MYP MUSIC OVERVIEW OF UNITS

2016 onwards

Music Teachers:
Mr. William Goldring – CW Music Co coordinator
Mr. Cameron Otto – Yr. 7-9 S&A Co coordinator

Yr. 7

Subject of unit: Rhythm

Inquiry Statement: Music needs rhythm to hold together its
other elements.
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Structure & Composition
Global Concept: Identities & Relationships
Main ATL: Self-Management
Description of areas covered: Rhythm, notation, time
signatures, and percussion instruments
Yr. 8

Subject of unit: Blues

Inquiry Statement: The development of the Blues changed
the course of Music history
Key Concept: Change
Related Concept: Expression & Boundaries
Global Concept: Fairness & Development
Main ATL: Communication
Description of areas covered: Treble/bass clef, scales,
writing a melody, basic piano skills
Yr. 9

Subject of unit: The Beatles/Rock/Pop

Inquiry Statement: Information can be transformed through
different processes.
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Interpretation & Innovation
Global Concept: Identities & Relationships
Main ATL: Research & Thinking
Description of areas covered: Chords, Cadences, and Circle
of 5
Yr. 10

Subject of unit: Hip Hop

Inquiry Statement: Film music can alter the entire feel/mood
of a scene/movie.
Key Concept: Aesthetics
Related Concept: Innovation & Role
Global Concept: Personal & Cultural Expression
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: Lyric writing and Rapping
Subject of unit: Film Music
Inquiry Statement: Film Music can alter the entire
feel/mood of a scene/ Movie.
Key Concept: Aesthetics
Related Concept: Genre & Interpretation
Global Concept: Personal & Cultural Expression
Main ATL: Problem Solving
Description of areas covered: Composing a melody for
ensemble

Yr. 11

Subject of unit: Reggae/Protest Sings

Inquiry Statement: Expression can play a role in social
change
Key Concept: Change
Related Concept: Boundaries & Expression
Global Concept: Personal and Cultural Expression
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: Arranging a song into a
different style
Subject of unit: The Power of 4
Inquiry Statement: Without communication a group of people
cannot create 'good' music.
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Composition & Collaboration
Global Concept: Identities and Relationships
Main ATL: Social/Collaboration
Description of areas covered: MLI task – arrange and
performing a four part piece

Subject of unit: Inquiry

Inquiry Statement: Structured expression provides a conduit
for innovation and communication
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Innovation & Structure
Global Concept: Personal and Cultural Expression
Main ATL: Research
Description of areas covered: Students develop a new skill
of their musical choice

MYP Drama OVERVIEW OF UNITS

2016 onwards
Drama Teachers
Mrs. Rensia Marais (Yr. 7 & 8 Drama) House Director
Ms. Lesley Harrison (Yr 9,10,11 and 12) Head of Year
Ms. Angela Liu (Yr 7,10,11,13) Head of Performing Arts

Yr 7

Subject of unit: Bigger the Better

Inquiry Statement: The interpretation of characters can be
expressed through the exploration of roles and aesthetic
design.
Key Concept: Aesthetics
Related Concept: Innovation, interpretation & role
Global Concept: Personal & Cultural Expression
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: Building confidence and
introducing Drama as a subject specific area – SEL and ATL
focused unit)
Subject of unit: Let’s Get Loud!
Inquiry Statement: Communication can be influenced by
personal expression and maybe more or less effective when
presented in different forms.
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Expression and Presentation
Global Concept: Personal & Cultural Expression
Main ATL: Communication
Description of areas covered: Vocal techniques and Drama
Conventions and Design skills

Subject of unit: No I in team

Inquiry Statement: Relationships impact on identities within
social settings and can be expressed to respond to an
audience, through creating awareness.
Key Concept: Identity
Related Concept: Audience, Boundaries, Expression
Global Concept: Identities & Relationships
Main ATL: Collaboration
Description of areas covered: Developing speech skills

Yr 8
Subject of unit: World Theatre – Commedia Dell Arte
Inquiry Statement: The communication of stereotypes can be
influenced within a context and may effect the interpretation
of the role/character you portray
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Role Interpretation
Global Concept: Orientation time and space
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: Studying a world theatre genre
from Italy

Yr 9

Subject of unit: Brecht – Theatre practitioner

Inquiry Statement: The power to influence an audience is
dependent on the method and genre of presentation
Key Concept: Change
Related Concept: Audience, Genre & Presentation
Global Concept: Fairness and Development
Main ATL: Communication
Description of areas covered: The work of Bertold Brecht
Subject of unit: The Art of Monologue
Inquiry Statement: The process of artistic creation can lead
to self exploration and respect of individual identity.
Key Concept: Aesthetic
Related Concept: Composition & Expression
Global Concept: Orientation time and space
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: The art and delivery of
monologue

Yr 10

Subject of unit: Boal – Theatre of the Oppressed

Inquiry Statement: Theatre has a potential for social
influence and can be innovative vehicle for change
Key Concept: Change
Related Concept: Audience Boundaries Innovation
Global Concept: Fairness and Development
Main ATL: Communication
Description of areas covered: Looking at the South American
director – Augusto Boal

Subject of unit: Physical Theatre – Alice in Wonderland

Inquiry Statement: The process of individual composition
and expression can be portrayed through movement and
sound
Key Concept: Aesthetic
Related Concept: Composition and Expression
Global Concept: Orientation time and space
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: Using the body to create
moments of theatre rather than using text

Yr 11
Subject of unit: Design
Inquiry Statement: The process of artistic creation is
stimulated by individual response
Key Concept: Aesthetic
Related Concept: Audience, presentation and interpretation
Global Concept: Identities and Relationships
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: Creating a design pack for a
theatre play

Subject of unit: Empathy

Inquiry Statement: Media has the potential for cultural
experience which influences identity and interpretation
Key Concept: Identity
Related Concept: Boundaries and Interpretation
Global Concept: Identities and Relationships
Main ATL: Thinking
Description of areas covered: Creating and performing a
monologue based on ‘where children sleep’