North Carolina State Standards for Arts Education:

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Identify body parts and range of motion.

1.02. Demonstrate the element of space in dance through exploration: personal/general, locomotor/non-locomotor movement, axial movement, shape, level, direction, and pathways.

1.03. Demonstrate the element of time in dance through exploration: tempo and rhythm.

1.04. Demonstrate the element of energy/dynamics in dance through exploration.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Demonstrate the difference between spontaneous and planned movement.

2.02. Demonstrate patterns in dance.

2.03. Demonstrate that dance has a beginning, middle, and end.

2.04. Improvise movement based on own ideas and ideas from other sources.

2.05. Move alone and with others.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Express ideas, feelings, and stories through dance movement.

3.02. Respond to dance movement experiences in a variety of ways.

3.03. Identify similarities and differences between dance and other forms of human movement.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Demonstrate at least one solution to a given creative movement problem in dance.

4.02. Identify similarities and differences in dance movement sequences.

4.03. Evaluate dance movement sequences.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify the existence of dance in communities and cultures.

5.02. Identify and explore dances from various cultures.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate self-awareness through dance movement activities.

6.02. Identify that dance requires concentration.

6.03. Identify how warming-up enhances the ability to dance.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify connections between dance and one other content area.

7.02. Identify various applications of technology in dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Show respect and appreciation for the dance movement efforts of others.

8.02. Demonstrate ways that one can be involved through dance as a performer and as an audience member.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate the difference between speaking and singing voices.

1.02. Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate range.

1.03. Sing with correct posture.

1.04. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.05. Sing a variety of music.

1.06. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and play pitched and unpitched instruments.

2.02. Echo simple rhythmic patterns.

2.03. Play with appropriate technique and posture.

2.04. Demonstrate a steady beat.

2.05. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.06. Play a varied repertoire of music.

2.07. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise a response by singing, playing, and or moving to given rhythmic and melodic phrases.

3.02. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinati.

3.03. Improvise simple rhythmic variations using familiar pentatonic melodies.

3.04. Improvise short songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources.

3.05. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Select musical sounds to accompany readings or dramatizations.

4.02. Compose a simple melody using at least two pitches.

4.03. Compose a simple rhythmic pattern using quarter and eighth note and quarter rest durations.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read simple rhythmic notation including quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests.

5.02. Read simple melodic notation.

5.03. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify same/different and call/response sections in music.

6.02. Demonstrate perceptual skills by answering questions about aural musical examples of various styles and cultures.

6.03. Identify sound sources visually and aurally.

6.04. Respond through purposeful movement to prominent music characteristics while listening to music.

6.05. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Relate personal reactions to music selections.

7.02. Demonstrate respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Recognize commonalities between music and the other arts.

8.02. Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other content areas taught in the school including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify aural examples of music from various historical periods and cultures.

9.02. Identify various uses of music.

9.03. Identify roles of musicians.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Restate setting, characters, and story events through pictorial, visual and physical aides.

1.02. Retell stories through guided dramatic play from text read aloud.

1.03. Recall the character/family relationships in stories, plays, puppet shows, etc.

1.04. Repeat sequence of events through verbal and nonverbal communication.

1.05. Recognize patterns in stories.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Recognize that pretend play is dramatic.

2.02. Differentiate between dramatic play and creative drama.

2.03. Imitate a variety of roles in family life.

2.04. Express various ideas and emotions through gestures, movement and voice.

2.05. Role play a variety of real and non-real characters through guided dramatic play.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Identify the setting for the story.

3.02. Adapt a space for playing out a story.

3.03. Distinguish between playing space and audience space.

3.04. Understand acceptable audience behaviors and responses.

3.05. Recognize the role of simple props, scenery and costumes in the dramatic process.

3.06. Imagine a variety of real and non-real environments.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Repeat dialogue for retelling a story through guided practice.

4.02. Imitate the sounds and movements of objects, animals and people.

4.03. Listen and respond to directions and side coaching in dramatic activities.

4.04. Participate in group decision-making about artistic choices.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Manipulate simple props and costumes to support the character or story.

5.02. Choose or imitate movement to support the playing of the character.

5.03. Choose or imitate vocal levels and ranges to support the playing of a character.

5.04. Notice character traits in visual aides such as storybook pictures.

5.05. Identify character traits using verbal and nonverbal expression.

5.06. Discuss the five senses as they relate to objects, animals, and people.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Use sound, movement and drawing through dramatic play.

6.02. Use puppets in dramatic play.

6.03. Participate in and use the art form of pantomime.

6.04. Begin to be aware that a variety of art forms are infused into theatre and come from all cultures.

6.05. Discuss basic similarities and differences.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Engage in discussion about dramatic process.

7.02. Listen to and demonstrate respect for the thoughts and opinions of others.

7.03. Look for the results of characters' actions in a variety of literary forms.

7.04. Discuss likes and dislikes of audience members.

7.05. Describe characters, setting and events seen or portrayed in formal or informal productions.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Share the role of film and television in one's family life.

8.02. Share the role of electronic media such as radio and computer in one's family life.

8.03. Experience live or recorded performances.

8.04. Participate in creative drama.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Use immediate environment, including family, home and surroundings, as source of ideas.

1.02. Use imagination as a source of ideas.

1.03. Understand and follow step-by-step presentation of art activities.

1.04. Begin to develop appropriate art vocabulary

1.05. Develop symbols for visual expression

1.06. Select color according to emotional appeal

1.07. Explore a variety of media

1.08. Create work that does not conform to adult standards of realism.

1.09. Select artwork they 'like the best' and simply explain why.

1.10. Illustrate poems, stories and rhymes

1.11. Use all the senses to gain information and awareness about their environment.

1.12. Perhaps find inspiration from a variety of artwork.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Become familiar with a limited number of basic art media, techniques and processes which may include: Drawing - crayons, oil pastels, non-toxic markers, brushes, computers, pencils, sidewalk chalk; Cut paper - glue, scissors, folding, bending 3-D - clay, paper, found objects, including wood scraps; Printmaking - stamps, gadgets, found objects, vegetables, monoprint; Painting - tempera, watercolors, large brushes, sponges, finger paint; Ceramics - pinch, coil, found stamps.

2.02. Explore media freely.

2.03. Develop fine and gross motor control

2.04. Utilize entire page when using 2-D materials.

2.05. Create a variety of lines, like thick and thin, curved or zigzag, etc.

2.06. Cut large and small shapes; double layers to produce identical shapes

2.07. Model clay by pressing; pulling, pinching, incising, stamping with found objects.

2.08. Create original pictures of self, others, animals and objects.

2.09. Render own thoughts and feelings visually.

2.10. Demonstrate proper use and care of materials and tools.

2.11. Use the art room rules for behavior, care and safety of equipment, tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Name and identify colors.

3.02. Identify primary and secondary colors.

3.03. Mix secondary colors

3.04. Identify different types of line: straight, crooked, curved, zig-zag, wide and thin.

3.05. Recognize that line can be used to define contour of shapes and forms.

3.06. Name different textures on surfaces, for example: rough, smooth, bumpy.

3.07. Identify geometric shapes: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, diamond and oval.

3.08. Recognize some shapes have names; some do not.

3.09. Begin to discuss his or her own work and that of others in terms of color, line, shape and texture.

3.10. Use the entire page as part of the composition.

3.11. Use solutions that do not rely on copying or tracing others work.

3.12. Recognize others may view or interpret differently.

3.13. Use his or her own ideas and feelings when creating artwork.

3.14. Respect the work of others when discussing art.

3.15. Explore a variety of materials.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Create art depicting self, family, friends, pets, home, school and community.

4.02. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery from observation and imagination to convey meaning and not rely on copying or tracing another's work.

4.04. Find inspiration in the work of other artists from many cultures.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Recognize that people in many times and places have made art.

5.02. Recognize that art is created to fulfill personal and/or societal needs or purposes.

5.03. Recognize that an artwork may serve functional purposes.

5.04. Begin to relate to the concept of time personally ('when my grandfather was young?'), to famous people ('when George Washington was alive?'), and units of time (day, week, years).

5.05. Recognize that human beings create art to tell a story about their ideas and lives without words.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Relate important experiences in life to one's own art.

6.02. Accept others' work and ideas.

6.03. Recognize that no two people are alike; therefore, their artwork should be alike.

6.04. Begin to use art vocabulary for discussion.

6.05. Begin to describe and explain his or her own art and the art of others in response to guided questions.

6.06. Express one's feelings about a specific artwork.

6.07. Begin to understand there are varied responses to specific art works

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Make use of commonalties in the subject matter of visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Begin to realize what each discipline encompasses.

7.03. Begin to observe that objects can be handmade or machine made and that both have value.

7.04. Use current technology to learn about art and create one's own artwork.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop a positive attitude about working with art materials and the art making process.

8.02. Understand that people of all ages can enjoy making art based on shared knowledge of self, family and friends.

8.03. Begin to differentiate between man made objects and natural objects.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through identification of body parts and range of motion.

1.02. Demonstrate and explore the element of space in dance: personal/general, locomotor/non-locomotor movement, axial movement, shape, level, direction, and pathways.

1.03. Demonstrate and explore the element of time in dance: tempo and rhythm.

1.04. Demonstrate and explore the element of energy/dynamics in dance.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Demonstrate and identify the differences between spontaneous and planned movement.

2.02. Demonstrate patterns in dance.

2.03. Demonstrate and identify beginning, middle, and end in dance.

2.04. Improvise and create movement based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Demonstrate working alone and with others in movement exploration.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Show ideas, feelings, and stories through dance movement.

3.02. Discuss various dance movement experiences.

3.03. Identify and demonstrate similarities and differences between dance and other forms of human movement.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Demonstrate at least two different solutions to a given creative movement problem.

4.02. Identify similarities and differences in movement sequences.

4.03. Evaluate dance movement sequences.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Discuss the role of dance in celebrations and events.

5.02. Identify and explore dances from various cultures.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate self-awareness through dance movement activities.

6.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus during dance movement activities.

6.03. Identify and describe healthy practices including the importance of warm-ups to enhance the ability to dance.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify connections between dance and at least two other content areas.

7.02. Identify and explore various applications of technology in dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Describe and show respectful behaviors toward others in dance movement experiences.

8.02. Identify the role of an audience member when creating or performing dance movement.

8.03. Identify and demonstrate appropriate behavior when creating, performing, or viewing dance movement.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate the difference between speaking and singing voices.

1.02. Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate range, using head tones.

1.03. Sing with correct posture.

1.04. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.05. Sing a variety of music representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.06. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and play pitched and unpitched instruments.

2.02. Play with increased rhythmic accuracy.

2.03. Play with appropriate technique and posture.

2.04. Demonstrate and maintain a steady beat.

2.05. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.06. Play a varied repertoire of music.

2.07. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise an appropriate response to given rhythmic and melodic phrases.

3.02. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinati and ostinato accompaniments.

3.03. Improvise simple rhythmic variations of familiar melodies.

3.04. Improvise short songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources.

3.05. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Select and create music to accompany readings or dramatizations.

4.02. Compose a simple melody using at least three pitches.

4.03. Compose a simple rhythmic pattern using quarter and eighth note and quarter rest durations.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read simple rhythmic notation including half, quarter, and eighth note durations, and quarter rest durations.

5.02. Read simple melodic notation.

5.03. Recognize and respond to simple symbols and terms.

5.04. Use symbols to notate simple musical patterns.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify simple music forms when presented aurally, including AB, ABA, and Introduction.

6.02. Demonstrate perceptual skills by answering questions about and discussing aural examples of music.

6.03. Identify a variety of instruments visually and aurally.

6.04. Identify solo and group vocal timbres of children's voices.

6.05. Respond through purposeful movement to prominent music characteristics while listening to music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Explain personal reactions to musical works.

7.02. Demonstrate respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify commonalties between music and the other arts areas.

8.02. Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other content areas taught in the school are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify aural examples of music from various historical periods and cultures.

9.02. Identify various uses of music.

9.03. Identify roles of musicians.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Restate setting, characters, and main idea through pictorial, visual and physical aides.

1.02. Retell stories through guided dramatic play from a read-aloud text.

1.03. Recall stories about individual experiences.

1.04. Utilize sequence of events through verbal and nonverbal communication in a simple drama.

1.05. Demonstrate the patterns in stories.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Enact a variety of roles based on individual experiences.

2.02. Express various characters, ideas, and emotions through gestures, movement and voice.

2.03. Role play a variety of real and non-real characters through guided dramatic play.

2.04. Make spontaneous decisions in the dramatic process to support character choices.

2.05. Imitate teacher-guided improvisation.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Represent physically the setting for a story.

3.02. Arrange a space and materials for playing out a story.

3.03. Adjust character movement to include audience focus.

3.04. Display acceptable audience behaviors and responses.

3.05. Utilize simple props, scenery and costumes in the dramatic process.

3.06. Imagine a variety of simple real and non-real environments.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Create dialogue for retelling a story in one's own words.

4.02. Adapt sounds and movements to objects, animals, and people within a personal space.

4.03. Listen and respond to directions and side-coaching in dramatic activities.

4.04. Cooperate with peers and teacher in group decision-making about artistic choices.

4.05. Define a personal space for use in dramatic activities.

4.06. Share playing space with other performers.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Utilize simple props and costumes to support a character or story.

5.02. Choose or imitate movement to support the playing of a character.

5.03. Choose or imitate vocal levels and ranges to support the playing of a character.

5.04. Point out character traits in visual aides such as storybook pictures.

5.05. Identify character traits displayed through verbal or nonverbal expression.

5.06. Implement ideas to use as a basis for dramatic activities.

5.07. Distinguish character dialogue in story narration.

5.08. Identify the five senses as they relate to objects, animals, and people.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Integrate sound, movement and drawing into dramatic play.

6.02. Utilize the art form of puppetry.

6.03. Participate in the art form of pantomime.

6.04. Be aware that art forms used in theatre presentations come from all cultures.

6.05. Discuss basic similarities and differences between art forms.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Engage in discussion about dramatic process.

7.02. Listen to and display respect for the thoughts and opinions of others.

7.03. Look for the results of characters' actions in a variety of literary forms.

7.04. Discuss likes and dislikes of audience members.

7.05. Describe characters, setting and events seen or portrayed in formal or informal productions.

7.06. Identify strengths of peers and self.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Consider the role of imitation in theatre.

8.02. Share the role film and television have played in relationship to one's self.

8.03. Share the role of technology and electronic media.

8.04. Experience live or recorded performances.

8.05. Participate in creative drama and experience informal presentations.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Understand the purpose of the activity.

1.02. Uses logical sequence to complete an activity.

1.03. Develop fluency in use of symbols for visual expression.

1.04. Discuss and examine familiar objects and literature to inspire imagery.

1.05. Carefully observe and examine the world around them.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Become familiar with additional basic art media, techniques and processes which may include: fibers - papermaking and paper weaving.

2.02. Use various techniques to create visual effects using texture.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Use variety of geometric and organic shapes in creating own work.

3.02. Differentiates between geometric and organic shapes.

3.03. Recognize that pattern is created by repetition and uses pattern in own artwork.

3.04. Use a variety of techniques and imagery incorporating pattern and repetition.

3.05. Begin to explore more than one solution during the problem solving process.

3.06. Create visual textures with basic drawing, sculpture and painting tools.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Recognize that an artist's work has certain characteristics that distinguish it from that of others.

4.02. Create, discuss and/or write simple stories about one's own artwork.

4.03. Produce work that shows attention to detail in one's surroundings.

4.04. Use imagination to interpret environments other than one's own

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Recognize that art from other times and cultures does not look the same.

5.02. Recognize that artwork from many cultures can be made of material that the student has experienced (wood, stone, paint, etc.)

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Relate important ideas and feelings visually.

6.02. Begin to use one's mistakes as part of the creative process.

6.03. Recognize that mistakes can be turned into opportunities for creative problem solving.

6.04. Show understanding that sometimes artistic endeavors fail because of reasons beyond one's control.

6.05. Recognize that the use of art elements by the artist can tell a story, or describe a feeling or mood.

6.06. Discuss artwork using the design principle of repetition.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Uses reading, writing and math in the creation of art.

7.02. Realize that advances in science and technology affect how things look and how they are done.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Recognize the difference between manmade objects and natural objects.

8.02. Begin to understand that man made objects were all designed and made by someone.

8.03. Begin to understand that some adults make art just for fun and others make art as a job.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness.

1.02. Demonstrate and identify the element of space in dance: personal/general, locomotor/non-locomotor movement, axial movement, shape, level, direction, and pathways.

1.03. Demonstrate and identify the element of time in dance: tempo and rhythm.

1.04. Demonstrate and identify the element of energy/dynamics in dance.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Demonstrate the differences between spontaneous and planned movement.

2.02. Create and perform patterns in dance.

2.03. Create simple movement sequences using beginning, middle, and end; identify each of these parts of the sequence.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dance sequences using ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively alone and with a partner.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Identify and demonstrate ideas, feelings, and stories through movement or gestures.

3.02. Identify and explain reactions to movement experiences.

3.03. Demonstrate and explain similarities and differences between dance and other forms of human movement.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Demonstrate three or more different solutions to a given dance movement problem.

4.02. Identify and describe similarities and differences in dance movement sequences.

4.03. Evaluate dance movement sequences.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Describe the various roles of dance in communities and cultures.

5.02. Identify and demonstrate dances from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Identify and demonstrate safe practices during dance movement activities.

6.02. Demonstrate ability to self-monitor concentration and focus during dance movement activities.

6.03. Explain healthy practices which enhance the ability to dance including the importance of warm-ups and nutrition.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Explain connections between dance and at least three other content areas.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for creating and exploring dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Show respect and appreciation for the dance movement efforts of others.

8.02. Identify the roles of audience members and performers when viewing dance.

8.03. Identify and demonstrate appropriate behavior when creating, performing, or viewing dance.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing phrases or simple songs with increased pitch accuracy.

1.02. Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate vocal range, using head tones.

1.03. Sing phrases or simple songs with increased rhythmic accuracy.

1.04. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.05. Sing with proper vocal technique using head tones, clear diction, and correct posture.

1.06. Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics and phrasing.

1.07. Sing a variety of music representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.08. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with increased pitch accuracy.

2.02. Play with increased rhythmic accuracy.

2.03. Play with appropriate posture and increased technical accuracy.

2.04. Play expressively with appropriate dynamics.

2.05. Play instrumental parts while others sing and/or play rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic parts.

2.06. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.07. Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.08. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise an appropriate answer to given rhythmic and melodic questions.

3.02. Improvise simple pentatonic melodies.

3.03. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments.

3.04. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic variations of familiar melodies.

3.05. Improvise short songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources including electronic media.

3.06. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Create and arrange music to accompany readings or dramatizations.

4.02. Compose a simple melody using at least five pitches.

4.03. Compose a simple rhythmic piece using half, quarter, eighth note and quarter rest durations.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read rhythmic notation with increased accuracy including whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes and quarter rests in 2/4 and 3/4 meters.

5.02. Read simple melodic notation with increased accuracy.

5.03. Identify traditional symbols and terms.

5.04. Use symbols to notate simple musical patterns.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify simple music forms when presented aurally including AB, ABA, and Introduction/Coda.

6.02. Demonstrate perceptual skills by answering questions about and describing aural musical examples of various styles and cultures.

6.03. Discuss music using appropriate terminology.

6.04. Identify a variety of classroom, orchestral, band, and cultural instruments by their timbre.

6.05. Identify solo and group vocal timbres including children's voices, and male/female adult voices.

6.06. Respond through purposeful movement to prominent music characteristics while listening to music.

6.07. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Devise criteria for evaluating performances and compositions of self and others.

7.02. Explain personal reactions to musical works.

7.03. Demonstrate respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify and explain commonalties between music and the other arts areas.

8.02. Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other content areas taught in the school are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify the style of aural musical examples from various historical periods and cultures.

9.02. Describe in simple terms how elements of music are used in music examples from various cultures in the world.

9.03. Identify various uses of music, and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use.

9.04. Identify and describe roles of musicians in various musical settings and cultures.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Participate in teacher-guided playwriting of simple dramas.

1.02. Build reading comprehension by using verbal and nonverbal communication.

1.03. Recognize setting, characters, sequence of events and main idea through pictorial, visual and physical aides.

1.04. Dramatize, through guided dramatic expression, stories from a read-aloud text, poem, fairytale or other form of literature.

1.05. Recall and enact stories about community experiences.

1.06. Identify how characters attempt to solve problems and resolve conflicts.

1.07. Compare and contrast the moral of the story in various fables and fairytales.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Assume a variety of roles, cast by the teacher, that reflect upon community experiences.

2.02. Demonstrate various characters, ideas and emotions through gestures, movement and voice.

2.03. Assume the role of a variety of real and non-real characters.

2.04. Utilize improvisation skills to make verbal and nonverbal character choices in the dramatic process.

2.05. Experiment with vocal expression and character traits to portray real and non-real characters.

2.06. Enact the sequence of events.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Participate in making artistic choices for the scenery in a presentation.

3.02. Transform a space and materials for acting out simple dramas.

3.03. Adjust character movement to include audience focus.

3.04. Acquire basic skills to react and interact with characters on stage.

3.05. Transform objects into simple props, scenery and costumes to support the dramatic process.

3.06. Experiment with the concept and role of technical theatre elements such as sound, props, costumes, scenery, fundamental stage managing and directing.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Repeat or paraphrase dialogue from a story to create a drama.

4.02. Apply sound and movement to display character traits of objects, animals and people within community experiences.

4.03. Cooperate with peers in small group decision-making about artistic choices.

4.04. Understand responsible audience behaviors and responses in dramatic activities.

4.05. Recognize the importance of listening to one another within the drama.

4.06. Point out similarities and differences between simple monologues and dialogue within a story or drama.

4.07. Understand the role of the narrator in the dramatic process.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Hypothesize the need for simple props and costumes to support the character or story.

5.02. Choose movement to support the playing of a character.

5.03. Choose vocal expression to support the playing of the character.

5.04. Utilize information about character traits derived from visual or auditory aides.

5.05. Express character dialogue in story narration.

5.06. Reference story to determine technical needs for dramatic presentation.

5.07. Make predictions about characters, setting and events based on story content.

5.08. Discuss how personal experience can be used as the basis for character choices.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Incorporate music, sound, movement, dance and design.

6.02. Utilize the art form of puppetry in simple dramas.

6.03. Utilize the art form of pantomime in characterization.

6.04. Explore the art form of fundamental mask making.

6.05. Comprehend that art forms used in theatre presentations come from all cultures.

6.06. Identify different art forms within the community.

6.07. Build skills to read with dramatic expression various simple scripts derived from poetry, short stories, fairytales, imagination and other forms of literature.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Recognize emotions and thoughts evoked by informal and formal theatre performances.

7.02. Display respect by listening to the thoughts and opinions of others.

7.03. Understand that characters' actions have results in a variety of literary forms.

7.04. Express reflections during and after a creative drama activity.

7.05. Describe characters, setting and events seen or portrayed in formal or informal theatre productions.

7.06. Identify strengths of peers and self.

7.07. Explain reasons behind artistic choices.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Recognize the role of imitation in theatre.

8.02. Share the role of film and television in the community.

8.03. Share the role of technology and electronic media.

8.04. Experience live or recorded performances.

8.05. Discuss the similarities and differences between live and recorded theatrical events.

8.06. Participate in and experience creative drama.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Understand the process involved in using the media.

