The Arts
“Where Imagination Comes to Life.”
The Arts Flowchart
Year 10 The Arts
DRAMA:
Year 10 Drama, builds on students’ previous learning to further develop their skills in performance, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students explore a range of dramatic styles, conventions, and performance techniques, both contemporary and historical, to devise and interpret works that express ideas and engage audiences. They are encouraged to take creative risks, refine their expressive skills, and contribute to all aspects of production; including scripting, directing, and designing. Through rehearsal and performance, they deepen their understanding of how meaning is communicated through drama. Reflection and analysis are important areas of the course, with students evaluating their own work and the work of others using appropriate terminology. The subject fosters confidence, teamwork, and empathy, supporting students to develop as independent artists and thoughtful audience members.
Subject Duration: one semester
Lessons per fortnight: 8
MEDIA:
Year 10 Media provides students with the opportunity to explore, analyse, and create media artworks in a range of forms, including film, television, photography, print, and digital media. The course helps students deepen their understanding of how media works influence and reflect society, culture, and audience. Students develop practical and theoretical knowledge, examining media representations, narrative structures, and the impact of technologies and institutions. They create their own media productions, refining their technical and creative skills while working both independently and collaboratively. The subject encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, preparing students for further study in VCE Media or related fields. Throughout the course, students engage with ethical, cultural, and social considerations in media production and analysis, building their awareness of the role of media in shaping identity and perspectives in contemporary life.
Subject Duration: one semester
Lessons per fortnight: 8
MUSIC:
Year 10 Music, provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills in performing, creating, and responding to music. Students explore a range of musical styles and traditions, both contemporary and historical, to deepen their understanding of how music is structured and how it conveys meaning. They continue to refine their technical and expressive skills on chosen instruments or voice, individually and in ensembles, while also experimenting with music technology and composition tools. Analysis and critical listening play a key role, enabling students to interpret and evaluate music using appropriate terminology. Collaboration, creativity, and personal expression are central to the course, helping students build confidence and resilience as performers and creators. This subject supports students in developing a lifelong appreciation for music and can serve as a foundation for further study in VCE Music or pathways in the creative arts.
Subject Duration: one semester
Lessons per fortnight: 8
VISUAL ARTS:
Year 10 Visual Arts, students the opportunity to further develop their artistic skills, critical thinking, and understanding of visual language. In this course, students explore a variety of materials, techniques, and processes across both traditional and contemporary art forms. They investigate the work of diverse artists, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and examine how artworks reflect cultural, social, and historical contexts. Through individual and collaborative projects, students refine their ability to express personal ideas and viewpoints, using art as a form of communication. They develop skills in visual analysis, exploring how meaning is constructed and interpreted in artworks. Students are also encouraged to reflect on their own artmaking practices and make informed creative choices, developing a deeper understanding of the role of the visual arts in society. The subject supports the growth of creative problem-solving, visual literacy, and cultural awareness, laying the foundation for further studies in the arts and creative industries.
Subject Duration: one semester
Lessons per fortnight: 8
VCE The Arts
Mickleham Secondary College will be undertaking VCE The Arts subjects from 2027. If you would like information on these subjects, please click the buttons below to be directed to the VCAA website.
YEAR 11
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The Arts Contacts:
Louise Mercer - Domain Leader
louise.mercer@education.vic.gov.au