Expressive arts: fourth level experiences and outcomes

EXA 4-01a

I have experienced the energy and excitement of presenting/performing for different audiences.

EXA 4-02a

I have continued to experiment with a range of media and technologies, handling them with control and assurance to create images and objects. I can apply my understanding of the properties of media and of techniques to specific tasks.

EXA 4-03a

I can use the visual elements and concepts with sensitivity to express qualities and relationships and convey information, thoughts and feelings. I can use my skills and creativity to generate original ideas in my expressive and design work.

EXA 4-04a

Through creating a range of reference material, I can demonstrate my skills of observing and recording and apply them to work in other areas of the curriculum.

EXA 4-05a

Having chosen personal themes and developed my own ideas from a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through 2D and 3D work.

EXA 4-06a

By working through a design process in response to a design brief, I can develop and communicate imaginative and original design solutions.

EXA 4-07a

I can analyse art and design techniques, processes and concepts, make informed judgements and express considered opinions on my own and others’ work.

EXA 4-08a

I can apply my performance skills to dance with accuracy, control, body awareness, sensitivity and movement flow. I can communicate my artistic intention and take account of different audience groups.

EXA 4-08b

I can apply theatre arts technology to add excitement and drama to performances.

EXA 4-09a

I can select ideas from a range of stimuli to choreograph dance motifs in creative ways.

EXA 4-10a

I can participate in dance styles and activities which challenge and extend my repertoire of movement and my knowledge of the styles and cultures of dance.

EXA 4-11a

I can analyse technical aspects of dance, make informed judgements and express personal opinions on my own and others’ work.

EXA 4-12a

I can demonstrate sensitivity, precision and depth in the portrayal of a character, conveying relationships and situations in a variety of settings and to different audiences.

EXA 4-13a

In response to a variety of stimuli, I can use my understanding of characterisation to create characters using different approaches, making use of voice, movement and language. I can present my work to an audience.

EXA 4-14a

Having had opportunities to lead negotiation and decision making, I can work on my own and with others to devise, rehearse and refine dramas and scripts.

EXA 4-14b

I can use theatre arts technology to enhance tension, mood and atmosphere in drama work.

EXA 4-15a

I can analyse technical aspects of drama and scripts, make informed judgments and express considered opinions on my own and others’ work.

EXA 4-16a

I can give assured, expressive and imaginative performances of vocal and/or instrumental music from a wide range of styles and cultures, using performance directions, musical notation, and/or playing by ear.

EXA 4-17a

I can use my chosen vocal and/or instrumental skills to improvise and compose, showing developing style and sophistication.

EXA 4-17b

I can use music technology to compose, record and produce music and to enhance performance.

EXA 4-18a

Having developed my ideas from a range of stimuli, I can create and present compositions using a broad range of musical concepts and ideas.

EXA 4-19a

Having reflected on my personal experiences, including participation and engagement with professionals, I can listen to a wide range of music and identify and analyse technical aspects, make informed judgments and express personal opinions on my own and others’ work.