1.02. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.03. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.04. Refine the form of visual symbols to more accurately define concepts.

1.05. Recognize that in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but that some solutions are better than others.

1.06. Use experimentation to find solutions.

1.07. Recognize that diverse solutions are preferable to predetermined visual solutions.

1.08. Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Become familiar with additional art media, techniques and processes that may include: Cut paper - tape, and Printmaking - styrofoam, water soluble printing ink

2.02. Recognize specific media and processes

2.03. Express moods and feelings.

2.04. Produce visual effects and textures using each media.

2.05. Depict self and others in a variety of real and imaginary situations.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Incorporate a variety of lines in own artwork.

3.02. Use a horizon line to organize space.

3.03. Discuss how the viewer's eye moves through work of art.

3.04. Discuss and use opposites to create variety including big/little, light/dark, smooth/rough, tall/short, few/many.

3.05. Identify center of interest (emphasis) in a composition.

3.06. Create work which shows more complex organization.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Create, discuss, and/or write about whether the content of their artwork is reality or fantasy.

4.02. Create fantasy environments.

4.03. Begin to recognize that an artist's background and experiences are important in shaping an artist's work.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Identify main purpose for an individual artwork.

5.02. Identify selected characteristics of art from a particular culture.

5.03. Identify selected medium/techniques or processes used for an individual artwork.

5.04. Become aware of the ideas of time and history (what came before and after).

5.05. Begin to realize that there have been diverse cultures in the world and each culture has produced art.

5.06. Recognize selected works of art from various cultures.

5.07. Discuss common themes such as families, community life, and beauty.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Begin to understand that the purpose for a work of art affects how a work is made.

6.02. Find diversity in art as a natural and positive expression of individuality.

6.03. Value art that does not rely on copying or tracing others' work.

6.04. Apply knowledge gained from a failure, mistake or accident to help achieve a more successful effort.

6.05. Discuss artwork using the design principles of repetition, emphasis, and movement.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Understand that a major purpose of the arts is the creation of an original work.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Begin to understand different ways people can make a living from creating works of art.

8.02. Discuss the involvement in art of people of all ages to include visiting museums, making art, reading or writing about art and artists, buying art, and teaching and volunteering in the arts.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate increasing kinesthetic awareness.

1.02. Utilize and elaborate on the element of space in dance.

1.03. Utilize and elaborate on the element of time in dance.

1.04. Utilize and elaborate on the element of energy/dynamics in dance.

1.05. Observe and describe the inter-relatedness of dance elements in a brief movement study.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Compare and contrast the differences between spontaneous and planned movement.

2.02. Create a sequence with a beginning, middle, and end both with and without accompaniment.

2.03. Demonstrate and develop the following partner skills: copying, leading and following, mirroring.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Create a dance phrase and accurately repeat it.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Create movements to express ideas, feelings, or stories.

3.02. Discuss interpretations of and reactions to a dance.

3.03. Create dance movements from pedestrian movements.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Create and explore multiple solutions to a given movement problem.

4.02. Discuss and explore movement similarities and differences in dance sequences.

4.03. Evaluate dance in multiple ways.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Compare and contrast dances from various cultures and historical periods.

5.02. Perform dances from various cultures and historical periods.

5.03. Identify various ways in which people respond to their environments through dance.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate safe and respectful practices during movement activities.

6.02. Identify at least one personal goal to improve oneself as a dancer.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Investigate connections between dance and other content areas.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Define the role of an audience and performer in dance.

8.02. Define and demonstrate appropriate behaviors while watching, creating, or performing dance.

8.03. Identify and explore various opportunities for involvement with dance.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing simple songs with increased pitch accuracy.

1.02. Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate vocal range, using head tones.

1.03. Sing simple songs with increased rhythmic accuracy.

1.04. Sing with proper vocal technique including head tones, clear diction, and correct posture.

1.05. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.06. Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics and phrasing.

1.07. Demonstrate beginning part-singing skills through performing rounds and simple ostinati.

1.08. Sing a variety of music representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.09. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with increased pitch accuracy.

2.02. Play with increased rhythmic accuracy.

2.03. Play with appropriate technique and posture.

2.04. Play expressively using appropriate dynamics.

2.05. Play independent instrumental parts while others sing and/or play rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic parts.

2.06. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.07. Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.08. Show respect for the playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise rhythmic questions and answer phrases.

3.02. Improvise simple major and minor pentatonic melodies.

3.03. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments.

3.04. Improvise simple rhythmic variations of familiar melodies.

3.05. Improvise short songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources, including electronic media.

3.06. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Create and arrange music to accompany readings or dramatizations.

4.02. Compose short pieces for voices or instruments using the pentatonic scale and varied rhythmic values.

4.03. Arrange simple pieces for voices or instruments.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, dotted half, quarter, and eighth note and quarter rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 meters.

5.02. Read melodic notation in the treble clef.

5.03. Identify pitches on the treble clef.

5.04. Identify symbols and traditional terms referring to expressive qualities including dynamics and tempo.

5.05. Use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics in simple patterns.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify simple music forms when presented aurally including AB, ABA, AABA, Call and Response, and Introduction/Coda.

6.02. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural music examples of various styles and cultures.

6.03. Use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, music instruments and voices, and music performances.

6.04. Identify visually and aurally a variety of instruments including many orchestra and band instruments, and instruments from various cultures.

6.05. Identify solo and group vocal timbres including children's voices, and male/female adult voices.

6.06. Respond through purposeful movement to selected prominent music characteristics or to specific music events while listening to music.

6.07. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Devise criteria for evaluating performances and compositions of self and others.

7.02. Explain personal reactions to specific musical compositions and styles using appropriate terminology.

7.03. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in the other arts.

8.02. Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines taught in the school are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify the style of aural music examples from various historical periods and cultures.

9.02. Describe in simple terms how elements of music are used in music examples from various cultures in the world, past and present.

9.03. Identify various uses of music and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use.

9.04. Identify and describe roles of musicians in various music settings and cultures.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Participate in teacher-guided playwriting using simple characters, setting, conflict and resolution.

1.02. Recognize the beginning, middle and end of a story.

1.03. Infer lessons from multicultural stories, fairytales, tall tales, fables, legends and myths.

1.04. Develop and utilize basic creative drama vocabulary.

1.05. Identify basic elements of a script such as title, characters, setting and blocking.

1.06. Refine reading comprehension by using verbal and non-verbal communication.

1.07. Discuss how characters attempt to resolve conflicts.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Identify characters and cast roles from a variety of texts that include themes of citizenship and responsibility.

2.02. Utilize vocal expression to explore thoughts and feelings of real and non-real characters.

2.03. Participate in dramatic activities that deal with problems and emotions.

2.04. Create characters and events to utilize in the dramatic process.

2.05. Dramatize stories through guided dramatic expression from a story.

2.06. Demonstrate ideas and emotions using gestures, blocking and movement.

2.07. Utilize improvisational skills to make character choices in the dramatic process.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Participate in making artistic choices for the scenery in a presentation.

3.02. Employ the basic concepts of time, space and action in the dramatic process.

3.03. Collaborate to create simple scenery and costumes for acting out dramas.

3.04. Adjust blocking to include audience focus.

3.05. Expand basic skills to react and interact with characters on stage.

3.06. Examine the concept and role of sound, props, costumes, scenery, stage management and directing.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Paraphrase dialogue from a story to show different interpretations for use in the dramatic process.

4.02. Demonstrate responsible behaviors such as sharing, flexibility and teamwork during dramatic activities.

4.03. Make decisions and accept simple responsibilities in the dramatic process.

4.04. Apply sound and movement to display character traits of objects, animals and people.

4.05. Compromise with peers in small group decision making about artistic choices.

4.06. Listen and react to one another within the drama.

4.07. Relate the similarities and differences between monologues, dialogue and asides within a story or drama.

4.08. Utilize the role of the narrator in the dramatic process.

4.09. Relate what characters think and feel during a dramatic scene.

4.10. Experiment with character dialogue in the rehearsal process.

4.11. Observe and relate how the diversity of students within a group contributes to interesting artistic choices.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Express through characterization the meaning inferred from text.

5.02. Justify the need for simple props and costumes to support the character or story.

5.03. Choose vocal expression and movement to support the playing of a character.

5.04. Utilize information about character traits derived from text.

5.05. Tell stories using narration.

5.06. Identify parts of a story that can be utilized as dialogue or narration.

5.07. Reference stories to determine the technical needs for dramatic presentation.

5.08. Investigate text to determine Who, What, When, Where, Why and How.

5.09. Make predictions about characters, setting and events based on story content.

5.10. Utilize personal experience as the basis for character choices.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Incorporate music, sound, movement, dance, and design into the dramatic process.

6.02. Incorporate puppetry and pantomime into simple dramas.

6.03. Utilize simple mask making.

6.04. Understand a variety of art forms are infused into theatre and come from all cultures.

6.05. Observe that different art forms reflect diversity.

6.06. Build skills to read with dramatic expression a variety of scripts.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Build skills to critique self and others in a respectful and constructive manner.

7.02. Listen to constructive criticism and react in a positive way.

7.03. Convey personal reactions to various texts.

7.04. Correlate personal experiences to stage experiences.

7.05. Communicate emotions and thoughts evoked by performances.

7.06. Recognize and discuss that consequences and actions teach characters and audience members life lessons.

7.07. Suggest alternative characters, settings or events after viewing or participating in a performance.

7.08. Justify artistic choices.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Understand the role of theatre.

8.02. Discuss the role of film and television.

8.03. Discuss the role of technology and electronic media.

8.04. Experience live or recorded performances.

8.05. Discuss the similarities and differences between live and recorded theatrical events.

8.06. Participate in and experience informal and formal presentations.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Expand the use of appropriate vocabulary.

1.02. Apply knowledge and concepts gained across the curriculum as a source of ideas for art.

1.03. Select color both for emotional appeal and realism.

1.04. Respond to positive attention and suggestions from others.

1.05. Discuss why one solution is better than another through comparison.

1.06. Refine images of self, pets, family, friends, and environment.

1.07. Elaborate on an idea or theme.

1.08. Develop the ability to work in small groups to reach a group goal which will be greater than any one individual might achieve alone.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Expands control and manipulation of the media and tools which may include the following: Photography - sun prints; Drawing - chalk, fine and broad markers, colored pencils, creates a variety of lines with tip, point and side, computer and software; Cut paper - papers, found objects, fibers, glue, sharp-edged scissors, curling, scoring and stapling, cutting a variety of single and multiple shapes; 3-D - paper mache, small hand tools; Printmaking - cardboard; Painting - liquid acrylics, large and small brushes, computer and software; Ceramic - coil construction, compound pinch and slab, addition, smoothing, self-created stamps; Fibers - Knotting, small hand looms for fibers.

2.02. Explore unique properties and potential of materials.

2.03. Demonstrate increased fine motor skills.

2.04. Develop familiarity with specific media and processes.

2.05. Interprets actual textures in a variety of media.

2.06. Create portraits, still lifes and landscapes from real life observation or memory.

2.07. Depict self and others in a variety of real and imaginary situations with increasing detail.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Explore differences among actual, imaginary and applied texture in discussion and production.

3.02. Create a variety of visual textures using computers and basic drawing, printmaking, sculpture and painting tools.

3.03. Identify geometric shapes: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, diamond, oval, octagon, and pentagon.

3.04. Use a variety of geometric and organic shapes in creating own work.

3.05. Compare objects in space through relative size and position including such things as: overlapping, foreground, middle ground, background, and amount of detail.

3.06. Develop ability to discuss his or her own work and that of others in terms of art elements.

3.07. Recognize composition is using the elements of art to create an artwork.

3.08. Achieve balance in compositions through use of like or different objects.

3.09. Develop repetition to create pattern in one's own artwork.

3.10. Respect the work of others when critiquing art.

3.11. Consider numerous solutions during the problem-solving process.

3.12. Recognize symmetrical and asymmetrical balance.

3.13. Mix tints and shades.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Write fables and myths with details based on one's own artwork.

4.02. Use knowledge and imagination to interpret environments.

4.03. Interject personal point of view regarding one's own surroundings.

4.04. Interpret freely work by other artists, cultures or time periods to create original art.

4.05. Know, discuss, and/or write about how an artist's background and experiences are important in shaping that artist's work.

4.06. Know, discuss, and/or write about how an artist's environment and time makes one's own work different from that of other artists in other times or places.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Identify the main purposes for art in a society.

5.02. Differentiate between decorative and functional purpose in one's own artwork.

5.03. Identify specific works of art as belonging to a particular culture, time and place.

5.04. Identify media/techniques and processes used for an individual artwork.

5.05. Understand there have been many different cultures in the world and each culture has produced art.

5.06. Name selected artist.

5.07. Name selected works by an artist.

5.08. Recognize that cultures have different ideas about art.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand that the purpose for a work of art affects how it is made.

6.02. Recognize diversity in art as a natural and positive expression of individuality.

6.03. Express own ideas and feelings visually and with fluency.

6.04. Express what can be learned from a mistake or accident of one's own or others.

6.05. Apply knowledge gained from a failure situation to help achieve a more successful effort.

6.06. Critique art work using proper art vocabulary.

6.07. Express one's own thoughts and feelings about a specific artwork.

6.08. Critique artwork in relation to design principles: emphasis, movement, repetition, space, and balance.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Begin to acknowledge similarities among all the arts including vocabulary, concepts, and use of composition.

7.02. Discuss how the artwork people produce reflects the times in which they live.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Recognize that people can derive satisfaction from involvement with art.

8.02. Understand ways people can make a living from creating works of art.

8.03. Understand that people can make a living in art related fields.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Exhibit kinesthetic awareness: control, concentration, focus, and clarity of movement.

1.02. Combine more than one element of dance to create dance sequences.

1.03. Observe and describe the dance elements in various dance movement studies.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Use improvisation to discover and invent dance.

2.02. Create and perform a sequence with a beginning, middle, and end both with and without accompaniment. Identify each of these parts in the sequence.

2.03. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Create a dance phrase, accurately repeat it, then vary it by making changes in the elements of dance.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Create and present simple dance sequences that convey meaning.

3.02. Explain interpretations of and reactions to a dance.

3.03. Demonstrate ways to create dance movements from pedestrian movements.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Create and explore multiple solutions to a given movement problem.

4.02. Choose one solution to a movement assignment and justify the reasons for that choice.

4.03. Devise and employ various ways to evaluate dance.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Investigate the impact of historical events and significant contributors on the development of dance.

5.02. Investigate aspects of dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.03. Reproduce a dance using available resources; describe the cultural and/or historical context.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Explain how health and safety practices enhance a dancer's ability to dance.

6.02. Identify at least three personal goals to improve oneself as a dancer.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify concepts which occur between dance and other content areas including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts.

7.02. Create a dance sequence that demonstrates understanding of a concept or idea from another content area.

7.03. Respond to a dance using another art form; explain the relationship between the dance and the response.

7.04. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Define the role of an audience and performer in dance.

8.02. Identify and explore various opportunities for involvement with dance.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with pitch accuracy.

1.02. Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate vocal range, using head tones.

1.03. Sing with rhythmic accuracy.

1.04. Sing with proper vocal technique including pure head tone, clear diction, and correct posture.

1.05. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.06. Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.

1.07. Blend vocal timbres and match dynamic levels while singing in a group.

1.08. Demonstrate part-singing skills through singing ostinatos, partner songs, and rounds.

1.09. Sing music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

1.10. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with pitch accuracy.

2.02. Play with rhythmic accuracy.

2.03. Play with appropriate technique and posture.

2.04. Play expressively using appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.

2.05. Play independent instrumental parts while others sing and/or play rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic parts.

2.06. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.07. Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.08. Show respect for the playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise rhythmic and melodic question and answer phrases.

3.02. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments.

3.03. Improvise simple pentatonic and major diatonic melodies.

3.04. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic variations of familiar melodies.

3.05. Improvise short songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources including electronic media.

3.06. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Create and arrange music to accompany readings or dramatizations.

4.02. Compose short music compositions for voices or instruments using pentatonic and major diatonic scales and varied rhythmic values.

4.03. Arrange simple compositions for voices or instruments.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the compositions and arrangements of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, dotted half, quarter, and eighth note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 meters.

5.02. Read pitch notation in the treble clef.

5.03. Identify symbols and traditional terms referring to expressive qualities, including dynamics and tempo.

5.04. Use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics in simple musical patterns.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify simple music forms when presented aurally including AB, ABA, Call and Response, Rondo, Ballad, and Introduction/Coda.

6.02. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving to, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music of various styles and cultures.

6.03. Use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, music instruments and voices, and music performances.

6.04. Identify visually and aurally a variety of instruments, including many orchestra and band instruments, and instruments from various cultures.

6.05. Identify solo and group vocal timbres including children's voices, and male/female adult voices.

6.06. Respond through purposeful movement to selected prominent music characteristics or to specific music events while listening to music.

6.07. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Devise and use criteria for evaluating performances and compositions of self and others.

7.02. Explain personal reactions to specific musical works and styles using appropriate music terminology.

7.03. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts including line, color, texture, form/shape, rhythm, pattern, mood/emotion, theme, and purpose.

8.02. Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other content areas taught in the school are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify the style or genre of aural music examples from various historical periods and cultures.

9.02. Describe in simple terms how elements of music are used in music examples from various cultures in the world, past and present.

9.03. Identify various uses of music, and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use.

9.04. Identify and describe roles of musicians in various music settings and cultures.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Participate in small group playwriting.

1.02. Create and enact short stories, poetry or personal experiences about North Carolina.

1.03. Describe lessons related through multicultural literature.

1.04. Expand upon and use creative drama vocabulary.

1.05. Utilize playwriting skills to indicate the sequence of events.

1.06. Create dialogue in which characters attempt to resolve conflicts.

1.07. Apply playwriting skills by writing monologues, dialogues and short scenes.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop skills to identify characters and cast roles from a variety of texts that reflect upon heritage, culture and history.

2.02. Utilize vocal expression to explore thoughts and feelings of real and non-real characters.

2.03. Participate in dramatic activities that deal with conflict and emotions.

2.04. Create characters and events to use in the dramatic process.

2.05. Create dramatizations based on texts.

2.06. Demonstrate ideas and emotions through gestures and movement.

2.07. Assume the role of a variety of real and non-real characters.

2.08. Refine improvisational skills through dramatic exercises.

2.09. Define the significance of the beginning, middle and end of a story or play.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Participate in making artistic choices in a small group.

3.02. Employ the basic concepts of time, space, and action in the dramatic process.

3.03. Collaborate to create simple scenery and costumes for acting out dramas.

3.04. Identify the ways in which blocking non-verbally conveys character, mood and actions to the audience.

3.05. Respond to and build upon ideas of others on stage.

3.06. Integrate the technical theatre elements of sound, props, costumes, scenery, stage management and directing.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Adapt dialogue from a story to show different interpretations.

4.02. Demonstrate responsible behavior such as sharing, flexibility, negotiating and teamwork.

4.03. Make decisions and accept responsibilities in the dramatic process.

4.04. Apply sound and movement to display character, mood and actions.

4.05. Compromise with peers in small group decision making about artistic choices.

4.06. Enact monologues, dialogue and asides within a story or drama.

4.07. Use the role of narrator to guide, prompt and assist actors.

4.08. Identify characters' thought processes during dramatic scenes.

4.09. Recognize ways to display characters' thought processes.

4.10. Use rehearsal time effectively to brainstorm, experiment, plan and rehearse.

4.11. Recognize diversity within a group contributes to interesting artistic choices.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Express through characterization meaning inferred from a text.

5.02. Articulate how artistic choices support the portrayal of the character.

5.03. Adapt and use information about character traits derived from a text.

5.04. Organize parts of a story to be used as dialogue or narration.

5.05. Reference stories to determine and justify technical needs to support the character or story.

5.06. Investigate text to determine Who, What, When, Where, Why and How.

5.07. Reference forms of literature other than scripts to support dramatic presentations.

5.08. Use emotional recall as the basis for character choices.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Incorporate music, sound, movement, dance, and design into the dramatic process.

6.02. Incorporate the arts forms of puppetry, pantomime and mask making into simple dramas.

6.03. Understand that a variety of art forms are infused in theatre and come from different cultures.

6.04. Observe that different art forms reflect upon the diversity within heritage and culture.

6.05. Read with dramatic expression a variety of simple scripts.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Build skills to critique self and others in a respectful and constructive manner.

7.02. Begin to question artistic choices in order to understand the dramatic process.

7.03. Justify artistic choices.

7.04. Listen to constructive criticism and react in a positive way.

7.05. Realize that the character and actor may have different personalities.

7.06. Correlate personal experiences to stage experiences.

7.07. Communicate emotions and thoughts evoked by performances.

7.08. Show that consequences and actions teach characters and audience members life lessons.

7.09. Suggest and implement alternative characters, settings or events after viewing or participating in a performance.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Understand the role of theatre.

8.02. Discuss the role of film and television.

8.03. Discuss the role of technology and electronic media.

8.04. Experience live or recorded performances.

8.05. Discuss the similarities and differences between live and recorded theatrical events.

8.06. Discuss the similarities and differences between acting for the theatre and camera.

8.07. Participate in presentations.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Expand the sense of environment to include global awareness as a source of ideas for imagery.

1.02. Create work which approaches a higher level of realism.

1.03. Depict sequence of events in artwork.

1.04. Use complex symbols to fully explore ideas.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Know about and correctly use stitchery needles and small hand tools.

2.02. Use additional art media, techniques and processes which may include: Fibers - stitchery, a variety of fiber weaving techniques, felting and quilting; Cut paper - complex symmetrical folding and cutting; Sculpture - experiments with varied tools including small hand tools.

2.03. Increase skills with familiar materials.

2.04. Demonstrate one's own thought and feelings visually, using sequential, visual narrative.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Mix tints, shades and tones.

3.02. Differentiate horizontal, vertical, parallel, and diagonal lines.

3.03. Compare relative positions of objects in space through color intensity and value.

3.04. Exercise flexibility when approaching a problem-solving situation.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Create extended visual narratives based on one's own life and experiences.

4.02. Discuss and/or write extended narratives based on one's own art.

4.03. Enumerate characteristics of artist's work that distinguish it from others.

4.04. Compare work of various artists' styles and cultures.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Recognize that art can serve more than one purpose and/or function in a given culture.

5.02. Make responses that are both knowledge-based and personal (objective and subjective).

5.03. Compare works of art from different times and cultures.

5.04. Compare works of art from one culture to that from another culture of the same time period.

5.05. Recognize an increased selection of works of art and artists.

5.06. Discuss themes which are most important to a particular culture.

5.07. Recognize that individuals are products of their own culture.

5.08. Explores the art and architecture of selected North Carolina artists.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.02. Understand experience varies from individual to individual and from culture to culture.

6.03. Critique artwork through the use of design principles: emphasis, movement, repetition, space, balance, and value.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Recognize that in a particular place or time, shared beliefs or knowledge will affect the ideas, issues or themes in all disciplines.

7.02. Identify how technology affects how things look and how they are done.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Discuss how some ways of making art are different than in the past but some are the same.

8.02. Discuss how there are art related jobs today that did not exist in the past such as photographer, videographer and computer artist.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Apply and utilize kinesthetic awareness in development of movement skills and dance techniques.

1.02. Combine the elements of space, time, and energy/dynamics to create dance sequences with a variety of themes and concepts.

1.03. Observe and describe the dance elements in various dance movement studies using appropriate movement/dance vocabulary.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Use improvisation to create dance sequences.

