Course Outline
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General
English (General): English focuses on the study of both literary texts and non-literary texts, developing students as independent, innovative and creative learners and thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language, analyse perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of varied texts.
General Mathematics (General): General Mathematics’ major domains are Number and algebra, Measurement and geometry, Statistics, and Networks and matrices, building on the content of the P–10 Australian Curriculum
Music (General): Music fosters creative and expressive communication. It allows students to develop musicianship through making (composition and performance) and responding (musicology).
Film Television & New Media (General): By studying Film, Television & New Media, students will develop knowledge and skills in creative thinking, communication, collaboration, planning, critical analysis, and digital and ethical citizenship. They will develop the necessary critical and creative skills to reflect on and appreciate Australian and global cultures and make sense of what they see and experience. Film, Television & New Media will equip students for a future of unimagined possibilities with highly transferable and flexible thinking and communication skills.
Visual Art (General): Visual Art provides students with opportunities to understand and appreciate the role of visual art in past and present traditions and cultures, as well as the contributions of contemporary visual artists and their aesthetic, historical and cultural influences.
Philosophy & Reason (General): Philosophy & Reason provides opportunities for students to investigate philosophical ideas that have shaped and continue to influence contemporary society, including what it means to be human, how we understand the role of reason in our individual and collective lives and how we think about and care for each other and the world around us.
Music Extension Composition (Yr 12 Only General): Music Extension provides an opportunity for students with specific abilities in music to extend their expertise.
Music Extension Performance (Yr 12 Only General): Music Extension provides an opportunity for students with specific abilities in music to extend their expertise.
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Applied
Essential Maths (Applied): Essential Mathematics’ major domains are number, data, location and time, measurement and finance.
Essential English (Applied): Essential English develops and refines students’ understanding of language, literature and literacy to enable them to interact confidently and effectively with others in everyday, community and social contexts.
Music in Practice (Applied): Music in Practice gives students opportunities to engage with music and music productions, and, where possible, interact with practising artists.
Media Arts in Practice (Applied): Media Arts in Practice focuses on the role media arts plays in the community in reflecting and shaping society’s values, attitudes and beliefs. It provides opportunities for students to create and share media artworks that convey meaning and express insight.
Visual Arts in Practice (Applied): Visual Arts in Practice focuses on students engaging in art-making processes and making virtual or physical visual artworks. Visual artworks are created for a purpose and in response to individual, group or community needs.
Drama in Practice (Applied): Drama in Practice gives students opportunities to plan, create, adapt, produce, perform, appreciate and evaluate a range of dramatic works or events in a variety of settings.
Business Studies (Applied): Business Studies provides opportunities for students to develop practical business knowledge, understanding and skills for use, participation and work in a range of business contexts.
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Extra Curricular Activities
MIC offers a range of Extra Curricular Activities throughout the year that all students are welcome to join. The activities can range from any of the following:
Photography Club
Art Club
Live Crew
Guitar Maintenance/Pedal Building
Audio Club
Mindfulness
Music podcast
SK TV
Joy Division
Starving Kids Blog
Work experience/Internship
Volunteering
Tertiary subject/Certificate
School based traineeship
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VET Course
Certificate III Music CUA30920
Diploma of Music CUA50820