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• VCADAE029

  Explore movement possibilities and choreographic devices using safe dance practice and the elements of dance to create movement ideas, sequences, and phrases

  Elaborations

  • improvising new movement to communicate ideas in response to stimulus, for example, dancers grouped in close proximity to represent overcrowded cities
  • exploring stimulus or analysing other dances to devise a variety of movement possibilities, for example, using safe dance practice to explore different ways to jump and land, roll and stand or spiral down to the ground
  • using questions to interpret dance, for example, the movement of the body to communicate ideas about a story, character or idea, or how space is used in the dance
  • using dance-making processes such as abstraction and improvisation to create movements and patterns that can be developed to become a sequence

  VCADAE029 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 5 and 6 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADRD026

  Use voice, body, movement and language to sustain role and relationships and create dramatic action with a sense of time and place

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with the loudness/softness, pace and pitch of their voices to create roles and situations, time and place
  • exploring roles and situations by trialling the use of language, such as choice of words, expressions and tone
  • developing sensory and spatial awareness when creating dramatic action
  • experimenting with body language and gesture used in drama from different cultures and times, for example, in dramatic traditions or practices from Asian societies

  VCADRD026 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 3 and 4 | Drama Practices

• VCADRD030

  Develop skills and techniques of voice and movement to create character, mood and atmosphere and focus dramatic action

  Elaborations

  • varying use of voice, for example, projection, dynamics, pace, pause and pitch, to create and communicate characters’ intentions
  • rehearsing, interacting and negotiating with others in interpretation of scripts to create characters and their relationships
  • adjusting the weight (heaviness or lightness of movement), speed, use of stillness, levels in movement through space, to focus on character and situation and create dramatic action
  • altering voice and movement to show changes in mood and atmosphere, and to create images, effects and an engaging delivery
  • using evaluations to refine practice, for example, ‘How did the performers use the elements of drama and design elements effectively? For what purposes did they make drama? What evidence supports their judgment about the drama?’

  VCADRD030 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 5 and 6 | Drama Practices

• VCAMAM026

  Use media technologies to create time and space through the manipulation of images, sounds and text when telling stories

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with camera placement and settings to frame the subject, using basic shot types, angles and lighting to control picture space
  • applying text to accompany still or moving images, for example credits in a title sequence selecting appropriate fonts, colour and suitable length of time for display
  • practising recording sound on a variety of devices to explore volume, layering and the use of voice to create a sense of place
  • experimenting with ways of formatting and laying out a story using software and appropriate text conventions, for example, for the front page of a newspaper story

  VCAMAM026 | The Arts | Media Arts | Levels 3 and 4 | Media Arts Practices

• VCAMAP027

  Plan, create and present media artworks for specific purposes with awareness of responsible media practice

  Elaborations

  • storyboarding and filming a short sequence showing a conflict by selecting camera angles, lighting and costume to convey meaning without dialogue
  • planning and scripting a radio advertisement for a school event representing the public image the school seeks to promote
  • planning to document a school excursion for publication on the school’s intranet, including seeking permission to take photos of class members
  • using responsible media practices when making media artworks, for example, considering how to represent multiculturalism in a documentary of a community event

  VCAMAP027 | The Arts | Media Arts | Levels 3 and 4 | Present and Perform

• VCAMAR038

  Analyse how technical and symbolic elements are used in media artworks to create representations influenced by genre and the values and viewpoints of particular audiences

  Elaborations

  • analysing stereotypes, looking at what features have either been omitted or exaggerated in a media artwork
  • investigating the use of character types in fictional representations in comedies, to see how selected features allow for quick communication
  • deconstructing a magazine cover explaining how each of its elements, for example, font, masthead and positioning of imagery, contribute to the overall reading
  • analysing a still image on the basis of photographic composition, image effects, and framing, and how they influence meaning, for example, images representing different cultural groups or ethnicities in Australian society, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

