Course Title: Level 3 Art Design

Course Description

• Art Design Students will consolidate practical design skills and work towards an independent study in design through research and ideas development in response to established design practice.
• Art Design communicates ideas visually using contemporary design techniques and digital design technology. It encourages idea development using both practical and digital processes. Art Design provides students with an excellent understanding of creative design. Students use Adobe Photoshop software to develop drawing and computer-based design skills
• Refer to Level 2 Art Design for additional information on the nature of Art Design.

Course Structure

• Students will select some or all of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 18 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $150.00 includes a visual diary, clear file, USB stick and selected pens and pencils, and all digital costs throughout the year.

Equipment Required: All drawing materials and digital printing will be covered by course costs. Students require a device capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop software. If students have an interest in digital drawing/ illustration a Wacom tablet would be useful for homework purposes.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 Credits for Level 2 Art Design or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Art History

Course Description:

• Art History level 3 is open to any student who has an interest in decoding meaning and ways of seeing and reading the world through the study of artworks and their context.
• Level 3 has a strong emphasis on the links between theory, societal change and the individual artist
• Strong writing skills are a bonus but literacy strategies will be addressed during the year.
• You do not have to be a practical art student to take this course.
• Early Modernism (1900-1940) Featured Artists studied; Picasso (Braque and the Salon cubists), the Delaunays, Boccioni, Matisse, Mondrian, Brancusi, Ernst, Kandinsky and the Blue Reiter, Beckmann, Kollwitz, Kirchner, Hoch, Duchamp, Miro, Magritte, Dali

Course Content:

• ‘Theory unplugged’ – practical approach to understanding either Cubism, Orphism or Futurism
• ‘I.No.ART’– ppt evaluating media techniques in Art (classwork or student interest area)
• ‘What’s it worth’ – comparative analysis of the value associated with four artworks

This is a University Entrance approved course with clearly defined pathways at tertiary level.

Course Structure

• Students will select some or all of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 16 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: There is no cost for this course.

Equipment Required: Students will require a system for note taking and have access to research sites and tools.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 Credits for Level 2 Art History/English or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Art Painting

Course Description:

• Art Painting is designed to build and refine the students critical faculty gleaned from their formative work from Level 2
• Students will systematically examine and clarify ideas in their own methodology in response to studying appropriate artist models and movements from NZ and International painting practice
• Students will require an ability to think beyond the square, have a strong work ethic and be committed to the on-going challenge of a highly individualised programme.

Course Content:

• ‘Narrative’ collaborative mural
  • ‘Love and Hate’ drawing conventions – generate and develop a range of drawing conventions
  • ‘Love and Hate’ extension- clarify, regenerate and resolves series of work
  • ‘Inside Out’ paintings systematically clarified – student based content
  • ‘ Exquisite Corpse’ collaborative mural- produce a resolved work appropriate to a visual arts context
  • Folio Boards – systematic integration and regeneration

This is a University Entrance approved course with clearly defined pathways at tertiary level.

Course Structure

• Students will select some or all of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 18 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $85.00 includes a visual diary, brush set, paint set, 2B and 6B pencils.

Equipment Required: All specialist drawing materials will be covered by course costs.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 Credits for Level 2 Art Painting or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Art Photography

Course Description:

• Art Photography students will develop conceptual thinking skills within a range of photographic practices. As they develop their visual literacy, students are able to engage with a wider range of art experiences in increasingly complex and conscious ways.
• Students will work on a series of concept-driven, student-centred briefs, they will learn about photography within both analogue and digital frameworks. Discover all aspects of the photographic process – from pre-production (conception and research), to production (directing, lighting, and image capture on location and in the studio), and post-production (editing, processing, manipulating, printing).
• Students will record, investigate and develop art making in response to relevant established photographic practice – use DSLR camera, use Photoshop to enhance and manipulate imagery and learn to shoot in the studio and on location
• Students will develop conceptual thinking skills within a range of photographic practices. As they develop their visual literacy, students are able to engage with a wider range of art experiences in increasingly complex and conscious ways

Course Structure

• Students will select some or all of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 18 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $150.00 including all digital printing costs throughout the year.

