ARTS6 – Year 9 Music & Visual Art – 1 Semester

Music

Music in Year 9 gives ākonga the opportunity to experience all different aspects of music in an environment based heavily around hands-on and practical work. This class is set up to touch on a broad variety of subjects within music to allow for ākonga to find where their passion lies. This class runs for 1 term with 4 lessons a week and can be selected alongside another arts subject.

Some of the things we cover in year 9 music are..

• Exploring different technologies in music 

• Learning to perform on an instrument with a focus on basic guitar and keyboard skills

• Rhythm based learning and games

• Introduction to a variety of new instruments

• Learning the building blocks and theory of music

• Creating and composing music

• Working as part of an ensemble or band

• Contextualising and making connections to music throughout history 

Visual Art

This course allows students to explore their curiosity and skills in Visual Art. Students can explore the Art Department's media and resources. Students will grow their confidence at drawing and expressing themselves. In the Art Department you will have fun using the skills of listening, watching, researching, thinking, drawing, talking, and growing friendships with like-minded Art students while trying out many exciting new materials and how they work.