2.02. Identify and utilize transitions in dance sequences.

2.03. Demonstrate the ability to work alone and cooperatively in a small group during the choreographic process.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Identify and explore various compositional structures and/or forms of dance.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Create and perform movement sequences that convey meaning.

3.02. Identify and examine factors which can affect the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Identify and demonstrate differences between gesture/pantomime/acting, and dance.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Compare, contrast, and demonstrate multiple solutions to a given dance movement problem.

4.02. Examine multiple solutions to a dance movement problem and choose one solution based on given criteria.

4.03. Analyze a dance composition in terms of more than one element of dance.

4.04. Select and utilize ways to evaluate dance.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Explain the impact of historical events and significant contributors on the development of dance.

5.02. Explain aspects of dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.03. Create a dance reflecting characteristics of a particular culture or historical period.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Summarize multiple examples of healthy practices in dance.

6.02. Select and monitor a personal goal to improve oneself as a dancer.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Summarize two or more concepts which occur across dance and more than one other content area.

7.02. Create a dance project that integrates understanding of a concept or idea from another content area.

7.03. Respond to dance using another art form; justify the relationship between the dance and the response.

7.04. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Define and explain the role of an audience and performer in dance.

8.02. Identify and explore various opportunities for involvement with dance.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with pitch and rhythmic accuracy.

1.02. Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate vocal range, using head tones.

1.03. Demonstrate the proper use of breath control while singing a phrase or simple song.

1.04. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.05. Sing with proper vocal technique including head tones, clear diction, and correct posture.

1.06. Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.

1.07. Demonstrate part-singing skills through singing ostinati, partner songs, rounds, and countermelodies.

1.08. Blend vocal timbres and match dynamics while singing in a group.

1.09. Sing music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

1.10. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with pitch and rhythmic accuracy.

2.02. Play with appropriate technique and posture.

2.03. Play expressively using appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.

2.04. Play independent instrumental parts while others sing and/or play rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic parts.

2.05. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.06. Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.07. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise rhythmic and melodic question and answer phrases.

3.02. Improvise rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments.

3.03. Improvise simple major and minor pentatonic and diatonic melodies.

3.04. Improvise rhythmic variations and melodic embellishments on familiar melodies.

3.05. Improvise increasingly complex songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources, including electronic media.

3.06. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Create and arrange music to accompany readings or dramatizations.

4.02. Compose short pieces for voices or instruments using major and minor pentatonic and diatonic scales and varied rhythmic values.

4.03. Arrange simple pieces for voices or instruments.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 meters.

5.02. Read melodic notation in the treble clef.

5.03. Identify notated pitches in the treble and/or bass clef.

5.04. Identify symbols and traditional terms referring to expressive qualities including dynamics and tempo.

5.05. Use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics in patterns.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify music forms when presented aurally including AB, ABA, AABA, Call and Response, Rondo, Theme and Variations, Ballad, and Introduction/Coda.

6.02. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving to, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of varied musical styles and cultures.

6.03. Use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, music instruments and voices, and music performances.

6.04. Identify visually and aurally a variety of instruments, including many orchestra and band instruments, and instruments from various cultures.

6.05. Identify solo and group vocal timbres including children's voices, and male/female adult voices.

6.06. Respond through purposeful movement to selected prominent music characteristics or to specific music events while listening to music.

6.07. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Devise and use criteria for evaluating performances and compositions of self and others.

7.02. Explain, using appropriate music terminology, personal reactions to specific musical works and styles.

7.03. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts including line, color, texture, form/shape, rhythm, pattern, mood/emotion, theme, and purpose.

8.02. Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other content areas taught in the school are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally performing music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify the style of aural musical examples from various historical periods and cultures.

9.02. Describe in simple terms how elements of music are used in music examples from various cultures in the world.

9.03. Identify various uses of music, and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use.

9.04. Identify and describe roles of musicians in various musical settings and cultures.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Participate in partner and small group playwriting.

1.02. Create and enact short stories, poetry or personal experiences.

1.03. Describe lessons related through multicultural literature.

1.04. Expand upon and use creative drama vocabulary.

1.05. Utilize playwriting skills to indicate the sequence of events.

1.06. Create dialogue in which characters attempt to resolve conflicts.

1.07. Apply playwriting skills by writing monologues, dialogues and short scenes.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Identify characters and cast roles from a variety of scripts.

2.02. Use vocal expression to demonstrate the thoughts and feelings of real and non-real characters.

2.03. Participate in dramatic activities that deal with conflict and emotions.

2.04. Create characters and events to use in the dramatic process.

2.05. Utilize improvisational skills to create a scene based on a script.

2.06. Utilize gestures, blocking and movement to display ideas and emotions.

2.07. Assume the role of a variety of real and non-real characters.

2.08. Refine improvisational skills through dramatic exercises.

2.09. Define the significance of the beginning, middle and end of a story or play.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Participate in making artistic choices in a small group.

3.02. Employ the basic concepts of time, space, and action in the dramatic process.

3.03. Collaborate to create simple scenery and costumes for acting out dramas.

3.04. Use blocking to non-verbally convey character, mood and actions to the audience.

3.05. Respond to and build upon ideas of others on stage.

3.06. Integrate the technical theatre elements of sound, props, costumes, scenery, stage management and directing.

3.07. Identify the technical theatre roles in a production.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Recite or adapt dialogue from a script to show different interpretations.

4.02. Demonstrate responsible behavior such as sharing, flexibility, leadership, negotiating and teamwork.

4.03. Make decisions and accept responsibilities in the dramatic process.

4.04. Apply sound and movement to display character, mood and actions.

4.05. Compromise with peers in small group decision making about artistic choices.

4.06. Enact monologues, dialogue and asides within a story or drama.

4.07. Use the role of narrator to guide, prompt and assist actors

4.08. Understand characters' thought processes during dramatic scenes.

4.09. Recognize ways to display characters' thought processes.

4.10. Use rehearsal time effectively to brainstorm, experiment, plan and rehearse.

4.11. Recognize diversity within a group contributes to artistic growth.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Express through characterization meaning inferred from a text.

5.02. Articulate how artistic choices support the portrayal of the character.

5.03. Adapt and use information about character traits derived from a text.

5.04. Organize parts of a story to be used as dialogue or narration.

5.05. Reference stories to determine and justify technical needs to support the character or story.

5.06. Investigate text to determine Who, What, When, Where, Why and How.

5.07. Reference various forms of literature other than scripts to support dramatic presentations.

5.08. Use emotional recall as the basis for character choices.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Adapt music, sound, movement, dance, and design into the dramatic process.

6.02. Incorporate the art forms of puppetry, pantomime and mask making into simple dramas.

6.03. Understand that a variety of art forms are infused in theatre and come from different cultures.

6.04. Observe that different art forms reflect upon the diversity of society.

6.05. Read with dramatic expression a variety of simple scripts.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Display skills to critique self and others in a respectful and constructive manner.

7.02. Question artistic choices in order to understand the dramatic process.

7.03. Justify artistic choices.

7.04. Listen to constructive criticism and react in a positive way.

7.05. Realize that the character and actor may have different personalities.

7.06. Correlate personal experiences to stage experiences.

7.07. Communicate emotions and thoughts evoked by performances.

7.08. Show that cause and effect teach characters and audience members life lessons.

7.09. Suggest and implement alternative characters, settings or events after viewing or participating in a performance.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Understand and describe the role of theatre at different times.

8.02. Discuss the role of film and television.

8.03. Discuss the role of technology and electronic media.

8.04. Experience live or recorded performances.

8.05. Discuss the similarities and differences between live and recorded theatrical events.

8.06. Discuss the similarities and differences between acting for the theatre and camera.

8.07. Participate in presentations.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Use the imagination as a source for symbolic expression.

1.02. Practice a variety of methods of observation from different points of view to explore spatial relationships.

1.03. Use current events as a catalyst for the discussion and production of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Use additional art media, techniques and processes, which may include: Drawing - charcoal; Printmaking - easy cut, mixed media, collographs; 3-D - wire; Photography - pin-hole cameras.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize and apply the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize and apply the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Develop repetition to create unity in one's own work.

3.04. Use variations to create interest in a composition.

3.05. Critique his or her own work and that of others in terms of design principles.

3.06. Recognize the validity of one's feelings and impressions when solving visual problems.

3.07. Recognize the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process when creating art.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Compare and contrast the work of various artists' styles and cultures.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Begin to recognize that art is the visual record of the history of mankind.

5.02. Identify selected characteristics that make art of a particular culture unique.

5.03. Apply a knowledge of belief systems of selected cultures as reflected in the artwork of those cultures.

5.04. Compare art of one culture to that of another culture or time.

5.05. Recognize selected individual style characteristics of an artist.

5.06. Compare and contrast selected major artists and artwork.

5.07. Demonstrate a sense of history (what came before and after) regarding cultures and works of art.

5.08. Recognize there are many universal themes in art throughout history.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Respond to questions relating to purpose and appropriateness of works including: Why do you think this artist painted this way? How do the materials the artist used help get across the idea of the artwork?

6.02. Critique artwork in relation to design principles: emphasis, movement, repetition, space, balance, value, unity.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Appreciate and speculate about how technology will precipitate additional artistic developments in the future.

7.03. Compare current technology to that of the past.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Examine the choice of art as a profession.

8.02. Recognize that art provides an opportunity for life long learning.

8.03. Begin to recognize that the creation of art requires creative and critical thinking skills that are used throughout life.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Exhibit kinesthetic awareness in development of movement skills and dance techniques: alignment, balance, articulation of isolated body parts, and elevation and landing.

1.02. Utilize the element of space in dance: explore ways to transfer a spatial pattern from the visual to the kinesthetic.

1.03. Utilize the element of time in dance: explore ways to transfer a rhythmic pattern from the aural to the kinesthetic.

1.04. Describe the movement elements observed in a dance, using movement/dance vocabulary.

1.05. Demonstrate the reproduction of dance sequences from verbal, visual and/or auditory cues.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Use improvisation to discover and invent movements for creating dance sequences.

2.02. Identify ways to manipulate dance sequences through exploration.

2.03. Demonstrate the ability to work alone, with a partner, and cooperatively in a small group during the choreographic process.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Identify and utilize various compositional structures and/or forms of dance including: AB, ABA, Accumulation, and Call and Response.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Identify and select topics of personal significance and explore them through dance movement.

3.02. Identify and discuss specific elements that affect the interpretation of a dance including sound/silence, music, spoken text, lighting, set, props, and costumes.

3.03. Utilize the various processes for abstracting gestures to create dance movements.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Compare, contrast, and demonstrate multiple solutions to a given dance movement problem.

4.02. Examine the various solutions to a dance movement problem and choose the best one based on given criteria.

4.03. Analyze a dance composition in terms of more than one element of dance.

4.04. Describe the basic ways to evaluate dance from an aesthetic perspective including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and respect) and intent.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Demonstrate dance styles and concepts from various cultures.

5.02. Create a dance composition based on dance from various cultures.

5.03. Describe similarities and differences in dance movements from various cultures and forms.

5.04. Investigate dance genres using many resources including people in the community, videos, computer technology, and print sources.

5.05. Identify and explore various dance genres and innovators throughout historical time periods.

5.06. Describe the role of dance in at least two different cultures or time periods.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Participate in dance movement activities that explore capabilities and limitations of the body.

6.02. Discuss strategies to prevent dance injuries.

6.03. Summarize examples of healthy and unhealthy practices in dance.

6.04. Explain and demonstrate how warm-ups prepare the dancer mentally and physically for movement.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Create dance movement sequences using ideas and concepts from other content areas including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

7.02. Create a dance movement sequence inspired by another arts area (music, theatre arts, or visual arts).

7.03. Identify concepts used in dance and other content areas.

7.04. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Define the role of an audience and performer in dance.

8.02. Demonstrate appropriate behaviors while watching, creating, and performing dance.

8.03. Identify and explore various dance-related professions including those of dancer and choreographer.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with pitch and rhythmic accuracy and proper breath control, in an appropriate range.

1.02. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.03. Sing music of appropriate voicing, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.04. Sing music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

1.05. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

1.06. Additionally, for students participating in choral classes: Create harmony by singing 2-part songs, partner songs, and rounds.

1.07. Additionally, for students participating in choral classes: Sing music written in easy keys, meters, and rhythms in limited ranges.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play at least one instrument with appropriate posture, playing position, and technique.

2.02. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.03. Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

2.05. Additionally, for students participating in instrumental classes: Play on at least one instrument, music at an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expressiveness and technical accuracy.

2.06. Additionally, for students participating in instrumental classes: Play music written in easy keys, meters, and rhythms in limited ranges.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies.

3.02. Improvise rhythmic variations of given melodies.

3.03. Improvise short melodies while accompanied by specified patterns.

3.04. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose short pieces using the basic elements of music to demonstrate repetition and contrast.

4.02. Create an arrangement of an existing composition, using different voices and/or instruments.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and 2/2 meters.

5.02. Identify pitches in treble and bass clefs.

5.03. Sight read simple melodic notation in the treble clef.

5.04. Identify standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify specific music events in a given aural example, using appropriate terminology.

6.02. Identify elements of music in aural examples representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.03. Identify the basic principles of meter, rhythm, and tonality in analyses of music.

6.04. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.05. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Devise criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music performances and compositions, and apply criteria in personal listening and performing.

7.02. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of compositions, arrangements, and improvisations by applying specific criteria appropriate for the style of the music and offer constructive suggestions for improvement.

7.03. Identify and describe how interacting musical elements impact one's feelingful response to music.

7.04. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts including line, color, texture, form/shape, rhythm, pattern, mood/emotion, theme, and purpose.

8.02. Describe ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas taught in the school including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify the distinguishing characteristics of representative music genres and styles from a variety of cultures.

9.02. Describe how elements of music are used in various exemplary musical compositions.

9.03. Compare across several cultures of the world and in history, the functions of music, roles of musicians, and conditions under which music is typically performed.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Recognize and explain unique characteristics of the dramatic script such as dramatic structure and dialogue.

1.02. Create monologues, dialogues and short plays in response to interdisciplinary prompts, ideas, pictures and other stimuli.

1.03. Practice playwriting techniques.

1.04. Produce written, verbal and visual responses to written and/or performed dramatic material.

1.05. Identify themes and plots from multicultural literature.

1.06. Adapt stories, myths and fairy tales into dramatic literature.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Practice role-playing and characterization skills.

2.02. Utilize role-playing skills in the total learning process.

2.03. Research and observe to create characters in formal and/or informal presentations.

2.04. Utilize basic acting vocabulary such as motivation, objective and blocking.

2.05. Utilize physical movement and vocalization to create characters.

2.06. Adapt stories, myths and fairy tales into improvised scenes.

2.07. Practice pantomime skills.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Discuss the role of the designer and technical elements in the theatre process.

3.02. Plan and create a simple set for formal or informal dramatic presentations.

3.03. Work collaboratively to use available design resources for props, costumes, lights and set.

3.04. Employ technical theatre vocabulary such as using the appropriate names for areas of the stage.

3.05. Recognize the roles and responsibilities of the production staff.

3.06. Use blocking to non-verbally convey character, mood and action to an audience.

3.07. Discuss the importance of creating an atmosphere for an audience.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Examine and discuss introductory levels of the directing process: research, plan and collaborate, audition, cast, block and direct.

4.02. Demonstrate, as appropriate, the designated responsibilities of the director.

4.03. Use rehearsal time effectively to brainstorm, experiment, plan and rehearse.

4.04. Identify characters' internal monologue during scenes.

4.05. Demonstrate responsible behavior such as sharing, compromising and negotiating within diverse groups.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Execute a variety of different research methods and technology to support production.

5.02. Discuss the legal and ethical issues regarding the use of other's ideas.

5.03. Reference a script to determine and justify technical needs for a dramatic presentation.

5.04. Infer meaning from a script to create characters.

5.05. Articulate how artistic choices support the portrayal of characters.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Explore and appraise other art forms from various cultures and how they relate to theatre.

6.02. Communicate how theatre can synthesize all the arts.

6.03. Communicate how different art forms reflect upon the diversity of society.

6.04. Integrate other art forms into formal and informal presentations.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Recognize and practice audience etiquette.

7.02. Develop and implement descriptive vocabulary while practicing positive critiquing methods.

7.03. Develop verbal, visual and written responses to works of informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions from various cultures.

7.04. Express meaning perceived from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.05. Listen to constructive criticism and react in a positive manner.

7.06. Revise dramatic work based on received constructive criticism and feedback.

7.07. Communicate emotions and thoughts evoked by performances.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Investigate and communicate how theatre and other media related to real life.

8.02. Describe how theatre and related media have reflected and transformed various cultures throughout history.

8.03. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of European theatre history that may include primitive storytelling and Greek/Roman times to the Elizabethan period.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Explore strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize and identify ideas that artists get from a variety of sources.

1.05. Understand that ideas evolve over time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Recognize the unique properties of various media.

2.02. Explore and identify the use of a variety of materials using proper vocabulary and terminology.

2.03. Differentiate among techniques and processes for working with each materials.

2.04. Discover the expressive potential of various media and techniques.

2.05. Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize and discuss the elements and principles found in the environment.

3.02. Recognize and discuss the elements and principles of design in an aesthetic composition.

3.03. Recognize and discuss how diverse solutions are preferable to predetermined visual solutions.

3.04. Recognize and discuss the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Recognize and discuss how artists use the elements and principles of design to impact the environment.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Recognize and discuss art as a means of communication and persuasion.

4.02. Understand the use of life surroundings and personal experiences are used to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.03. Interpret the environment with realistic imagery.

4.04. Convey meaning through original imagery that does not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.05. Recognize and discuss the personal imagery and style of various artists.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Demonstrate an understanding that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to a particular culture, time and place.

5.03. Discover relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize and discuss the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize and discuss the existence of universal theme in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and discuss the aesthetic diversity of various cultures.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Describe various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Acknowledge and discuss how other's work and ideas are unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Acknowledge and explain how unsuccessful efforts can be a constructive part of growth in the creative process.

6.05. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Identify ways the art elements and design principles interrelate with other arts disciplines.

7.03. Identify characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.04. Identify how various technology affects visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop and discuss an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop and discuss an awareness of art as a profession.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Exhibit and describe kinesthetic awareness in development of movement skills and dance techniques: initiation of movement and weight shift, fall and recovery.

1.02. Manipulate the element of space in dance: transfer a spatial pattern from the visual to the kinesthetic.

1.03. Manipulate the element of time in dance: transfer a rhythmic pattern from the aural to the kinesthetic.

1.04. Manipulate the element of energy in dance: identify and demonstrate a range of dynamics/movement qualities.

1.05. Describe the movement elements observed in a dance using movement/dance vocabulary.

1.06. Demonstrate memorization and reproduction of movement sequences from verbal, visual, and/or auditory cues.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Use improvisation to invent and combine movements for creating dance compositions.

2.02. Demonstrate and manipulate dance sequences.

2.03. Utilize partnering skills in movements and sequences.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Identify and utilize various structures and/or forms of dance including: canon, retrograde, and narrative.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Create a dance sequence that communicates a topic of personal significance.

3.02. Incorporate and utilize various elements to communicate meaning in a dance.

3.03. Create dance sequences using abstracted gestural movements.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Compare and contrast multiple solutions and validate one solution to a given movement problem.

4.02. Create a movement problem based on given criteria.

4.03. Analyze a dance composition in terms of space, time, and energy.

4.04. Identify possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Demonstrate dance styles and concepts from various cultures.

5.02. Create a dance composition based on dance from various cultures and forms.

5.03. Compare and contrast dances from various cultures and forms.

5.04. Investigate and explain dance styles using many resources including people in the community, videos, computer technology, and print sources.

5.05. Explore and identify various dance styles and innovators throughout historical time periods.

5.06. Compare and contrast the role of dance in at least two different cultures or time periods.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Identify and explore the capabilities and limitations of the body.

6.02. Identify and explore strategies to prevent dance injuries.

6.03. Identify the effects of healthy and unhealthy practices in dance.

6.04. Create an original warm-up that prepares the dancer mentally and physically for movement.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Create dance compositions using ideas and concepts from other content areas including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

7.02. Create a dance composition that utilizes various arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, visual arts).

7.03. Investigate and identify examples of concepts used in dance and another content area.

7.04. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Define the role of an audience and performer in dance.

8.02. Demonstrate appropriate behaviors while watching, creating, and performing dance.

8.03. Identify and explore various dance-related professions including those of costumer, lighting designer, and composer.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing consistently on pitch, with accurate rhythm and proper breath control, in an appropriate range.

1.02. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.03. Sing music of appropriate voicing, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.04. Sing music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

1.05. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

1.06. Additionally, for students participating in choral classes: Sing music written in two and three parts.

1.07. Additionally, for students participating in choral classes: Sing music written in a variety of keys, meters, and rhythms, in limited ranges.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play at least one instrument with appropriate posture, playing position, and technique.

2.02. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.03. Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.04. Play by ear simple melodies.

2.05. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

2.06. Additionally, for students participating in instrumental classes: Play on at least one instrument, music at an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.07. Additionally, for students participating in instrumental classes: Play music written in a variety of keys, meters, and rhythms in limited ranges.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies and accompaniments.

3.02. Improvise melodic variations using major and minor pentatonic and diatonic scales.

3.03. Improvise short melodies, unaccompanied and over given rhythmic accompaniments.

3.04. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose short pieces using the basic elements of music to demonstrate tension and release.

4.02. Create an arrangement of an existing composition, using different voices and/or instruments.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, and 2/2 meters.

5.02. Identify pitches in the treble and bass clefs.

5.03. Sight read pitch notation in the treble and bass clefs.

5.04. Identify standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.05. Use standard notation to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Discuss specific musical events in a given aural example, using appropriate terminology.

6.02. Discuss elements of music in aural examples representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.03. Identify and discuss the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions in the analyses of music.

6.04. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.05. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Devise criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music performances and compositions and apply criteria in personal listening and performing.

7.02. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of compositions, arrangements, and improvisations by applying specific criteria appropriate for the musical style and offer constructive suggestions for improvement.

7.03. Identify and describe how interacting musical elements impact one's feelingful responses to music.

7.04. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare in two or more arts areas how the characteristic elements of each art form can be used to transform events, emotions, or ideas into works of art.

8.02. Describe ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas taught in the school including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Discuss the distinguishing characteristics of representative music genres and styles from a variety of cultures.

9.02. Identify various exemplary musical compositions and discuss characteristics that cause each work to be considered exemplary.

9.03. Compare across several cultures of the world and in history functions of music, roles of musicians, and conditions under which music is typically performed.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Explain and demonstrate the uses of unique characteristics of the dramatic script such as dramatic structure and dialogue.

1.02. Write dramatic material inspired by interdisciplinary prompts, ideas, pictures and other stimuli.

1.03. Write and critique original scenes and one act plays.

1.04. Read and appraise dramatic material.

1.05. Write dramatic material inspired by personal and historical events.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Identify and practice techniques for physical and vocal conditioning.

2.02. Employ physical and vocal skills to create believable characters.

2.03. Utilize acting skills to study human behavior and conflict resolution.

2.04. Implement research, observation, and acting skills to create characters in formal and informal presentations.

2.05. Use acting vocabulary such as motivation, objective and blocking.

2.06. Recognize and discuss different acting methods and theories.

2.07. Simulate the audition process to practice audition skills.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Examine and demonstrate the role of the designer and technical elements in the theatre process.

