ARTS6 – Year 9 Music & Visual Art – 1 Semester

Music

Music explores some of the fundamental musical skills including: Practical skills on guitar and keyboard, theoretical and contextual knowledge, aural skills and musical notation.  

Students have the opportunity to:

• work at their own level in individualised and highly practical programmes
• develop their performance abilities through playing and singing, both individually and in groups
• learn guitar and keyboard skills while gaining knowledge in basic theory and listening
• explore their creative potential through composition either as an individual or in a band
• use and explore music technology, particularly computers and keyboards and the beginnings of sound recording

Visual Art

This course offers students a chance to develop their understanding of different art making processes. In the Art Department students grow their skills through using a variety of art materials, techniques and ideas. Students have access to a wide range of resources and are encouraged to discover their interests in new areas, including:

• Art Design
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Art History

Student work and clips of art making can be viewed online through the electronic course selection booklet.