Year 8 Creative Arts

LENGTH OF COURSE: One Term Compulsory
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
SUBJECT CHARGES: Nil

CONTENT:
Course content will be a selection of the following:

Creative Arts Processes: Students investigate, produce and reflect on their Creative Arts making.

Development and Production: Students plan, design, practice, rehearse and present their Creative Arts products and skills.

Creative Arts Concepts: In an exploration of key core concepts, students explore and experiment with the Creative Arts including experiences in dance, drama, music and the visual arts.

Creative Arts in Practice: Students explore various roles in the Creative Arts and choose how to present their Creative Arts products individually or collaborate with others.

 

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Knowledge and Understanding:
Students show folio evidence of:
• using correct terminology relevant to their creative arts subject.
• the core concepts /key ideas of their Creative arts discipline.
• developing skills experimenting with a range of art mediums and styles, leading to the creation of own artworks.

Practical Application and Evaluation: Students produce planned artworks and a self-evaluation and/or peer evaluation of practical learning