3.02. Utilize basic design concepts to create a set for formal or informal dramatic presentations.

3.03. Work collaboratively to use available resources for props, costumes, lighting and set.

3.04. Use technical theatre vocabulary such as flat and ground plan.

3.05. Practice the roles and responsibilities of the production staff.

3.06. Create an atmosphere for an audience in formal and informal presentations.

3.07. Notate blocking in a script.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Practice the directing process: research, plan and collaborate, audition, cast, block and direct.

4.02. Accomplish, as appropriate, designated responsibilities of the director.

4.03. Collaborate with others to make choices for formal and informal productions.

4.04. Use rehearsal time effectively to brainstorm, experiment, plan and rehearsal.

4.05. Communicate characters' internal monologues through vocalization and physical movement.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Investigate and practice different research methods and technology to support production.

5.02. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal and ethical issues regarding the use of other's ideas.

5.03. Reference a script to implement technical requirements.

5.04. Infer meaning from a script to create characters.

5.05. Make artistic choices to shape the portrayal of characters.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Observe and analyze other art forms from other cultures and how they relate to theatre.

6.02. Integrate other art forms into dramatic presentations.

6.03. Communicate how different art forms have been affected by society.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Practice positive audience etiquette.

7.02. Expand and implement descriptive vocabulary while practicing constructive critiquing methods.

7.03. Analyze, critique and express meaning perceived from works of informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions from various cultures.

7.04. Listen to and implement constructive criticism.

7.05. Communicate emotions and thoughts evoked by performances and dramatic material.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Examine and explain how theatre and other media relate to real life.

8.02. Communicate how theatre and related media have reflected and transformed various cultures throughout history.

8.03. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of non-western theatre history such as that of Asia, Africa, India and Australia.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Expand knowledge for organizing and creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Explore a variety of solutions in solving creative problems.

1.04. Understand and discuss that ideas from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.

1.05. Demonstrate the development of ideas across time.

1.06. Recognize and discuss the use of multiple senses in visual arts.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Identify various media techniques from visual examples.

2.02. Explore and identify the unique properties and potential of materials using proper vocabulary and terminology.

2.03. Learn various techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.04. Use a variety of media and techniques in an expressive manner.

2.05. Discuss and develop the concept of safety as it relates to art tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Explore and discuss the elements and principles of design found in the environment.

3.02. Explore and apply the elements and principles of design used in an aesthetic composition.

3.03. Explore and discuss that diverse solutions are preferable to predetermined visual solutions.

3.04. Explore and discuss the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Explore and discuss the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Explore and discuss how artists use the elements and principles of design to impact the environment.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Use visual arts to persuade and communicate ideas.

4.02. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and meanings visually.

4.03. Interpret the environment through art.

4.04. Invent original imagery to convey meaning.

4.05. Explore how artists develop personal imagery and style.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Identify the history, purpose and functions of visual arts in various cultures.

5.02. Describe characteristics of specific works of art that belong to a particular culture, time and place.

5.03. Describe relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Explore and discuss the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Explore and discuss the existence of universal theme in art throughout history.

5.06. Explore the aesthetic diversity of various cultures.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Explain how a work of art can meet its intended purpose.

6.02. Identify the influences that had the greatest impact on a given work of art.

6.03. Explain how other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Incorporate constructive growth learned from unsuccessful efforts into the creative process.

6.05. Critique artwork evaluating meaning, feeling, mood and ideas in oral and written expression.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Explain connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Explain various ways the art elements and design principles interrelate with other arts disciplines.

7.03. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.04. Discuss and describe the impact future technology will have on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Identify and discuss visual arts as an avocation.

8.02. Identify and discuss how broad visual arts is as a profession.

8.03. Research how art provides an opportunity of involvement, both vocationally and avocationally.

NC.1. Dance: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Exhibit and explain kinesthetic awareness in development of movement skills and dance techniques.

1.02. Synthesize the element of space in dance: accurately transfer a spatial pattern from the visual to the kinesthetic.

1.03. Synthesize the element of time in dance: accurately transfer a rhythmic pattern from the aural to the kinesthetic.

1.04. Synthesize the element of energy: identify and clearly demonstrate a range of dynamics/movement qualities.

1.05. Describe the movement elements observed in a dance using movement/dance vocabulary.

1.06. Demonstrate accurate memorization and reproduction of dance sequences from verbal, visual and/or auditory cues.

NC.2. Dance: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Use improvisation to invent and combine movements for creating dance compositions.

2.02. Manipulate sequence in dance compositions.

2.03. Utilize partnering skills in dance compositions.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Utilize and manipulate various compositional structures and/or forms of dance in dance compositions.

NC.3. Dance: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Create, present, and explain a dance that communicates a topic of personal significance.

3.02. Incorporate and justify the use of various elements to communicate meaning in a dance.

3.03. Create and present dance compositions based on the use of abstracted gesture.

NC.4. Dance: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Compare and contrast multiple solutions and validate one solution to a given movement problem.

4.02. Create a movement problem based on given criteria; demonstrate and evaluate multiple solutions to that problem.

4.03. Compare and contrast two dance compositions in terms of space, time, and energy.

4.04. Identify possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance.

NC.5. Dance: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Demonstrate dance styles and concepts from various cultures.

5.02. Create dance compositions based on dance from various cultures.

5.03. Compare, contrast, and evaluate dances from various cultures and historical periods.

5.04. Investigate, explain, and evaluate dance forms using many resources including people in the community, videos, computer technology, and print sources.

5.05. Create projects that incorporate knowledge of various dance forms and innovators throughout historical time periods.

5.06. Analyze the role of dance in at least two different cultures or time periods.

NC.6. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Identify, explore, and explain the capabilities and limitations of the body.

6.02. Summarize strategies to prevent dance injuries.

6.03. Analyze the effects of healthy and unhealthy practices in dance.

6.04. Create an original warm-up and explain how warm-ups prepare the dancer mentally and physically for movement.

NC.7. Dance: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Create dance compositions integrating ideas and concepts from other content areas including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

7.02. Create a dance project that integrates various arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, visual arts).

7.03. Formulate examples of concepts used in dance and other content areas.

7.04. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Define the role of an audience and performer in dance.

8.02. Demonstrate appropriate behaviors while watching, creating, and performing dance.

8.03. Identify and explore various dance related professions including those of dance critic, dance educator, and dance notator.

NC.1. Music: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing consistently on pitch, with accurate rhythm and proper breath control, in an appropriate range.

1.02. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

1.03. Sing music of appropriate voicing, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.04. Sing music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

1.05. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

1.06. Additionally, for students participating in choral classes: Sing music written in 2 and 3 parts.

1.07. Additionally, for students participating in choral classes: Sing music written in modest ranges which may include changes of tempo, key, and meter.

NC.2. Music: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play at least one instrument with appropriate posture, playing position, and technique.

2.02. Respond to the cues of a conductor.

2.03. Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.04. Play by ear simple melodies and accompaniments.

2.05. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

2.06. Additionally, for students participating in instrumental music classes: Play on at least one instrument, music at an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expressiveness and technical accuracy.

2.07. Additionally, for students participating in instrumental music classes: Play music written in modest ranges which may include changes of tempo, key, and meter.

NC.3. Music: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies and harmonic accompaniments.

3.02. Improvise rhythmic and melodic variations using major and minor pentatonic and diatonic scales.

3.03. Improvise short melodies, unaccompanied and over given rhythmic accompaniments, each in a consistent style, meter, and tonality.

3.04. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Music: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose short pieces using the basic elements of music to demonstrate repetition and contrast, and tension and release.

4.02. Create an arrangement of an existing composition, using different voices and/or instruments.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/3, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Read melodic notation in the treble and bass clefs.

5.03. Identify symbols and traditional terms referring to expressive musical qualities including dynamics and tempo.

5.04. Use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics in simple patterns.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Describe and explain specific musical events in a given aural example, using appropriate terminology.

6.02. Analyze elements of music in aural examples representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.03. Describe and explain the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions in the analyses of music.

6.04. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.05. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Music: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Devise criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music performances and compositions, and apply criteria in personal listening and performing.

7.02. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of compositions, arrangements, and improvisations by applying specific criteria appropriate for the style of the music and offer constructive suggestions for improvement.

7.03. Identify and describe how interacting musical elements impact one's feelingful responses to music.

7.04. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Music: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare in two or more arts areas how the characteristic elements of each art form can be used to transform events, emotions, or ideas into works of art.

8.02. Describe ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas taught in the school including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are related to those of music.

8.03. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Music: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Describe and explain the distinguishing characteristics of representative music genres and styles from a variety of cultures.

9.02. Classify various exemplary musical compositions and discuss the characteristics that cause each work to be considered exemplary.

9.03. Compare in several cultures of the world and in history the functions music serves, roles of musicians, and conditions under which music is typically performed.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

NC.1. Theatre: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Apply the unique characteristics of the dramatic script such as dramatic structure and dialogue when writing for the theatre.

1.02. Create written dramatic material based on original or established interdisciplinary prompts, personal experiences and historical events.

1.03. Write, critique, and informally produce original scenes and one act plays.

1.04. Read and analyze scenes and plays.

1.05. Write detailed character analyses or biographies.

NC.2. Theatre: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Practice and demonstrate techniques for physical and vocal conditioning.

2.02. Utilize physical and vocal skills to create believable characters.

2.03. Utilize acting skills to study human behavior and conflict resolution.

2.04. Synthesize research, observation, given circumstances and acting skills to create characters in formal and informal presentations.

2.05. Expand and utilize acting vocabulary such as motivation, objective and blocking.

2.06. Compare and utilize different acting methods and theories.

2.07. Participate in auditions.

NC.3. Theatre: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand and practice the role of the designer and technical elements in the theatre process.

3.02. Design and build a set for formal or informal dramatic presentations.

3.03. Work collaboratively to use available resources for props, costumes, lighting and settings.

3.04. Expand and implement technical theatre vocabulary.

3.05. Assume the roles and responsibilities of the production staff.

3.06. Compare and contrast different theatre spaces (i.e. thrust, arena, proscenium, and flexible) and their different requirements for technical elements.

3.07. Create a prompt book.

3.08. Create an atmosphere for audiences is formal and informal presentations.

NC.4. Theatre: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Understand and practice the directing process: research, plan and collaborate, audition, cast, block and direct.

4.02. Implement the responsibilities of the director.

4.03. Collaborate with others to make choices to be applied to formal and informal productions.

4.04. Use rehearsal time effectively to brainstorm, experiment, plan and rehearse.

4.05. Communicate characters' internal monologue through vocalization and physical movement.

NC.5. Theatre: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Employ a variety of different research methods and technology to support production.

5.02. Demonstrate a knowledge of and the ability to discuss the implications of the legal and ethical issues regarding the use of other's ideas.

5.03. Reference a script to design and implement technical theatre requirements.

5.04. Analyze given circumstances in a script to create character.

5.05. Analyze given circumstances in a script to make artistic choices.

NC.6. Theatre: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Analyze other art forms and how they relate to theatre.

6.02. Synthesize several art forms into dramatic presentations.

6.03. Compare and contrast how society and various art forms impact each other.

NC.7. Theatre: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Practice positive audience etiquette.

7.02. Evaluate the relationship between the audience and the production.

7.03. Use descriptive vocabulary and creative thinking in the critiquing process.

7.04. Write and discuss analysis of informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions from various cultures.

7.05. Listen to and implement constructive criticism.

7.06. Analyze how theatre can evoke emotions and thoughts from an audience.

NC.8. Theatre: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast theatre and related media to real life.

8.02. Analyze and discuss how theatre and related media have reflected and transformed various cultures throughout history.

8.03. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of American theatre history which may include the study of African, Asian, Native and Latin American, and other cultures.

NC.1. Visual Arts: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for unique and original solutions.

1.02. Refine strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Analyze various solutions to solving creative problems to determine which are better.

1.04. Solve problems using images from fantasy and reality.

1.05. Choose and apply the best ideas among those developed over time.

1.06. Develop solutions that incorporate the use of a variety of senses.

NC.2. Visual Arts: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Discriminate in deciding the effectiveness of various media techniques to reach an artistic solution.

2.02. Apply materials such that their unique properties and potential impact the artistic solution.

2.03. Apply a variety of techniques and processes when working with each material.

2.04. Determine an original solution through expressive media techniques.

2.05. Understand the historical and personal implications of the proper use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Understand how artists use the elements and principles of design to impact their environment.

3.02. Develop original solutions that effectively apply the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.03. Apply diverse original solutions in the problem solving process.

3.04. Apply intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Apply diverse experimental solutions in problem-solving.

NC.4. Visual Arts: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Communicate and persuade through visual arts.

4.02. Develop the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.03. Utilize environmental imagery to create artwork with personal meaning.

4.04. Invent original and personal imagery to convey ideas that are both personal and have meaning.

4.05. Develop personal imagery and style.

NC.5. Visual Arts: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Consider the history, purpose and function of visual arts and analyze their impact on various cultures.

5.02. Explain the impact of a particular culture, time and place on a specific work of art.

5.03. Compare and contrast relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Explain the impact of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Explain the impact universal themes in art throughout history have had on specific works of art.

5.06. Explain the impact of current culture on your personal style, attitude and techniques.

NC.6. Visual Arts: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Evaluate the effectiveness of a work of art in meeting its intended purpose.

6.02. Evaluate the ways in which a work of art reflects or communicates the diverse experiences of the artist.

6.03. Interpret how a given work of art expresses the uniqueness of the individual artist.

6.04. Evaluate and reflect on the impact of various decisions made throughout the creative process.

6.05. Critique artwork evaluating purpose, tone and style in an oral or written expression.

NC.7. Visual Arts: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Interpret and analyze connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Demonstrate various ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Compare and contrast characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.04. Apply various technologies in order to effect visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Assess the ways art enhances all aspects of life.

8.02. Assess the criteria to pursue visual arts as a profession.

NC.1. Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate that different dance forms have various techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate and define basic modern dance vocabulary.

NC.2. Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation (free and structured) to discover and generate movement.

2.02. Explore movement with a partner or group and exhibit spontaneous decision-making to select movement for dance.

2.03. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.04. Recognize and explain how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.05. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.06. Identify formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict sequences and patterns that are used in creating dance.

2.07. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant contemporary dance works with respect to historical, cultural, philosophical, and artistic perspectives.

3.03. Recognize and demonstrate understanding of how technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are required to create and perform dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify ways that dance reflects, records, and influences history.

5.02. Identify patterns, relationships, and trends dance plays in at least two different cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary between them.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure (flexion, extension, circumduction, rotation, abduction, adduction, and hypertension).

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument to make informed decisions.

NC.7. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate understanding of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify career related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Determine the economic challenges facing professional dance companies in America and other countries.

8.05. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate understanding that dance has different forms, techniques, and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of basic dance technique.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform basic movement sequences.

1.05. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Explore and demonstrate the understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Explore, select, and demonstrate movement for a dance with a partner or group.

2.02. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.03. Identify how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.04. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.05. Identify formula and other abstract expressions to map and predict variations of sequences and patterns in creating dance.

2.06. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.07. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant historical and contemporary dance compositions.

3.03. Identify how the technical/theatrical elements in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are made in creating and performing dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Recognize ways that dance reflects and records history.

5.02. Identify the patterns, relationships, and trends in the role dance plays in various cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary from culture to culture.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure.

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify careers related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through the consistent use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and demonstrate the use of a variety of dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate modern dance technique focusing on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, memorize, and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of space (locomotor, non-locomotor/axial, pathways, direction, levels, shape, personal space, general space).

1.06. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of time (tempo, beat, rhythm, accent, organic rhythm).

1.07. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics (flow, space, time, weight).

NC.2. Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation to discover and generate movement for choreography.

2.02. Recognize and demonstrate that improvisation with others can release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.03. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.04. Combine the creative process with personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.05. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.06. Apply the use of formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict the use of structures in movement sequences.

2.07. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.08. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of the human body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experience influences the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze and examine the influence of technical/theatrical elements on interpretation and meaning in dance.

NC.4. Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify the purpose and function of dance in a selected ethnic cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, and creator of artistic values.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance from Ancient through Medieval periods, focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Execute movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology while performing movement.

6.03. Formulate a plan for meeting personal goals as a dancer by outlining logical steps and organizing resources.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinion) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Demonstrate the use of a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems related to dance.

NC.8. Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the role of an audience in dance.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate with consistency the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and identify dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate dance technique focused on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Demonstrate the use of movement exploration with others to release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.02. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.03. Combine the creative process and personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.04. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.05. Apply various choreographic structures to movement sequences.

2.06. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.07. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of one's body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experiences influence the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze the technical/theatrical elements used in dance and examine their influence on interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify important dance innovations in past and contemporary cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, creator of artistic values, and contributor to accomplishments of civilization.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance in various cultures throughout history focusing on the purposes of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate and explore movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Identify and apply understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Formulate a plan by outlining logical steps and organizing resources for meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinions) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Use a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance III: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with consistency through the use of proper body alignment with various dance techniques.

1.02. Analyze and use different dance techniques and vocabularies by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

1.03. Demonstrate consistency and reliability in performing intermediate to advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Scrutinize for accuracy the performance of a selected dance and summarize findings in a written format using rules of standard English.

1.05. Choreograph a dance clearly illustrating at least two dance elements (space, time, energy/dynamics).

NC.2. Dance III: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Assess the use of improvisation to solve movement problems individually and with a group.

2.02. Demonstrate partner skills including: copying, leading and following, mirroring, flocking, and weight-sharing.

2.03. Analyze the use of differing stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Relate one's creative process to personal movement style.

2.05. Analyze the use of dance elements and their relationships in compositions.

2.06. Create dance compositions using various choreographic structures to vary the form (canon, AB, ABA, theme and variation, rondo).

2.07. Create dance compositions using the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Plan and create dance compositions featuring various technical/theatrical elements within a given time frame.

NC.3. Dance III: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Communicate personal feelings and ideas through movement with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Create a dance that effectively communicates a social theme.

3.03. Plan and incorporate technical/theatrical elements in dance to enhance the meaning of original choreography.

NC.4. Dance III: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Choreograph a dance and revise it over time articulating the reasons for the artistic decisions made.

4.02. Apply selected aesthetic criteria to analyze personal choreography and that of others.

4.03. Relate and examine viewer opinions about dance with peers in a supportive and constructive manner.

NC.5. Dance III: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dance movement studies demonstrating the dance styles of a selected ethnic culture.

5.02. Analyze the role of dance between two cultures or time periods by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

5.03. Analyze the development of dance from the Renaissance through Romantic periods focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors and innovations.

NC.6. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Monitor and record growth in personal body awareness through dance.

6.02. Compare and contrast functions of muscle groups in performing dance movement.

6.03. Demonstrate personal commitment and discipline necessary to achieve success in meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Analyze historical and cultural images of the body in dance by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing the body image in contemporary media.

NC.7. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Create an interdisciplinary project based on a theme including dance and two other content areas.

7.02. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts using relationships among fractions, decimals, or percents through creating dance compositions.

7.03. Create an interdisciplinary project using selected technologies and dance.

7.04. Compute a budget for a selected dance production by organizing, estimating, predicting, and analyzing expense and resources needed.

NC.8. Dance III: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate the consistent use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.02. Research and explain opportunities for involvement in dance using main ideas and supporting details.

8.03. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance IV: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with a high level of consistency and reliability through the use of proper body alignment while performing dance.

1.02. Choreograph dances exemplifying a selected dance technique.

1.03. Demonstrate a high level of consistency and reliability in performing advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Revise, refine, and evaluate for accuracy the performance of a selected dance.

1.05. Choreograph a dance featuring the use of all basic dance elements.

NC.2. Dance IV: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Validate the use of improvisation in choreography.

2.02. Justify the use of cooperative skills in improvisation and choreography.

2.03. Validate the selection and use of stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Utilize and manipulate various structures and/or forms of dance in dance compositions.

NC.3. Dance IV: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Integrate movement with choreographic intent to communicate ideas with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Compare, contrast, and summarize creative decisions made to communicate meaning in two personal choreographic works.

3.03. Critique how effectively technical/theatrical elements in personal choreography and the works of others affect the meaning of dance.

NC.4. Dance IV: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Critique the creative process used in choreographing a dance articulating what was lost or gained by artistic decisions made.

4.02. Formulate and justify a personal set of aesthetic criteria for dance.

4.03. Write a critique using rules of standard English of a live dance performance from an audience member perspective.

NC.5. Dance IV: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dances demonstrating the style of noted twentieth century and contemporary choreographers.

5.02. Perform and describe the similarities and differences between two contemporary forms of dance or two choreographers.

5.03. Evaluate the development of dance during the Twentieth Century and contemporary eras focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres and styles, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Validate that dance is a way of heightening body awareness.

6.02. Create a dance demonstration explaining basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Assess consequences of personal actions, commitment, and discipline necessary to consistently achieve dance goals.

6.04. Assess personal health and fitness as a dancer.

NC.7. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Explain how works of art in different media from the same culture or time period can reflect the artistic, cultural, and historical context.

7.02. Predict and evaluate by using data analysis and probability how technology can reinforce, enhance, or alter the dance concept and performance.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems relating to dance and science.

7.04. Evaluate the use of mathematical concepts and relationships in created dance compositions.

7.05. Compare and contrast various literary forms with those of dance.

NC.8. Dance IV: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Write a critique of live dance viewed as an audience member.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus with a high level of consistency and reliability as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Assess the role of dance in society as an expressive art form, entertainment, conveyor of artistic values, and contributor to the accomplishments of civilization.

8.04. Interpret information about the United States and world economic systems as they relate to the arts industry.

8.05. Critique and evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Vocal Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Demonstrate correct vocal practices.

1.02. Sing easy vocal literature which may include changes in tempo, key, and meter, written in modest ranges.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music I: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read melodies.

5.03. Notate melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music I: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing increasingly difficult vocal literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of a vocal score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read musical examples in the treble and bass clefs.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing moderately difficult vocal literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing difficult vocal literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember musical events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play simple instrumental literature using a variety of keys, meters, tempi, and rhythms in modest ranges.

2.03. Play a varied repertoire of instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voices and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.03. Notate simple melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with increased technical accuracy.

2.02. Play increasingly difficult instrumental literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of an instrumental score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read simple musical examples with reasonable accuracy.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play moderately difficult instrumental literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical means it uses to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play difficult instrumental literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read advanced musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate and transpose moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember music events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased vocal proficiency.

1.02. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.03. Sing a varied repertoire of music.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.03. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Improvise variations on a simple melody.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Plan logical steps and organize resources necessary to create compositions in varied styles.

4.03. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.02. Identify and use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to notate musical ideas.

5.03. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical compositions by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.04. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.04. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Theatre Arts I: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read, understand and relate the basic content of a play.

1.02. Understand and describe the form and structure of plays.

1.03. Compare and contrast play structure in relation to other forms of literature.

1.04. Understand and convey the function of a playwright.

1.05. Write a monologue.

NC.2. Theatre Arts I: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and manifest an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Understand and demonstrate the inherent individual's ability to intuit and create.