Equipment Required: Students will also need to purchase photographic paper and film throughout the year.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 Credits for Level 2 Art Photography or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Business Studies

Course Description:

• Analyse how and why New Zealand businesses operating in global markets make operational and strategic decisions in response to interacting internal and external factors.
• Plan, take to market, review, and then refine an innovative, sustainable business activity; analyse the activity and its success in the market place. This involves running an innovative business including fundraising, and the production of and selling of products at weekend markets. Students also open a corporate bank account and work together to form a profitable business.
• Groupwork is an essential aspect of the 2 interrelated internal standards
• Good literacy skills are required to write the Business and Marketing plans as are numeracy skills for the understanding of the financial accounts.

Course Structure

• Students will sit the standards below totaling 19 credits. 15 from internal assessments and 4 from external assessments.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: TBC

Equipment Required: Device

Prerequisites: 12 credits in Level 2 Business Studies, or with HOD approval.  Having done the Level 2 Business Activity standard is an advantage.

Course Title: Level 3 Classical Studies

Course Description:

A look at the achievements and lasting influence of classical societies.

• Understand the military, political and social achievements of Alexander the Great.
• Look at Alexander’s Oriental Policy through a discussion between him and his most trusted military advisor, Craterus
• Analyse the significance of Greek Vase painting in the classical world.
• Look at the lasting influence of Greek mythology through the artworks of two other periods of time

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 22 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: None

Equipment Required: None

Prerequisites: 12 Credits at the previous level or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Dance

Course Description:

• Level 3 Dance is a University Entrance-approved course. Scholarship Dance is offered alongside this course.
• This is an exciting course which extends students as dance artists. Students produce their own choreography inspired by a topic of their interest. They learn about structuring movement to communicate an intention. They study how to use theatre lighting and design their own lights, costume/s and music for their own choreography.
• Students refine their performance skills through the learning and performance of group dances in different dance styles.
• The course requires commitment, collaboration, creative thinking and self-discipline.
• Extension standards are available: perform a repertoire of contrasting dances, and analyse a dance performance.

Course Structure

• Students will complete 3-4 of the 6 NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 16 credits and a maximum of 20 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $30 for live performance visits

Equipment Required: Track pants, and a t-shirt.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to study Dance.

Course Title: Drama Level Three

Course Description:

• Refining techniques learnt in Level 2 Drama
• Using stimulus material to devise a performance
• Performance exploring a theatre form
• Scripted Performance
• Class Production
• Theatre Visits

Course Structure

• Students will complete four of the six NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 18 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $100 (to cover the cost of a range of theatre trips to enhance the students’ experience of theatre in its various forms)

Equipment Required: Comfortable clothing so you can move. Access to your Google Apps for Education.

Prerequisites: 12 credits at level two and/or HOD approval.

For more information on Drama at WSC please visit our website here

Course Title: Level 3 Economics

Course Description:

• An introduction to economics methods
• How do free markets solve the economic problem?
• What happens when free markets fail to solve the economic problem?
• What is the current state of the New Zealand economy?

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 20 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: A workbook ($25), revision book ($20), and a subscription to the eLearn Economics website ($10)

Equipment Required: 1B5 exercise book

Prerequisites: 12 Credits in 12Economics or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 English & Te Reo Pakeha

Course Description:

• This course covers all aspects of the English curriculum
• Students may be offered a choice of task/standard in this course

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below
• Students will complete 21 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: None

Equipment Required: Exercise book, refill, clearfile or ring binder, digital device for accessing Google Classroom

Prerequisites: 12 credits in level 2 English, or entry at the discretion of the HOD English

Course Title: Academic English Language (ESOL)

Course Description:

• This course uses a suite of two English for Academic Purpose Unit Standards to increase students’ skills in academic reading and writing.
• It is part of the Year 11 to 13 programme that will give credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).

Students will complete 12 credits.

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Nil

Equipment Required: Bilingual Paper Dictionary, Vocabulary notebook, Refill

Prerequisites: The EL teacher will guide students according to their English language Level.

Course Title: Level 3 Gateway

Course Description:

The Gateway programme is designed to meet the learning needs of Level 3 students who wish to strengthen their pathway from school to the workplace or further education such as apprenticeships.

