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Catalyst • Junior Secondary Curriculum • Handbook 2021 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 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. Students will learn skills associated with brainstorming ideas, pre-planning, shot composition, framing, producing and editing a game review in post-production. 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 • 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 For additional details about this Arts Discovery course, please contact: Mr Brad Minchin Head of Arts [phone] [email protected] Discovery Course Year 9 Sports Science This course further develops knowledge and understanding in the area of Anatomy, Human Physiology, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology. The focus of this Discovery course is: • Developing physical skills, strategies and tactics – applying strategies and tactics • Motor learning and coaching – maximising skilled performance • Sports Psychology – leadership • Sport in Society – Australian sporting identity. For additional details about this Head of Physical Education Discovery course, please contact: Mr Len Fernandes Head of Physical Education [phone] [email protected] • Functional Anatomy – cardio-respiratory system • Biomechanics – forces in movement • Exercise Physiology – nutrition for performance 46