Deep learning continues. So far our weeks this term have been full of fun, engaging activities for our creative industries students. Usually this time of year our students would be experiencing a week of lunch time activities to inspire them to consider creative industries pathways, but unfortunately we have had to postpone. We are excited to share the creative range of curricular opportunities we have in the creative industries later on in the term.  

Year 7 Dance are learning about dance components. They are able to identify and analyse the elements of dance using choreographic devices and production elements in different dance styles. They are also learning a class dance choreographed by Ms Starkey. This practical performance enables students to demonstrate their ability to use the elements of dance, choreographic devices and dance styles. Students will have the opportunity to perform this dance at the end of year showcase, if they wish. 

Year 8 Drama have been working on their responding task. They have learned about the Elements of Drama and how they can be used to enhance Dramatic works. In class time they have been creating freeze frames to demonstrate and manipulate role, relationship and status. This week students have watched a Children’s Theatre piece and are analysing a scene to put into and article review.

Year 7 Music are learning about the elements of music and how it informs the construction of popular music. This is used as the basis of all assessment identifying preferences in music and justifying points of view from evidence based practices. The classes will soon begin learning guitar with prac club starting during Monday lunchtime (pending covid) of week 7. High achieving students have the opportunity to be invited to perform at the end of year showcase.

Year 9 Music are looking how music is visually communicated and organised through scores. It has been fantastic seeing the students identify elements of the music not apparent just through listening and using their skills to put on in class performances! Week 6 will see our Year 9's begin working on their individual instruments and how technology can be used to assist and enhance modern performances. Their practical studies will conclude with an afternoon concert in which students are encouraged to perform for family and friends. High achieving students have the option to perform at the end of year showcase. Unfortunately, COVID has postponed excursion plans but this will be revisited in Term 4.

Instrumental Music students have been excelling on all fronts this year with all ensembles learning their first set of songs ready for performances in Semester 2. To continue this progress it is essential students are at as many rehearsals and lessons as possible. Typically, ensembles only have 10 rehearsals per term and if only 2 are missed that’s 20% of the preparation time!

Concert band performed for members of staff in term 2 week 10.

Year 8 Art have been working on site specific Ephemeral art. There are many forms of ephemeral art, from sculpture to performance, but the term is usually used to describe a work of art that only occurs once, like a happening, and cannot be embodied in any lasting object to be shown in a museum or gallery. Our students explored natural elements to create these wonderful Ephemeral examples. 

Year 9 Design Manufacturing, have just completed their investigation task and anticipating the reopening of the workshop to begin working on their resin stool. We are very lucky to have our workshop updated to include air ducting system and advance manufacturing equipment. Students will learn basic workshop skills, around safety, using hand tools and plant machinery which will guide them to future pathways in senior.

Year 9 Design Engineering have been creating concepts for their edge lit light, working through the design process using convergent thinking and divergent thinking strategies to meet the design brief.

Calling all year 9 students interested in trade or construction pathways. A rare opportunity is available for students to experience a tour through the construction site of the new buildings at Ripley Valley. Badge Construction will take interested students on a tour and provide information on different trades and jobs required in construction. Numbers are limited, please express your interest below in the EOI form, for more information please contact Mrs Stiles on lstil21@eq.edu.au