unit 1
• Work within a group and as a soloist to develop musicianship skills

• Investigate works of other performers to improve own approach to performance
• Critique performance conventions of established artists
• Identify technical challenges in selected performance pieces
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse musical excerpts using the Elements of Music
Unit 2
• Perform selected group and solo works

• Present performances in varied venues
• Identify technical challenges in selected performance pieces
• Apply musicianship skills to rehearsing and performing
• Develop knowledge on theoretical and aural aspects of music
Unit 3
• Prepare specific advanced repertoire on chosen instrument

• Prepare technical work to overcome performance challenges in repertoire
• Refine knowledge on theoretical and aural aspects of music
• Prepare a sophisticated performance for end-of-year exam
• Practice written analysis of music using the Elements of Music
Unit 4
• Refine performance for the end of year performance exam

• Consolidate musicianship skills
• Play musical instrument or voice
• Refine knowledge on theoretical and aural aspects of music
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OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Unit 1
• Describe motivations for participation in outdoor experiences

• Describe ways of knowing and experiencing outdoor environments
Unit 2
• Describe the different characteristics of outdoor environments

• Evaluate human impacts on outdoor environments
Unit 3
• Explain and evaluate how relationships environments have changed over time
• Analyse and evaluate contemporary societal relationships with outdoor environments
Unit 4
• Evaluate the health of outdoor environments

• Analyse conflicts of use over environments
• Evaluate strategies for sustainability
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PHYSICS
Unit 1
• Analyse changes in thermal energy and describe environmental impacts

• Investigate and apply a DC circuit model to simple battery-operated devices and household electrical
systems
• Apply mathematical models to analyse circuits and describe the safe and effective use of electricity.
• Explain the origins of atoms and the nature of subatomic particles
Unit 2
• Investigate, analyse and mathematically model the motion of particles and bodies.
• Apply concepts and explain an observation of the physical world from a choice of options.
• Design and undertake an investigation of a physics question
Unit 3
• Analyse gravitational, electric and magnetic fields, and explain the operation of motors and particle
accelerators and the orbits of satellites
• Analyse and evaluate an electricity generation and distribution system
• Investigate motion and related energy transformations experimentally
Unit 4
• Apply wave concepts to analyse, interpret and explain the behaviour of light.
• Provide evidence for the nature of light and matter, and analyse the data from experiments
• Design and undertake a practical investigation related to waves or fields or motion
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unit 1
• Collect and analyse data from practical activities

• Explain how the musculoskeletal system functions
• Evaluate performance enhancement
Unit 2
• Collect and analyse data on activity behaviours

• Create, undertake and evaluate an activity plan
• Research, analyse and evaluate a contemporary issue with participation in physical activity and/or sport
Unit 3
• Collect and analyse from physical activities

• Develop and refine movement skills from a coaching perspective based on biomechanics
• Use data from practical activities to analyse how body and energy systems work
• Explain the factors causing fatigue and suitable recovery strategies
Unit 4
• Analyse data from an activity analysis and fitness tests

• Determine and assess fitness components and energy system requirements
• Participate in a variety of training methods
• Design and evaluate training programs to enhance specific fitness components
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PRODUCT DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: METAL
Unit 1
• Follow the product design process

• Analyse an existing design
• Research sustainable approaches for production
• Produce a redesigned product considering sustainability
• Create a folio and evaluate a redesigned product
Unit 2

• Work collaboratively in a team
• Research human-centred design
• Produce a collaboratively designed product
• Create a folio and evaluate a collaboratively designed product
Unit 3
• Apply the product design process

• Work with an end-user
• Develop a design brief and design ideas
• Investigate product development in industry
• Create a folio and develop design ideas
Unit 4
• Produce the designed product

• Compare and analyse products against the product design factors
• Evaluate finished product against set criteria
• Complete a design folio
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PRODUCT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: TEXTILES
Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

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PRODUCT DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: WOOD
Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

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PSYCHOLOGY
Unit 1
• Understand different areas of the brain and their functions

• Explore brain damage and how the brain changes to adapt
• Discover the different elements of our development
• Reflect on current psychological research
Unit 2
• Understand how we interpret what we see and taste

• Explore the different ways that we understand other people
• Analyse the ways in which we are influenced by other people
• Design and undertake an experiment
Unit 3
• Explain how the human nervous system works

• Analyse how stress affects us
• Understand how information can be learned and remembered
• Explore the reliability of memory
Unit 4
• Understand consciousness and sleep

