ORCHESTRA 10 / 11 / 12 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 12
Prerequisite
Course Credit
Course Duration Delivery Method
Previous experience playing an orchestral instrument . Admission is by audition only . Please consult the music teacher for details prior to making course selection .
4 credits ( Grade 10 , 11 & 12 )
Full year Performance-based
Orchestra 10 / 11 / 12 string students will develop musical knowledge through performance in orchestra . They will continue to improve their instrumental and ensemble technique , music literacy , music history and theory skills . Assessment may include teacher observation of rehearsal skills and performances , written assignments and individual recordings . NOTE : Orchestra is for those students who already play a string instrument . These courses are only taught out of the timetable . Students must be able to attend classes at 7:15 am .
Examples of the the Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Individual and collective expression is rooted in history , culture and community .
• Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform the way we think and feel .
• Instrumental music offers aesthetic experiences that can transform our perspective .
• The nuances of musical expression are understood through deeper study and performance .
• Purposeful choices enhance the quality , artistry , and authenticity of musical processes .
• Creative and technical proficiency in music is transferable across different aspects of our lives .
Recommended
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
4 credits Full year
Classroom and projectbased , using a variety of instructional strategies
This course is designed to help students develop the knowledge , competencies , and attitudes required to help them increase their entrepreneurial and leadership skills in the business world . Students will learn about characteristics of the global market and local economic trends and the components of starting a small business . The course will empower students to identify opportunities for innovation and to create a real new venture or social enterprise business idea . Students will learn how to communicate and pitch their new venture idea to a panel of experts , entrepreneurs or potential investors . Assessments may include case studies , projects and presentations . Students will be expected to work collaboratively as business teams .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts
• Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration
• Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes
• Students will be introduced to the process of design thinking ; this framework is central to the curricular competencies outlined by the BC Ministry of Education , and is commonly used by designers to solve complex problems and find solutions to client needs .
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