ence (MENC). The complete National Arts Standards and materials related to
the standards are available from MENC, 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, VA
20191.
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THE
ARTS
By the end of Grade 12, students will create, perform and respond with understanding to all of the arts, including dance, music, theatre and the visual arts; develop in-depth skills in at least one art form; appreciate the importance of the arts in expressing human experience; and be prepared to apply their arts skills and understandings throughout their lifetime.
PROGRAM
G O A L S
As a result of education in Grades K-12, students will:
• create (imagine, experiment, plan, make, evaluate, refine and present/exhibit) art works that express concepts, ideas and feelings in each art form;
• perform (select, analyze, interpret, rehearse, evaluate, refine and present) diverse art works in each art form;
• respond (select, experience, describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate) with understand ing to diverse art works and performances in each art form;
• understand and use the materials, techniques, forms (structures, styles, genres), lan guage, notation (written symbol system) and literature/repertoire of each art form;
• understand the importance of the arts in expressing and illuminating human experi ences, beliefs and values;
• identify representative works and recognize the characteristics of art, music, theatre and dance from different historical periods and cultures;
• develop sufficient mastery of at least one art form to continue lifelong involvement in that art form not only as responders (audience members), but also as creators or performers;
• develop sufficient mastery of at least one art form to be able to pursue further study, if they choose, in preparation for a career;
• seek arts experiences and participate in the artistic life of the school and community; and •
understand the connections among the arts, other disciplines and daily life.
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K-12
CONTENT
S T A N D A R D S
Dance
1
.
Elements and Skills
Students will identify and perform movement elements and
dance skills.
2
.
Choreography
Students will understand choreographic principles, pro
cesses and structures.
3
.
Meaning
Students will understand how dance creates and communi
cates meaning.
4
.
Thinking Skills
Students will apply analytical and evaluative thinking skills
in dance.
5
.
History And Cultures
Students will demonstrate an understanding of dance in
various cultures and historical periods.
6
.
Healthful Living
Students will make connections between dance and health
ful living.
7
.
Connections
Students will make connections between dance, other disci
plines and daily life.
Music
1
.
Vocal
Students will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire
of songs.
2
.
Instrumental
Students will play, alone and with others, a varied repertoire
of instrumental music.
3
.
Improvisation
Students will improvise melodies, variations and accompa
niments.
4
.
Composition
Students will compose and arrange music.
5
.
Notation
Students will read and notate music.
6
.
Analysis
Students will listen to, describe and analyze music.
7
.
Evaluation
Students will evaluate music and music performances.
4
8
.
Connections
Students will make connections between music, other disci
