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The focus of this Discovery course is:  Understanding the fundamental elements of music (rhythm, pitch, dynamics, tempo, texture, tonality) and their emotive effects through analysis of select Music Media works  Utilising the fundamental elements of music within Sibelius and Mixcraft music software to produce effective soundtracks and soundscapes for prescribed media- based scenarios. For additional details about this Arts Discovery course, please contact: Head of the Music School, Mr Kieran Hurley, [email protected] or 9377 9227. Small Business Project Are you an enterprising, innovative and creative individual? Ever imagined that you could plan and run your own business? In this course students will investigate the structure and functions of small to medium enterprises, interact with current industry professionals and learn the process of creating a business plan. Students will develop ethical business practices, financial literacy and be given the opportunity to create their own small business. The focus of this Discovery course is:       Understanding of fundamental business principles Developing concepts and ideas Undertaking marketing research, testing and product development Marketing and promotion Financial literacy Business planning For additional details about this HaSS Discovery course, please contact: Head of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mrs Leah Truscott [email protected] or 9377 8513. Sports Science This course is designed for students who wish to undertake studies in areas such as Physical Education Studies, Human Movement, Sports Management or Sports Psychology. The focus of this Discovery course is:  Developing physical skills, strategies and tactics – game play and classification  Motor learning and coaching – classifying skills  Functional anatomy – musculoskeletal system  Biomechanics – balance and stability  Exercise Physiology – nutrition and a healthy lifestyle  Sports Psychology – goal setting  Sport in society – benefits of physical activity. For additional details about this HPE Discovery course, please contact: Head of Physical Education, Mr Len Fernandes, [email protected] or 9377 9267. Page | 44