Involvement in Gateway gives students the opportunity to gain/use skills and knowledge that they have obtained in study and life experience and apply them to a workplace context. Gateway delivers ‘hands on practical’ learning that can lead to National recognised certificates. Gateway is fully funded.

There is an application and interview for students to enter Level 3 Gateway. This is a multi level course for Level 2 and 3. It is not a University Entrance course.

Students eligible for Gateway should have a good attendance record, excellent communications skills, time management and organizational skills. They should be self- motivated, team players who are work ready. Gateway students need to be able to manage their school learning programme as well as studying Level 2 and 3 Gateway unit standards. All students will complete a minimum of 20 industry- based credits.

Workplace areas may include : Chef, Automotive Engineering, Early Childhood, Warehousing, freight and logistics, Telecommunications, Sports, Building and Construction, Hairdressing, Information Technology, Health promotions, Art Design, Electrical, Plumbing, Sound engineering, Police Studies, Pool Lifeguard.

Please see either Kau Tepaki or Margaret Ruland before selecting this course.

Course Title: Level 3 Geography

Course Description:

Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people. It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time – past, present, and future. It explores the relationships and connections between people and both natural and cultural environments.

Geography investigates the ways in which features are arranged on the earth’s surface. It describes and explains the patterns and processes that create them. At level 3, students learn to:

• Understand how interacting processes shape natural environments. Coastal Processes that occur at different rates and different scales and produce spatial patterns operating at Omaha.
• Understand how interacting processes shape cultural environments. The cultural process of Tourism Development that occur at different rates and different scales and produce spatial patterns, using Queenstown as an example.
• Understand how people’s different values and perceptions influence the environment ,(dirty dairying?) have social and economic consequences (global sea level rise) and result in different responses (planning an event)
• Geographic Skills and concepts are taught throughout the year within these topics and geographic terminology and concepts are expected to be integrated into all of their work. Collection, presentation, analysis and evaluation of primary and secondary data are important skills.

Course Structure

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 19 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Compulsory field trip to Omaha approximately $20 and a recommended field trip to Queenstown approximately $850.

Equipment Required: Calculator, ruler, coloured pencils.

Prerequisites: 12 Credits at the previous level or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Health

Course Description:

Throughout the course of study the students will develop:

• the critical thinking skills of analysing, seeking and applying evidence;
• understanding of the interrelationships between determinants of health;
• understanding of different perspectives and ethical dilemmas associated with health issues;
• research and evaluation skills
• personal resilience.

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 19 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: None

Equipment Required: A4 Ring binder and refill

Prerequisites:

• Well-developed skills in reading and writing
• 12 credits at Level 2 Health or (if Level 2 Health was not done) 12 or more literacy credits in Level 2 English or History.
• Students with fewer credits, must gain approval of the HOD Health

Course Title: Level Three History

Course Description:

• Research of a person/issue/event of interest to individual students
• The invasion of the Waikato in the 19th century
• Causes and consequences of the American Civil War

Course Structure

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 19 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: None

Equipment Required: None

Prerequisites: 12 Credits at Level Two History or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Chinese

Description:

• This course covers up to Level 8 of the NZ Curriculum, and aim to increase fluency, comprehension and confidence in authentic language situations, as well as understanding of the culture differences
• This course covers topics such as Occupation & Position, Food and Drink, Leisure, Holidays, Customs & Behavior

It is expected that the students can

• use language variably and effectively to express and justify their own ideas and opinions, and support or challenge those of others
• use and identify the linguistic and cultural forms that guide interpretation and enable them to respond critically to texts

Course structure:

• All students will complete the core NCEA standards, which worth 18 credits
• There is one optional Internal assessment available on request (Interaction AS 91535).

Assessment:

Optional Internal standard (available on discussion with the teacher

Other Information:

Costs: yet to be confirmed with provider

Equipment required: A4 size notebook or ring binder/folder, course workbook, personal device

Prerequisites: Students need to have done NCEA Level 2 Chinese and gained at least 14 credits or equivalent, or at the discretion of the subject teacher

Course Title: Level 3 French

Course Description:

• This course covers up to Level 8 of the NZ Curriculum, and aim to increase fluency, comprehension and confidence in authentic language situations.
• Topics covered include: environment, leisure, holidays, tourism, jobs, new technologies and latest trends, 1 film study.

