(1) The benchmark for arts
content standard 2 for a student upon graduation is the ability to:
(a) apply
the concept of composition in:
(i) dance
by applying the elements of space (shape, level, path in space, pattern, form) ,
time (duration, rhythm) , and energy (movement quality) to compose dances;
(ii) music
by applying the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre/tone color, and
form;
(iii) theatre by applying the elements of character and plot as
exposition, action, climax, and resolution; and
(iv) visual
arts by applying the elements of line, shape, form, color, space, value, and
texture to compose works of art and the principles of design-pattern, balance,
contrast, rhythm, proportion, economy, movement, and dominance;
(b) apply
the concept of technique in:
(i) dance
by applying the techniques of body awareness (e.g., control, flexibility,
dynamics, expression, musicality) in class and performance;
(ii) music
by applying the techniques of expressive devices, dynamics, tempo, phrasing,
accompaniment, interpretation, and improvisation;
(iii) theatre by applying techniques to
write, direct, act, design, and produce; and
(iv) visual
arts by applying techniques to create works of art (e.g., painting, drawing,
printmaking, photography, computer arts, graphic design, sculpture, indigenous/
traditional arts) ;
(c) apply
the concept of medium in:
(i) dance
by demonstrating the human body in motion;
(ii) music
by performing vocal and/or instrumental solos, or in ensembles;
(iii) theatre by performing solo and in ensemble (e.g., mime, live, film,
video productions) ; and
(iv) visual
arts by selecting a course of action using two-dimensional processes (e.g.,
painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, computer arts, graphic design) and
three-dimensional processes (e.g., sculpture, indigenous/ traditional arts) ;
(d) apply
the concept of function in:
(i) dance
by identifying examples of social, theatrical, and traditional dance;
(ii) music
by performing and comparing examples of music (e.g., ceremonial, celebration,
concerts, theatre, dance, film, social, community, entertainment) ;
(iii) theatre by performing in classroom or school programs/productions;
and
(iv) visual
arts by demonstrating and comparing examples of cultural, political,
communication, expressive, commercial, and environmental visual arts;
(e) apply
the concept of style in:
(i) dance
by demonstrating examples of ethnic, folk, classical, popular, historical, and
contemporary (e.g., ballet, jazz, modern, tap) dance;
(ii) music
by performing examples of music (e.g., folk, jazz, ethnic, popular, classical,
time period) ;
(iii) theatre by performing examples of theatre (e.g., comedy, tragedy,
melodrama plays from historical periods) ; and
(iv) visual
arts by demonstrating examples of historical, contemporary, and traditional
visual arts, including American Indian art; and
(f) apply
the concept of presentation in:
(i) dance
by rehearsing, performing, and critiquing dance;
(ii) music
by rehearsing, performing, and critiquing musical performances;
(iii) theatre by rehearsing, performing, and critiquing improvisation and
performances; and
(iv) visual
arts by exhibiting craftsmanship, completion, and developing a body of
work.