2.03. Recognize the use of divergent thinking in the creative process.

2.04. Employ creative action and thinking skills.

2.05. Expand and exhibit the use of problem solving skills.

2.06. Show evidence of broadening one's self-perception and abilities through creating and performing.

2.07. Develop a perception of self through observations of self and others.

2.08. Examine and manage one's own emotions as a person and performer.

2.09. Show evidence of developing the mind, body and voice as the creative, performing instrument.

2.10. Understand and participate in vocal warm-ups to develop articulation and breath control.

2.11. Understand and participate in physical warm-ups to develop focus and creativity.

2.12. Recognize and relate the importance of nonverbal communication.

2.13. Explore and demonstrate nonverbal communication through pantomime.

2.14. Use improvisation to expand listening, response, and evaluation skills as a spontaneous creative participant.

2.15. Use improvisation to explore character and story-line development.

2.16. Use improvisation formats as presentations.

2.17. Explore storytelling as a beginning performance experience.

2.18. Understand, discuss and/or write about the audition process.

2.19. Memorize and present a monologue in an informal setting.

2.20. Rehearse following a rehearsal schedule.

2.21. Identify character traits and given circumstances from a play.

2.22. Define and use a vocabulary appropriate for Theatre Arts I.

2.23. Write observations and reflections in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts I: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Demonstrate an understanding of and assume different roles on technical crews.

3.02. Understand and utilize production scheduling and organization.

3.03. Recognize types of stages and the basics of theatre architecture.

3.04. Relate the uses of technical theatre spaces for rehearsal, construction, performance, and storage.

3.05. Understand and discuss the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.06. Recognize and identify the terms used in the technical theatre process.

NC.4. Theatre Arts I: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Identify and describe the several types of rehearsals.

4.02. Recognize and explain what is in a prompt book.

4.03. Understand and use the vocabulary of directing.

4.04. Demonstrate a knowledge of and uses for a production organization chart.

NC.5. Theatre Arts I: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research and assemble information to begin a time line of theatre history including non-western theatre.

5.02. Understand and relate how theatre originated and evolved.

5.03. Know and practice audience behavior.

5.04. Explore and demonstrate storytelling traditions of non-western theatre.

5.05. Discover, discuss and/or write about sources for information about theatre productions, personalities, trends, etc.

NC.6. Theatre Arts I: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Show through discussion or writing an appreciation for theatre as a composite art form.

6.02. Understand and relate how theatre is a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts I: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Investigate and use theatre-related Internet sites.

7.02. Develop and relate a world view of theatre in society.

7.03. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.04. Investigate and discuss the technical elements in different media.

NC.8. Theatre Arts I: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Understand and relate how theatre provides occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.02. Understand and relate how theatre related media and other associated areas provide occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.03. Understand and relate how theatre skills are used in non-theatrical occupations such as lawyer, carpenter, etc.

NC.1. Theatre Arts II: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently, analyze and understand two plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Understand and relate the form and structure of dramatic genre.

1.03. Evaluate plots and themes.

1.04. Understand and diagram plot structure including exposition, rising action, complication, climax, falling action and denouement.

1.05. Learn and convey the concept of the central dramatic question.

1.06. Compare and explore relationships among characters.

1.07. Analyze plays for physical, social, and psychological dimensions.

1.08. Distinguish connotative (subtext) and denotative meaning of language in a dramatic text.

1.09. Understand, discuss and/or write about the evolution of play structure from early Greek to contemporary drama.

1.10. Write a two-person scene.

1.11. Develop and record information, impressions and ideas in preparation for designing in technical theatre.

NC.2. Theatre Arts II: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Identify ways to improve relationships as a person and as a performer.

2.02. Understand and diagram the physiology of the body and vocal production.

2.03. Discern and demonstrate the relationship between the body and voice.

2.04. Utilize information learned as to how the vocal mechanism is used to project the voice and articulate speech.

2.05. Participate in a physical and vocal warm-up.

2.06. Use improvisation to retain spontaneity and ensemble.

2.07. Demonstrate and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.08. Use improvisation as an approach to scripted material.

2.09. Analyze text for character clues and objectives.

2.10. Demonstrate an understanding of the audition process.

2.11. After reading a play, memorize and perform a monologue from that play in an informal setting.

2.12. Create and follow a rehearsal schedule.

2.13. Use theatre vocabulary appropriate to Theatre Arts II.

2.14. Analyze self and others verbally and through keeping entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts II: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.02. Know and employ appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical theatre areas and equipment.

3.03. Learn and use the tools of theatre construction such as power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment and other related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts II: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Read, discuss and/or write about plays to gain an understanding of the role of the director in the production.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the process of rehearsal and production.

4.03. Differentiate between the roles of the director and assistant director.

4.04. Devise an organizational chart to demonstrate the structure and flow necessary to the development and presentation of a theatrical production.

NC.5. Theatre Arts II: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Attend a play and reflect on it verbally or through writing entries in a journal.

5.02. Develop a time line of theatre history with additional specifics regarding social context, playwrights and genres.

5.03. Experience, discuss and/or write about productions in different theatre spaces.

5.04. Investigate, discuss and/or write about plays from non-western theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts II: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Understand and relate how the fundamentals of different art forms relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Understand and manifest the collaborative nature of theatre.

6.03. Write reviews of plays or other related art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts II: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Demonstrate giving and receiving constructive criticism.

7.02. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.03. Utilize video camera techniques for theatre projects or productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts II: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

8.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the roles of and careers in technical theatre and related areas.

8.03. Recognize and express that theatre and related areas play a role in the world of work as occupational opportunities.

8.04. Create an example of a professional resume.

NC.1. Theatre Arts III: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze three plays by different playwrights from different periods.

1.02. Examine and use playwriting techniques used to develop characters, plot, and theme through asides, soliloquies, allegory, symbol, mood and metaphor.

1.03. Understand and use the functions of characters in plays such as foil, protagonist, antagonist, incidental and agent of fate.

1.04. Learn and relate how the central dramatic question shapes a play.

1.05. Write a three-person scene or an ensemble piece alone, with a writing partner, or develop with an ensemble.

1.06. Research playwrights' lives and/or work.

NC.2. Theatre Arts III: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Expand self and knowledge of theatre through creation of new works.

2.02. Physicalize characters visually and kinesthetically.

2.03. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of one's own and others' voices.

2.04. Continue improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.05. Strive for and encourage ensemble in rehearsal and performance.

2.06. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.07. Develop, memorize and present scene work as an individual and as an ensemble.

2.08. Research, explore and create masks for neutral and character work.

2.09. Learn and utilize actor techniques such as script scoring.

2.10. Explore and demonstrate non-western theatre practices.

2.11. Prepare two contrasting monologues to demonstrate range of abilities.

2.12. Continue to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of self and others verbally and through writing entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts III: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take an active role in the technical aspects of formal and informal productions.

3.02. Learn and use appropriate criteria for assessing technical design and practice.

3.03. Write critiques of the technical aspects of a formal or informal production.

3.04. Demonstrate, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.05. Further develop and practice appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical areas and equipment.

3.06. Expand knowledge of and demonstrate the use of tools employed in theatre construction to include power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment, and related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts III: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Analyze a play as a director.

4.02. Demonstrate the principals of blocking and composing stage pictures in informal productions.

4.03. Take an active role in rehearsal and production.

4.04. Observe and document the process of a specific director.

4.05. Prepare research for a director.

4.06. Direct a two-person scene.

NC.5. Theatre Arts III: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Examine and discuss non-western plays not previously studied.

5.02. Read and research a play; view a production of the play and evaluate.

NC.6. Theatre Arts III: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a synthesis of all the arts.

6.02. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a collaborative art.

6.03. Review and analyze traditional and non-traditional art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts III: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Analyze live theatrical productions to see how technology is used.

7.03. Investigate technology available at the school site to incorporate in productions of formal and informal theatre.

NC.8. Theatre Arts III: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with historical events and personal experiences.

8.02. Analyze technical elements of production in different media.

8.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the uses of a resume for a professional theatre artist.

NC.1. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze four plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Write a scene with three or more characters or a one-act play.

1.03. Research two or more playwrights or styles.

1.04. Write a scene in the style of a specific genre or time period.

1.05. Analyze the effect of personal cultural experiences on self-created theatrical works.

NC.2. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Examine and practice the elements of theatre independently.

2.02. Demonstrate responsibility and motivation for independent work.

2.03. Recognize one's own individual strengths and remaining challenges.

2.04. Explore and use dialects.

2.05. Study and use stage combat techniques.

2.06. Analyze and report on the differing approaches of master teachers in vocal production.

2.07. Research and examine the work of master teachers who specialize in body work/movement.

2.08. Continue to use improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.09. Demonstrate improvisational skills in a formal setting.

2.10. Develop original work and present as a one-act play.

2.11. Participate in student directed works.

2.12. Study and use two or more acting methods by master teachers.

2.13. Research an actor's life and/or body of work from theatre history or modern stage.

NC.3. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take a leadership role in the technical aspects of formal or informal productions.

3.02. Refine and express knowledge of assessing technical design.

3.03. Write critiques of one's own work

3.04. Apply knowledge of the components of technical theatre to include scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.05. Examine and discuss the technical areas of special effects and technological advances.

NC.4. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Direct a one-act play.

4.02. Write a reflection of the one-act directing experience.

4.03. Study and report on two or more directing styles by master directors.

NC.5. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research a period theatre piece.

5.02. Research the role of a dramaturg.

5.03. Research and identify cultural and historical sources of American theatre including musical theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Analyze and report on new trends in theatre performance.

6.02. Analyze and report on theatrical developments in technology.

6.03. Compare and contrast art forms in specific cultures and/or historical periods.

NC.7. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Critique personal progress through the continuing use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Use available new technology or new uses of existing technology to support the school theatre arts program.

NC.8. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Acquire and demonstrate successful collaboration skills through theatre and related media.

8.02. Analyze, discuss and/or write about jobs in a selected theatrical field.

NC.1. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the form and structure of scripts.

1.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the basic content of plays.

1.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the function of a playwright.

NC.2. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and demonstrate an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Develop and understand the body and the use of movement in the dramatic process.

2.03. Understand and develop the vocal instrument and its use in the dramatic process.

2.04. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.05. Explore and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.06. Explore and expand methods of characterization.

2.07. Understand and participate in the acting of a performance.

NC.3. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of how the various areas of technical theatre operate and support performances in K-12 educational theatre.

3.02. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of the scene design process.

3.03. Construct, acquire, and operate scenery using available resources.

3.04. Design, install, acquire, and operate lighting using available resources.

3.05. Design, construct, acquire, and implement costumes using available resources.

3.06. Design, acquire, apply, and/or implement makeup using available resources.

NC.4. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the role of directing in the theatre process.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the essential components of theatre direction.

4.03. Direct informal or formal productions in the classroom or a theatrical setting.

NC.5. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Analyze the impact history and theatre have had upon each other.

5.02. Communicate a sense of how theatre has evolved.

5.03. Explain theatre's role in society and the world.

5.04. Recognize and discuss dramatic and literary genres.

NC.6. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Discuss the basic nature of art forms and how they relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Describe theatre as a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze and evaluate dramatic elements.

7.02. Use available technology to support formal and informal theatre productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with life situations.

8.02. Discuss the role of theatre and related areas as an avocation.

8.03. Explain the roles and careers of theatre and related areas.

8.04. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

NC.1. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Devise and use strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Create multiple solutions in problem solving and discuss that some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize and discuss that concepts and images from a variety of sources can be used to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Manipulate sensory stimuli to develop perceptual awareness.

1.07. Use the vocabulary of art in written and oral form.

NC.2. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore and discuss unique properties and potential of art materials.

2.02. Demonstrate techniques and processes for working with each art material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts I: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Use intuitive perception to solve problems.

3.04. Use experimentation to solve problems.

3.05. Use critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts I: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and discuss how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts I: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Describe the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Describe universal themes that exist in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and discuss that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts I: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Describe the various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Explain why what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Explain how the constructive role of failure is often a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Explain the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts I: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Read about and discuss universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Discuss and explain how current technology impacts visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. List and discuss art related avocations.

8.02. List and discuss art professions.

8.03. Articulate how art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

NC.1. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Discuss the qualities of multiple solutions and devise a framework for making good choices.

1.04. Acquire concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

1.07. Expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Use appropriate techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of work.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts II: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Demonstrate the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Demonstrate the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Demonstrate the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts II: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Use life surroundings and personal experiences to visually express ideas and feelings.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and demonstrate how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts II: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Research and write about the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Research and write about the existence of universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts II: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts II: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Further explore universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts.

NC.8. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Investigate the necessary preparation to pursue various careers in visual arts.

NC.1. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Utilize concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Continue to expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Utilize techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts III: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts III: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Further expand the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore and compare how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts III: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize and differentiate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify and classify universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts III: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe and analyze how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand, compare and explain there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts III: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Develop a plan for preparation for further study in visual arts beyond high school.

NC.1. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Evaluate and refine concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show and evaluate how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Cultivate a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Focus exploration on the unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Refine techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts IV: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts IV: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Refine and clarify the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent, develop and refine original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore, compare and assess how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts IV: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize, differentiate and evaluate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify, classify and evaluate universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts IV: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe, analyze and assess how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork using verbal and written expression incorporating: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas.

6.07. Understand, compare and evaluate the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts IV: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize and appraise universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare and synthesize characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Refine their portfolio and its presentation for job interviews and college placement.

NC.1. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.

1.05. Show development of ideas across time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

NC.2. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore unique properties and potential of materials.

2.02. Learn techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Use different media and techniques expressively.

2.04. Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

NC.3. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize and apply the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize and apply the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Recognize that diverse solutions are preferable to predetermined visual solutions.

3.04. Recognize the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Recognize the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

NC.4. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore how artists develop personal imagery and style.

NC.5. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize the existence of universal theme in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.05. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.06. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

NC.7. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.04. Recognize how current technology affects visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning, both vocationally and avocationally.

NC.1. Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate that different dance forms have various techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate and define basic modern dance vocabulary.

NC.2. Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation (free and structured) to discover and generate movement.

2.02. Explore movement with a partner or group and exhibit spontaneous decision-making to select movement for dance.

2.03. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.04. Recognize and explain how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.05. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.06. Identify formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict sequences and patterns that are used in creating dance.

2.07. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant contemporary dance works with respect to historical, cultural, philosophical, and artistic perspectives.

3.03. Recognize and demonstrate understanding of how technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are required to create and perform dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify ways that dance reflects, records, and influences history.

5.02. Identify patterns, relationships, and trends dance plays in at least two different cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary between them.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure (flexion, extension, circumduction, rotation, abduction, adduction, and hypertension).

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument to make informed decisions.

NC.7. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate understanding of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify career related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Determine the economic challenges facing professional dance companies in America and other countries.

8.05. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate understanding that dance has different forms, techniques, and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of basic dance technique.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform basic movement sequences.

1.05. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Explore and demonstrate the understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Explore, select, and demonstrate movement for a dance with a partner or group.

2.02. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.03. Identify how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.04. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.05. Identify formula and other abstract expressions to map and predict variations of sequences and patterns in creating dance.

2.06. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.07. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant historical and contemporary dance compositions.

3.03. Identify how the technical/theatrical elements in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are made in creating and performing dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Recognize ways that dance reflects and records history.

5.02. Identify the patterns, relationships, and trends in the role dance plays in various cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary from culture to culture.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure.

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify careers related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through the consistent use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and demonstrate the use of a variety of dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate modern dance technique focusing on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, memorize, and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of space (locomotor, non-locomotor/axial, pathways, direction, levels, shape, personal space, general space).

1.06. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of time (tempo, beat, rhythm, accent, organic rhythm).

1.07. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics (flow, space, time, weight).

NC.2. Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation to discover and generate movement for choreography.

2.02. Recognize and demonstrate that improvisation with others can release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.03. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.04. Combine the creative process with personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.05. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.06. Apply the use of formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict the use of structures in movement sequences.

2.07. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.08. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of the human body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experience influences the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze and examine the influence of technical/theatrical elements on interpretation and meaning in dance.

NC.4. Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify the purpose and function of dance in a selected ethnic cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, and creator of artistic values.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance from Ancient through Medieval periods, focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Execute movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology while performing movement.

6.03. Formulate a plan for meeting personal goals as a dancer by outlining logical steps and organizing resources.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinion) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Demonstrate the use of a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems related to dance.

NC.8. Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the role of an audience in dance.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate with consistency the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and identify dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate dance technique focused on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Demonstrate the use of movement exploration with others to release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.02. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.03. Combine the creative process and personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.04. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.05. Apply various choreographic structures to movement sequences.

2.06. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.07. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of one's body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experiences influence the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze the technical/theatrical elements used in dance and examine their influence on interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify important dance innovations in past and contemporary cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, creator of artistic values, and contributor to accomplishments of civilization.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance in various cultures throughout history focusing on the purposes of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate and explore movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Identify and apply understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Formulate a plan by outlining logical steps and organizing resources for meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinions) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Use a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance III: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with consistency through the use of proper body alignment with various dance techniques.

1.02. Analyze and use different dance techniques and vocabularies by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

1.03. Demonstrate consistency and reliability in performing intermediate to advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Scrutinize for accuracy the performance of a selected dance and summarize findings in a written format using rules of standard English.

1.05. Choreograph a dance clearly illustrating at least two dance elements (space, time, energy/dynamics).

NC.2. Dance III: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Assess the use of improvisation to solve movement problems individually and with a group.

2.02. Demonstrate partner skills including: copying, leading and following, mirroring, flocking, and weight-sharing.

2.03. Analyze the use of differing stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Relate one's creative process to personal movement style.

2.05. Analyze the use of dance elements and their relationships in compositions.

2.06. Create dance compositions using various choreographic structures to vary the form (canon, AB, ABA, theme and variation, rondo).

2.07. Create dance compositions using the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Plan and create dance compositions featuring various technical/theatrical elements within a given time frame.

NC.3. Dance III: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Communicate personal feelings and ideas through movement with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Create a dance that effectively communicates a social theme.

3.03. Plan and incorporate technical/theatrical elements in dance to enhance the meaning of original choreography.

NC.4. Dance III: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Choreograph a dance and revise it over time articulating the reasons for the artistic decisions made.

4.02. Apply selected aesthetic criteria to analyze personal choreography and that of others.

4.03. Relate and examine viewer opinions about dance with peers in a supportive and constructive manner.

NC.5. Dance III: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dance movement studies demonstrating the dance styles of a selected ethnic culture.

5.02. Analyze the role of dance between two cultures or time periods by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

5.03. Analyze the development of dance from the Renaissance through Romantic periods focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors and innovations.

NC.6. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Monitor and record growth in personal body awareness through dance.

6.02. Compare and contrast functions of muscle groups in performing dance movement.

6.03. Demonstrate personal commitment and discipline necessary to achieve success in meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Analyze historical and cultural images of the body in dance by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing the body image in contemporary media.

NC.7. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Create an interdisciplinary project based on a theme including dance and two other content areas.

7.02. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts using relationships among fractions, decimals, or percents through creating dance compositions.

7.03. Create an interdisciplinary project using selected technologies and dance.

7.04. Compute a budget for a selected dance production by organizing, estimating, predicting, and analyzing expense and resources needed.

NC.8. Dance III: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate the consistent use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.02. Research and explain opportunities for involvement in dance using main ideas and supporting details.

8.03. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance IV: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with a high level of consistency and reliability through the use of proper body alignment while performing dance.

1.02. Choreograph dances exemplifying a selected dance technique.

1.03. Demonstrate a high level of consistency and reliability in performing advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Revise, refine, and evaluate for accuracy the performance of a selected dance.

1.05. Choreograph a dance featuring the use of all basic dance elements.

NC.2. Dance IV: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Validate the use of improvisation in choreography.

2.02. Justify the use of cooperative skills in improvisation and choreography.

2.03. Validate the selection and use of stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Utilize and manipulate various structures and/or forms of dance in dance compositions.

NC.3. Dance IV: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Integrate movement with choreographic intent to communicate ideas with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Compare, contrast, and summarize creative decisions made to communicate meaning in two personal choreographic works.

3.03. Critique how effectively technical/theatrical elements in personal choreography and the works of others affect the meaning of dance.

NC.4. Dance IV: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Critique the creative process used in choreographing a dance articulating what was lost or gained by artistic decisions made.

4.02. Formulate and justify a personal set of aesthetic criteria for dance.

4.03. Write a critique using rules of standard English of a live dance performance from an audience member perspective.

NC.5. Dance IV: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dances demonstrating the style of noted twentieth century and contemporary choreographers.

5.02. Perform and describe the similarities and differences between two contemporary forms of dance or two choreographers.

5.03. Evaluate the development of dance during the Twentieth Century and contemporary eras focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres and styles, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Validate that dance is a way of heightening body awareness.

6.02. Create a dance demonstration explaining basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Assess consequences of personal actions, commitment, and discipline necessary to consistently achieve dance goals.

6.04. Assess personal health and fitness as a dancer.

NC.7. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Explain how works of art in different media from the same culture or time period can reflect the artistic, cultural, and historical context.

7.02. Predict and evaluate by using data analysis and probability how technology can reinforce, enhance, or alter the dance concept and performance.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems relating to dance and science.

7.04. Evaluate the use of mathematical concepts and relationships in created dance compositions.

7.05. Compare and contrast various literary forms with those of dance.

NC.8. Dance IV: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Write a critique of live dance viewed as an audience member.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus with a high level of consistency and reliability as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Assess the role of dance in society as an expressive art form, entertainment, conveyor of artistic values, and contributor to the accomplishments of civilization.

8.04. Interpret information about the United States and world economic systems as they relate to the arts industry.

8.05. Critique and evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Vocal Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Demonstrate correct vocal practices.

1.02. Sing easy vocal literature which may include changes in tempo, key, and meter, written in modest ranges.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music I: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read melodies.

5.03. Notate melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music I: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing increasingly difficult vocal literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of a vocal score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read musical examples in the treble and bass clefs.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing moderately difficult vocal literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing difficult vocal literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember musical events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play simple instrumental literature using a variety of keys, meters, tempi, and rhythms in modest ranges.

2.03. Play a varied repertoire of instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voices and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.03. Notate simple melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with increased technical accuracy.

2.02. Play increasingly difficult instrumental literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of an instrumental score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read simple musical examples with reasonable accuracy.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play moderately difficult instrumental literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical means it uses to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play difficult instrumental literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read advanced musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate and transpose moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember music events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased vocal proficiency.

1.02. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.03. Sing a varied repertoire of music.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.03. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Improvise variations on a simple melody.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Plan logical steps and organize resources necessary to create compositions in varied styles.

4.03. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.02. Identify and use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to notate musical ideas.

5.03. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical compositions by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.04. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.04. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Theatre Arts I: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read, understand and relate the basic content of a play.

1.02. Understand and describe the form and structure of plays.

1.03. Compare and contrast play structure in relation to other forms of literature.

1.04. Understand and convey the function of a playwright.

1.05. Write a monologue.

NC.2. Theatre Arts I: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and manifest an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Understand and demonstrate the inherent individual's ability to intuit and create.