Course Structure:

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below
• Students will complete a total of 18 credits from the standards listed below

Assessment:

Other Information:

Costs: $35

Equipment required: electronic device, Tapis Volant Senior workbook, verb wheel.

Prerequisites: At least 14 credits from NCEA Level 2 French.

Course Title: Level 3 Calculus

Course Description:

• This course includes 3 externally assessed Achievement Standards
• A fast paced academic course with a strong emphasis on the abstract mathematical concepts of Algebra and Calculus
• Continuing development of logical problem solving, proof and clear communication of mathematical relationships

Course Structure

• Students will select some or all of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 17 credits (Up to 23 credits)

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $30 homework and revision resource fee

Equipment Required: Exercise book (Grid), Ruler, Graphics Calculator (we recommend the Casio fx9750)

Prerequisites: Success in External Standards at Level 2 Mathematics including Algebra OR at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 General Mathematics

Course Description:

• A mix of Mathematics and Statistics topics.
• Assessed with only internally assessed Achievement Standards
• Covering the more practical topics at a slower pace than the other level 3 courses

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 16 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $15 homework booklet resource fee

Equipment Required: Maths exercise book (Grid), Ruler, Scientific Calculator (we recommend the Casio fx82 or Casio classwiz)

Prerequisites: 12 Credits in a level 2 Mathematics or Statistics course or at the discretion of the HOD

Course Title: Level 3 Statistics

Course Description:

• This course includes 2 externally assessed Achievement Standards
• An academic course with a strong emphasis on conceptual understanding and application of statistical principles and probability theory
• Learn the process of Statistical Investigations and statistical writing
• Use technology for data analysis

Course Structure

• Students will select some or all of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 20 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $30 homework and revision resource fee

Equipment Required: Exercise book or Folder, Ruler, Scientific Calculator (we recommend the Casio classwiz) OR a Graphics Calculator is a big advantage (we recommend the Casio fx9750)

Prerequisites: 12 Credits in a level 2 Mathematics or Statistics with at least 2 standards at Merit OR at the discretion of the HOD

Course Title: Level 3 Pangarau

Course Description:

• A mix of Mathematics and Statistics topics
• Assessed with only internally assessed Achievement Standards
• Covers more practical topics

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 16 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $15.00 homework booklet resource fee

Equipment Required: Maths grid exercise book, ruler, scientific calculator (Casio fx82/Casio classwiz)

Prerequisites: 12 credits in a Level 2 Mathematics or Statistics course or at the discretion of the HOD

Course Title: Level 3 Media Studies

Course Description:

• Media Studies includes the study of media and society, the creation of media products and an understanding of the way media texts are constructed.
• Assessment methods for internal topics will be negotiated according to the strengths of students, the range of time available for assessment and as specified in the NZQA assessment conditions document for this subject.
• Students may submit internal assessment in a variety of forms. For example, written report/essays, in a portfolio collected over time, oral presentations, in a web based form, presented on film

Course Structure

• Students will complete a selection of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 21 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $20

Equipment Required: Access to own device, with keyboard and refill for note taking. NOTE: Although it is NOT a requirement (as we have sufficient editing computers in the department), students can edit on their laptops, provided they have Adobe Premiere Pro installed.

Parents/Caregivers must check that the laptop is capable of running this programme if a student intends to use their device to edit.

Prerequisites: 12 Credits at the previous level or at the discretion of the HOD

Course Title: Level 3 Music

Course Description:

• Two courses are available – Music Studies (MS) and Making Music (MM). A combination course will be designed to suit members of the class.
• Students can choose to specialise in performance, composition or musicology
• At level 3 it is possible to complete a course that does not involve performance

Course Structure

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 14 credits, and a maximum of 20 credits.

