05.05 Year 9 Assessment Schedules · 1 YEAR 9 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES • Each course Assessment Schedule indicates the syllabus outcomes, course components and weightings, the task

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YEAR 9

ASSESSMENT

SCHEDULES

• Each course Assessment Schedule indicates the syllabus

outcomes, course components and weightings, the task type and due date (Term and Week)

• Often a number of outcomes can be addressed by a single task • Not all outcomes are assessed with each task • Any variations to syllabus outcomes or tasks set for each course

will be provided by the class teacher in writing giving two weeks’ notice of a change

• For further information on assessment schedules for the courses the class teacher or head teacher of the subject should be contacted

Changes reflective of impact of COVID-19, edits made 05/05/20

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CHILD STUDIES

Report Outcomes Semester 1

• identifies the characteristics of a child at each stage of growth and development • evaluates strategies that promote the growth and development of children • evaluates the role of community resources that promote and support the wellbeing of children

and families • analyses and compares information from a variety of sources to develop an understanding of

child growth and development

Semester 2

• describes the factors that affect the health and wellbeing of the child • describes a range of appropriate parenting practices for optimal growth and development • discusses the importance of positive relationships on the growth and development of

children

• demonstrates a capacity to care for children in a positive manner in a variety of settings and contexts

Final mark and rank for the year is made up from all assessment tasks described below.

Assessment Schedule

Task Assessment Task Due Date % Weight

1 Meet the Parents Research Task Term 1 Week 9 20

2 Quiz Term 2 Week 4 15

3 Practical Task –Caring for the infant

simulator and Visual Diary

Term 3 Week 9

30

4 Baby’s Nursery Assignment Term 4 Week 1 15

5 Yearly Examination Term 4 Week 4 20

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COMMERCE


• Applies consumer, financial, business, legal and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts

• Analyses key factors affecting decisions • Analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a range of consumer, financial,

economic, business, legal, political and employment contexts

Semester 2

• Explains information using a variety of forms. • Evaluates options for solving problems and issues • Researches and assesses information using a variety of sources


Assessment Schedule


1 Consumer and Financial Task Term 2, Week 3 20

2 Investing Task Term 2, Week 10 25

3 Employment and Work Futures Media File/Research Report

Term 3, Week 8 25

4 Yearly Examination Term 4, Week 4 30

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COMMUNICATION AND BROADCAST MEDIA STUDIES


• knowledge and understanding of a range of digital communities • problem-solving and critical thinking skills to design and develop creative media solutions

for a variety of real-world problems

Semester 2

• responsible and ethical attitudes related to the use of media technology • knowledge and understanding of the effects of traditional and new media on the individual

and society • effective communication skills and collaborative work practices


Assessment Schedule


1 Industry Research Case Study Term 1, Week 10 20

2 Major Project (Part A) Term 2, Week 5 25

3 Major Project (Part B) Term 4 Week 2 25

4 Portfolio Term 4, Week 3 20

5 Effort and Participation Ongoing

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DANCE


• demonstrates an understanding of safe dance practice and appropriate dance technique in the performance of combinations, sequences and dances

• demonstrates enhanced dance technique by manipulating aspects of the elements of dance • identifies and analyses the link between their performances and compositions and dance

works of art • applies understandings and experiences drawn from their own work and dance works of art • composes and structures dance movement that communicates and idea

Semester 2

• demonstrates an understanding of safe dance practice and appropriate dance technique in the performance of combinations, sequences and dances

• demonstrates an understanding and application of aspects of performance quality and interpretation through performance

• describes and analyses dance as the communication of ideas within a context • explores the elements of dance as the basis of communication of ideas


Assessment Schedule


1 Safe Dance Assessment Task Term 1, Week 9 10

2 Ongoing Coursework Ongoing 10

3 Musical Performance/Analysis Term 2, Week 5 25

4 Ballet Technique and Ballet Analysis Term 3, Week 8 30

5 Composition and Performance Term 4, Week 5 25

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DRAMA


• creates convincing situations and characters through improvisation and play-building

• researches, reflects on and explains the ways in which dramatic meaning is conveyed through promotional material

• uses vocal, movement and performance skills effectively in scripted performance • records and reflects upon the process of developing and rehearsing a scripted

performance

• participates willingly and effectively in class workshops

Semester 2

• reflects on the process, development, and contributions of individuals, in a group devised performance

• devises and enacts drama using unscripted material or text • demonstrates the ability to practically realise a design concept in relation to

promotional material • participates willingly and effectively in class workshops

Final mark for the year is made up from ALL assessment tasks described below.

