Visual Arts Academy (Year 9)

The Visual Arts Academy is a place where creativity and innovation come to life! Immerse yourself in a world of imagination, expression, and exploration as you dive into the rich and diverse world of visual arts.

So You Want to be in a Band?

In this elective, you will explore what it takes to be in a successful band – no experience necessary!

Visual Arts

Through a variety of mediums, such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, you will learn the basic skills needed to create stunning works of art. With each new project, you will experiment with different techniques and materials, discovering new ways to bring your ideas to life.

Media

This elective will provide you with a strong foundation in media production, including film, television, and digital media.

Behind the Music

In Behind the Music, students will explore the evolution of contemporary music from 1950’s Rock’n’Roll to 1980’s Synth-Pop and beyond.

Graphic Design

If you are interested in Art and Computing with an aspect of Enterprise then this elective is for you.

Drama

This elective is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop your acting abilities and explore the fascinating world of theatre.

Film Production

Advertising and Music Videos focuses on developing your knowledge and understanding of marketing and advertising.

Art Now!

Contemporary art practice is no longer bound to realistic representation and the artist is free to express and explore ideas through whatever methods best communicates them. The re-interpreting of conventional images and concepts has allowed artists to question what has come before, re-interpreting the past and finding their own language to communicate their vision within the art context.

Behind the Scenes

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge to undertake the numerous roles needed to create a professional piece of theatre such as costume designer, stage manager, producer and set designer.