Assessment

Other information

Costs: None

Equipment Required: None

Prerequisites: 12 credits in level 2 Music, proven strength in performance and/or theory, or in consultation with HOD

Course Title: Performing Arts Technology Level 3

Course Description:

• In this course students will build on the level 2 skills associated with the technology of performing arts.
• Students are encouraged to present their work visually through a video diary using an agreed form of online technology.
• At level 3 they gain a deeper understanding of up to 4 disciplines within performing arts technology. Students may choose to focus on design and/ or operational or construction standards. Students can also earn production credits through volunteer work at TAPAC.
• Students must complete 20 hours of practical work in the TAPAC Theatre.
• Students may also complete an appropriate technology standard in consultations with the HOD’s of Drama and Technology.
• This course covers: set design, set construction, lighting design, lighting rigging and operation, sound design, sound set up, costume design and construction, make up design and application, electronic media, stage management and crew, production and publicity management, and carpentry and construction skills.
• Students will engage with professionals from within the industry who will not only develop the students’ skills, but also challenge their thinking around design. They will also explore vocational pathways with them.

Course Structure: 

• Students will complete four of the unit standards listed below. Note this is not a UE approved subject however all credits count towards NCEA Level 3.
• All standards are internally assessed.
• Students will complete a minimum of 16 credits.
• Standards must be selected in consultation with the teacher.
• NB: Not all standards will be offered in any given year.

Other information: 

Costs: $100.00 (to cover the cost of a range of theatre trips to enhance the students’ experience of theatre in its various forms)

Equipment required: Comfortable clothing so you can make props/ sets etc

Prerequisites: 12 credits in Level 2 PAT/ Drama/ Technology and/or HOD approval

Course Title: Level 3 Philosophy

Course Description:

• This course is designed to introduce you to an interdisciplinary application from the school of philosophy, exploring topics such as ethics, research methodology, gender bias and significant issues, as well as developing your critical thinking skills, independent research skills, and your ability to make connections across traditional subject boundaries.
• The achievement standards come from the Psychology domain and together provide an opportunity for University Entrance. For individual students interested in pursuing a pathway with one or more NCEA Philosophy of Religion standards, this may be done in consultation with the teacher. Students need to be aware that these standards will not contribute to the 14 subject credits needed for University Entrance.
• There will be the option to take one of two university courses to support your interests and your future plans. Strong time management skills, good organisational skills and an impeccable work ethic are essential to undertake this route.

Course Structure

• Students will complete a minimum of 16 NCEA credits, as well as a 15 point 100-level university paper.

Assessment

NCEA Assessment

In addition to the university paper, students will take all of the Achievement Standards offered in Level 3 Philosophy. An individual programme may be negotiated by the student with the HOD and the Year 13 Academic Director.

University of Canterbury 15 point 100-level university paper: “Good, Bad & Bogus” Topics covered include the fallibility of the senses, the fallibility of memory, the placebo effect, the tricks of the cold reader’s trade, confirmation bias, the Barnum effect, relativism, mind viruses, the basics of logic, formal and informal fallacies, and the scientific evaluation of competing hypotheses.

University of Auckland 15 point 100-level university paper “Psych 108:  Individual, social and applied psychology.” Topics covered: developmental and social psychology including group behaviour, the measurement of mental abilities, intelligence, models of personality, clinical and health psychology, methods of therapeutic intervention, and the psychological similarities and differences between cultures. A laboratory component, in which students are required to participate as subjects, forms part of the course.

Costs: $8.95- AME Level 3 workbook for the external topic.

Equipment Required: a device, folder or clear file for notes, a book or refill pad.

Prerequisites: 14 credits at Level 2 Philosophy (Psychology credits)

Course Title: Level 3 Physical Education and Level 3 Hakinakina

Course Description:

In this course students will learn the importance of leading a physically active lifestyle. Students will have the opportunity to engage in challenging outdoor activities where they will identify and manage risks and develop leadership skills. Students are required to develop their critical thinking skills, identifying and breaking down common assumptions related to Physical Education. This course has both practical and theoretical components. The common theoretical components include biophysical principles (anatomy, biomechanics and physiology), and sociocultural factors (motivation, society, politics and culture). The practical components include a range of sports games and events throughout the year.