Assessment Schedule


1 Ongoing classwork Ongoing 25

2 Poster Design Term 2 Week 10 25

3 Scripted Performance + Logbook Term 3 Week 9 25

4 Playbuilding Performance + Logbook Term 4 Week 5 25

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ENGLISH

Report Outcomes Semester 1 • effectively applies reading comprehension strategies to infer meaning and analyse language • contributes effectively to own process of learning through positive classroom experience,

including engagement in online learning and completion of coursework Semester 2 • selects language forms and features to compose written texts for different purposes, audiences

and contexts • reflects on and evaluates the process of composition and own creative choices • reads analytically and response critically to written texts • composes a sustained response demonstrating effective control of language and writing

conventions • contributes effectively to own process of learning through positive classroom experience,

including engagement in online learning and completion of coursework


Assessment Schedule


1 Writing Task + Reflection Term 2, Week 10 20

2 Language Analysis Task Term 3, Week 6 20

3 Yearly Examination

- Reading - Writing

Term 4, Week 4

20 20

4 Coursework and Online Learning Ongoing 20

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Report Outcomes

Semester 1

• collects, evaluates and applies information from a variety of sources

• communicates ideas and information using a range of media and appropriate

technology

• describes the relationship between food consumption, the nutritional value of food and the health of individuals and communities

• plans, prepares, presents and evaluates food solutions for specific purposes

• evaluates the impact of activities related to food on the individual, society and the environment

Semester 2

• demonstrates hygienic handling of food to ensure a safe and appealing product • identifies, assesses and manages the risks of injury and WHS issues associated with the

handling of food • examines the relationship between food, technology and society • applies appropriate methods of food processing, preparation and storage • selects and employs appropriate techniques and equipment for a variety of food-specific

purposes


Assessment Schedule


1 Research Task & Practical – Food and Nutrition Term 1, Week 8 25

2 Research Task – Aid Agencies Term 2, Week 5 15

3 Research Task and Practical – Food Product Development Term 3, Week 8 25


5 Ongoing practical assessment Ongoing 20

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GEOGRAPHY

Report Outcomes

• Explains the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments

• Assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability

• Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry.

• Explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments

• Analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments

• Communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of sources

Geography is semesterised.

Classes who study History in Semester 1 will study Geography in Semester 2

Classes who study Geography in Semester 1 will study History in Semester 2

Assessment Schedule

Task Assessment Task Due date;

Semester 1

Due date;

Semester 2 % Weight

1

Information Report

Term 1, Week 6

Term 3, Week 6

30

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In-class Essay Term 1, Week 10

Term 3, Week 10

30

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Course Examination

Term 2, Week 5

Term 4, Week 4

40

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HISTORY

Report Outcomes

• Selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant to an

historical inquiry • Sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the

development of the modern world and Australia • Explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern

world and Australia • Selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate

effectively about the past for different audiences • Applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an

understanding of the past

History is semesterised.

Classes who study History in Semester 1 will study Geography in Semester 2

Classes who study Geography in Semester 1 will study History in Semester 2

Assessment Schedule

Task Assessment Task Due date;

Semester 1

Due date;

Semester 2 % Weight

1 The Making of a Modern World – source task

Term 1, Week 6

Term 3, Week 5

30

2 World War I – Written Response

Term 2, Week 2

Term 3, Week 10

30

3 WWI/WWII Task Term 2, Week 6

Term 4, Week 4

40

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – AUTOMOTIVE, TIMBER,

METAL, ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA


• understands and applies safe work practices in practical environments • uses a range of materials, tools and techniques in the production of practical projects • applies principles of design in the development, production and evaluation of practical projects • communicates effectively using a range of verbal, graphical and written methods

Semester 2

• applies OHS practices to hand tools, machine tools, equipment and processes • identifies, selects and uses a range of tools and equipment in the production of projects • applies and transfers acquired knowledge and skills to new learning experiences • communicates effectively using a range of verbal, graphical and written methods • understands a range of technologies and how they impact on society and the environment


Assessment Schedule


1 Research Task Term 1, Week 8 10 2 Practical Work Ongoing 60

3 Project Portfolio Term 3, Week 7 15


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INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY


• designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to challenging problems • communicates ideas, processes and solutions to a targeted audience • applies collaborative work practices to complete tasks • acquired and manipulates data and information in an ethical manner

Semester 2

• selects and justifies the application of appropriate software programs to a range of tasks

• designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a range of challenging problems

• acquires and manipulates data and information in an ethical manner • applies collaborative work practices to complete tasks