  VCAMAR038 | The Arts | Media Arts | Levels 7 and 8 | Respond and Interpret

• VCAMUE033

  Experiment with elements of music, in isolation and in combination, using listening skills, voice, instruments and technologies to find ways to create and manipulate effects

  Elaborations

  • identifying use of elements of music, for example, pitch contour/phrasing , articulations, dynamics, tempo, tone colour, melodic or rhythmic patterns in music they listen to and perform or transcribing ideas for use in own performance or composition
  • improvising on given material to extend music ideas through singing and playing, for example, learning (aurally), memorising and then extending a short melodic motif
  • experimenting with texture by layering sound in different ways, for example, using looping software
  • manipulating sound quality by exploring how sounds are produced by different instruments and voice types, for example, manipulating timbre, dynamics or by trialling use of different bowing or breathing techniques or use of equipment such as a plectrum, and using this knowledge when learning a new solo, improvising or composing an ensemble piece
  • using listening response as starting points for improvisation, composition or performance, for example, how are the elements of music manipulated to create an effect/mood/feel? How can I manipulate dynamics/articulation/tone colour to achieve this effect in performance?

  VCAMUE033 | The Arts | Music | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUM035

  Create, practise and rehearse music to develop listening, compositional and technical and expressive performance skills

  Elaborations

  • learning and rehearsing Australian works from different musical styles and traditions
  • creating chord progressions and improvising melodies, focusing on style specific techniques, for example, using scales or modes
  • using notation and audio recordings to evaluate options for creating music, for example, recording work in progress and evaluating against criteria they have developed from listening to performances of works in similar styles
  • exploring and manipulating the elements of music within given parameters to create a personal interpretation, for example, ‘what is the social or cultural context of this piece, for whom would it be performed, and how might this influence the performance? What features of the music indicate it is from a particular time or location?’
  • using listening skills to experiment with ways of achieving cohesion and balance in ensemble performances and make choices to communicate the composer’s intentions, for example, identifying which instrument has the melody, which instruments are playing the same line, an accompaniment, or driving the feel?

  VCAMUM035 | The Arts | Music | Levels 7 and 8 | Music Practices

• VCAMUM042

  Create, practise and rehearse music to interpret a variety of performance repertoire with increasing technical and expressive skill and awareness of stylistic conventions

  Elaborations

  • rehearsing solo and ensemble repertoire to develop technical skill and musical sensitivity and an increasing stylistic understanding, for example, considering how performers can manipulate elements of music used in a piece to convey a cultural identity or feel,
  • working collaboratively to develop ensemble skills and an understanding of the role of each member of the ensemble in a performance
  • recording and evaluating performances using digital technologies, for example, listening to a recording of their own performances and identifying areas for improvement

  VCAMUM042 | The Arts | Music | Levels 9 and 10 | Music Practices

• VCAVAE025

  Explore ideas and artworks from different cultures and times as inspiration to create visual artworks

  Elaborations

  • researching artworks of different styles and artists from different times and cultures, to inspire their own expression of ideas, for example, in forms such as printmaking and drawing, and styles such as realism or expressionism
  • discussing the role of the artist and artworks as an expression of society and culture, for example, discussing the role of artworks from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the stories they tell
  • exploring ways to express their ideas using visual conventions from different historical, social or cultural contexts
  • experimenting with visual conventions and styles from different cultures to create particular visual effects in their artworks
  • identifying and explaining choices in art making, for example, including forms, styles and visual conventions in their artworks, and the influences of other artists on their artworks

  VCAVAE025 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 3 and 4 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAVAE021

  Explore ideas, experiences, observations and imagination and express them through subject matter in visual artworks they create