• Explore the factors of mental health and mental illness
• Explain the development of a phobia
• Design and undertake an experiment
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SPANISH
Unit 1
• Extended spoken interaction with teacher in Spanish

• Response to questions in English and Spanish, interpreting information from Spanish texts
• Written presentation in Spanish about an aspect of Spanish cultur
Unit 2
• Extended written response in Spanish to spoken, written or viewed texts

• Extended written response in Spanish analysing an aspect of Spanish culture
• Oral presentation in Spanish about an aspect of Spanish culture
Unit 3
• Role play with teacher negotiating a solution to a personal issue in Spanish

• Written response to written, spoken and viewed texts in Spanish
• Personal, imaginative or informative writing in Spanish
Unit 4
• Interview in Spanish with teacher about an aspect of Spanish culture

• Written response in Spanish incorporating information from Spanish texts
• Evaluative or persuasive writing in Spanish
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STUDIO ARTS
Unit 1
• Research artistic influences, develop ideas and explore materials and techniques
• Refine and resolve skills recording these in a visual diary
• Research and analyse studio for ideas, inspiration, materials and techniques
• Examine artwork presentation by visits to a range of exhibition spaces
Unit 2
• Establish a studio practice to produce artworks recorded in a visual diary

• Apply the concepts of art periods, movements and styles
• Compare cultural and historical differences and contemporary art
• Visit a variety of exhibition contexts and discuss audiences
Unit 3
• Produce an exploration proposal, work plan, visual diary and direction statement
• Investigate professional art practices from different cultural and historical contexts
• Visit a range of exhibitions and prepare a study of at least two exhibitions
Unit 4
• Develop, refine and present at least two artworks

• Examine gallery roles, curatorial and conservation practices in a range of settings
• Discuss at least two exhibitions and reference specific works in those exhibitions
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SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Unit 1
• Design, construct and test a mechanical system

• Apply the systems engineering process
• Study the fundamentals of mechanical design
• Evaluate a mechanical system
Unit 2
• Design, construct and test an electro technology system

• Study the fundamentals of electro technology design
• Evaluate an electro technology system
Unit 3
• Design and plan an operational Controlled Integrated electro technology/mechanical system

• Produce, test and evaluate a controlled integrated system
• Use engineering principles to explain the physical properties and workings of integrated systems
• Evaluate clean energy technologies
Unit 4
• Produce a Controlled Integrated electro technology/mechanical system

• Test, diagnose, analyse and evaluate a completed Controlled Integrated electro technology/mechanical
System
• Study new and emerging and technologies
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THEATRE STUDIES
Unit 1
• Apply acting and production roles to theatrical styles of the pre-modern era
• Work with scripts from the pre-modern era of theatre
• Analyse a play in performance
Unit 2
• Discuss play scripts from the modern era of theatre, the 1920s and the present
• Recount at least three distinct theatrical movements and play scripts
• Develop stagecraft and performance possibilities of each play script
• Apply the knowledge to production roles and modern theatre
Unit 3
• Interpret play script through planning, development and presentation

• Specialise in two production role areas to realise the production of a play script
• Analyse the ways production roles can be used to interpret plays
• View a performance selected from the prescribed VCE list
• Analyse and evaluate the interpretation of a play script in performance
Unit 4
• Select a monologue
• Interpret monologue, the prescribed scene and the play script
• Realise and present their interpretation of the monologue
• Consider relationships between acting, direction and design
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Unit 1
• Drawing as a means of Communication

• Design thinking, design elements, principals and observational drawing techniques
• Use and apply a range of materials, methods and medias
• Past and contempory practices
Unit 2
• Technical drawing in context

• Typography and font
• Design movements
Unit 3
• Environmental design
• Industrial design
• Communication design
• Design industry practice
• Write brief and apply design process for a client
Unit 4
• Develop and refine different concepts for communication needs

