Subject Selections Year 8 2021 - Tullawong State High School
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Subject Selections Year 8 2021
Transcript of Subject Selections Year 8 2021 - Tullawong State High School
Subject SelectionsYear 8 2021
Welcome to the Business and
IT FacultyHOD – Mrs Singh
Overview
• Subjects on offer for Year 8:• Economics and Business (ENB)
• Digital Technology (DIG)
• Lets have a look at what each subject is all about…
Economics and Business (ENB)
• Our Year 8 Business classes cover content in:• How markets work, government influences in the market and our rights and
responsibilities as consumers and business
• Financial risks and rewards; changing workplaces and competitive advantage in business
• Living standards and how governments influence and can improve living standards
Just some of our competitions we enter:
Where will studying Business take me:
• In your Senior phase of learning, this pathway will lead you to (ensuring you meet minimum requirements):• General Business
• Legal Studies General
Where can the study of Business take me?
ANYWHERE!!!!!
Business forms the basis of all careers e.g you want to become a tradesperson and want to open your own business, your knowledge in Business will help you more.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (DIG)• Our Year 8 Digital Technology classes cover content in:
• Coding
• Gaming and game creation
• Learning new programming languages
• Networks and security
• Multimedia
Just some examples of what we do:
Careers
CIVICS and CITIZENSHIP (CIV)
• Our Year 8 Digital Technology classes cover content in:• Australia’s democracy, national identity and diverse cultures
• Australia’s political environment and influences on people’s political choices
• The court systems
Some projects we will engage in:
SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS
INTERESTED?• Whatever you choose within the Business and IT Faculty, will provide
you with skills that will benefit you in any career or pathway you choose.
• Not only will your skills be further developed but your general knowledge will increase exponentially too!
• If you have any questions, come and speak to Mrs Singh in Staffroom 5 or email [email protected]
• So excited to have you join us on a fabulous journey of learning and discovering!
Industrial Technology &
Home Economics
HOD – Ms Horton
MAN08 Design products, services and environments Make prototypes Make to specifications Production log
Design products, services and environments Make prototypes Make to specifications Production log
The Arts
Acting HOD – Ms Wells
Year 8 Dance ExtensionDance Extension is for students who are gifted and talented in the
area of dance.
In Year 8 Dance Extension you will study:
o Ballet Technique
o Jazz Technique
o Hip Hop
o Contemporary Technique
o Choreography Skills
o Performance Skills
o Nutrition and Anatomy
You will also have the opportunity to be part of our
prestigious Dance Performance Team that competes at
eisteddfods and competitions.Auditions:Wednesday, 28th
October2.30pm-4.30pm
Year 8 MusicIn Year 8 Music you will:
• Learn an instrument or continue learning your chosen instrument (such as guitar/keyboard, drum or voice
• Play music in groups• Listen and study music from a wide range of genres• Compose and record music using technology such as
Garageband and the recording studio
Music gives the chance to experience playing an instrument with your peers.
Performances are in front of a small audience.
Year 8 Music ExtensionIn Year 8 Music Extension you will:
• Develop and further your technical skills on your instrument or voice
• Perform music in groups in class and at school events• Listen and study music from a wide range of genres• Learn advanced skills such as songwriting and film
music composition• Use music technology such as recording studio
and microphones
Year 8 ArtArt is everywhere and in everything
In 8 Art you will study:o The elements and principles of arto Techniques in two- and three-dimensional art formso Artworks from different cultures times and places
DRAWING MIXED MEDIAPAINTINGCERAMICS SCULPTURE
"Every child is an artist the problem is how to remain an artist
once we grow up"-Pablo Picasso
Year 8 Drama
Why Drama? Because Drama is a real-world subject that reflects on people and situations; how to interact with others, and understand them. It is the subject of
communication, compassion and creativity. It’s not just about acting!
Past Drama students have gone on to study law, teaching, psychology, tourism, and early childhood education. And yes, some have studied acting and even industry roles behind-
the-scenes too, like theatre management.
Treasure Seekers Unit – Do you like adventure? In the first unit of year 8 Drama, you participate in learning more about role and dramatic meaning through roleplay and Process Drama. A process drama involves the teacher in role, leading you through issue based drama as characters, where you have to make decisions and roleplay. It’s kind of like a structured choose-your-own-adventure plot!
Tale Twisters Unit- You will study children’s theatre, write your own short script, then perform one in small groups, for a young primary school aged audience using costumes and props. Heaps of fun!
