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• VCADRR045

  Evaluate how the elements of drama, forms and performance styles in devised and scripted drama to convey meaning and aesthetic effect

  Elaborations

  • analysing how the elements of drama are manipulated to focus the dramatic action for audiences and using this information to refine drama they make
  • evaluating how the features and conventions of forms and styles create dramatic meaning and theatrical effect
  • evaluating how ideas and emotions shape the expressive qualities and staging of forms and styles in their own and others’ drama
  • considering how drama theory has been used in creating and performing the text
  • using questions as the basis for an evaluative discussion, for example, ‘How successful were the actors and director in conveying the playwright’s stated intent? How successfully have the design elements been incorporated into the drama?’

  VCADRR045 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 9 and 10 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADRR032

  Explain how the elements of drama and production elements communicate meaning by comparing drama from different social, cultural and historical contexts, including in the drama of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  Elaborations

  • reviewing their own drama, outlining how they used elements of drama and narrative structures and the consequences of collaborative processes
  • identifying and discussing different performance styles and the portrayal of different roles and relationships in the drama
  • talking and writing about drama from other places and times and how it may contribute to their own drama, and how cultural understandings shape meanings in drama
  • identify the features of drama from different times and places, for example, investigate ways that drama created by contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drama practitioners and drama created by contemporary drama practitioners based in a school’s/region’s sister city in Asia, communicate stories

  VCADRR032 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 5 and 6 | Respond and Interpret

• VCAMAM002

  Experience media technologies to capture images and sounds for a story

  Elaborations

  • supported through a variety of learning experience that encourage them to explore different ways of using media artworks, for example taking samples of images, sounds they react to, integrating sounds and images of significant objects to represent their likes, reactions to the world around them
  • exposed to the use of a digital camera to capture still or moving images, for example, using switch, clapping to activate and deactivate a camera, assisting to capture, viewing and reacting to images created using the effects of a camera application such as photo booth
  • experiencing computer software being used to create a photo story about them

  VCAMAM002 | The Arts | Media Arts | Level A | Media Arts Practices

• VCAMUE034

  Develop music ideas through improvisation, composition and performance, combining and manipulating the elements of music

  Elaborations

  • using technology to manipulate specific elements such as pitch or timbre to create intended effects in composition and performance
  • manipulating their voices and/or instruments through timbre and expressive techniques to convey intended style, considering safety, correct posture and technique
  • use recordings to research different ways of interpreting notated solo or ensemble music, or to create a specific feel, for example straight/swing, smooth, tense, light
  • experimenting with different types of notation to communicate and record ideas
  • identifying musical ideas behind variations of the same piece of music, for example, why does the same piece sound different when different musicians play it?, which version do they prefer and why?

  VCAMUE034 | The Arts | Music | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUE017

  Explore sound and silence and ways of using their voices, movement and instruments to express ideas

  Elaborations

  • exploring ways of producing sound using their voices, body percussion, acoustic and electronic/digital instruments and objects individually and in groups, for example, responding to questions such as how can voices and instruments create long/short/loud/soft sounds?
  • practising matching pitch to sing in tune and experimenting with speaking and singing voice to recognise the differences
  • improvising movement to represent rhythmic patterns in songs they are learning
  • creating long/short/loud/soft sounds with their voices or instruments
  • experimenting with ways of using graphic notation to represent different qualities of sounds in music they are improvising, for example, high/low, long/short

  VCAMUE017 | The Arts | Music | Foundation Level | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAVAV010

  Use different materials and techniques to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • exploring different ways of using visual arts equipment, techniques and processes and technologies
  • exploring and using new tools and materials while constructing artwork in structured art experiences, for example using cutters, cardboard while making a sculpture
  • attempting a variety of techniques with basic tools, for example lines, spots, splatter
  • demonstrating emerging skills in the use of basic tools and materials, such as a paint brush, roller, sponge, paint, paper and cardboard to create an art work
  • using technology to make artworks for example a basic software program to create a picture or add colour to a picture template
  • following safety practices when using various materials and utensils, for example scissor safety

  VCAVAV010 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level C | Visual Arts Practices

• The Arts | Dance: Learning in Dance

  In Dance, students explore the elements of dance, skills, techniques and processes through the practices of choreography, performance and appreciation. The body is the instrument of expression and students use combinations of the elements of dance: space, time, dynamics and relationships, to communicate...

