The Arts (Ngā Toi)

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The arts stimulate imagination, thinking, and understanding. They challenge our perceptions, uplift and entertain us, and enrich our emotional and spiritual lives. The arts enable people to participate in collaborative and individual pursuits that contribute to community and personal identity. The study of the arts can equip ākonga with analytical, creative, cooperative, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving skills which will enhance any career pathway they choose to pursue.

Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.

Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.

9MUS - Music

We are looking to develop:

  • Basics on Bass/Lead Guitar, Drums, Piano, and vocals

  • Read basic notation

  • Listening skills

  • If time permits create your own music

  • The most important aspect is allowing you to have music in your life.

Leads to: Year 10 Music,and potentially NCEA Music

Approx cost: $5 donation

Equipment: Booklet provided

Contact: Martin McDonald (md@darfield.school.nz)

9DRA - Drama

In Year 9 Drama we explore acting skills through scripted performances and devising our own performances in the style of Slapstick comedy. We also learn some basic technical skills in lighting and costume design!

Leads to: Year 10 Drama, Year 10 Creative Industries

Equipment: Booklet provided

Contact: Andie Hanson (ah@darfield.school.nz)

9ART - Visual Arts

In Y9 Art we explore observation drawing, painting and printmaking. At the same time we reflect on artworks and the context in which the work was made.

Leads to: 10ART

Approx cost: $15

Contact: Louise Carey (lc@darfield.school.nz)

10MUS - Music

Music studies

  • Elements of music

  • More in-depth notation

  • Developing comprehensive listening skills

Performance

  • Perform a song on your instrument.

  • Perform as a group member.

Creation

  • Produce your own music.

  • Potentially RockQuest

Leads to: Level 1 Music with sight to university entrance at Level 3

Approx cost: $5 donation

Equipment: Booklet provided

Contact: Martin McDonald (md@darfield.school.nz)

10DRA - Drama

Students will learn through:

  • Undertaking a role in a class parlay

  • Exploring various theatre forms/acting styles, such as Melodrama and Improvisation

  • Study a production or technical area of drama - such as lighting, costuming or make-up application.

  • Building their confidence in communication skills

  • Being exposed to live theatre to review

  • Having lots of fun!

Leads to: Level 1 Drama

Approx cost: $5 

Equipment: Clearfile 20 page, booklet provided

Contact: Andie Hanson (ah@darfield.school.nz)

10CIN - Creative Industries

Creative Industries is a course where students will explore various event and entertainment technologies. Students train in areas of personal interest developing skills that can launch them into studying 'Event and Entertainment Technology' at NCEA level, their chosen industry and further study at tertiary level.

Real experiences gained working on projects 'behind the scenes' for events such as the school production, assemblies, and other in-school events. The collaborative and creative nature of the course allows students to develop essential communication skills and hone their design and problem-solving skills. 

Possible areas of study include:

- Production areas: Costuming - prop/mask making - hair & make up - set design & construction.

- Technical areas: Sound design - lighting design, rigging & operation - digital projection.

- Event management area: Stage management - advertising/marketing - ticketing - front of house.

Leads to: NCEA Event and Entertainment Technology

Approx cost: $20

Contact: Andie Hanson (ah@darfield.school.nz)

10ART - Visual Arts

In Y10 Art, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of media and disciplines such as Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Alongside making art, we explore different art styles and reflect on the contexts in which art can be made.

Leads to: Level 1 Visual Art

Approx cost: $25

Contact: Louise Carey (lc@darfield.school.nz)