• communicates ideas, processes and solutions to a targeted audience


Assessment Schedule


1 Spreadsheet Assignment Term 2, Week 2 30

2 Digital Media, Authoring and Multimedia- Portfolio and Product

Term 4, Week 5 40


Term 4, Week 4 30

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iSTEM


• Develops ideas and explores solutions to STEM based problems • Describes how scientific and mechanical concepts relate to technological and engineering

practice • Develops skills in using mathematical, scientific and graphical methods while working as part

of a team • Applies a range of communication techniques in the presentation of research and design

solutions

Semester 2

• Applies a knowledge and understanding of STEM principles and processes • Plans and manages projects using an iterative and collaborative design process • Will work individually or in teams to solve problems in STEM contexts • Selects and uses appropriate problem solving and decision making techniques in a range of

STEM contexts

Assessment Schedule


1 Robot Rescue Challenge Term 2, Week 3 20

2 Automated Sorting Challenge Term 3, Week 4 20

3 Mission to Mars Presentation Term 4, Week 5 20

4 STEM Logbook Continuous 40


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LOTE - FRENCH

Report Outcomes Semester 1 • identifies and interprets information in a range of texts

• manipulates French in sustained interactions to exchange information, ideas and opinions

• demonstrates how French pronunciation and intonation are used to convey meaning

• evaluates and responds to information, opinions and ideas in texts, using a range of formats

for specific contexts, purposes and audiences Semester 2 • obtains and synthesises information and ideas from spoken and visual identity

• evaluates and responds to information, opinions and ideas in texts, using a range of formats

for specific contexts, purposes and audiences

• experiments with linguistic patterns and structures to compose texts in French, using a range

of formats for different contexts, purposes and audiences

• demonstrates how French pronunciation and intonation are used to convey meaning


Assessment Schedule

Task Assessment Task Due Date %

Weight

1 Chez moi ‘Housing and Household

tasks’

Term 1

Week 10 20

2 Reading and Writing Online

Assessment

Term 2

Week 5 15

3 Allons en Ville ‘On Exchange’

Term 3

Week 7 Writing Component

Week 9 Speaking Component

Week 9 Speaking Component

30

4 Yearly Examination Term 4 Week 4 35

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LOTE - INDONESIAN

Report Outcomes Semesters 1&2

• applies features of Indonesian grammatical structures and sentence patterns to convey information and ideas

• uses Indonesian to interact with others to exchange information, ideas and opinions

• responds in English to information and ideas in a variety of spoken Indonesian

• locates information and identifies the gist in a range of written texts


Assessment Schedule


Semester 1

1 Bagus Sekail Quiz Term 1

Week 6 10

2 Travel Assignment

Term 1

Week 9 30

3 Half-Yearly Examinations Term 2

Week 3 60

Semester 2

4 Tentang Saya Profile Assignment Term 3

Week 10 40


Term 4

Week 4 60

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MATHEMATICS- Year 9

Report Outcomes 5.1 course 5.2 course 5.3 course

Semester 1

Operates with fractions, decimals and percentages

Calculate relative frequencies to estimate probabilities of simple and compound events.

Applies index laws and algebraic techniques to operate with algebraic expressions involving simplification and factorization

Calculate the area of composite shapes, and the surface area of right prisms, cylinder and related composite solids

Uses statistical displays, quartiles and box plats to compare sets of data, evaluates sources of data and use standard deviation to analyse data

Calculates area of simple and composite shapes

Applies index laws and algebraic techniques to operate with algebraic expressions involving simplification

Calculates relative frequencies to estimate probabilities of simple and compound events

Interprets very small and very large units of measurement, uses scientific notation, and rounds to significant figures

Interprets very small and very large units of measurement, uses scientific notation, and rounds to significant figures

Semester 2

Applies Pythagoras theorem to calculate side lengths in right –angled triangle and solves related problem

Applies trigonometry, given diagrams, to solve problems

Determine the midpoint, gradient, length of an interval, graphs and equations of linear relationships

Uses statistical displays to compare sets of data and evaluate statistical claims

Calculate the area and volume of composite shapes, and the surface area of right prisms, pyramids cylinder, spheres, cones and related composite solids

Solve financial problems involving earning, spending and investing money and taxation

Solves problems involving direct and indirect proportion


Uses similarity and congruency to solve problems

Solves problems involving direct and indirect proportion Solves linear and simultaneous equations and rearranges literal equations

Construct, compare and analyses single set of data using measures of location, and range


Applies trigonometry to solve problems, including bearings. Performs operations with surds

Calculates relative frequencies to estimate probabilities of simple and compound events

Simplifies algebraic fractions and expands and factorises quadratic expressions

Assessment mark and rank is derived from the assessment tasks described below. The final grade will be

calculated from this mark. Please note: Weighting, outcomes, dates, content, frequency and type of assessment may change, but students will receive a 2 week notification before every assessment.