  Overview material | Dance

• The Arts | Visual Arts: Learning in Visual Arts

  Learning in Visual Arts involves students making and responding to artworks, drawing on the world as a source of ideas. Students engage with and develop knowledge of visual arts, skills, techniques and processes, and use materials as they explore a range of forms, styles and contexts.

  Through...

  Overview material | Visual Arts

• The Arts | Visual Communication Design: Learning in Visual Communication Design

  In Visual Communication Design, students develop the skills and practice to communicate ideas and messages in visual communications. Visual communication design practice includes the use of design thinking skills and design as a process. Drawing conventions and the use of design elements and principles...

  Overview material | Visual Communication Design

• VCADRD035

  Plan, structure and rehearse drama, exploring ways to communicate and refine dramatic meaning

  Elaborations

  • planning, organising and rehearsing dramatic action to present performances of devised and scripted drama, for example, working collaboratively to determine a clear and intended purpose and using available stagecraft and theatre technologies, and realise this in performance
  • using evaluations and responding to feedback when rehearsing, devising and scripting drama, for example, ‘What elements, forms and styles have been used? How have the elements and materials been used and organised to create meaning in different forms and styles? What elements, forms and styles are they using in their drama and why?’
  • using documentation such as a journal, blog or audio/video recording to analyse and evaluate the structural choices made in their devised drama
  • interpreting and directing scripted drama, considering how to use stagecraft and design elements to create specific effects

  VCADRD035 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Drama Practices

• VCAVAR032

  Identify and describe how ideas are expressed in artworks by comparing artworks from different contemporary, historical and cultural contexts, including artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  Elaborations

  • making judgments about the practices of artists, what and why they design and create, using visual conventions
  • comparing artworks from different cultures and identifying the ideas expressed by the artist, for example, when comparing paintings from India and Australia, what do they recognise, what is new, what are the different meanings the artists are expressing?
  • explaining the artistic vision of artists from different contexts, for example, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, particularly referencing the meaning the artworks convey
  • analysing how symbolic meanings or metaphors are constructed in their own artworks and artworks of others
  • expressing an opinion about the way numerous artists communicate their viewpoints through their artwork
  • describing their ideas about an issue in an artwork they have created and describe their art making practice, for example, did it make them think more seriously about the issue? Did the rest of the class understand their message?

  VCAVAR032 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 5 and 6 | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAV014

  Explore different materials and techniques to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • exploring different ways of using visual arts elements, principles, skills, techniques and processes, materials and technologies
  • creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works in structured learning experiences for example using mark-making and collage media, materials and techniques in two- and three-dimensional art works or using materials, such as paste, cloth, wood, ceramics, beads and clay to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works
  • mixing colours to make and explore secondary colours
  • exploring textures and shapes through their artworks and designs
  • exploring a range of natural and man-made materials and technologies to visually express their experiences, for example, paint, pencils, sand, photography
  • comparing the qualities and properties of materials such as paint, crayons, clay and found objects and select appropriate applications to represent something or someone they like

  VCAVAV014 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level D | Visual Arts Practices

• VCADAD026

  Use choreographic devices to organise dance sequences, and practise body actions and technical skills

  Elaborations

  • creating short dances that communicate ideas and feelings based on response to stimuli such as found objects
  • practising combinations of fundamental locomotor and non-locomotor movements, for example, running and sliding, bending and stretching, walking and stretching
  • developing safe dance practices, for example warming up their bodies before executing more complex movement patterns
  • developing body awareness and technical skills of body control, accuracy, alignment, strength, balance and coordination, refining movement in response to teacher feedback and observation of other dancer’s skills