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 15 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Course fees = $120, 1 camp = TBC

Equipment Required: Physical Education Uniform, an ICT device

Prerequisites: 12 Credits in Level 2 PE or at the discretion of the HOD

Course Title: Level 3 Science

Course Description:

The 13 Science/ Pūtaiao course will allow students to continue developing the skills required for undertaking controlled investigations, and their scientific literacy for their life beyond school. It is an appropriate course for students who enjoy scientific inquiry, relating science to the real world and taking informed positions on current socio-scientific issues. This course is an approved subject for University Entrance- it is useful to note that it combines standards from different Science domains. By the end of this course students will be able to:  design and carry out investigations to extend their knowledge of scientific concepts and theories, understand the relationship between organisms and their environment to maintain life processes, such as thermoregulation and use physics ides to explain interactions between parts of the physical world and of the ways in which they can be represented. 

Course Structure

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 14 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $10 donation for the Scipad Human Evolution workbook, $67.00 Rainbows End day trip, $21.00- optional exam revision book, $10.00 optional workshop with the museum educators. 

Equipment Required:  Exercise book for class work, calculator, device, pens/ pencils, ruler, issued Level 3 Biology ESA text. 

Prerequisites: 10 credits at from a Level 2 science course, or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Science and Level 3 Pūtaiao

Course Description:

The 13 Science course and the 13 Pūtaiao course will allow students to continue developing the skills required for undertaking controlled investigations, and their scientific literacy for their life beyond school. It is an appropriate course for students who enjoy scientific inquiry, relating science to the real world and taking informed positions on current socio-scientific issues. This course will prepare students for tertiary science study in areas such as nursing.

Course Structure

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 14 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $12 for the Biozone Internals workbook, $10 for the Human Evolution external workbook, $9 for the AME revision workbook. $15 for Zoo membership.

Equipment Required:  Exercise book for class work.

Prerequisites: 10 credits at from a Level 2 science course, or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Biology

Course Description:

• The course examines the key biological ideas that explain the place of humans in the past (human evolution), present (animal behaviour and plant responses) and future (DNA, genes and biotechnology).
• Current issues such as the use and effect on our environment of genetically modified organisms will be explored.

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 18 credits

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Course workbook: approx. $25. Zoo membership $18.00

Equipment Required: None

Prerequisites:

• A minimum of 10 Credits of Level 2 Biology or a L2 Certificate with Excellence.
• A willingness to read widely to develop interest and understanding and to commit time to independent study.
• Students with fewer credits may apply to the HOD Science for consideration.

Course Title: Level 3 Chemistry

Course Description:

• Level 3 Chemistry continues to build on and develop understanding of chemical concepts studied at Level 2.
• The practical component of this course is based on real world examples including spectroscopic analysis of unknown compounds and commonly used batteries.
• Students are encouraged to further develop their thinking skills, challenge their understanding of the subject and investigate how Chemistry relates to our society.

Course Structure

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 19 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: workbook : $25.00

Equipment Required: Calculator

Prerequisites:

• A minimum of 12 Credits in Level 2 Chemistry.
• A willingness to read widely to develop interest and understanding and to commit time to independent study. Students with fewer credits may apply to the HOD Science for consideration.

Course Title: Level 3 Physics

Course Description:

• The course is divided into four main areas of study:
• Motion, where student look in depth at circular motion, motion in two dimensions and simple harmonic motion.
• Waves, a look at the properties of waves and sound in particular.
• Modern Physics, an introduction to modern atomic theory, including photons, relativity and nuclear reactions.
• Electricity and Magnetism, the study of DC circuits, capacitance, inductance, AC circuits, generators and transformers.

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 18 credits

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Field trip $67.00.

Equipment Required: Scientific Calculator

Prerequisites:

• A minimum of 12 Credits at Level 2 Physics.
• Students with fewer credits may apply to the HOD Science for consideration.

Course Title: Level 3 Environmental Sustainability

Important Note – All of the credits for this course are Education for Sustainability credits. The course does not offer Science credits.

Course Description:

• Environmental Sustainability Level 3 encompasses the unique environmental setting, local and global issues in sustainability, and builds students’ competence to deal with life as circumstances around them change.
• The course aims to build an understanding of issues in sustainability and how these issues affect us in our local area.