2.03. Recognize the use of divergent thinking in the creative process.

2.04. Employ creative action and thinking skills.

2.05. Expand and exhibit the use of problem solving skills.

2.06. Show evidence of broadening one's self-perception and abilities through creating and performing.

2.07. Develop a perception of self through observations of self and others.

2.08. Examine and manage one's own emotions as a person and performer.

2.09. Show evidence of developing the mind, body and voice as the creative, performing instrument.

2.10. Understand and participate in vocal warm-ups to develop articulation and breath control.

2.11. Understand and participate in physical warm-ups to develop focus and creativity.

2.12. Recognize and relate the importance of nonverbal communication.

2.13. Explore and demonstrate nonverbal communication through pantomime.

2.14. Use improvisation to expand listening, response, and evaluation skills as a spontaneous creative participant.

2.15. Use improvisation to explore character and story-line development.

2.16. Use improvisation formats as presentations.

2.17. Explore storytelling as a beginning performance experience.

2.18. Understand, discuss and/or write about the audition process.

2.19. Memorize and present a monologue in an informal setting.

2.20. Rehearse following a rehearsal schedule.

2.21. Identify character traits and given circumstances from a play.

2.22. Define and use a vocabulary appropriate for Theatre Arts I.

2.23. Write observations and reflections in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts I: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Demonstrate an understanding of and assume different roles on technical crews.

3.02. Understand and utilize production scheduling and organization.

3.03. Recognize types of stages and the basics of theatre architecture.

3.04. Relate the uses of technical theatre spaces for rehearsal, construction, performance, and storage.

3.05. Understand and discuss the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.06. Recognize and identify the terms used in the technical theatre process.

NC.4. Theatre Arts I: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Identify and describe the several types of rehearsals.

4.02. Recognize and explain what is in a prompt book.

4.03. Understand and use the vocabulary of directing.

4.04. Demonstrate a knowledge of and uses for a production organization chart.

NC.5. Theatre Arts I: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research and assemble information to begin a time line of theatre history including non-western theatre.

5.02. Understand and relate how theatre originated and evolved.

5.03. Know and practice audience behavior.

5.04. Explore and demonstrate storytelling traditions of non-western theatre.

5.05. Discover, discuss and/or write about sources for information about theatre productions, personalities, trends, etc.

NC.6. Theatre Arts I: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Show through discussion or writing an appreciation for theatre as a composite art form.

6.02. Understand and relate how theatre is a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts I: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Investigate and use theatre-related Internet sites.

7.02. Develop and relate a world view of theatre in society.

7.03. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.04. Investigate and discuss the technical elements in different media.

NC.8. Theatre Arts I: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Understand and relate how theatre provides occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.02. Understand and relate how theatre related media and other associated areas provide occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.03. Understand and relate how theatre skills are used in non-theatrical occupations such as lawyer, carpenter, etc.

NC.1. Theatre Arts II: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently, analyze and understand two plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Understand and relate the form and structure of dramatic genre.

1.03. Evaluate plots and themes.

1.04. Understand and diagram plot structure including exposition, rising action, complication, climax, falling action and denouement.

1.05. Learn and convey the concept of the central dramatic question.

1.06. Compare and explore relationships among characters.

1.07. Analyze plays for physical, social, and psychological dimensions.

1.08. Distinguish connotative (subtext) and denotative meaning of language in a dramatic text.

1.09. Understand, discuss and/or write about the evolution of play structure from early Greek to contemporary drama.

1.10. Write a two-person scene.

1.11. Develop and record information, impressions and ideas in preparation for designing in technical theatre.

NC.2. Theatre Arts II: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Identify ways to improve relationships as a person and as a performer.

2.02. Understand and diagram the physiology of the body and vocal production.

2.03. Discern and demonstrate the relationship between the body and voice.

2.04. Utilize information learned as to how the vocal mechanism is used to project the voice and articulate speech.

2.05. Participate in a physical and vocal warm-up.

2.06. Use improvisation to retain spontaneity and ensemble.

2.07. Demonstrate and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.08. Use improvisation as an approach to scripted material.

2.09. Analyze text for character clues and objectives.

2.10. Demonstrate an understanding of the audition process.

2.11. After reading a play, memorize and perform a monologue from that play in an informal setting.

2.12. Create and follow a rehearsal schedule.

2.13. Use theatre vocabulary appropriate to Theatre Arts II.

2.14. Analyze self and others verbally and through keeping entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts II: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.02. Know and employ appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical theatre areas and equipment.

3.03. Learn and use the tools of theatre construction such as power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment and other related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts II: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Read, discuss and/or write about plays to gain an understanding of the role of the director in the production.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the process of rehearsal and production.

4.03. Differentiate between the roles of the director and assistant director.

4.04. Devise an organizational chart to demonstrate the structure and flow necessary to the development and presentation of a theatrical production.

NC.5. Theatre Arts II: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Attend a play and reflect on it verbally or through writing entries in a journal.

5.02. Develop a time line of theatre history with additional specifics regarding social context, playwrights and genres.

5.03. Experience, discuss and/or write about productions in different theatre spaces.

5.04. Investigate, discuss and/or write about plays from non-western theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts II: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Understand and relate how the fundamentals of different art forms relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Understand and manifest the collaborative nature of theatre.

6.03. Write reviews of plays or other related art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts II: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Demonstrate giving and receiving constructive criticism.

7.02. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.03. Utilize video camera techniques for theatre projects or productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts II: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

8.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the roles of and careers in technical theatre and related areas.

8.03. Recognize and express that theatre and related areas play a role in the world of work as occupational opportunities.

8.04. Create an example of a professional resume.

NC.1. Theatre Arts III: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze three plays by different playwrights from different periods.

1.02. Examine and use playwriting techniques used to develop characters, plot, and theme through asides, soliloquies, allegory, symbol, mood and metaphor.

1.03. Understand and use the functions of characters in plays such as foil, protagonist, antagonist, incidental and agent of fate.

1.04. Learn and relate how the central dramatic question shapes a play.

1.05. Write a three-person scene or an ensemble piece alone, with a writing partner, or develop with an ensemble.

1.06. Research playwrights' lives and/or work.

NC.2. Theatre Arts III: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Expand self and knowledge of theatre through creation of new works.

2.02. Physicalize characters visually and kinesthetically.

2.03. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of one's own and others' voices.

2.04. Continue improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.05. Strive for and encourage ensemble in rehearsal and performance.

2.06. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.07. Develop, memorize and present scene work as an individual and as an ensemble.

2.08. Research, explore and create masks for neutral and character work.

2.09. Learn and utilize actor techniques such as script scoring.

2.10. Explore and demonstrate non-western theatre practices.

2.11. Prepare two contrasting monologues to demonstrate range of abilities.

2.12. Continue to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of self and others verbally and through writing entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts III: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take an active role in the technical aspects of formal and informal productions.

3.02. Learn and use appropriate criteria for assessing technical design and practice.

3.03. Write critiques of the technical aspects of a formal or informal production.

3.04. Demonstrate, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.05. Further develop and practice appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical areas and equipment.

3.06. Expand knowledge of and demonstrate the use of tools employed in theatre construction to include power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment, and related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts III: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Analyze a play as a director.

4.02. Demonstrate the principals of blocking and composing stage pictures in informal productions.

4.03. Take an active role in rehearsal and production.

4.04. Observe and document the process of a specific director.

4.05. Prepare research for a director.

4.06. Direct a two-person scene.

NC.5. Theatre Arts III: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Examine and discuss non-western plays not previously studied.

5.02. Read and research a play; view a production of the play and evaluate.

NC.6. Theatre Arts III: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a synthesis of all the arts.

6.02. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a collaborative art.

6.03. Review and analyze traditional and non-traditional art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts III: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Analyze live theatrical productions to see how technology is used.

7.03. Investigate technology available at the school site to incorporate in productions of formal and informal theatre.

NC.8. Theatre Arts III: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with historical events and personal experiences.

8.02. Analyze technical elements of production in different media.

8.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the uses of a resume for a professional theatre artist.

NC.1. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze four plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Write a scene with three or more characters or a one-act play.

1.03. Research two or more playwrights or styles.

1.04. Write a scene in the style of a specific genre or time period.

1.05. Analyze the effect of personal cultural experiences on self-created theatrical works.

NC.2. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Examine and practice the elements of theatre independently.

2.02. Demonstrate responsibility and motivation for independent work.

2.03. Recognize one's own individual strengths and remaining challenges.

2.04. Explore and use dialects.

2.05. Study and use stage combat techniques.

2.06. Analyze and report on the differing approaches of master teachers in vocal production.

2.07. Research and examine the work of master teachers who specialize in body work/movement.

2.08. Continue to use improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.09. Demonstrate improvisational skills in a formal setting.

2.10. Develop original work and present as a one-act play.

2.11. Participate in student directed works.

2.12. Study and use two or more acting methods by master teachers.

2.13. Research an actor's life and/or body of work from theatre history or modern stage.

NC.3. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take a leadership role in the technical aspects of formal or informal productions.

3.02. Refine and express knowledge of assessing technical design.

3.03. Write critiques of one's own work

3.04. Apply knowledge of the components of technical theatre to include scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.05. Examine and discuss the technical areas of special effects and technological advances.

NC.4. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Direct a one-act play.

4.02. Write a reflection of the one-act directing experience.

4.03. Study and report on two or more directing styles by master directors.

NC.5. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research a period theatre piece.

5.02. Research the role of a dramaturg.

5.03. Research and identify cultural and historical sources of American theatre including musical theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Analyze and report on new trends in theatre performance.

6.02. Analyze and report on theatrical developments in technology.

6.03. Compare and contrast art forms in specific cultures and/or historical periods.

NC.7. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Critique personal progress through the continuing use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Use available new technology or new uses of existing technology to support the school theatre arts program.

NC.8. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Acquire and demonstrate successful collaboration skills through theatre and related media.

8.02. Analyze, discuss and/or write about jobs in a selected theatrical field.

NC.1. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the form and structure of scripts.

1.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the basic content of plays.

1.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the function of a playwright.

NC.2. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and demonstrate an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Develop and understand the body and the use of movement in the dramatic process.

2.03. Understand and develop the vocal instrument and its use in the dramatic process.

2.04. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.05. Explore and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.06. Explore and expand methods of characterization.

2.07. Understand and participate in the acting of a performance.

NC.3. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of how the various areas of technical theatre operate and support performances in K-12 educational theatre.

3.02. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of the scene design process.

3.03. Construct, acquire, and operate scenery using available resources.

3.04. Design, install, acquire, and operate lighting using available resources.

3.05. Design, construct, acquire, and implement costumes using available resources.

3.06. Design, acquire, apply, and/or implement makeup using available resources.

NC.4. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the role of directing in the theatre process.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the essential components of theatre direction.

4.03. Direct informal or formal productions in the classroom or a theatrical setting.

NC.5. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Analyze the impact history and theatre have had upon each other.

5.02. Communicate a sense of how theatre has evolved.

5.03. Explain theatre's role in society and the world.

5.04. Recognize and discuss dramatic and literary genres.

NC.6. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Discuss the basic nature of art forms and how they relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Describe theatre as a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze and evaluate dramatic elements.

7.02. Use available technology to support formal and informal theatre productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with life situations.

8.02. Discuss the role of theatre and related areas as an avocation.

8.03. Explain the roles and careers of theatre and related areas.

8.04. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

NC.1. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Devise and use strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Create multiple solutions in problem solving and discuss that some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize and discuss that concepts and images from a variety of sources can be used to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Manipulate sensory stimuli to develop perceptual awareness.

1.07. Use the vocabulary of art in written and oral form.

NC.2. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore and discuss unique properties and potential of art materials.

2.02. Demonstrate techniques and processes for working with each art material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts I: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Use intuitive perception to solve problems.

3.04. Use experimentation to solve problems.

3.05. Use critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts I: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and discuss how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts I: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Describe the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Describe universal themes that exist in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and discuss that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts I: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Describe the various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Explain why what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Explain how the constructive role of failure is often a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Explain the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts I: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Read about and discuss universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Discuss and explain how current technology impacts visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. List and discuss art related avocations.

8.02. List and discuss art professions.

8.03. Articulate how art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

NC.1. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Discuss the qualities of multiple solutions and devise a framework for making good choices.

1.04. Acquire concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

1.07. Expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Use appropriate techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of work.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts II: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Demonstrate the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Demonstrate the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Demonstrate the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts II: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Use life surroundings and personal experiences to visually express ideas and feelings.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and demonstrate how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts II: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Research and write about the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Research and write about the existence of universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts II: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts II: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Further explore universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts.

NC.8. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Investigate the necessary preparation to pursue various careers in visual arts.

NC.1. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Utilize concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Continue to expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Utilize techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts III: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts III: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Further expand the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore and compare how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts III: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize and differentiate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify and classify universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts III: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe and analyze how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand, compare and explain there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts III: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Develop a plan for preparation for further study in visual arts beyond high school.

NC.1. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Evaluate and refine concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show and evaluate how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Cultivate a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Focus exploration on the unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Refine techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts IV: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts IV: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Refine and clarify the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent, develop and refine original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore, compare and assess how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts IV: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize, differentiate and evaluate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify, classify and evaluate universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts IV: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe, analyze and assess how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork using verbal and written expression incorporating: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas.

6.07. Understand, compare and evaluate the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts IV: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize and appraise universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare and synthesize characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Refine their portfolio and its presentation for job interviews and college placement.

NC.1. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.

1.05. Show development of ideas across time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

NC.2. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore unique properties and potential of materials.

2.02. Learn techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Use different media and techniques expressively.

2.04. Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

NC.3. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize and apply the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize and apply the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Recognize that diverse solutions are preferable to predetermined visual solutions.

3.04. Recognize the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Recognize the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

NC.4. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore how artists develop personal imagery and style.

NC.5. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize the existence of universal theme in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.05. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.06. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

NC.7. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.04. Recognize how current technology affects visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning, both vocationally and avocationally.

NC.1. Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate that different dance forms have various techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate and define basic modern dance vocabulary.

NC.2. Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation (free and structured) to discover and generate movement.

2.02. Explore movement with a partner or group and exhibit spontaneous decision-making to select movement for dance.

2.03. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.04. Recognize and explain how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.05. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.06. Identify formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict sequences and patterns that are used in creating dance.

2.07. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant contemporary dance works with respect to historical, cultural, philosophical, and artistic perspectives.

3.03. Recognize and demonstrate understanding of how technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are required to create and perform dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify ways that dance reflects, records, and influences history.

5.02. Identify patterns, relationships, and trends dance plays in at least two different cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary between them.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure (flexion, extension, circumduction, rotation, abduction, adduction, and hypertension).

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument to make informed decisions.

NC.7. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate understanding of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify career related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Determine the economic challenges facing professional dance companies in America and other countries.

8.05. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate understanding that dance has different forms, techniques, and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of basic dance technique.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform basic movement sequences.

1.05. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Explore and demonstrate the understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Explore, select, and demonstrate movement for a dance with a partner or group.

2.02. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.03. Identify how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.04. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.05. Identify formula and other abstract expressions to map and predict variations of sequences and patterns in creating dance.

2.06. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.07. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant historical and contemporary dance compositions.

3.03. Identify how the technical/theatrical elements in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are made in creating and performing dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Recognize ways that dance reflects and records history.

5.02. Identify the patterns, relationships, and trends in the role dance plays in various cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary from culture to culture.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure.

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify careers related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through the consistent use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and demonstrate the use of a variety of dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate modern dance technique focusing on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, memorize, and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of space (locomotor, non-locomotor/axial, pathways, direction, levels, shape, personal space, general space).

1.06. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of time (tempo, beat, rhythm, accent, organic rhythm).

1.07. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics (flow, space, time, weight).

NC.2. Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation to discover and generate movement for choreography.

2.02. Recognize and demonstrate that improvisation with others can release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.03. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.04. Combine the creative process with personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.05. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.06. Apply the use of formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict the use of structures in movement sequences.

2.07. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.08. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of the human body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experience influences the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze and examine the influence of technical/theatrical elements on interpretation and meaning in dance.

NC.4. Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify the purpose and function of dance in a selected ethnic cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, and creator of artistic values.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance from Ancient through Medieval periods, focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Execute movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology while performing movement.

6.03. Formulate a plan for meeting personal goals as a dancer by outlining logical steps and organizing resources.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinion) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Demonstrate the use of a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems related to dance.

NC.8. Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the role of an audience in dance.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate with consistency the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and identify dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate dance technique focused on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Demonstrate the use of movement exploration with others to release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.02. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.03. Combine the creative process and personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.04. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.05. Apply various choreographic structures to movement sequences.

2.06. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.07. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of one's body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experiences influence the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze the technical/theatrical elements used in dance and examine their influence on interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify important dance innovations in past and contemporary cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, creator of artistic values, and contributor to accomplishments of civilization.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance in various cultures throughout history focusing on the purposes of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate and explore movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Identify and apply understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Formulate a plan by outlining logical steps and organizing resources for meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinions) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Use a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance III: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with consistency through the use of proper body alignment with various dance techniques.

1.02. Analyze and use different dance techniques and vocabularies by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

1.03. Demonstrate consistency and reliability in performing intermediate to advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Scrutinize for accuracy the performance of a selected dance and summarize findings in a written format using rules of standard English.

1.05. Choreograph a dance clearly illustrating at least two dance elements (space, time, energy/dynamics).

NC.2. Dance III: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Assess the use of improvisation to solve movement problems individually and with a group.

2.02. Demonstrate partner skills including: copying, leading and following, mirroring, flocking, and weight-sharing.

2.03. Analyze the use of differing stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Relate one's creative process to personal movement style.

2.05. Analyze the use of dance elements and their relationships in compositions.

2.06. Create dance compositions using various choreographic structures to vary the form (canon, AB, ABA, theme and variation, rondo).

2.07. Create dance compositions using the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Plan and create dance compositions featuring various technical/theatrical elements within a given time frame.

NC.3. Dance III: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Communicate personal feelings and ideas through movement with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Create a dance that effectively communicates a social theme.

3.03. Plan and incorporate technical/theatrical elements in dance to enhance the meaning of original choreography.

NC.4. Dance III: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Choreograph a dance and revise it over time articulating the reasons for the artistic decisions made.

4.02. Apply selected aesthetic criteria to analyze personal choreography and that of others.

4.03. Relate and examine viewer opinions about dance with peers in a supportive and constructive manner.

NC.5. Dance III: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dance movement studies demonstrating the dance styles of a selected ethnic culture.

5.02. Analyze the role of dance between two cultures or time periods by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

5.03. Analyze the development of dance from the Renaissance through Romantic periods focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors and innovations.

NC.6. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Monitor and record growth in personal body awareness through dance.

6.02. Compare and contrast functions of muscle groups in performing dance movement.

6.03. Demonstrate personal commitment and discipline necessary to achieve success in meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Analyze historical and cultural images of the body in dance by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing the body image in contemporary media.

NC.7. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Create an interdisciplinary project based on a theme including dance and two other content areas.

7.02. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts using relationships among fractions, decimals, or percents through creating dance compositions.

7.03. Create an interdisciplinary project using selected technologies and dance.

7.04. Compute a budget for a selected dance production by organizing, estimating, predicting, and analyzing expense and resources needed.

NC.8. Dance III: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate the consistent use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.02. Research and explain opportunities for involvement in dance using main ideas and supporting details.

8.03. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance IV: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with a high level of consistency and reliability through the use of proper body alignment while performing dance.

1.02. Choreograph dances exemplifying a selected dance technique.

1.03. Demonstrate a high level of consistency and reliability in performing advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Revise, refine, and evaluate for accuracy the performance of a selected dance.

1.05. Choreograph a dance featuring the use of all basic dance elements.

NC.2. Dance IV: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Validate the use of improvisation in choreography.

2.02. Justify the use of cooperative skills in improvisation and choreography.

2.03. Validate the selection and use of stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Utilize and manipulate various structures and/or forms of dance in dance compositions.

NC.3. Dance IV: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Integrate movement with choreographic intent to communicate ideas with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Compare, contrast, and summarize creative decisions made to communicate meaning in two personal choreographic works.

3.03. Critique how effectively technical/theatrical elements in personal choreography and the works of others affect the meaning of dance.

NC.4. Dance IV: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Critique the creative process used in choreographing a dance articulating what was lost or gained by artistic decisions made.

4.02. Formulate and justify a personal set of aesthetic criteria for dance.

4.03. Write a critique using rules of standard English of a live dance performance from an audience member perspective.

NC.5. Dance IV: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dances demonstrating the style of noted twentieth century and contemporary choreographers.

5.02. Perform and describe the similarities and differences between two contemporary forms of dance or two choreographers.

5.03. Evaluate the development of dance during the Twentieth Century and contemporary eras focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres and styles, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Validate that dance is a way of heightening body awareness.

6.02. Create a dance demonstration explaining basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Assess consequences of personal actions, commitment, and discipline necessary to consistently achieve dance goals.

6.04. Assess personal health and fitness as a dancer.

NC.7. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Explain how works of art in different media from the same culture or time period can reflect the artistic, cultural, and historical context.

7.02. Predict and evaluate by using data analysis and probability how technology can reinforce, enhance, or alter the dance concept and performance.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems relating to dance and science.

7.04. Evaluate the use of mathematical concepts and relationships in created dance compositions.

7.05. Compare and contrast various literary forms with those of dance.

NC.8. Dance IV: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Write a critique of live dance viewed as an audience member.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus with a high level of consistency and reliability as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Assess the role of dance in society as an expressive art form, entertainment, conveyor of artistic values, and contributor to the accomplishments of civilization.

8.04. Interpret information about the United States and world economic systems as they relate to the arts industry.

8.05. Critique and evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Vocal Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Demonstrate correct vocal practices.

1.02. Sing easy vocal literature which may include changes in tempo, key, and meter, written in modest ranges.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music I: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read melodies.

5.03. Notate melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music I: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing increasingly difficult vocal literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of a vocal score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read musical examples in the treble and bass clefs.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing moderately difficult vocal literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing difficult vocal literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember musical events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play simple instrumental literature using a variety of keys, meters, tempi, and rhythms in modest ranges.

2.03. Play a varied repertoire of instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voices and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.03. Notate simple melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with increased technical accuracy.

2.02. Play increasingly difficult instrumental literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of an instrumental score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read simple musical examples with reasonable accuracy.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play moderately difficult instrumental literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical means it uses to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play difficult instrumental literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read advanced musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate and transpose moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember music events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased vocal proficiency.

1.02. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.03. Sing a varied repertoire of music.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.03. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Improvise variations on a simple melody.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Plan logical steps and organize resources necessary to create compositions in varied styles.

4.03. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.02. Identify and use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to notate musical ideas.

5.03. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical compositions by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.04. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.04. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Theatre Arts I: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read, understand and relate the basic content of a play.

1.02. Understand and describe the form and structure of plays.

1.03. Compare and contrast play structure in relation to other forms of literature.

1.04. Understand and convey the function of a playwright.

1.05. Write a monologue.

NC.2. Theatre Arts I: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and manifest an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Understand and demonstrate the inherent individual's ability to intuit and create.

