Catalyst • Junior Secondary Curriculum • Handbook 2019
Discovery
Course
Year 9
Media Production and Analysis
Media Production and Analysis follows on directly
from the skills developed in the Year 8 Media Arts
Core subject. It aims to develop Year 9 students’
understandings within this learning area and explores
popular entertainment, focusing on game culture.
The focus of this Discovery course is:
• Critical analysis of popular entertainment
• The use of codes and conventions
• The cultural and historical context of film/video
games
The course allows students to progress with the
knowledge gained in Media Film Production and
Media Arts Core to analyse and compare the
purpose, style and structure of video games from
different times. Students will develop skills and
utilise their awareness of this media form. The unit
addresses the specific content of media language,
audiences and practical video game development.
• Theoretical approaches to critical analysis
• Ethical discussions around video game addiction
• Exploration of the effect of violence in video
games on cultures
• Video production: video game proposal and video
review
Students will learn skills associated with
brainstorming ideas, pre-planning, shot composition,
framing, producing and editing a game review in
post-production.
Discovery
Course
Year 9
For additional details about this Arts Discovery
course, please contact:
Mr Brad Minchin
Director of Media
(08) 9377 9285
[email protected]
Sports Science
This course further develops knowledge and
understanding in the area of Anatomy, Human
Physiology, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology.
• Sports Psychology – leadership
• Sport in Society – Australian sporting identity.
For additional details about this Head of Physical
Education Discovery course, please contact:
The focus of this Discovery course is:
• Developing physical skills, strategies and tactics –
applying strategies and tactics
• Motor learning and coaching – maximising skilled
performance
• Functional Anatomy – cardio-respiratory system
• Biomechanics – forces in movement
• Exercise Physiology – nutrition for performance
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Mr Len Fernandes
Head of Physical Education
(08) 9377 9267
[email protected]