• Present a pitch to an audience on concepts
• Present final visual communications
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SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS
A School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship combines part-time, practical experience in the
workplace, and recognised structured workplace training with a Registered Training Organisation
and School Studies.
Students undertake training over two years at an average of 13 hours per week for both
employment and training.
School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships are open to students 15 years of age or over.
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in the following industries have been approved for
students undertaking the VCE and VCAL:
Agriculture
Community Services
Horticulture
Automotive Engineering
Hospitality
Business
Food Processing
Information Technology
Please visit the Careers Office if you would like more information.
VET - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A VET study is quite different to sitting in a school classroom.
VET Courses are provided by Registered Training Organisations (RTO) which are usually TAFE
Institutions and are heavily aligned with ‘hands on’ practical industry experience.
Students undertaking a VET in the VCE/VCAL program can combine their studies with a nationally
accredited VET Certificate.
These Certificates may also enable students the opportunity to advance in their chosen vocation into
School Based Apprenticeships, Full time Apprenticeships or Traineeships.
VET Programs usually take two years to complete.
Many VET programs complement VCE subjects ie: VCE Design Technology, Systems, Technology,
Physical Education, Visual Communications & Design and Dance.
Many certificates contribute a 1 - 4 sequence of VCE units and some can contribute to an ATAR score.
Please note: each VET program may have materials costs. Some areas may also incur extra costs
for books, travel, extra certificates, materials, uniforms and equipment etc. These costs are
compulsory and Certificates will not be issued unless this payment is made. Costs for 2022 have not
yet been finalised.
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AGRICULTURE CERT II
(AHC20116)
Provider: Skillinvest
Careers: Farmer Manager, Agronomist, Rural Merchandise Sales, Wool Classer, Wool Buyer or Stock Agent.
Location: Longerenong College 9.30am to 3.00pm (2 years)
First Year Units: OHS, crop maintenance, fencing, livestock, fabrication, tractor work & emergency life support
Cost: Approx. $80 for bus per semester
Materials: 1st year $150, 2nd Year $80
Work placement: Integrated into the program
AUTOMOTIVE STUDIES CERT II

(AUR20716)
Careers: Mechanic- light and heavy vehicle, Auto Electrician and Earthmoving / Mobile Plant Operator.
First Year Units: Industry research, maintaining tools and equipment, wheel and tyre assemblies, job seeking
skills, dismantle and assemble transmission (manual), participate in basic servicing operations, removing
and refitting batteries
Materials: $80
Work placement: A minimum of 40 hours is recommended
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CERT II

(22338VIC)
Potential Careers: Builder, Site Manager, Landscaper, Architecture, Building Engineer or Interior Designer.
First Year Units: Workplace document and plans, Work safely in the construction industry, Basic environmental
sustainability in carpentry, Provide basic emergency life support, Building structures, Calculations for the
construction industry, Safe handling and use of plant and selected portable power tools & Carpentry hand
tools.
Materials: 1st year $300, 2nd and 3rd Years $130. Tools/ clothing will also need to be purchased prior to
commencing this program
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COMMUNITY SERVICES CERT II
(CHC22115)
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Provider: Centre for Participation
Potential Careers: Personal Care Assistant, Support Worker, Child Care Worker, Aged Care etc.
Location: Wimmera HUB’s training Centre 9.30am-3.00pm (2 Years)
First Year Units: Communicate with people accessing services, Following policies and procedures, Follow
WHS procedures, Apply first aid, Prepare for disability work, Undertake administration and Communicating
with clients
Cost: Approx. $120 per year
DANCE CERT II (CUA20113)

WITH SELECTED UNITS FROM CUA30113 CERT III IN DANCE
Provider: Horsham College- Ausdance

Potential Careers: Choreography, Dance Teacher, theatre and events (performers and administrators)
Location: Horsham College
First Year Units: Perform basic jazz technique, perform basic contemporary dance technique, follow safe
dance practices, work effectively with others and develop an basic level of physical condition
Cost: Materials approx. $100
VCE VET SCREEN AND MEDIA CERT II

(CUA31015)
Provider: Horsham College- Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Potential Careers: Games Developer, Photography Assistant, Community Broadcaster, Website Designer,
Graphic Designer, Journalist, Digital Video and Sound Editor, Television Production Assistant & Multimedia
roles
Location: Horsham College WTTC 9.15am-3.10pm (2 years)
First Year Units: Follow OHS, develop and creative arts industry knowledge, follow a design process
Cost: Materials approx. $130
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ELECTRO TECHNOLOGY CERT II – CAREER START
(22470)
Provider: Federation University WTTC
Potential Careers: Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Linesperson.
Location: Federation University WTTC 9.15am to 3.10pm
First Year Units: Further information available from Federation University
Cost: Approx. $135 (including textbook $80)
Work placement: Recommended
ENGINEERING CERT II
(22470)
Potential Careers: Qualified Tradesman in both Fabrication and Mechanical, Shop floor supervisor/foreperson,
Trainer and Assessor, Company Manager
Location: Longerenong College 9.30am to 3.00pm (2 years with 3rd year option)
First Year Units: Apply Occupational Health and Safety principles in the work environment, Organise and
communicate information, Interact with computing technology, Use hand tools, Use power tools/hand held
operation, Develop an individual career plan for the engineering industry, Perform basic machining processes,
Apply basic fabrication techniques
Cost: Approx. $80 for bus per semester and students need to supply their own overalls and steel capped boots
Materials: Approx. $150 per year
Work placement: Recommended but not mandatory
FURNITURE MAKING CERT II
Provider: Sunraysia TAFE WTTC