2.03. Recognize the use of divergent thinking in the creative process.

2.04. Employ creative action and thinking skills.

2.05. Expand and exhibit the use of problem solving skills.

2.06. Show evidence of broadening one's self-perception and abilities through creating and performing.

2.07. Develop a perception of self through observations of self and others.

2.08. Examine and manage one's own emotions as a person and performer.

2.09. Show evidence of developing the mind, body and voice as the creative, performing instrument.

2.10. Understand and participate in vocal warm-ups to develop articulation and breath control.

2.11. Understand and participate in physical warm-ups to develop focus and creativity.

2.12. Recognize and relate the importance of nonverbal communication.

2.13. Explore and demonstrate nonverbal communication through pantomime.

2.14. Use improvisation to expand listening, response, and evaluation skills as a spontaneous creative participant.

2.15. Use improvisation to explore character and story-line development.

2.16. Use improvisation formats as presentations.

2.17. Explore storytelling as a beginning performance experience.

2.18. Understand, discuss and/or write about the audition process.

2.19. Memorize and present a monologue in an informal setting.

2.20. Rehearse following a rehearsal schedule.

2.21. Identify character traits and given circumstances from a play.

2.22. Define and use a vocabulary appropriate for Theatre Arts I.

2.23. Write observations and reflections in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts I: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Demonstrate an understanding of and assume different roles on technical crews.

3.02. Understand and utilize production scheduling and organization.

3.03. Recognize types of stages and the basics of theatre architecture.

3.04. Relate the uses of technical theatre spaces for rehearsal, construction, performance, and storage.

3.05. Understand and discuss the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.06. Recognize and identify the terms used in the technical theatre process.

NC.4. Theatre Arts I: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Identify and describe the several types of rehearsals.

4.02. Recognize and explain what is in a prompt book.

4.03. Understand and use the vocabulary of directing.

4.04. Demonstrate a knowledge of and uses for a production organization chart.

NC.5. Theatre Arts I: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research and assemble information to begin a time line of theatre history including non-western theatre.

5.02. Understand and relate how theatre originated and evolved.

5.03. Know and practice audience behavior.

5.04. Explore and demonstrate storytelling traditions of non-western theatre.

5.05. Discover, discuss and/or write about sources for information about theatre productions, personalities, trends, etc.

NC.6. Theatre Arts I: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Show through discussion or writing an appreciation for theatre as a composite art form.

6.02. Understand and relate how theatre is a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts I: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Investigate and use theatre-related Internet sites.

7.02. Develop and relate a world view of theatre in society.

7.03. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.04. Investigate and discuss the technical elements in different media.

NC.8. Theatre Arts I: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Understand and relate how theatre provides occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.02. Understand and relate how theatre related media and other associated areas provide occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.03. Understand and relate how theatre skills are used in non-theatrical occupations such as lawyer, carpenter, etc.

NC.1. Theatre Arts II: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently, analyze and understand two plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Understand and relate the form and structure of dramatic genre.

1.03. Evaluate plots and themes.

1.04. Understand and diagram plot structure including exposition, rising action, complication, climax, falling action and denouement.

1.05. Learn and convey the concept of the central dramatic question.

1.06. Compare and explore relationships among characters.

1.07. Analyze plays for physical, social, and psychological dimensions.

1.08. Distinguish connotative (subtext) and denotative meaning of language in a dramatic text.

1.09. Understand, discuss and/or write about the evolution of play structure from early Greek to contemporary drama.

1.10. Write a two-person scene.

1.11. Develop and record information, impressions and ideas in preparation for designing in technical theatre.

NC.2. Theatre Arts II: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Identify ways to improve relationships as a person and as a performer.

2.02. Understand and diagram the physiology of the body and vocal production.

2.03. Discern and demonstrate the relationship between the body and voice.

2.04. Utilize information learned as to how the vocal mechanism is used to project the voice and articulate speech.

2.05. Participate in a physical and vocal warm-up.

2.06. Use improvisation to retain spontaneity and ensemble.

2.07. Demonstrate and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.08. Use improvisation as an approach to scripted material.

2.09. Analyze text for character clues and objectives.

2.10. Demonstrate an understanding of the audition process.

2.11. After reading a play, memorize and perform a monologue from that play in an informal setting.

2.12. Create and follow a rehearsal schedule.

2.13. Use theatre vocabulary appropriate to Theatre Arts II.

2.14. Analyze self and others verbally and through keeping entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts II: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.02. Know and employ appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical theatre areas and equipment.

3.03. Learn and use the tools of theatre construction such as power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment and other related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts II: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Read, discuss and/or write about plays to gain an understanding of the role of the director in the production.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the process of rehearsal and production.

4.03. Differentiate between the roles of the director and assistant director.

4.04. Devise an organizational chart to demonstrate the structure and flow necessary to the development and presentation of a theatrical production.

NC.5. Theatre Arts II: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Attend a play and reflect on it verbally or through writing entries in a journal.

5.02. Develop a time line of theatre history with additional specifics regarding social context, playwrights and genres.

5.03. Experience, discuss and/or write about productions in different theatre spaces.

5.04. Investigate, discuss and/or write about plays from non-western theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts II: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Understand and relate how the fundamentals of different art forms relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Understand and manifest the collaborative nature of theatre.

6.03. Write reviews of plays or other related art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts II: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Demonstrate giving and receiving constructive criticism.

7.02. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.03. Utilize video camera techniques for theatre projects or productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts II: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

8.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the roles of and careers in technical theatre and related areas.

8.03. Recognize and express that theatre and related areas play a role in the world of work as occupational opportunities.

8.04. Create an example of a professional resume.

NC.1. Theatre Arts III: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze three plays by different playwrights from different periods.

1.02. Examine and use playwriting techniques used to develop characters, plot, and theme through asides, soliloquies, allegory, symbol, mood and metaphor.

1.03. Understand and use the functions of characters in plays such as foil, protagonist, antagonist, incidental and agent of fate.

1.04. Learn and relate how the central dramatic question shapes a play.

1.05. Write a three-person scene or an ensemble piece alone, with a writing partner, or develop with an ensemble.

1.06. Research playwrights' lives and/or work.

NC.2. Theatre Arts III: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Expand self and knowledge of theatre through creation of new works.

2.02. Physicalize characters visually and kinesthetically.

2.03. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of one's own and others' voices.

2.04. Continue improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.05. Strive for and encourage ensemble in rehearsal and performance.

2.06. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.07. Develop, memorize and present scene work as an individual and as an ensemble.

2.08. Research, explore and create masks for neutral and character work.

2.09. Learn and utilize actor techniques such as script scoring.

2.10. Explore and demonstrate non-western theatre practices.

2.11. Prepare two contrasting monologues to demonstrate range of abilities.

2.12. Continue to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of self and others verbally and through writing entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts III: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take an active role in the technical aspects of formal and informal productions.

3.02. Learn and use appropriate criteria for assessing technical design and practice.

3.03. Write critiques of the technical aspects of a formal or informal production.

3.04. Demonstrate, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.05. Further develop and practice appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical areas and equipment.

3.06. Expand knowledge of and demonstrate the use of tools employed in theatre construction to include power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment, and related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts III: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Analyze a play as a director.

4.02. Demonstrate the principals of blocking and composing stage pictures in informal productions.

4.03. Take an active role in rehearsal and production.

4.04. Observe and document the process of a specific director.

4.05. Prepare research for a director.

4.06. Direct a two-person scene.

NC.5. Theatre Arts III: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Examine and discuss non-western plays not previously studied.

5.02. Read and research a play; view a production of the play and evaluate.

NC.6. Theatre Arts III: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a synthesis of all the arts.

6.02. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a collaborative art.

6.03. Review and analyze traditional and non-traditional art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts III: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Analyze live theatrical productions to see how technology is used.

7.03. Investigate technology available at the school site to incorporate in productions of formal and informal theatre.

NC.8. Theatre Arts III: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with historical events and personal experiences.

8.02. Analyze technical elements of production in different media.

8.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the uses of a resume for a professional theatre artist.

NC.1. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze four plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Write a scene with three or more characters or a one-act play.

1.03. Research two or more playwrights or styles.

1.04. Write a scene in the style of a specific genre or time period.

1.05. Analyze the effect of personal cultural experiences on self-created theatrical works.

NC.2. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Examine and practice the elements of theatre independently.

2.02. Demonstrate responsibility and motivation for independent work.

2.03. Recognize one's own individual strengths and remaining challenges.

2.04. Explore and use dialects.

2.05. Study and use stage combat techniques.

2.06. Analyze and report on the differing approaches of master teachers in vocal production.

2.07. Research and examine the work of master teachers who specialize in body work/movement.

2.08. Continue to use improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.09. Demonstrate improvisational skills in a formal setting.

2.10. Develop original work and present as a one-act play.

2.11. Participate in student directed works.

2.12. Study and use two or more acting methods by master teachers.

2.13. Research an actor's life and/or body of work from theatre history or modern stage.

NC.3. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take a leadership role in the technical aspects of formal or informal productions.

3.02. Refine and express knowledge of assessing technical design.

3.03. Write critiques of one's own work

3.04. Apply knowledge of the components of technical theatre to include scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.05. Examine and discuss the technical areas of special effects and technological advances.

NC.4. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Direct a one-act play.

4.02. Write a reflection of the one-act directing experience.

4.03. Study and report on two or more directing styles by master directors.

NC.5. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research a period theatre piece.

5.02. Research the role of a dramaturg.

5.03. Research and identify cultural and historical sources of American theatre including musical theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Analyze and report on new trends in theatre performance.

6.02. Analyze and report on theatrical developments in technology.

6.03. Compare and contrast art forms in specific cultures and/or historical periods.

NC.7. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Critique personal progress through the continuing use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Use available new technology or new uses of existing technology to support the school theatre arts program.

NC.8. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Acquire and demonstrate successful collaboration skills through theatre and related media.

8.02. Analyze, discuss and/or write about jobs in a selected theatrical field.

NC.1. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the form and structure of scripts.

1.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the basic content of plays.

1.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the function of a playwright.

NC.2. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and demonstrate an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Develop and understand the body and the use of movement in the dramatic process.

2.03. Understand and develop the vocal instrument and its use in the dramatic process.

2.04. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.05. Explore and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.06. Explore and expand methods of characterization.

2.07. Understand and participate in the acting of a performance.

NC.3. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of how the various areas of technical theatre operate and support performances in K-12 educational theatre.

3.02. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of the scene design process.

3.03. Construct, acquire, and operate scenery using available resources.

3.04. Design, install, acquire, and operate lighting using available resources.

3.05. Design, construct, acquire, and implement costumes using available resources.

3.06. Design, acquire, apply, and/or implement makeup using available resources.

NC.4. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the role of directing in the theatre process.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the essential components of theatre direction.

4.03. Direct informal or formal productions in the classroom or a theatrical setting.

NC.5. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Analyze the impact history and theatre have had upon each other.

5.02. Communicate a sense of how theatre has evolved.

5.03. Explain theatre's role in society and the world.

5.04. Recognize and discuss dramatic and literary genres.

NC.6. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Discuss the basic nature of art forms and how they relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Describe theatre as a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze and evaluate dramatic elements.

7.02. Use available technology to support formal and informal theatre productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with life situations.

8.02. Discuss the role of theatre and related areas as an avocation.

8.03. Explain the roles and careers of theatre and related areas.

8.04. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

NC.1. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Devise and use strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Create multiple solutions in problem solving and discuss that some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize and discuss that concepts and images from a variety of sources can be used to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Manipulate sensory stimuli to develop perceptual awareness.

1.07. Use the vocabulary of art in written and oral form.

NC.2. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore and discuss unique properties and potential of art materials.

2.02. Demonstrate techniques and processes for working with each art material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts I: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Use intuitive perception to solve problems.

3.04. Use experimentation to solve problems.

3.05. Use critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts I: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and discuss how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts I: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Describe the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Describe universal themes that exist in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and discuss that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts I: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Describe the various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Explain why what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Explain how the constructive role of failure is often a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Explain the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts I: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Read about and discuss universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Discuss and explain how current technology impacts visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. List and discuss art related avocations.

8.02. List and discuss art professions.

8.03. Articulate how art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

NC.1. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Discuss the qualities of multiple solutions and devise a framework for making good choices.

1.04. Acquire concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

1.07. Expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Use appropriate techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of work.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts II: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Demonstrate the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Demonstrate the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Demonstrate the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts II: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Use life surroundings and personal experiences to visually express ideas and feelings.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and demonstrate how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts II: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Research and write about the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Research and write about the existence of universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts II: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts II: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Further explore universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts.

NC.8. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Investigate the necessary preparation to pursue various careers in visual arts.

NC.1. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Utilize concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Continue to expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Utilize techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts III: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts III: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Further expand the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore and compare how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts III: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize and differentiate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify and classify universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts III: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe and analyze how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand, compare and explain there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts III: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Develop a plan for preparation for further study in visual arts beyond high school.

NC.1. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Evaluate and refine concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show and evaluate how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Cultivate a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Focus exploration on the unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Refine techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts IV: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts IV: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Refine and clarify the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent, develop and refine original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore, compare and assess how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts IV: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize, differentiate and evaluate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify, classify and evaluate universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts IV: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe, analyze and assess how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork using verbal and written expression incorporating: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas.

6.07. Understand, compare and evaluate the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts IV: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize and appraise universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare and synthesize characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Refine their portfolio and its presentation for job interviews and college placement.

NC.1. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.

1.05. Show development of ideas across time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

NC.2. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore unique properties and potential of materials.

2.02. Learn techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Use different media and techniques expressively.

2.04. Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

NC.3. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize and apply the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize and apply the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Recognize that diverse solutions are preferable to predetermined visual solutions.

3.04. Recognize the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Recognize the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

NC.4. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore how artists develop personal imagery and style.

NC.5. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize the existence of universal theme in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.05. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.06. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

NC.7. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.04. Recognize how current technology affects visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning, both vocationally and avocationally.

NC.1. Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate that different dance forms have various techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate and define basic modern dance vocabulary.

NC.2. Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation (free and structured) to discover and generate movement.

2.02. Explore movement with a partner or group and exhibit spontaneous decision-making to select movement for dance.

2.03. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.04. Recognize and explain how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.05. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.06. Identify formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict sequences and patterns that are used in creating dance.

2.07. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant contemporary dance works with respect to historical, cultural, philosophical, and artistic perspectives.

3.03. Recognize and demonstrate understanding of how technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are required to create and perform dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify ways that dance reflects, records, and influences history.

5.02. Identify patterns, relationships, and trends dance plays in at least two different cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary between them.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure (flexion, extension, circumduction, rotation, abduction, adduction, and hypertension).

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument to make informed decisions.

NC.7. Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate understanding of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify career related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Determine the economic challenges facing professional dance companies in America and other countries.

8.05. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Recognize and demonstrate the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Recognize and demonstrate understanding that dance has different forms, techniques, and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of basic dance technique.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform basic movement sequences.

1.05. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Explore and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Explore and demonstrate the understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Explore, select, and demonstrate movement for a dance with a partner or group.

2.02. Identify and explore a range of stimuli (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) to create dance movement.

2.03. Identify how the creative process in dance is influenced by personal movement styles.

2.04. Observe, recall, and describe using main ideas and supporting details the use of dance elements in a variety of significant choreographic works.

2.05. Identify formula and other abstract expressions to map and predict variations of sequences and patterns in creating dance.

2.06. Define and identify the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.07. Recognize and explain the use of lighting, setting, props, costumes, and other technical/theatrical elements in dance works.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Recognize and demonstrate the human body as an instrument of expression.

3.02. Observe and discuss significant historical and contemporary dance compositions.

3.03. Identify how the technical/theatrical elements in a dance can influence its interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Identify a variety of artistic decisions that are made in creating and performing dance.

4.02. Identify and discuss possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance including skill of performer, style and quality of movement, technical elements, visual or emotional impact, compositional elements (variety, contrast, unity, transition, and repetition) and choreographer's intent.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Recognize ways that dance reflects and records history.

5.02. Identify the patterns, relationships, and trends in the role dance plays in various cultures and discuss how aesthetic judgments vary from culture to culture.

5.03. Research the origins of and the universal themes of dance.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate capabilities and limitations of the body through movement exploration.

6.02. Identify and discuss functions of muscle groups and bone structure.

6.03. Identify and explain personal responsibilities necessary to perform dance.

6.04. Identify issues (fact, propaganda, and opinion) affecting the health and care of the dance instrument.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict connections between dance and other content areas by applying criteria for evaluation.

7.02. Use technology as a tool for exploring and creating dance.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance I: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify careers related to dance in contemporary society.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness through the consistent use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and demonstrate the use of a variety of dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate modern dance technique focusing on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, memorize, and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of space (locomotor, non-locomotor/axial, pathways, direction, levels, shape, personal space, general space).

1.06. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of time (tempo, beat, rhythm, accent, organic rhythm).

1.07. Demonstrate understanding through applying the use of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics (flow, space, time, weight).

NC.2. Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Employ the use of improvisation to discover and generate movement for choreography.

2.02. Recognize and demonstrate that improvisation with others can release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.03. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.04. Combine the creative process with personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.05. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.06. Apply the use of formulas and other abstract expressions to map and predict the use of structures in movement sequences.

2.07. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.08. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of the human body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experience influences the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze and examine the influence of technical/theatrical elements on interpretation and meaning in dance.

NC.4. Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify the purpose and function of dance in a selected ethnic cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, and creator of artistic values.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance from Ancient through Medieval periods, focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Execute movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology while performing movement.

6.03. Formulate a plan for meeting personal goals as a dancer by outlining logical steps and organizing resources.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinion) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Demonstrate the use of a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems related to dance.

NC.8. Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the role of an audience in dance.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio containing written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate with consistency the use of proper body alignment.

1.02. Explore and identify dance techniques and vocabularies.

1.03. Demonstrate the use of intermediate dance technique focused on articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination.

1.04. Demonstrate the ability to memorize and accurately perform extended movement sequences.

1.05. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of space.

1.06. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of time.

1.07. Apply and demonstrate understanding of the dance element of movement energy/dynamics.

NC.2. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Demonstrate the use of movement exploration with others to release intuitive movement possibilities.

2.02. Choreograph a simple dance focusing on a selected stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic).

2.03. Combine the creative process and personal movement style to produce a movement sequence.

2.04. Classify and discuss the relationships of dance elements in compositions.

2.05. Apply various choreographic structures to movement sequences.

2.06. Employ the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition in a movement study.

2.07. Illustrate and compute through charts, formulas, or diagrams how the use of technical/theatrical elements used in a dance can affect the choreographic structure and intent.

NC.3. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Refine and articulate the use of one's body as a tool for communication.

3.02. Explain how personal experiences influence the interpretation of a dance.

3.03. Analyze the technical/theatrical elements used in dance and examine their influence on interpretation and meaning.

NC.4. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Employ and interpret the use of creative and critical thinking to explore movement possibilities within a given structure or problem to determine the best course of action.

4.02. Formulate and answer aesthetic questions examining issues including what makes a particular dance that dance, how much a dance can be changed by an individual before it becomes a different dance, and defining dance.

4.03. Critique the works of selected choreographers by gaining insight and drawing conclusions through research and observation.

NC.5. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Identify important dance innovations in past and contemporary cultures.

5.02. Examine and describe the role of the dancer in society as an expressive artist, performer, participant, creator of artistic values, and contributor to accomplishments of civilization.

5.03. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the development of dance in various cultures throughout history focusing on the purposes of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Demonstrate and explore movements of various body parts and the body as a whole.

6.02. Identify and apply understanding of basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Formulate a plan by outlining logical steps and organizing resources for meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Research challenges (fact, propaganda, and opinions) facing professional dancers in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

NC.7. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Identify, conclude, or predict commonalities and differences between dance and other content areas with regard to fundamental concepts, materials, elements, and ways of communicating meaning.

7.02. Use a variety of technology to enhance or alter the movement experience.

NC.8. Special Topics Dance II: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette using good listening skills, attentive behavior, and respect for the audience and performers.

8.02. Demonstrate concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Identify dance as a vocation and profession and relate the discipline of dance to other aspects of life.

8.04. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance III: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with consistency through the use of proper body alignment with various dance techniques.

1.02. Analyze and use different dance techniques and vocabularies by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

1.03. Demonstrate consistency and reliability in performing intermediate to advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Scrutinize for accuracy the performance of a selected dance and summarize findings in a written format using rules of standard English.

1.05. Choreograph a dance clearly illustrating at least two dance elements (space, time, energy/dynamics).

NC.2. Dance III: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Assess the use of improvisation to solve movement problems individually and with a group.

2.02. Demonstrate partner skills including: copying, leading and following, mirroring, flocking, and weight-sharing.

2.03. Analyze the use of differing stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Relate one's creative process to personal movement style.

2.05. Analyze the use of dance elements and their relationships in compositions.

2.06. Create dance compositions using various choreographic structures to vary the form (canon, AB, ABA, theme and variation, rondo).

2.07. Create dance compositions using the choreographic principles of unity, variety, contrast, repetition, and transition.

2.08. Plan and create dance compositions featuring various technical/theatrical elements within a given time frame.

NC.3. Dance III: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Communicate personal feelings and ideas through movement with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Create a dance that effectively communicates a social theme.

3.03. Plan and incorporate technical/theatrical elements in dance to enhance the meaning of original choreography.

NC.4. Dance III: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Choreograph a dance and revise it over time articulating the reasons for the artistic decisions made.

4.02. Apply selected aesthetic criteria to analyze personal choreography and that of others.

4.03. Relate and examine viewer opinions about dance with peers in a supportive and constructive manner.

NC.5. Dance III: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dance movement studies demonstrating the dance styles of a selected ethnic culture.

5.02. Analyze the role of dance between two cultures or time periods by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing to make informed decisions.

5.03. Analyze the development of dance from the Renaissance through Romantic periods focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors and innovations.

NC.6. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Monitor and record growth in personal body awareness through dance.

6.02. Compare and contrast functions of muscle groups in performing dance movement.

6.03. Demonstrate personal commitment and discipline necessary to achieve success in meeting personal goals as a dancer.

6.04. Analyze historical and cultural images of the body in dance by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing the body image in contemporary media.

NC.7. Dance III: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Create an interdisciplinary project based on a theme including dance and two other content areas.

7.02. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts using relationships among fractions, decimals, or percents through creating dance compositions.

7.03. Create an interdisciplinary project using selected technologies and dance.

7.04. Compute a budget for a selected dance production by organizing, estimating, predicting, and analyzing expense and resources needed.

NC.8. Dance III: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Demonstrate the consistent use of concentration and focus as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.02. Research and explain opportunities for involvement in dance using main ideas and supporting details.

8.03. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Dance IV: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance.

1.01. Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness with a high level of consistency and reliability through the use of proper body alignment while performing dance.

1.02. Choreograph dances exemplifying a selected dance technique.

1.03. Demonstrate a high level of consistency and reliability in performing advanced modern dance technique.

1.04. Revise, refine, and evaluate for accuracy the performance of a selected dance.

1.05. Choreograph a dance featuring the use of all basic dance elements.

NC.2. Dance IV: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures.

2.01. Validate the use of improvisation in choreography.

2.02. Justify the use of cooperative skills in improvisation and choreography.

2.03. Validate the selection and use of stimuli in personal choreography.

2.04. Improvise, create, and perform dances based on own ideas and concepts from other sources.

2.05. Utilize and manipulate various structures and/or forms of dance in dance compositions.

NC.3. Dance IV: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

3.01. Integrate movement with choreographic intent to communicate ideas with individual style and clarity.

3.02. Compare, contrast, and summarize creative decisions made to communicate meaning in two personal choreographic works.