Course Structure

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 15 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Tiritiri Matangi trip- $30.00

Equipment Required: None

Prerequisites: None

Course Title: Level 3 Sports Academy

Course Description

• Students complete a variety of activities including paddle boarding and learn skills to create personalised training programmes to cater for their own sporting requirements. They will also participate in coaching.
• One camp to Waitomo Caves (two days, two nights) is included.

Course Structure

Students will complete a minimum of 15 achievement standard credits. There is an optional standard worth 4 credits on offer as well.

*Students who study Year 13 Sports Academy will achieve UE in the PE domain. It is strongly advised to discuss this with the HOD Sport or PE before selecting this as an option.

Course Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $450 (includes Sports Academy T-shirt and shorts.)

Spaces are limited. The school reserves the right to make professional judgements to manage the size of the intake each year. If it is deemed by the school that a student would benefit from inclusion in the Sports Academy programme an application process will be followed which will include a written application and an interview.

Course Title: Level 3 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description:

Design and Visual Communication is the study of product and architectural design. Students learn how to produce and develop design ideas and solutions using a variety of visual communication methods. In this subject, students develop skills in drawing, rendering, modelling and computer aided design, using everything from pencils and pens through to markers, and digital technologies such as Photoshop, Sketch Up and Illustrator.

The course focusses on the following:

• Architecture: the design of the interior and the exterior of domestic and commercial buildings, spatial design, landscaping.
• Product Design: the design of three dimensional objects such as kitchen tools, personal electronics etc.
• Idea Presentation: the ability to find the most appropriate method of showcasing ideas to a specific audience – this may be using presentation boards, posters, models or other methods.

This subject leads to further studies in a large variety of career pathways including architecture, interior design, product and industrial design and engineering to name a few.

Course Structure:

• Students will select some of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 16 credits

Assessment:

Other Information

Costs:Students will be asked to contribute $120 to cover consumable items and presentation folders. This includes a Design and Visual Communication kit containing specialist equipment and modeling equipment (graphics pack, modelling acrylic, printing credit).

Equipment: None

Prerequisites: Students must have taken DVC at Level 2. If the student has not taken DVC at Level 2, they must present a portfolio of sketching/design based work to the TIC/HOD for approval before the option selection cut-off date.

Course Title: Level 3 Digital Technology

Course Description:

Students undertake a year long project investigating real world issues within their community and develop a solution through the use of Digital Technology. This gives students a chance to delve into areas of Digital Technology that best suit their interests and future goals with the possibility of creating links within other subject areas.

Students will have an option of level 3 standards which best suit their project in consultation with their teacher.

• Developing individual digital design projects to solve stakeholder / real world issues.
• Design and develop conceptual digital designs and prototypes which have the potential to solve these issues.
• Using digital technologies such as 3D design / 3D printing / electronics / web development and graphic design to implement and document the research and development of a final and finished product

Course Structure:

• Students will complete all of the internal NCEA standards below with an optional 3 credit external
• Students will complete a minimum of 15 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Students will be asked to contribute $70 to cover consumable items (electronic components, 3D printer materials and software licences)

Equipment: All necessary equipment will be provided

Prerequisites: 12 Credits at the previous level or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Textiles Technology

Description:

Students undertake work related to the theme of “rethink and reuse’:

• looking at fashion designers and manufacturers who address concerns around waste, climate change, unethical workplaces and reflecting these in the design and making of their own product
• Students identify a designer, brand or company whose aesthetic they like but who also incorporate some aspects of green/ ethical concerns into their practice
• Student projects are influenced by their chosen designer through the research, concept development and making of their prototype garments

Course Structure:

• Students will be assessed by a combination/selection of the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will be assessed with a minimum of 20 credits.

Assessment:

Other Information

Costs: $120 (fabric, notions, embellishments, tools etc)

Equipment Required: All equipment and materials are supplied to students.

Prerequisites:

• All students are eligible to take this course if they gained 12 or more credits in this subject at Level 2
• Students are only eligible to take one of either Textiles Technology, Design Technology or Food Technology at Level 3

Course Title: Level 3 Design Technology

Course Description:

Design Technology is the study of designing products for specific situations and their influence on contemporary society. Students learn about materials, techniques and processes used in the design industry through a balance of practical projects focussed on students’ interests, and theory based projects to deepen student knowledge and understanding.