  Elaborations

  • looking at an artworks and present a range of interpretations of the subject matter based on their ideas, experiences, observations and/or imagination
  • observing and recording the people and objects they experience in their daily lives using different art forms and materials
  • exploring the use of visual conventions in artworks, for example, what colours were used, and how, why is the colour it used in this way?, and express these conventions in their own artworks
  • drawing images and making objects related to self, others and personal environments in different forms, for example, painting, sculpture, photography
  • identifying and using visual conventions in their artworks focusing on different styles, subject matter and art forms from different cultures and historical periods, including artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  VCAVAE021 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 1 and 2 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAVAE029

  Explore visual arts practices as inspiration to create artworks that express different ideas and beliefs

  Elaborations

  • exploring how artists select and manipulate materials and techniques and use these in their own art making
  • exploring ideas and expressions when making artworks inspired by observation or imagination, for example, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from the local community, graffiti art, graphic design, or manga art
  • analysing the materials used by artists in artworks to enhance the meaning of the work, for example, the choice of material to enhance the viewer’s understanding of the artist’s intention
  • exploring the ways in which artists communicate their views, beliefs and opinions in artworks and use these in their own art making
  • making aesthetic choices about the expression of ideas and beliefs and describe the use of visual conventions and processes

  VCAVAE029 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 5 and 6 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAVAP044

  Create, present, analyse and evaluate displays of artwork considering how ideas can be conveyed to an audience

  Elaborations

  • visiting galleries, art museums and public art displays, in formal and informal settings, to research the role of the curator and the evaluate the effective display or exhibition of artworks
  • exploring a range of artworks in different settings and discuss how the location can influence the viewer’s understanding of the artwork.
  • developing and expressing ideas as images, objects and spaces for example, presenting artworks and highlight how artworks demonstrate the interaction between the artist and the audience
  • discussing the presentation and relationships of artworks in an exhibition, and how the display enhances the relationship between the artist and audience
  • applying ethical understandings to a theme, concept or subject matter when making their artworks.
  • investigating the role of commercial galleries and collectors in the making of artworks, for example, sponsorship of work and artworks commissioned for a commercial business
  • documenting experiences and observations from visiting an exhibition and apply this knowledge to develop a physical or virtual exhibition of their own or others’ artworks

  VCAVAP044 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 9 and 10 | Present and Perform

• VCAVCDE001

  Explore and apply methods, materials, media, design elements and design principles to create and present visual communications

  Elaborations

  • experiment with combinations of design elements and principles to create visual communications that effectively communicate ideas.
  • annotating the use of design elements and principles in visualisation drawings
  • discussing the use of design elements and design principles in visual communications appropriate to the communication need, for example, posing questions such as ‘Which design elements and design principles help communicate their ideas clearly and why?’
  • experimenting with a range of media and materials in a selected method, for example, printing, to develop and refine visual communications
  • experimenting with two different methods to communicate an idea in visual communications, for example, illustration and photography
  • justifying the use of methods to communicate ideas in visual communications, for example, which methods suit the style of the visual communication and the intended audience?

  VCAVCDE001 | The Arts | Visual Communication Design | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Represent Ideas

• VCAVCDV008

  Use manual and digital drawing methods to create visual communications in the specific design fields of Environmental, Industrial and Communication Design

  Elaborations

  • developing and refining visual communications using relevant drawing conventions and methods specific to a selected design field such as environmental, industrial and communication design
  • investigating the use of drawing systems to communicate ideas in different design fields, for example, manual, digital or technical drawing systems used in the different design fields of industrial, environmental and communication design.
  • selecting manual and technical drawing conventions relevant to different stages of the design process, for example, visualisation, development and refinement
  • using paraline, orthogonal and perspective drawing systems to communicate concepts in the development and refinement of visual communications
  • selecting and applying relevant manual and digital drawing methods conventions in the design process to communicate ideas
  • investigating the history of drawing conventions in visual communication design, for example, how drawing conventions relevant to specific design fields have changed over time, considering the use of methods, materials and media
  • evaluating the use of personal aesthetic, visual language and drawing conventions when creating visual communications

  VCAVCDV008 | The Arts | Visual Communication Design | Levels 9 and 10 | Visual Communication Design Practices