3.03. Critique how effectively technical/theatrical elements in personal choreography and the works of others affect the meaning of dance.

NC.4. Dance IV: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance.

4.01. Critique the creative process used in choreographing a dance articulating what was lost or gained by artistic decisions made.

4.02. Formulate and justify a personal set of aesthetic criteria for dance.

4.03. Write a critique using rules of standard English of a live dance performance from an audience member perspective.

NC.5. Dance IV: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

5.01. Choreograph dances demonstrating the style of noted twentieth century and contemporary choreographers.

5.02. Perform and describe the similarities and differences between two contemporary forms of dance or two choreographers.

5.03. Evaluate the development of dance during the Twentieth Century and contemporary eras focusing on the purpose of dance, dance genres and styles, artistic conflicts and resolutions, significant contributors, and innovations.

NC.6. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living.

6.01. Validate that dance is a way of heightening body awareness.

6.02. Create a dance demonstration explaining basic principles of anatomy and kinesiology.

6.03. Assess consequences of personal actions, commitment, and discipline necessary to consistently achieve dance goals.

6.04. Assess personal health and fitness as a dancer.

NC.7. Dance IV: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas.

7.01. Explain how works of art in different media from the same culture or time period can reflect the artistic, cultural, and historical context.

7.02. Predict and evaluate by using data analysis and probability how technology can reinforce, enhance, or alter the dance concept and performance.

7.03. Make predictions by using data analysis and probability to solve problems relating to dance and science.

7.04. Evaluate the use of mathematical concepts and relationships in created dance compositions.

7.05. Compare and contrast various literary forms with those of dance.

NC.8. Dance IV: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

8.01. Write a critique of live dance viewed as an audience member.

8.02. Demonstrate the use of concentration and focus with a high level of consistency and reliability as part of the role of a performer of dance.

8.03. Assess the role of dance in society as an expressive art form, entertainment, conveyor of artistic values, and contributor to the accomplishments of civilization.

8.04. Interpret information about the United States and world economic systems as they relate to the arts industry.

8.05. Critique and evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a dance portfolio of written and/or visual samples of student work.

NC.1. Vocal Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Demonstrate correct vocal practices.

1.02. Sing easy vocal literature which may include changes in tempo, key, and meter, written in modest ranges.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music I: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read melodies.

5.03. Notate melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music I: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing increasingly difficult vocal literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of a vocal score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read musical examples in the treble and bass clefs.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing moderately difficult vocal literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Vocal Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

1.02. Sing difficult vocal literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

1.03. Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Vocal Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

2.02. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Vocal Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Vocal Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Vocal Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Vocal Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember musical events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Vocal Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Vocal Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music I: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music I: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play simple instrumental literature using a variety of keys, meters, tempi, and rhythms in modest ranges.

2.03. Play a varied repertoire of instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music I: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music I: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voices and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.03. Notate simple melodies.

5.04. Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

5.05. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify basic musical forms.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Identify various types of accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music I: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Describe the aesthetic nature of music and how perceptions of interacting musical elements affect one's feelingful responses to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music I: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music II: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music II: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play with increased technical accuracy.

2.02. Play increasingly difficult instrumental literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music II: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music II: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music II: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read individual part of an instrumental score by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read simple musical examples with reasonable accuracy.

5.04. Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music II: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Explain various accompaniments.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music II: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Explain how interacting musical elements impact one's aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

8.04. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.05. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.06. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music II: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture, and/or historical periods.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

9.04. Show respect music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music III: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music III: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play moderately difficult instrumental literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music III: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

3.02. Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music III: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music III: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

5.02. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

5.03. Sight read moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.04. Notate moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.05. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.06. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music III: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

6.04. Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music III: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recordings to make informed choices.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical means it uses to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.06. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music III: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.02. Use singing to support instrumental study.

1.03. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Play instrumental literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

2.02. Play difficult instrumental literature which requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, ability to perform various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements.

2.03. Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

2.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.3. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

3.02. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.03. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.04. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used and explaining all transpositions and clefs.

5.02. Sight read advanced musical examples with accuracy and expression.

5.03. Notate and transpose moderately difficult music examples using standard notation.

5.04. Read and interpret standard and non-standard notation.

5.05. Create musical examples using non-standard notation.

5.06. Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

5.07. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Compare and contrast musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, and expressive.

6.04. Demonstrate the ability to perceive and remember music events by describing in detail significant events occurring in a given aural example.

6.05. Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

6.06. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one's personal participation in music.

7.02. Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.04. Evaluate a given musical work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain the musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotions.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Compare and contrast using main ideas and supporting details to organize and communicate information about the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Generalize ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those of music.

8.03. Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

8.04. Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.05. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. Instrumental Music IV: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Classify unfamiliar yet representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

9.02. Explain how music has evolved over time.

9.03. Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

9.04. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01. Sing with increased vocal proficiency.

1.02. Sing selected instrumental parts.

1.03. Sing a varied repertoire of music.

1.04. Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

NC.2. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate instrumental technique.

2.02. Play instrumental music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

2.03. Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

NC.3. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01. Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns and accompaniments in a variety of styles.

3.02. Improvise variations on a simple melody.

3.03. Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

NC.4. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01. Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

4.02. Plan logical steps and organize resources necessary to create compositions in varied styles.

4.03. Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/genres of music to create original compositions.

4.04. Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

4.05. Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

NC.5. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will read and notate music.

5.01. Sight read simple musical examples.

5.02. Identify and use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to notate musical ideas.

5.03. Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

NC.6. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01. Identify musical forms representing various historical periods and cultures.

6.02. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

6.03. Discuss a variety of compositional techniques.

6.04. Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

NC.7. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01. Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

7.02. Evaluate musical compositions by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

7.03. Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

7.04. Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

7.05. Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

NC.8. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01. Apply rules of standard written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

8.02. Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are related to those of music.

8.03. Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

8.04. Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

NC.9. General Music/All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01. Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

9.02. Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music in history and cultures.

9.03. Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

9.04. Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

9.05. Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

NC.1. Theatre Arts I: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read, understand and relate the basic content of a play.

1.02. Understand and describe the form and structure of plays.

1.03. Compare and contrast play structure in relation to other forms of literature.

1.04. Understand and convey the function of a playwright.

1.05. Write a monologue.

NC.2. Theatre Arts I: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and manifest an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Understand and demonstrate the inherent individual's ability to intuit and create.

2.03. Recognize the use of divergent thinking in the creative process.

2.04. Employ creative action and thinking skills.

2.05. Expand and exhibit the use of problem solving skills.

2.06. Show evidence of broadening one's self-perception and abilities through creating and performing.

2.07. Develop a perception of self through observations of self and others.

2.08. Examine and manage one's own emotions as a person and performer.

2.09. Show evidence of developing the mind, body and voice as the creative, performing instrument.

2.10. Understand and participate in vocal warm-ups to develop articulation and breath control.

2.11. Understand and participate in physical warm-ups to develop focus and creativity.

2.12. Recognize and relate the importance of nonverbal communication.

2.13. Explore and demonstrate nonverbal communication through pantomime.

2.14. Use improvisation to expand listening, response, and evaluation skills as a spontaneous creative participant.

2.15. Use improvisation to explore character and story-line development.

2.16. Use improvisation formats as presentations.

2.17. Explore storytelling as a beginning performance experience.

2.18. Understand, discuss and/or write about the audition process.

2.19. Memorize and present a monologue in an informal setting.

2.20. Rehearse following a rehearsal schedule.

2.21. Identify character traits and given circumstances from a play.

2.22. Define and use a vocabulary appropriate for Theatre Arts I.

2.23. Write observations and reflections in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts I: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Demonstrate an understanding of and assume different roles on technical crews.

3.02. Understand and utilize production scheduling and organization.

3.03. Recognize types of stages and the basics of theatre architecture.

3.04. Relate the uses of technical theatre spaces for rehearsal, construction, performance, and storage.

3.05. Understand and discuss the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.06. Recognize and identify the terms used in the technical theatre process.

NC.4. Theatre Arts I: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Identify and describe the several types of rehearsals.

4.02. Recognize and explain what is in a prompt book.

4.03. Understand and use the vocabulary of directing.

4.04. Demonstrate a knowledge of and uses for a production organization chart.

NC.5. Theatre Arts I: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research and assemble information to begin a time line of theatre history including non-western theatre.

5.02. Understand and relate how theatre originated and evolved.

5.03. Know and practice audience behavior.

5.04. Explore and demonstrate storytelling traditions of non-western theatre.

5.05. Discover, discuss and/or write about sources for information about theatre productions, personalities, trends, etc.

NC.6. Theatre Arts I: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Show through discussion or writing an appreciation for theatre as a composite art form.

6.02. Understand and relate how theatre is a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts I: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Investigate and use theatre-related Internet sites.

7.02. Develop and relate a world view of theatre in society.

7.03. Demonstrate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.04. Investigate and discuss the technical elements in different media.

NC.8. Theatre Arts I: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Understand and relate how theatre provides occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.02. Understand and relate how theatre related media and other associated areas provide occupational opportunities in the world of work.

8.03. Understand and relate how theatre skills are used in non-theatrical occupations such as lawyer, carpenter, etc.

NC.1. Theatre Arts II: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently, analyze and understand two plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Understand and relate the form and structure of dramatic genre.

1.03. Evaluate plots and themes.

1.04. Understand and diagram plot structure including exposition, rising action, complication, climax, falling action and denouement.

1.05. Learn and convey the concept of the central dramatic question.

1.06. Compare and explore relationships among characters.

1.07. Analyze plays for physical, social, and psychological dimensions.

1.08. Distinguish connotative (subtext) and denotative meaning of language in a dramatic text.

1.09. Understand, discuss and/or write about the evolution of play structure from early Greek to contemporary drama.

1.10. Write a two-person scene.

1.11. Develop and record information, impressions and ideas in preparation for designing in technical theatre.

NC.2. Theatre Arts II: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Identify ways to improve relationships as a person and as a performer.

2.02. Understand and diagram the physiology of the body and vocal production.

2.03. Discern and demonstrate the relationship between the body and voice.

2.04. Utilize information learned as to how the vocal mechanism is used to project the voice and articulate speech.

2.05. Participate in a physical and vocal warm-up.

2.06. Use improvisation to retain spontaneity and ensemble.

2.07. Demonstrate and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.08. Use improvisation as an approach to scripted material.

2.09. Analyze text for character clues and objectives.

2.10. Demonstrate an understanding of the audition process.

2.11. After reading a play, memorize and perform a monologue from that play in an informal setting.

2.12. Create and follow a rehearsal schedule.

2.13. Use theatre vocabulary appropriate to Theatre Arts II.

2.14. Analyze self and others verbally and through keeping entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts II: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costume, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.02. Know and employ appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical theatre areas and equipment.

3.03. Learn and use the tools of theatre construction such as power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment and other related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts II: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Read, discuss and/or write about plays to gain an understanding of the role of the director in the production.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the process of rehearsal and production.

4.03. Differentiate between the roles of the director and assistant director.

4.04. Devise an organizational chart to demonstrate the structure and flow necessary to the development and presentation of a theatrical production.

NC.5. Theatre Arts II: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Attend a play and reflect on it verbally or through writing entries in a journal.

5.02. Develop a time line of theatre history with additional specifics regarding social context, playwrights and genres.

5.03. Experience, discuss and/or write about productions in different theatre spaces.

5.04. Investigate, discuss and/or write about plays from non-western theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts II: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Understand and relate how the fundamentals of different art forms relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Understand and manifest the collaborative nature of theatre.

6.03. Write reviews of plays or other related art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts II: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Demonstrate giving and receiving constructive criticism.

7.02. Evaluate personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.03. Utilize video camera techniques for theatre projects or productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts II: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

8.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the roles of and careers in technical theatre and related areas.

8.03. Recognize and express that theatre and related areas play a role in the world of work as occupational opportunities.

8.04. Create an example of a professional resume.

NC.1. Theatre Arts III: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze three plays by different playwrights from different periods.

1.02. Examine and use playwriting techniques used to develop characters, plot, and theme through asides, soliloquies, allegory, symbol, mood and metaphor.

1.03. Understand and use the functions of characters in plays such as foil, protagonist, antagonist, incidental and agent of fate.

1.04. Learn and relate how the central dramatic question shapes a play.

1.05. Write a three-person scene or an ensemble piece alone, with a writing partner, or develop with an ensemble.

1.06. Research playwrights' lives and/or work.

NC.2. Theatre Arts III: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Expand self and knowledge of theatre through creation of new works.

2.02. Physicalize characters visually and kinesthetically.

2.03. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of one's own and others' voices.

2.04. Continue improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.05. Strive for and encourage ensemble in rehearsal and performance.

2.06. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.07. Develop, memorize and present scene work as an individual and as an ensemble.

2.08. Research, explore and create masks for neutral and character work.

2.09. Learn and utilize actor techniques such as script scoring.

2.10. Explore and demonstrate non-western theatre practices.

2.11. Prepare two contrasting monologues to demonstrate range of abilities.

2.12. Continue to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of self and others verbally and through writing entries in a journal.

NC.3. Theatre Arts III: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take an active role in the technical aspects of formal and informal productions.

3.02. Learn and use appropriate criteria for assessing technical design and practice.

3.03. Write critiques of the technical aspects of a formal or informal production.

3.04. Demonstrate, discuss and/or write about the components of technical theatre: scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound and props.

3.05. Further develop and practice appropriate safety precautions in accordance with established regulations for all technical areas and equipment.

3.06. Expand knowledge of and demonstrate the use of tools employed in theatre construction to include power tools, a sewing machine, lighting and sound equipment, and related items.

NC.4. Theatre Arts III: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Analyze a play as a director.

4.02. Demonstrate the principals of blocking and composing stage pictures in informal productions.

4.03. Take an active role in rehearsal and production.

4.04. Observe and document the process of a specific director.

4.05. Prepare research for a director.

4.06. Direct a two-person scene.

NC.5. Theatre Arts III: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Examine and discuss non-western plays not previously studied.

5.02. Read and research a play; view a production of the play and evaluate.

NC.6. Theatre Arts III: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a synthesis of all the arts.

6.02. Demonstrate an understanding of theatre as a collaborative art.

6.03. Review and analyze traditional and non-traditional art forms.

NC.7. Theatre Arts III: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze personal progress through the creation and use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Analyze live theatrical productions to see how technology is used.

7.03. Investigate technology available at the school site to incorporate in productions of formal and informal theatre.

NC.8. Theatre Arts III: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with historical events and personal experiences.

8.02. Analyze technical elements of production in different media.

8.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the uses of a resume for a professional theatre artist.

NC.1. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Read independently and analyze four plays by different playwrights in different periods.

1.02. Write a scene with three or more characters or a one-act play.

1.03. Research two or more playwrights or styles.

1.04. Write a scene in the style of a specific genre or time period.

1.05. Analyze the effect of personal cultural experiences on self-created theatrical works.

NC.2. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Examine and practice the elements of theatre independently.

2.02. Demonstrate responsibility and motivation for independent work.

2.03. Recognize one's own individual strengths and remaining challenges.

2.04. Explore and use dialects.

2.05. Study and use stage combat techniques.

2.06. Analyze and report on the differing approaches of master teachers in vocal production.

2.07. Research and examine the work of master teachers who specialize in body work/movement.

2.08. Continue to use improvisation for spontaneity and ensemble.

2.09. Demonstrate improvisational skills in a formal setting.

2.10. Develop original work and present as a one-act play.

2.11. Participate in student directed works.

2.12. Study and use two or more acting methods by master teachers.

2.13. Research an actor's life and/or body of work from theatre history or modern stage.

NC.3. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Take a leadership role in the technical aspects of formal or informal productions.

3.02. Refine and express knowledge of assessing technical design.

3.03. Write critiques of one's own work

3.04. Apply knowledge of the components of technical theatre to include scenery, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, and props.

3.05. Examine and discuss the technical areas of special effects and technological advances.

NC.4. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Direct a one-act play.

4.02. Write a reflection of the one-act directing experience.

4.03. Study and report on two or more directing styles by master directors.

NC.5. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Research a period theatre piece.

5.02. Research the role of a dramaturg.

5.03. Research and identify cultural and historical sources of American theatre including musical theatre.

NC.6. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Analyze and report on new trends in theatre performance.

6.02. Analyze and report on theatrical developments in technology.

6.03. Compare and contrast art forms in specific cultures and/or historical periods.

NC.7. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Critique personal progress through the continuing use of a portfolio of theatre work.

7.02. Use available new technology or new uses of existing technology to support the school theatre arts program.

NC.8. Theatre Arts IV: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Acquire and demonstrate successful collaboration skills through theatre and related media.

8.02. Analyze, discuss and/or write about jobs in a selected theatrical field.

NC.1. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will write based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

1.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the form and structure of scripts.

1.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the basic content of plays.

1.03. Understand, discuss and/or write about the function of a playwright.

NC.2. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will act by interacting in improvisations and assuming roles.

2.01. Develop and demonstrate an awareness of the self as a thinking, creative, performing whole.

2.02. Develop and understand the body and the use of movement in the dramatic process.

2.03. Understand and develop the vocal instrument and its use in the dramatic process.

2.04. Understand and participate in ensembles.

2.05. Explore and expand dramatic concepts through improvisations.

2.06. Explore and expand methods of characterization.

2.07. Understand and participate in the acting of a performance.

NC.3. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

3.01. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of how the various areas of technical theatre operate and support performances in K-12 educational theatre.

3.02. Understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of the scene design process.

3.03. Construct, acquire, and operate scenery using available resources.

3.04. Design, install, acquire, and operate lighting using available resources.

3.05. Design, construct, acquire, and implement costumes using available resources.

3.06. Design, acquire, apply, and/or implement makeup using available resources.

NC.4. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will direct through planning and presenting informal or formal productions.

4.01. Understand, discuss and/or write about the role of directing in the theatre process.

4.02. Understand, discuss and/or write about the essential components of theatre direction.

4.03. Direct informal or formal productions in the classroom or a theatrical setting.

NC.5. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will research by finding information to support informal or formal productions.

5.01. Analyze the impact history and theatre have had upon each other.

5.02. Communicate a sense of how theatre has evolved.

5.03. Explain theatre's role in society and the world.

5.04. Recognize and discuss dramatic and literary genres.

NC.6. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will compare and integrate art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms.

6.01. Discuss the basic nature of art forms and how they relate to the study, process and production of theatre.

6.02. Describe theatre as a synthesis of all arts.

NC.7. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will analyze, critique, and construct meaning from informal and formal theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

7.01. Analyze and evaluate dramatic elements.

7.02. Use available technology to support formal and informal theatre productions.

NC.8. Theatre Arts All Other High School Electives: The learner will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the past and present.

8.01. Compare and contrast productions with life situations.

8.02. Discuss the role of theatre and related areas as an avocation.

8.03. Explain the roles and careers of theatre and related areas.

8.04. Demonstrate responsible behavior and social discipline through theatre and related media.

NC.1. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Devise and use strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Create multiple solutions in problem solving and discuss that some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize and discuss that concepts and images from a variety of sources can be used to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Manipulate sensory stimuli to develop perceptual awareness.

1.07. Use the vocabulary of art in written and oral form.

NC.2. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore and discuss unique properties and potential of art materials.

2.02. Demonstrate techniques and processes for working with each art material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts I: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Use intuitive perception to solve problems.

3.04. Use experimentation to solve problems.

3.05. Use critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts I: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and discuss how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts I: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Describe the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Describe universal themes that exist in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and discuss that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts I: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Describe the various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Explain why what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Explain how the constructive role of failure is often a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Explain the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts I: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Read about and discuss universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Discuss and explain how current technology impacts visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts I: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. List and discuss art related avocations.

8.02. List and discuss art professions.

8.03. Articulate how art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

NC.1. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Discuss the qualities of multiple solutions and devise a framework for making good choices.

1.04. Acquire concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

1.07. Expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Use appropriate techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of work.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts II: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Demonstrate the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Demonstrate the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Demonstrate the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts II: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Use life surroundings and personal experiences to visually express ideas and feelings.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Research and demonstrate how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts II: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Research and write about the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Research and write about the existence of universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts II: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts II: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Further explore universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts.

NC.8. Visual Arts II: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Investigate the necessary preparation to pursue various careers in visual arts.

NC.1. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Utilize concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Continue to expand a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Continue to explore unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Utilize techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts III: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts III: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Further expand the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore and compare how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts III: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize and differentiate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify and classify universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts III: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe and analyze how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07. Understand, compare and explain there are varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts III: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts III: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Develop a plan for preparation for further study in visual arts beyond high school.

NC.1. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.

1.04. Evaluate and refine concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.

1.05. Show and evaluate how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06. Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.

1.07. Cultivate a working knowledge of the vocabulary of art.

NC.2. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Focus exploration on the unique properties and potential of materials and media.

2.02. Refine techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques.

2.04. Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.

2.05. Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

NC.3. Visual Arts IV: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.04. Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06. Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art.

NC.4. Visual Arts IV: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Refine and clarify the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent, develop and refine original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore, compare and assess how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05. Apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

NC.5. Visual Arts IV: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize, differentiate and evaluate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize, identify, classify and evaluate universal themes in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize and identify different aesthetics among cultures and the impact of the culture and aesthetics on the individual.

NC.6. Visual Arts IV: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe, analyze and assess how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize that what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.06. Critique artwork using verbal and written expression incorporating: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas.

6.07. Understand, compare and evaluate the varied responses to specific artworks.

6.08. Accept and offer constructive criticism.

NC.7. Visual Arts IV: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Utilize and appraise universal themes that exist within the arts disciplines.

7.04. Compare and synthesize characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05. Continue to develop the use of current technology and its impact on visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts IV: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning.

8.04. Refine their portfolio and its presentation for job interviews and college placement.

NC.1. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

1.01. Plan and organize for creating art.

1.02. Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03. Recognize in a world of imagination there is no right or wrong, but some solutions are better than others.

1.04. Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.

1.05. Show development of ideas across time.

1.06. Develop perceptual awareness through the use of all senses.

NC.2. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

2.01. Explore unique properties and potential of materials.

2.02. Learn techniques and processes for working with each material.

2.03. Use different media and techniques expressively.

2.04. Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

NC.3. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

3.01. Recognize and apply the elements of art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02. Recognize and apply the design principles used in composition.

3.03. Recognize that diverse solutions are preferable to predetermined visual solutions.

3.04. Recognize the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.

3.05. Recognize the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.

NC.4. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

4.01. Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02. Interpret the environment through art.

4.03. Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04. Explore how artists develop personal imagery and style.

NC.5. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

5.01. Know that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

5.02. Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places.

5.03. Compare relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04. Recognize the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05. Recognize the existence of universal theme in art throughout history.

5.06. Recognize that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

NC.6. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

6.01. Understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

6.02. Describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks.

6.03. Accept other's work and ideas as unique expression of themselves.

6.04. Recognize the constructive role of failure as a part of the creative process.

6.05. Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.06. Understand there are varied responses to specific artworks.

NC.7. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

7.01. Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

7.02. Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines.

7.03. Compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.04. Recognize how current technology affects visual arts and other disciplines.

NC.8. Visual Arts All Other Electives: The learner will develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.

8.01. Develop an awareness of art as an avocation.

8.02. Develop an awareness of art as a profession.

8.03. Discover that art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning, both vocationally and avocationally.