Potential Careers: Furniture Maker, Cabinet Maker, Picture Framer, Wood Machinist, Production Manager
Location: Horsham College WTTC time 9.10am to 3.10pm (2 Years)
First Year Units: Cabinet making, upholstery, polishing, picture framing, floor finishing / covering and
incorporating elements of creativity with functionality and design.
Cost: Approx. $120 per year
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SALON ASSISTANT CERT II
(SHB20216)
Provider: Federation University
Potential Careers: Hairdresser, Stylist, Salon Assistant, Salon Manager, Retail sales
Location: Federation University- Horsham time 9.10am to 3.10pm (2 Years)
First Year Units: Further information from Federation University
Cost: 1st Year $245, 2nd Year 175
KITCHEN OPERATIONS CERT II

(SIT 20416)
Provider: Horsham College- Inner Melbourne VET Cluster - WTTC
Potential Careers: Hospitality Traineeship, Chef's Apprenticeship, Food and Beverage Attendant, Chef, Café
Owner/Manager, Kitchen Assistant, Patissier or Hospitality Manager
Location: Horsham College WTTC 9.00am to 3.20pm (2 Years)
First Year Units: Participate in safe working practices, Work effectively with others, Use food preparation
equipment, Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery, Clean kitchen premises and equipment, Maintain
the quality of perishable supplies, Use hygienic practices for food safety, Prepare simple dishes
Cost: Uniform approx. $100
Materials: $150
Work placement: A minimum of 40 hours across 2 years is recommended
MUSIC CERT II
(CUA20615)
Provider: Horsham College- COSAMP
Potential Careers: Music Performer, Sound Engineer, Producer, Sound/Lighting Technician, Stage Manager
Location: Horsham College 9.15am to 3.20pm (1 Year)
First Year Units: Developing and updating industry knowledge, participating in work, health and safety
processes, working effectively with others, basic sound editing and incorporate music technology into
performances
Cost: Approx. $80 for materials
Work placement: 20 hours of placement is included in the program
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PLUMBING CERT II
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP (22304VIC)
Provider: Federation University
Potential Careers: Plumbing apprenticeship, Plumber, Drainer, Roof Plumber, Gas Fitter and Mechanical
Plumber
Location: Federation University 9.10am to 3.10pm (2 Years)
First Year Units: Further information available from Federation University
Cost: 1st Year $125 (includes CI card)
SPORT AND RECREATION CERT III

(SIS30513)
Provider: Horsham College- IVET
Potential Careers: Sports Coach, Sports Administrator, Physical Education Teacher, Sports Development
Manager, Sports Scientist, Sports Marketing Manager (2 Years)
Location: Horsham College 9.20am to 3.20pm
First Year Units: Organise personal work priorities and development, Develop and extend critical and creative
thinking skills, Provide first aid, Respond to emergency situations, Use social media tools for collaboration
and engagement, Follow work health and safety policies, Providing customer service, Demonstrate top rope
climbing skills on artificial surfaces, Demonstrate simple canoeing skills
Cost: Approx. materials 1st Year $175 and 2nd Year 60
Work placement: 40 hours of work placement per year is recommended
SPORT AND RECREATION CERT III AFL ACADEMY STREAM

(SIS30513)
Provider: Horsham College- IVET
Potential Careers: Sports Coach, Sports Administrator, Physical Education Teacher, Sports Development
Manager, Sports Scientist, Sports Marketing Manager (2 Years)
Location: Horsham College 9.20am to 3.20pm
First Year Units: Organise personal work priorities and development, Provide first aid, Respond to emergency
situations, Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement, Follow work health and safety policies,
Participate in conditioning for sport, Participate in Australian football at an advanced level, Conduct sport,
fitness or recreation events, Provide equipment for activities
Cost: Approx. materials 1st Year $175 and 2nd Year $60
Work placement: 40 hours of work placement per year is recommended
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HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES CERT II
(HLT23215)
Provider: Fed University
Potential Careers: Nurse, Paramedic, Allied-Heath Care Professional
Location: Federation University- Horsham Campus 9.20am to 3.20pm (2 Years)
First Year Units: Working with Diverse People, Comply with Infection Prevention and Control Policies
and Procedures, Provide First Aid, Prepare and Maintain Beds, Transport Individuals and Respond
Effectively to Behaviours of Concern
Cost: Approx. $40
Work placement: Mandated that students undertake a minimum of 40 hours SWL for the duration of
program
VET - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Points to note:
• Courses run on Wednesday each week

