The Arts
The Arts learning area at Northam Senior High School develops our student’s sense of personal and cultural identity and equips them for lifelong involvement in and the appreciation of the Arts. Students can study Drama, Visual Arts, Media or Music to develop creative skills, critical appreciation and knowledge of artistic technologies and techniques.
In year 7 & 8 students rotate through the school’s range of Arts disciplines, building an understanding of the creative skills, knowledge and processes in each art form. Our Arts classrooms are welcoming spaces where students can experience success in diverse ways, build self-belief, and strengthen their communication, performance and self-expression in supportive environments.
From Year 9, onwards students can choose Arts electives that allow them to further develop their technical skills and conceptual understanding. Whether producing a media project, performing on stage, playing in a band, or developing a visual arts portfolio, students refine their creative voice, expand their capacity for expressing ideas that matter to them, and build confidence in their identity – developing a range of skills and abilities transferable across other Learning Areas.
MEDIA
Animation is the starting point in Media at Northam Senior High School, students experiment with stop-motion techniques and mediums, such as Claymation and thaumatropes. Film-making skills progress throughout the school years with live action filming for specific genres and formats. The film genre is explored in depth with analysis and production of supporting forms of media, such as poster advertising and film critiques.
MUSIC
Our Music program supports students continuing from the IMSS program in primary school. Performance, ensemble work and musicianship form an integral part of the program, fostering discipline, teamwork and a strong sense of belonging within our musical community.
VISUAL ARTS
In the Visual Arts, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of art forms. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. Students are encouraged to appreciate the work of other artists and engage in their own art practice.
DRAMA
Students study a range of theatre styles to engage with the skills, techniques, processes and conventions of dramatic storytelling. Students view, read and explore relevant drama works and texts through small-scale drama performances. They develop their voice, movement and production skills, working independently and in groups to apply the creative process of devising and interpreting scripts.
For further explanation on course information, contact Program Coordinator Ms Danielle Morache, Phone 9621 6300 or email danielle.morache@education.wa.edu.au