Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 60 Year 12 Subjects 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 explore the workings of Australia’s legal system: its origins, its structure, and how it balances tradition with the demands of a modern, global society. They analyse how laws are made, interpreted, and challenged, and how the system responds to shifting values, emerging issues, and the voices of diverse communities. Central to the course is the study of competing tensions: rights versus responsibilities, fairness versus efficiency, power versus disempowerment, and certainty versus flexibility. Students examine how these tensions play out in real-world legal contexts and learn to think critically about the role of law in shaping society. Topics include sources of law, dispute resolution, and constitutional principles or case studies where rights come into conflict. Legal Studies invites students to grapple with complexity, engage in informed debate, and gain a deeper understanding of the law’s role in shaping the society we live in. ASSESSMENT: Folio (50%) Inquiry (20%) Examination (30%) LEGAL STUDIES LEARNING AREA: Humanities & Social Sciences LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 2, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Stage 1 Legal Studies, or other Humanities MATERIAL SOLUTIONS: FASHION DESIGN LEARNING AREA: Technologies LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 2, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: Previous experience in any Textiles Technology subject LEARNING SUMMARY: Students apply their creativity and technical skill to design and construct a garment of their own creation. Learning in this course focuses on planning, design, and construction techniques, with students expected to have prior experience using a sewing machine and overlocker. Learning is centred around a major product, with students building their skills through specialist techniques such as constructing sleeves, collars and cuffs, altering commercial patterns, and adding zips or buttons. They follow a structured design process, including a design brief, weekly journal entries, and the final construction of their chosen garment. This subject challenges students to work with precision, solve design problems, and push their creative thinking. It combines practical application with individual style, allowing students to explore contemporary trends while mastering traditional techniques. Students typically spend up to $100 on additional materials to bring their creative vision to life. ASSESSMENT: Specialised Skills Task (20%) Design Process and Solution (50%) Resource Study (30%) MATERIAL SOLUTIONS: WOODWORK LEARNING AREA: Technologies LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 2, 20 credits LEARNING SUMMARY: Students build advanced skills in using tools, machinery, and materials to design and construct high-quality timber products. Precision, safety, and craftsmanship are at the core of this course. Students produce a range of carcase and framing joints, gaining hands-on experience with traditional and modern woodworking techniques. They investigate and test different timbers and timber-based products to make informed design choices. Student develop and construct a major product of their own design, evaluating the effectiveness of their process and final outcome. High standards of finish are expected, with students aiming to produce furniture-grade pieces. CAD/CAM drawing techniques are integrated to support technical design and planning. Throughout the course, students follow strict workplace health and safety protocols, demonstrating responsibility in a workshop environment. This subject supports the development of problem-solving, project management, and technical drawing skills in a focused, hands-on setting. ASSESSMENT: Specialised Skills Task (20%) Design Process and Solution (50%) Resource Study (30%)