• Successful completion of 90 nominal hours of accredited VET curriculum contributes one VCAL credit
• Unit 1 and 2 VCE credits are available in Music and Health Support Services
• Unit 1 and 2 Block credits are available in Electro technology, Salon Assistant and Plumbing
• Unit 1-4 VCE credits are available in all other courses
• Scored assessment is possible in Community Services, Dance, Engineering, Furnishing, Kitchen
Operations, Sport and Rec.
• Agriculture, Automotive, Screen and Media and Building and Construction do not have a scored
assessment, but a 10% ATAR increment is available
Eligibility criteria for VET
Students must be entering Years 10, 11 or 12 and meet the eligibility criteria outlined by VET staff in terms of
behaviour, attendance and fulfilling all elements of the application processes.
Students with regular or significant behaviour concerns will not be eligible to enrol in VET. All applications
must be approved by the relevant sub school Assistant Principal.
Priority order for selection:

1. Senior VCAL
2. Year 12 VCE
3. Intermediate VCAL
4. Year 11 VCE
5. Foundation VCAL
6. Year 10 students
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YR 8 2022 SUBJECT SELECTION
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Form Group _______________________
Preferred language (Please circle) SPANISH / GERMAN
In 2021, all Yr 8 students will study two arts subjects, one each semester, Please number your Arts preferences from 1 to 9 below.
Subject Rank
Art: Exploring and expressing
Art: Responding and interpreting
Music Performance
Music Composition
Drama
Theatre Studies
Media
Dance
We recognise that some students have not yet had a chance to try all subjects. The process to change preferences (if required) will be publicised in
Term 4.
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Signatures
Student Name:_______________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________
Parent Name:________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________
Form Group Teacher Name:________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________
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Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Form Group ______________________
Language studied in Yr 8 _____________________________________ (Note: A Language is compulsory for SEALP students)
List your choice of Yr 9 electives in order of preference. All students must list One Arts, Humanities, Science and Technology subject.
1 (Hums) 6
2 (Science) 7
3 (Arts) 8
4 (Tech) 9
5 10
Have you completed a Career Action Plan? Yes No Humanities Teacher Sign off _______________________________
Have you submitted an online expression of interest for a VCE sequence? Yes No
If so, please list in order of preference _______________________________
Signatures
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Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Form Group _______________________

English Maths Science Compulsory block: A VCE Humanities or at
Two semesters of: Two semesters of: At least one of: One semester of: least one of:
Essentials Yr 10 Maths Biology Careers/PE/Health Money, Money, Money
English VCE General Maths Psychology Law and Order
English Extension VCE Maths Methods Physics A Sunburnt Country
Essential Maths Chemistry Power to the People
VCE Environmental Struggles for Freedom

Science
List your choice of Yr 10 electives in order of preference. You may choose additional Science, English and Humanities units as part of your electives
selection. Please fill every box.
PLEASE NOTE: If you choose a language, it must be taken in both semesters and counts for two electives.
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
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VCE Subjects
If you have submitted an online expression of interest to do a VCE sequence at http://tinyurl.com/HCAcceleration2021, please list them here.
1___________________________________________________________ 2___________________________________________________________
VET Subjects:
Have you applied to undertake a VET subject in 2021? Nominated VET subject_________________________________________
Please list possible preferred career areas: (Compulsory fields)
1___________________________________________________________ 2___________________________________________________________
Have you completed A Career Action Plan? Yes No Form Group Teacher signature ______________________________
Signatures
VCE/Careers:________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________
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YR 11 2022 VCE SUBJECT SELECTION
Name ___________________________________________________________ Form Group ____________________________________________

Yr 11 students must study 6 units in each semester. List all the units you want to study in semester 1 in order of preference and include any VET
sequences.
Have you submitted an online expression of interest form to study a 3-4 sequence? Yes No
Subjects in Order of Preference Units Subjects in order of preference Units