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Assessment Schedule

Semester Assessment Task Due Date % Weight

1 Term 1 Class Test Term 1, Week 8/9 50%

Half Yearly Examination Term 2, Week 5-6 50%

2 Term 3 Assignment Term 3, Week 4-6 50%

Yearly Examination Term 4, Week 4 50%

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MATHEMATICS - Accelerated


• Applies index laws and algebraic techniques involving simplifying and factorising • Calculate surface areas and volumes of various shapes, including very large and small measurements • Determines various features of Linear Relationships and Linear Equations • Uses statistical displays and Standard Deviation to compare data sets • Calculates angle sums of geometrical shapes, and uses formal proofs of similarity and congruence of

triangles • Estimates and calculates probabilities of simple and compound events • Simplifies algebraic fractions and expands and factorises quadratic expressions

Semester 2

• Solves linear, simultaneous and quadratic equations, and rearranges literal equations • Performs operations with surds • Solves financial problems with earning, spending and investing money and taxation • Uses function notation to describe and sketch functions • Applies trigonometry to solve problems, including bearings problems • Draws and interprets graphs of physical phenomena

Please note: Weighting, outcomes, dates, content, frequency and type of assessment may change, but students will receive a 2 week notification before every assessment

Assessment Schedule

Semester Assessment Task Due Date % Weight

1 Topic Test Term 2, Week 3 50

Half-Yearly Examination Term 2, Week 5/6 50

2

Topic Test

Term 3 Assessment

Term 3, Week 4

Term 3, Week 9

30

30

Yearly Examination Term 4, Week 4 40

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MUSIC


• performs repertoire with increasing levels of complexity in a range of musical styles demonstrating an understanding of the musical concepts

• performs repertoire in a range of styles and genres demonstrating interpretation of musical notation and the application of different types of technology

• performs music selected for study with appropriate stylistic features demonstrating solo and ensemble awareness

• demonstrates an understanding of the musical concepts through improvising, arranging and composing in the styles or genres of music selected for study and their notation

• notates own compositions, applying forms of notation appropriate to the music selected for study • uses different forms of technology in the composition process • demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through the analysis, comparison, and critical

discussion of music from different stylistic, social, cultural and historical contexts

Semester 2

• performs repertoire with increasing levels of complexity in a range of musical styles demonstrating an understanding of the musical concepts

• performs repertoire in a range of styles and genres demonstrating interpretation of musical notation and the application of different types of technology

• performs music selected for study with appropriate stylistic features demonstrating solo and ensemble awareness

• demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through the analysis, comparison, and critical discussion of music from different stylistic, social, cultural and historical contexts

• demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through aural identification, discrimination, memorisation and notation in the music selected for study

• demonstrates an understanding of musical literacy through the appropriate application of notation, terminology, and the interpretation and analysis of scores used in the music selected for study

• demonstrates an understanding of the influence and impact of technology on music


Assessment Schedule


1 Progress classwork Ongoing 25

2 Research Task Term 2, Week 6 25

3 Composition Task Term 3, Week 9 25

4 Performance Task Term 4, Weeks 4 - 5 25

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

Report Outcomes

Semester 1

• Assesses and applies self-management skills to effectively manage complex situations • Critiques their ability to enact interpersonal skills to build and maintain respectful and

inclusive relationships in a variety of groups or contexts • Refines and applies movement skills and concepts to compose and perform innovative

movement sequences • Assesses their own and others' capacity to reflect on and respond positively to challenges • Analyses factors and strategies that enhance inclusivity, equality and respectful relationships

Semester 2

• Refines and applies movement skills and concepts to compose and perform innovative movement sequences

• Assesses their own and others' capacity to reflect on and respond positively to challenges • Analyses factors and strategies that enhance inclusivity, equality and respectful relationships • Adapts and improvises movement skills to perform creative movement across a range of

dynamic physical activity contexts • Appraises and justifies choices of actions when solving complex movement challenges


Assessment Schedule


1 Healthy Relationship Task Term 1, Week 8 15

2 Dance Term 1, Week 5 10

3 Embracing Diversity Task Term 3, Week 8 15

4 Classwork Ongoing 20

5 Practical – participation and skills Ongoing 40

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PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA


• develops range and autonomy in the making of photographic works • applies their understanding of aspects of practice in the theoretical workbook • applies understanding of critical and historical interpretations in a case study assignment • constructs critical and historical accounts of photographic works in an examination

Semester 2

• selects appropriate procedures and techniques to make and refine photographic and digital works

