Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 31 Year 10 Subjects LEARNING AREA: The Arts LENGTH: Semester or Full Year LEADS TO: Stage 1 Visual Arts – Art and/or Design Welcome Learning at Gleeson College Gleeson Staff Contacts Senior Learning Pathways Year 10 Overview Subjects Year 11 Overview Subjects Year 12 Overview Subjects LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop creative and interpretive skills through drawing, painting, and sculpture, with an emphasis on visual communication across different media. They work with materials such as charcoal, ink, and conte in drawing; explore acrylic and oil in painting; and investigate pop art through sculpture. Technical skill development is paired with research and idea generation, supporting thoughtful and informed artmaking. Students are encouraged to explore personal responses to visual challenges using a range of processes and techniques. Visual Art can be studied in Semester 1, Semester 2, or as a full-year subject, with varied content depending on the semester chosen. ASSESSMENT: VISUAL ARTS - ART A & B LEARNING AREA: The Arts LENGTH: Semester or Full Year LEADS TO: Stage 1 Visual Arts – Art and/or Design PREREQUISITES: Year 9 Art VISUAL ARTS - DESIGN A & B LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop creative and problem-solving skills through graphic, environmental, and product design, with an emphasis on visual communication and purposeful decision-making. They explore techniques such as graphic simplification, layout design, and ergonomic analysis while considering how design functions within social, historical, and consumer contexts. Research and idea development support informed and innovative design outcomes. Students are encouraged to respond to design challenges using a range of materials, techniques, and approaches. Design can be studied in Semester 1, Semester 2, or as a full-year subject, with varied content depending on the semester. A higher specification device is recommended for this subject. Refer to page 5. ASSESSMENT: Making (80%) Responding (20%) WOODWORK LEARNING AREA: Science LENGTH: Semester LEADS TO: Stage 1 Material Solutions: Woodwork LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop foundational skills in wood fabrication by working in a wood trades workshop. They explore a range of woodworking joints, investigate timber and timber-based products, and construct a major project that incorporates their own design elements. Emphasis is placed on tool safety and correct workshop practices. Design & Technology at Year 10 offers a project- based learning experience that develops practical skills, problem-solving, and creativity. Students explore materials and systems while considering the social and environmental impact of technology. The course builds personal attributes such as independence, teamwork, and persistence, with workplace safety a key focus. A higher specification device is recommended for this subject. Refer to page 5. Students may need to purchase materials for their projects. ASSESSMENT: Skills Tasks (30%) Design Folio (70%) Making (80%) Responding (20%)