Teacher: Renee Hall
Semester One 2024 - Media Arts
The whole school focus for Semester One in Performing Arts will be Media Arts.
Media Arts is a focus of the fields of media, art and design. Students learn about the role of the artist and designer and learn about the process, techniques, materials and technology that goes into creating media artworks.
During Term 1, the focus will be on exploring the elements of media arts: Composition, Space, Time, Movement, Sound & Lighting. Students will explore these elements through creating podcasts, stop-motion animation, photography and creating engaging 'how to' videos.
During Term 2, the focus will continue to be exploring the elements of Media Arts: Composition, Space, Time, Movement, Sound, and Lighting. Students will explore these elements by creating and responding to:
Media Arts is a focus of the fields of media, art and design. Students learn about the role of the artist and designer and learn about the process, techniques, materials and technology that goes into creating media artworks.
During Term 1, the focus will be on exploring the elements of media arts: Composition, Space, Time, Movement, Sound & Lighting. Students will explore these elements through creating podcasts, stop-motion animation, photography and creating engaging 'how to' videos.
During Term 2, the focus will continue to be exploring the elements of Media Arts: Composition, Space, Time, Movement, Sound, and Lighting. Students will explore these elements by creating and responding to:
- Storyboards about fairy tales
- Stop-motion animations about the seasons changing
- Movies about heroes versus villains
- Radio advertisements about Reconciliation Week.
Performing Arts Curriculum - Term 2 Snapshot
PLC (Prep) |
SLC (1/2) |
CLC (3/4) |
YYLC (5/6) |
Capture still or moving images using a digital camera that tells a fantasy story. Create and record sound effects that supports a fantasy story using sound recording technology. |
Capture a series of still images using a digital camera that shows seasonal change. Sequence a story by reviewing captured images. zooming in and out, and deleting unwanted images. |
Capture and create a short digital sequence of images by using various camera angles. Record sound effects that explore volume, layering and use of voice. |
Create a script and record a radio production that shares information about Reconciliation Week. Explore how media artworks share cultural information and Indigenous spirituality. |
Performing Arts Timetable
Mernda Park School Choir
Maddi our wonderful PE teacher will again be taking the Mernda Park Primary Choir groups. Thank you Maddi!
Junior Choir Group: Monday at lunchtime in the Stadium
Senior Choir Group: Tuesday at lunchtime in the Stadium
Junior Choir Group: Monday at lunchtime in the Stadium
Senior Choir Group: Tuesday at lunchtime in the Stadium
Mernda Park Ukulele Club
The Mernda Park Ukulele Club meets every Tuesday at Recess with Rhece in the Performing Arts room.
No experience necessary, students from Year 2 and up are welcome to participate.
If your child is interested in joining the ukulele group and giving it a go, please speak to Rhece.
No experience necessary, students from Year 2 and up are welcome to participate.
If your child is interested in joining the ukulele group and giving it a go, please speak to Rhece.