Creative Arts paragraph one Flashcards
4 forms
Dance, drama and music = performing arts
visual arts
these are parallel and complementary streams
Main purpose
develop creative, imaginative individuals with appreciation of arts
provide basic knowledge and skills be able participate in creative avtivities
Learners
inherently creative and play natural way of learning
guided use natural inclinations use imagination, manipulate and work with materials, move and make music and tell stories
explore and develop creative ideas based on personal experiences using sense, emotions and observations
Focus on learning
on development of skills through enjoyable, experiential processes, rather than working towards highly polished products
Introduced in Foundation Phase
essential in refining and controlling gross and fine motor skills
Aim
create foundation for balance creative, cognitive, emotional and social development