  VCADAD026 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 3 and 4 | Dance Practices

• VCADAE009

  Explore dance ideas that use safe fundamental movement patterns

  Elaborations

  • create and make their own dance in response to a stimuli, for example music, image or dance
  • exploring fundamental movements to improvise dance ideas, for example, rolling like a log, falling like an autumn leaf, floating like a cloud, gliding like a bird
  • exploring the elements of space, time, dynamics and relationships through movement, for example changing levels, tempo and dynamics when prompted by the teacher
  • viewing and discussing photos or video of dance sequences to explore ideas and movements used

  VCADAE009 | The Arts | Dance | Level C | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAP044

  Perform dances using genre-and style specific techniques, expressive skills and productions elements to communicate a choreographer’s intent

  Elaborations

  • performing dances with an awareness of a choreographer’s intent and style, for example, focusing on culturally symbolic movements in a dance
  • refining confidence, clarity of movement, projection and focus to communicate the choreographer’s intent
  • manipulating the elements of dance in performance to reflect the social context a dance was created in, or to interpret a choreographer’s style and intent in contemporary styles, for example, a street dance style
  • identifying and refining expressive skills in performance, for example, selecting appropriate expressive skills to sensitively connect with varying social and cultural contexts, and audiences

  VCADAP044 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 9 and 10 | Present and Perform

• VCADAP023

  Use simple technical and expressive skills when presenting dance that communicates ideas about themselves and their world to an audience

  Elaborations

  • rehearsing learned dance sequences in the performance space, discussing feedback and making changes to enhance communication with the audience
  • combining movement and the use of props such as scarves when presenting dance
  • performing a dance they have created to the class focusing on using appropriate facial expressions and maintaining safe dance practices
  • using questions to interpret dance they view, for example, what did this dance make them think about and why?, what shapes can they see in the dance?, how are the movements combined?

  VCADAP023 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 1 and 2 | Present and Perform

• VCADRD010

  Use voice, facial expression and/or movement to imagine a role and situation

  Elaborations

  • expressing and communicate experiences, observations, ideas and feelings about themselves and their world
  • communicating verbally by using the voice to explore and show role and situation
  • communicating non-verbally by using facial expression and movement to explore and show role and situation
  • practising movement within a space
  • manipulating objects, puppets, 2D images and available technologies to create stories

  VCADRD010 | The Arts | Drama | Level C | Drama Practices

• VCADRD006

  Use voice, facial expression, and/or movement to imitate role and situation

  Elaborations

  • exploring personal control of the body in movement and stillness
  • moving basic body parts to copy dramatizations and teacher directions
  • following the teacher’s directions to use movement
  • exploring voices, movements and spaces in structured drama session
  • communicating non-verbally by using facial expression and movement to show a role
  • manipulating objects, puppets, 2D images and available technologies to create stories

  VCADRD006 | The Arts | Drama | Level B | Drama Practices

• VCADRE033

  Combine the elements of drama in devised and scripted drama to explore and develop issues, ideas and themes

  Elaborations

  • investigating and researching starting points for drama, for example, ‘What was the performer’s/director’s/playwright’s intention for this drama? or How were symbols used to convey a message in the drama?’
  • evaluating their peers’ responses to questions about an issue or image
  • working with different combinations of the elements of drama to create and sustain dramatic situations and show contrast
  • experimenting with linear and non-linear narratives to focus dramatic action and tension

  VCADRE033 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADRE017

  Explore ideas for characters and situations through dramatic play

  Elaborations

  • taking part in purposeful dramatic play
  • using stimuli such as stories, poems, music and images to explore ideas and feelings, for example, working with a local Koorie person to explore the way characters in a story might move or feel
  • experimenting with dramatic forms such as mime and puppetry
  • using own experiences and observations as a basis for creating imaginary worlds and characters using available objects as props, responding to questions such as what voice and movement have you noticed in others’ performances that could be used in their drama

  VCADRE017 | The Arts | Drama | Foundation Level | Explore and Express Ideas