The Arts
Students will rotate between Torrens teachers
Semester 1
In Semester 1, classes will do a rotation with different teachers.
T16 - Dance and Media
T17 - Media and Dance
T18 - Visual Arts and Drama
T19 - Drama and Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Creative Creatures
Learning Intentions
Students will:
- experiment with visual conventions to create particular visual effects in representations
- experiment with variety of materials to create a desired effect
- explore an artist’s practice
- identify the influence of an artist on their artwork.
- explore the use of contrasting colours
Dance
Lanterns and Lions
Learning Intentions
Students will:
- identify styles of dance
- explore where, why, and how dance is choreographed and performed across cultures
- notice, describe, and discuss a range of features about dances made, performed, and viewed
- experiment with skills for moving safely and expressively, expanding on known ideas to create new and imaginative combinations
- collaborate to structure movements and choreograph a dance sequence using the elements of dance
- use the elements of dance and choreographic devices to structure, rehearse, and perform a sequence that communicates an idea
- give, receive, and reflect upon peer and teacher feedback for their dance
- perform their dance in an informal setting.
Media Arts
Stop Motion
Learning Intentions
Students will:
- explore media arts works for different purposes and audiences
- explore and display images by framing the subject matter, using basic shot types and angles to control the picture space
- experiment with the concept of storyboarding for film by constructing a short sequence that expresses something about themselves and a favourite place
- record and upload a spoken audio track to accompany the animation
Drama
Building Characters
Learning Intentions
Students will:
- experience a variety of roles and situations and develop scenes within the plot and setting of the story
- develop an understanding of voice, body, movement, and character
- experiment with pace, volume, and pitch in voice
- shape and perform a short, improvised scene with a sense of role and situation, using body and voice to demonstrate character
- demonstrate character development using the elements of voice and body through practical tasks.
- perform designated roles within groups, respecting everyone’s contributions to a shared outcome.
- adopt a character role and successfully maintain focus
- perform their work in informal settings.