1 English or Literature 1-2 4
2 5
3 6
Please list additional units you would study if you do not get your first preference
7 8
9
Please list possible preferred career paths: (Compulsory fields)
1___________________________________________________________ 2___________________________________________________________
Have you completed a Careers Action Plan ? Yes No Careers teacher signature ______________________________
Signatures
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Name ___________________________________________________________ Form Group ____________________________________________
Previous Studies: fill in the VET/VCE subjects you have studied in Yr 10 and 11
Year Level Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit

2019/2020
2021 (Yr 11)

Semester 1
2021 (Yr 11)
Semester 2
Yr 12 students must select 5 units in each semester (include VET Sequences here)
Subjects in Order of Preference
1 English 3-4 4
2 5
3
Please list additional subjects you would study if you do not get your first preferences
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Proposed Career Area(s) (Compulsory field)
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Have you completed a Careers Action Plan? Yes No Homeroom Teacher Signature ______________________
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VCAL 2022 SUBJECT SELECTION
Select ONE subject from each column.
LITERACY NUMERACY (VCE Math) WORK RELATED SKILLS (WRS) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL CREDIT UNIT INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
(Please
SKILLS (PDS) (VCE SUBJECT) specify 1&2 SKILLS (ISS) VET
or 3&4)
VCAL Literacy Foundation Maths (Units 1-2) VCAL WRS VCAL PDS PD&T Wood Building & Construction
VCE English General Maths (Units 1-2) PD&T Metal Community Services
Further Maths (Units 3-4) Business Management Kitchen Operations
Food & Technology Automotive
PD&T Textiles Agriculture
Outdoor Education Sport & Recreation
Studio Arts Electro-technology
Health and Human Dance

Development
Systems Engineering Plumbing
Other (please specify): Furniture making
Screen and Media
Engineering
Salon Assist
Health
Music
Student Name:__________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________

Parent Name: ___________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________
Form Group Teacher Name: _________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________
VCAL Coordinator: _______________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________
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HORSHAM COLLEGE SUBJECT SELECTION 2022

HORSHAM COLLEGE HORSHAM COLLEGE

310 Baillie Street

The Subject Selection Process....................................................................................... 3

VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)........................................................ 37

VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education)....................................................................... 38

VET (Vocational Education and Training)...................................................................... 75

Subject Selection Forms............................................................................................... 83

o Ensure you have completed a Careers Action Plan

o Read all relevant sections of this book

o Check details of subjects and courses (eg, recommended prerequisites etc)

o Complete the form prior to your meeting in draft form only

o Make an appointment to meet a member of your year level team on Subject

o Submit your form.

How to use this book

Further Course and Career Information

Languages Travel Agent

Core + 5 electives Core + 2 electives

Higher Education Apprenticeships/

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS PE AND HEALTH

SCIENCE HUMANITIES TEXTILES

Art – Get 'Arted!

• Express their own ideas and thoughts through artworks

• Explore different forms of media such as photography, print and film

Move and Make

• Derise original performance works

• Develop instrumental skills; including voice

• Introducing yourself in German

• Hobbies, likes and dislikes

AFL Academy Personal Leadership Stream (application only)

• Personal and team leadership skills

*This program replaces Yr 8 PE for successful applicants

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS CAREERS/HEALTH

VCAL Literacy VCE English 1-2 VCE Literature 1-2

VCAL Literacy VCE English 3-4 VCE Literature 3-4

21st Century Journalism

• Assemble and verify facts

• Explore a variety of forms of writing

10 Essential Maths 11 Foundation (VCAL)

General Maths Further Maths

General Maths Further Maths

General Maths Further Maths

9 SEALP Maths 10 Extension Mathematical Mathematical

*This pathway is restricted to students achieving an average of at least 60%

Year 9 Mathematics into Year 10 Mathematics Selection Advice

All other students are recommended to complete 10 Maths.

Year 9 SEALP into Year 10 Selection Advice

Year 10 Mathematics into Year 11 Mathematics Selection Advice

In order to do General Mathematics Unit 1 and 2, it is recommended that students’ have an

In order to do Mathematical Methods Unit 1 & 2, it is recommended that students undertake

In order to do Specialist Mathematics Unit 1 & 2, it is recommended that students undertake 10

Visual Communication Design

• Develop skills on your chosen instrument; including voice

• Critically analyse drama viewed and performed

• Explore how social media is changing the world we live in

• Prepare a case study on the animation of their choice

• Develop own art practice and artworks

• Express ideas through drawing

HC Sessions Music Studio