A description of the key fine arts curriculum and content standards follows. The key standards listed below apply to all grade levels K-5, with varying levels of depth and complexity in the different grade levels.



As part of the fine arts curriculum, students will participate in minor theatrical productions of familiar children's stories, choreograph dances to familiar and unfamiliar songs, as well as numerous other activities. All activities are designed to provide students with numerous means of self-expression and to build self-confidence.

FINE ARTS CURRICULUM

Dance

Strand Focus for All Grade Levels 1.0 Artistic Perception Students perceive and respond, using the elements of dance. They demonstrate movement skills, process sensory information, and describe movement, using the vocabulary of dance. 2.0 Creative Perception Students apply choreographic principles, processes, and skills to create and communicate meaning through the improvisation, composition, and performance of dance. 3.0 Historical and Cultural Context Students analyze the function and development of dance in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates to dance and dancers. 4.0 Aesthetic Valuing Students critically assess and derive meaning from works of dance, performance of dancers, and original works according to the elements of dance and aesthetic qualities. 5.0 Connections, Relationships, Applications Students apply what they learn in dance to learning across subject areas. They develop competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and management of time and resources that contribute to lifelong learning and career skills. They also learn about careers in and related to dance.

Theater

Strand Focus for All Grade Levels 1.0 Artistic Perception Students observe their environment and respond, using the elements of theatre. They also observe formal and informal works of theatre, film/video, and electronic media and respond, using the vocabulary of theatre. 2.0 Creative Perception Students apply processes and skills in acting, directing, designing, and script writing to create formal and informal theatre, film/videos, and electronic media productions and to perform in them. 3.0 Historic and Cultural Context Students analyze the role and development of theatre, film/video, and electronic media in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting diversity as it relates to theatre. 4.0 Aesthetic Valuing Students critique and derive meaning from works of theatre, film/video, electronic media, and theatrical artists on the basis of aesthetic qualities. 5.0 Connections, Relationships, Applications Students apply what they learn in theatre, film/video, and electronic media across subject areas. They develop competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and time management that contribute to lifelong learning and career skills. They also learn about careers in and related to theatre.

Music

Day Focus for All Grade Levels 1.0 Artistic Perception Students read, notate, listen to, analyze, and describe music and other aural information, using the terminology of music. 2.0 Cultural Perception Students apply vocal and instrumental musical skills in performing a varied repertoire of music. They compose and arrange music and improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments, using digital/electronic technology when appropriate. 3.0 Historic and Cultural Context Students analyze the role of music in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting cultural diversity as it relates to music, musicians, and composers. 4.0 Aesthetic Valuing Students critically assess and derive meaning from works of music and the performance of musicians according to the elements of music, aesthetic qualities, and human responses. 5.0 Connections, Relationships, Applications Students apply what they learn in music across subject areas. They develop competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and management of time and resources that contribute to lifelong learning and career skills. They also learn about careers in and related to music.