Music, Drama, Photography & Visual Arts
In Years 7 and 8, students are given varied experiences in The Arts Learning Area.
Year 7s rotate through Music, Drama, Photography and Visual Art in semesters 1 and 2.
Music
Music at Bridgetown High School gives the opportunity for students to become independent musicians and develop the confidence to perform in public. Students perform in a range of events throughout the year such as end-of-term assemblies, Blues at Bridgetown, and other, smaller community events.The focus for Music is to help students:
- increase their self-esteem;
- work as a team;
- persevere;
- explore creativity; and
- build confidence.
Our Music programme consists of a mix of theoretical and practical components, with students spending much of their time learning and perfecting songs for performance. To encourage engagement most of the songs are chosen by students themselves, with guidance from the teacher.
Our Music students are equipped with the skills to form bands and work together as a team. The aim is for our students to enjoy Music and develop lifelong skills.
Drama
Over the course of study in Drama at BHS students develop their ability to use the Elements Of Drama to engage and affect an audience.
In Year 7, students are introduced to the Elements of Drama, with a particular focus on space, movement and voice. They collaborate to create small skits and develop an original whole class play for performance.
In Year 8, students delve into characterisation and role and further develop actor focus and an awareness of how to direct audience focus. They interpret scripted pieces for performance.
Photography
Photography in school can lead to various career paths, including professional photography roles like commercial, fashion, or photojournalism, as well as related fields like photo editing, graphic design, and even teaching. Photography skills are also valuable for careers in marketing, advertising, and social media, as well as specialized areas like scientific or medical photography.
CURRICULUM
Year 7 Photography
In Year 7 Photography, students are introduced to photography as a visual art form, focusing on the exploration of different camera types and the foundational elements of composition. They learn to apply basic compositional techniques such as the rule of thirds and leading lines, culminating in two key assessments: the first involves capturing a series of well-composed images, and the second is the creation of a themed photographic calendar that showcases their developing skills.
Year 8 Photography
In Year 8, students refine the technical skills gained in Year 7, with a focus on using photography for personal expression and visual storytelling. They explore manual camera settings, more advanced composition techniques, and photo editing software to enhance their creative output. Their learning is demonstrated through two major projects: designing a concept-driven music album cover and producing a personal photographic portfolio that uses narrative sequencing and symbolism to communicate a cohesive visual story.
Visual Art
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