Introduction

Introduction

Creative Arts involves the study of and exposure to a variety of art forms, such as dance, music, visual- and dramatic arts. As a subject it engages the body, mind and senses to help learners develop into creative and imaginative individuals. Learners participate in a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression.

Creative Arts also develops an appreciation for the broader arts spectrum and establishes basic knowledge and skills to participate in arts activities. This prepares learners for possible further study in the art form of their choice in the Further Education and Training (FET) Phase. Impaq offers Dramatic Studies and Visual Arts as subjects in Grades 10 to 12. In line with this, the Grade 9 curriculum focuses on Drama and Visual Arts only.

Creative Arts in the Senior Phase aims to: y Develop creative, expressive and innovative individuals and teams by generating ideas and experimenting. y Provide learners with exposure to and experiences in drama and Visual Arts, including reflectionandevaluation. y Provide access to basic arts education in a creative and contributive environment. y Identify and nurture artistic talent, aptitude and enthusiasm, focusing on personal development. y Equip learners with adequate basic skills to pursue further studies in their chosen discipline. y Develop an awareness of arts across diverse cultures. y Expose learners to the range of exciting careers in the arts. y Develop art literacy. y Actualise arts appreciation, developing future audiences and consumers of art. y Develop integrated life skills through the arts.

Theory is very closely associated with practical work. However, theory and practical work are two distinct areas for examination and assessment.

Dramatic Arts focuses on: y Vocal development; using, manipulating, controlling and modulating the voice. y Warming-up exercises and an awareness of the body as performance tool, including physical characterisation. y Drama elements in playmaking, connecting cultural practices, performance space and technical elements. y Interpretation and performance techniques. y Media and stereotyping. y Appreciating and reflecting on playmaking processes and performances, using subject terminology and constructs.

Visual Arts focuses on: y Broadening learners’ knowledge of various historic art movements, visual artists and art works. y Observing, identifying, describing and applying knowledge through subject terminology and constructs. y Creating in 2D: Observing and interpreting the world through painting and drawing. y Creating in 3D: Observing and interpreting the world through constructing and modelling techniques.