This page contains information to assist with the teaching of courses in The Arts learning area.
Resources available to support the implementation of courses for senior secondary courses are shown in the dropdown menu below for each course. Resources available to support the implementation of Australian Curriculum in DECYP schools can be accessed from the Teaching and Learning Centre (DECYP Teachers).
An online space has been established to provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate, share resources and ideas. Instructions on how to join can be found on the Communities of Practice page.
Years 9-12 Learning can be contacted via email at seniorsecondaryprovision@decyp.tas.gov.au
Course Development
A Learning Area Advisory Group and Critical Friends form part of the advisory and consultation structure for course development. Teachers and the wider educational community are key partners in course development.
The Learning Area Overview includes the current course offerings and a staged process of replacing or creating new courses.
For more information visit the Planned Course Provision page
Course Development Status
More detail about each phase of the course development process is available.
| Course Development Phase | Courses |
|---|---|
| Course Development Phase | |
| Course Concept | |
| Course Plan Development | |
| Course Skeleton and Line of Sight | Drama 2 Drama 3 Acting Studio 3 |
| Draft Course Document | |
| Public Consultation 1 | |
| Formal Review and Feedback | |
| Public Consultation 2 | |
| Submission for Accreditation | |
| Review of Accreditation Submission | |
| TASC Accreditation Advisory Group (AAG) | |
| Accreditation Decision | Arts 1 (new for 2023) Contemporary Music and Songwriting 2 (new for 2023) Contemporary Art Practice 2 (new for 2024) Contemporary Art Practice 3 (new for 2024) Dance 2 (new for 2024) Dance 3 (new for 2024) Visual Art 2 (new for 2023) Visual Art 3 (new for 2023) |
Updated course accreditation information can be found on the TASC website.
Resources
Information to support the delivery of courses currently accredited by TASC can be found below.
Arts (ART115123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 264 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence Arts ART115123 (PDF, 511KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence Arts ART115123 (DOCX, 500KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Art Studio Practice (ART315214)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 68 KB).
Contemporary Art Practice (CAP215124) – New in 2024
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Post Accreditation Report
- Similarities and Differences
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- DRAFT Course Implementation Guide
Contemporary Art Practice (CAP315124) – New in 2024
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Post Accreditation Report
- Similarities and Differences
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- DRAFT Course Implementation Guide
- Common Assessment Task (2024)
Contemporary Music and Songwriting (CMS215123) – New in 2023
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 266 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 326 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 498 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
- Common Assessment Task (2024)
Dance (DNC215124) – New in 2024
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Post Accreditation Report
- Similarities and Differences
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- DRAFT Course Implementation Guide
- Common Assessment Task (2024)
Dance (DNC315124) – New in 2024
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Post Accreditation Report
- Similarities and Differences
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- DRAFT Course Implementation Guide
- Common Assessment Task (2024)
Drama Foundations (SDS215117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 2177 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 182 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 263 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 66 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Drama (SDD315120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 65 KB).
Media Production Foundations (MED215117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 403 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 262 KB).
Media Production (MED315117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 298 KB)
- Guide to Course (PDF, 262 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 95 KB).
Music (MSM315120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 270 KB).
A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Music Ensemble (MSM205120)
The course document is available on the TASC website.
Music Studies (MSS215120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 74 KB).
Music Technology Projects – Foundations (AUD215120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (2024).
Musical Theatre (MUT215120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 66 KB).
Preliminary Arts (Stages 1-4)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Preliminary Arts (PRA005119) – Stage 1 Course Details
- Preliminary Arts (PRA005219) – Stage 2 Course Details
- Preliminary Arts (PRA005319) – Stage 3 Course Details
- Preliminary Arts (PRA005419) – Stage 4 Course Details
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 3969 KB)
- Information Sheet (PDF, 308 KB).
Course renewal applications have been submitted for these courses.
Technical Theatre Production (SDT215120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 68 KB).
Theatre Performance (SDP315120)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 68 KB).
Visual Art (ART215123) – New in 2023
- The course document is now available on the TASC website.
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 243 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 337 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 500 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Visual Art (ART315123) – New in 2023
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 247 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 319 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 496 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Professional Learning
Current professional learning opportunities provided by Years 9-12 Learning can be found on the Professional Learning page.
