Fine and Performing Art – Independent Study (Grade 9-12)

Art:

1. Understand and apply art concepts and vocabulary (i.e. line, shape, texture, color, space, balance, proportion, pattern and harmony)
2. Develop art skills and techniques
3. Understand that art reflects culture and history
4. Present his or her artwork
5. Use visual art to express and present ideas and feelings
6. Understand that visual art shapes and reflects culture and history
7. The student will create, compose, apply, express and demonstrate an understanding of principles of the arts through one or a combination of voice, instruments, dance, movement and elements of visual art.

Music:

1. Understand and apply music concepts and vocabulary (i.e. pitch, rhythm, style, tempo, melody and harmony)
2. Develop music skills and techniques
3. Understand and apply music styles from various artists, cultures and times
4. Perform before an audience
5. Use music to express and present ideas and feelings
6. Understand that music shapes and reflects culture and history
7. The student will create, compose, apply, express and demonstrate understanding of principles of the arts through one or a combination of voice, instruments, dance, movement and elements of visual art.

Drama:

1. Understand and apply drama concepts and vocabulary (i.e. character, setting, dialogue, conflict, plot and theme)
2. Develop drama skills and techniques
3. Understand and apply drama styles for various artists, cultures and times
4. Perform before an audience
5. Use drama to express and present ideas and feelings
6. Understand that drama can shape and reflect cultures and history
7. The student will create, compose, apply, express and demonstrate understanding of principles of the arts through one or a combination of voice, instruments, dance, movement and elements of visual art.

Dance:

1. Understand and apply dance concepts and vocabulary (i.e. space, time, energy, repetition, form and theme)
2. Develop dance skills and techniques
3. Understand and apply dance styles from various artists, cultures and times
4. Perform before an audience
5. Use dance to express and present ideas and feelings
6. Understand that dance shapes and reflects cultures and history
7. The student will create, compose, apply, express and demonstrate understanding of principles of the arts through one or a combination of voice, instruments, dance, movement and elements of visual art.