In this subject students develop skills in ideation, woodwork and joinery, rapid prototyping, laser cutting, plastic forming, drawing, modelling, graphic application and I.T.C programmes such as Sketch-up 3D, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

The course focusses on the following.

• ALL aspects of Technological Practice including research, concept generation and evaluation of practice.
• Workshop practices AND CNC/Digital design and manufacturing
• An entirely Achievement Standards based course

Course Structure

• Students will be able to select from the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete a minimum of 16 credits

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: Students will be required to pay $120 to cover “take home” consumable materials. If students wish to make projects which exceed $120 in materials it is expected that they will meet these additional costs (wood, acrylic, speaker components, metal).

Equipment Required: All necessary equipment will be provided.

Prerequisites: 12 Credits at the previous level or at the discretion of the HOD.

Course Title: Level 3 Food Technology

Course Description:

The Food Technology Industry is one of New Zealand’s biggest employers. This course is designed to give students a broad vision of all aspects of the food industry ranging from hospitality to Food processing and design and looking at sustainability. A prerequisite to this course is that students must have completed a Technology subject at Level 1 or 2.

This course consists of the following:

• All asseemnts are portfolio based
• Students will develop skills learned during Level 2 Food Technology. The projects allow students to work independently and creatively while developing their own dishes.
• Students will develop skills in coffee origin and practical barista skills- this will involve them setting up and running their own coffee shop and dealing with customers.

Course Structure

• Students will complete the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 20 credits (16 Level 3 AS credits and 4 Level 2 US credits)

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: $120 (ingredients, biodegradable takeaway packaging).

Equipment Required: None

Prerequisites:

• All students are eligible to take this course if they gained 12 or more credits in this subject at Level 2
• Students are only eligible to take one of either Food Technology, Design Technology or Textiles Technology at Level 3

Course Title: Level 3 Te Reo Māori

Course Description:

This course, although distinctly separate in its qualifications follows very closely to Year 12. It is strongly suggested that Level 2 has been completed to have a full understanding of theme content and level of fluency required. It will adopt the same theme titles for module study. Māori Performing Arts credits will be available to those that have participated in the school kapahaka competitions this year.

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students will complete 28 credits.

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: None.

Equipment Required: Students are encouraged to have access to a Māori language dictionary at home (paper or digital)

Prerequisites: Level 2 Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira, or at least 4-5 years background in Te Reo me ōna Tikanga

Course Title: Level 3 Te Reo Rangatira

Course Description:

He kōwae ako tēnei, e arumia ai te paerewahanga o te paerewa 2 Te Reo Rangatira. He mea whakangungu te paerewa toru Te Reo Māori [NCEA] e te ākonga e anga mai ana kia maoa ai tana mōhio mō te paerewa tahi Te Reo Rangatira [NCEA]. E tika ana kei te arohia tana mita e te ākonga kia tika mō te paerewa o te reanga 12TRR. Ko te whainga matua i ō te manako mō ngā ākonga kia noho rūmaki mārika tana mita a Iwi, tana reo rangatira i te pō, i te ao. Ka amoria tonutia ngā kaupapa arotake i ngā pūkenga mō tēnei ahurewa akoako, ara, ko te tuhi, pānui, kōrero, mātakitaki me te whakarongo.  Ka 18 ngā whiwhinga o tēnei kōwae ako. Ka taea e te ākonga te taunaki kaiaka, te taunaki kairangi rānei i te whaia ngā aromatawai nei.

This course, although distinctively separate in its qualifications follows very closely to Year 12. It is strongly suggested that Level 2 has been completed to have a full understanding of theme content and level of fluency required. It will adopt the same theme titles for module study. The current and new standards, are a selection of 4 internal standards plus one external standards to the total value of 15 credits only will be available.

Course Structure

• Students will complete all the NCEA standards listed below.
• Students can complete 22 credits in total (19 internal and 3 external)

Assessment

Other Information

Costs: None

Equipment Required: Students are encouraged to have access to a Māori language dictionary at home (paper or digital)

Prerequisites: Level 3 NCEA Full Course Te Reo Māori, or at least 6-7 years immersion in Ngā Tikanga o Te Reo.