• uses their understanding and function of the relationship between Artist, Artwork, Artist and World

• uses the Frames to make different interpretations of photographic works in a case study • explores and analyses historical accounts of photographic works in examination


Assessment Schedule


1 Case Study Term 1, Week 10 20



4 Yearly Exam Term 4, Week 4 20

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES


• Discusses factors that limit and enhance the capacity to move and perform • Analyses the benefits of participation and performance in physical activity and sport • Works collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance • Performs movement skills with increasing proficiency • Analyses and appraises information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity

and sport decisions. Semester 2

• Discusses the nature and impact of historical and contemporary issues in physical activity

and sport • Analyses physical activity and sport from personal, social and cultural perspectives • Works collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance • Performs movement skills with increasing proficiency • Analyses and appraises information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity

and sport decisions


Assessment Schedule


1 The Body in Action Task Term 1, Week 8 10 2 Half Yearly Examination Term 2, Weeks 5&6 10 3 Oral Task- Australian Sporting Identity Term 3 10 4 Event Management Term 3 10 5 Yearly Examination Term 4, Week 4 10 6 Practical Ongoing 40 7 Effort and Participation Ongoing 10

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SCIENCE

Semester 1 • Describe the relationship between voltage, resistance and current and compare the characteristics and applications

of series and parallel electrical circuits • Describe the structure of atoms in terms of the nucleus, protons, neutrons and electrons • Relate the properties of some common elements to their position in the Periodic Table and predict, using the

Periodic Table, the properties of some common elements • Identify that natural radioactivity arises from the decay of nuclei in atoms, releasing particles and energy and

evaluate the benefits and problems associated with medical and industrial uses of nuclear energy • Analyse data and information by analysing patterns and trends, including identifying inconsistencies in data and

information describing relationships between variables Semester 2 • Describe how the coordinated function of internal systems in multicellular organisms provides cells with

requirements for life, including gases, nutrients and water, and removes cell wastes • Describe, using the wave model, the features of waves including wavelength, frequency and speed and relate the

properties of different types of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum to their uses in everyday life, including communications technology

• Discuss, using examples, how the values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research, e.g. the occurrence of diseases affecting animals and plants, an epidemic or pandemic disease in humans or lifestyle related non-infectious diseases in humans

• Presents scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, including constructing evidence-based arguments and using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations for specific audiences

Assessment Schedule


1 Half-Yearly Examination Term 2, Week 5 25

2 First-Hand Investigation Term 3, Week 2 25

3 Second-Hand Investigation Term 3, Week 9 25


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VISUAL ARTS


• investigates the world as a source of ideas, concepts and subject matter • makes informed choices to develop and extend concepts and different meanings to create

artworks • applies their understanding of aspects of practice to critical and historical interpretations of art • uses their understanding of the function of and relationship between artist – world – audience

in critical and historical interpretations of art Semester 2

• develops range and autonomy in selecting and applying visual arts conventions and procedures to make artworks and document their ideas in their V.A.P.D.

• makes artworks informed by their understanding of the function and relationship between the artist-world-audience in a series of artworks

• demonstrates developing technical accomplishment and refinement in making of artworks • demonstrates how the frames provide different interpretations of art • demonstrates how art criticism and art history construct meaning


Assessment Schedule



2 Artmaking Term 2, Week 3 30

3 Case Study/Yearly Examination Term 4, Week 4 20

4 Artmaking Term 4, Week 6 30

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VISUAL DESIGN


• develops range and autonomy in selecting different materials and techniques to make designs and documents this in their VAPD

• makes designed artworks with an understanding of how the frames affect meaning • applies their understanding of aspects of practice to critically and historically interpret art and

designed works in a case study assignment • uses their understanding of the function of and relationships between the conceptual

framework in critical and historical interpretations of visual design artworks

Semester 2 • develops range and autonomy in selecting different materials and techniques to make

designs and documents this in their VAPD • applies their understanding of aspects of practice and the frames to critically and historically

interpret art and designed works in a case study assignment • constructs different critical and historical accounts of designed artwork in an examination • demonstrates developing technical accomplishment and refinement in making designed

pieces in the portfolio


Assessment Schedule


1 VDPD – design making Term 2, Week 6 30


3 VDPD – design making Term 4, Week 6 30


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Notes: 1. Complete when you receive your booklet. 2. If you feel there are too many assessment tasks in one week, you need to see the teachers or Head teachers concerned, when you receive this booklet.

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05.05 Year 9 Assessment Schedules · 1 YEAR 9 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES • Each course Assessment Schedule indicates the syllabus outcomes, course components and weightings, the task