• VCAMAP031

  Plan, produce and present media artworks for specific audiences and purposes using responsible media practice

  Elaborations

  • designing a storyboard that reflects a key scene in a sequence, for example, an opening scene of a film that shows camera angles, transitions, edits, voice and soundtrack
  • designing a navigational plan for a game, using multiple levels and obstacles, for example, creating and designing problems to be solved in order to progress to a new level
  • creating a script for a radio production and documenting the appropriate permissions required for music and voice talents if it were to be aired on community radio
  • considering the ethical implications of using different cultural images, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, in publishing media artworks, for example, when making and publishing cultural images in an artwork

  VCAMAP031 | The Arts | Media Arts | Levels 5 and 6 | Present and Perform

• VCAMUM043

  Plan, develop, and notate compositions with an understanding of style and convention

  Elaborations

  • composing, improvising and arranging in different styles, exploring different instrumental combinations or combining acoustic and digital sounds, for example, improvising over accompaniment created in real-time using a looping pedal
  • creating music for different purposes and occasions, for example, a film soundtrack, that enhances the narrative arc of the film
  • composing and arranging music using the elements of music to communicate style and genre, considering contemporary Australian styles and emerging genres such as Aboriginal hip-hop, mash-up and classical fusion of instrumentation such as orchestral instruments and the didgeridoo
  • manipulating elements of music and performance techniques to elicit emotional responses appropriate to the narrative when composing music for a game or film

  VCAMUM043 | The Arts | Music | Levels 9 and 10 | Music Practices

• VCAMUE029

  Explore ways of combining the elements of music using listening skills, voice and a range of instruments, objects and electronically generated sounds to create effects

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with elements of music by improvising patterns, phrases and melodies and exploring a range of concepts, ideas and feelings
  • identifying and describing features of rhythm, melody and structure that create effects in their improvisations
  • exploring options for interpreting dynamics and articulations in music they sing and play
  • using graphic and conventional notation and technology to record music ideas

  VCAMUE029 | The Arts | Music | Levels 5 and 6 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMAE029

  Explore representations, characterisations and viewpoints of people in their community, using stories, structure, settings, and genre conventions in images, sounds and text

  Elaborations

  • applying the conventions of an established genre to an ordinary everyday event to create humour, for example, a visit to the library as an action movie or lunch as a sports commentary on the radio
  • exploring different power relationships and showing different perspectives on characters by framing images, for example, representing a power relationship drawn from their school or community
  • designing and drawing a game character for a particular genre, considering the appropriate costume, mannerisms and genre-specific dialogue
  • selecting combinations of media materials to represent the same person, location or idea in different ways in a multimodal form, for example, using different music or sound effects or images to represent the same story

  VCAMAE029 | The Arts | Media Arts | Levels 5 and 6 | Explore and Represent Ideas

• VCAMUR028

  Identify features of the music they listen to, compose and perform, and discuss the purposes it was created for, including the music of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, using music terminology

  Elaborations

  • identifying the features of music used in different contexts, and, using music terminology describe the ways in which it fulfils specific purposes in its composition and presentation
  • discussing the planning, developing or refining of aspects of music they are composing or preparing to perform and how their music has been influenced by music they have listened to or previously performed
  • evaluating compositions, performances and creative processes, for example, ‘how successfully did the group collaborate to communicate the intended ideas in the composition?’
  • comparing the expectations and requirements of performers and audience in different cultural and social settings and apply this learning in their own performances, for example, viewing a performance at a Tanderrum and talking with a representative from the local Koorie community about how the performance space is organised and using ideas from this conversation to plan how the performance space will be organised for their next performance
  • comparing music in their community to music of other cultures, times and locations, for example, ‘what clues in the music tell us where it was made, who made it and why? Do you use similar ideas in your music?

  VCAMUR028 | The Arts | Music | Levels 3 and 4 | Respond and Interpret