Language of the Arts-6th-8th Grade

GOAL 25: Know the language of the arts.

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Sensory Elements-Dance

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Organizational Principles-Dance

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Expressive Qualities-Dance

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Sensory Elements-Drama

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Organizational Principles-Drama

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Expressive Qualities-Drama

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Sensory Elements-Music

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Organizational Principles-Music

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Expressive Qualities-Music

Understand the sensory elements and expressive qualities of the arts and use them to praise God-Organizational Principles-Visual Arts

Understand the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts and through our faith, celebrate diversity in and among the arts.

Know that the body has many parts and all work together for the Glory of God.

Describe dance compositions in terms of sensory elements (time, space, force, flow).

Identify aesthetic principles (contrast, repetition, transition, variety, balance) and musical/choreographic forms (AB, canon, rondo, theme, variation).

Discuss how and why dances are open to different interpretations and reactions

Compare and contrast how the vocal elements (e.g., pitch, rate, volume, dialect, diction) and the physical elements (e.g., posture, gestures, facial expressions, mannerisms) are used to communicate character and conflict.

Analyze the choice of design elements incorporated by a setting, costume, prop, sound, make-up, and/or lighting designer (color, line, texture, shape, space) to communicate an idea.

Combine the principles of tension, rhythm, pattern, unity, balance, and repetition to communicate an idea.

Analyze dialogue, monologue, narration, and asides used to communicate events in a drama.

Identify dramatic structure (exposition, rising action, climax, conflict/resolution).

Interpret and dramatize stories from the Bible and other religious works. 

Evaluate the mood communicated by a performed drama against the written text and/or intention of the creators. 

Analyze character and plot dynamics.

Identify, describe and analyze 

Analyze the form of a simple sacred and secular musical composition.

Compare and contrast the use of expressive qualities in two performances of the same musical example.

Distinguish between foreground, middle ground and background in a still life composition (space).

Differentiate between positive and negative areas in pieces of art work.

Differentiate between positive and negative areas in pieces of art work.

Demonstrate an understanding of contour.

Point out a specific element or group of elements that create the center of interest in an art work (emphasis).

Compare and contrast the use of the expressive qualities in a series of works (e.g., nature, family values, political or social issues).

Create a wide variety of light and dark values through shading techniques. 

Demonstrate understanding of the color wheel within art work.

Demonstrate an understanding of formal/linear perspective (e.g., horizontal lines, vanishing point, one/two point perspective).

Identify a specific color scheme in an artwork.

Describe the elements and principles that create unity.

Identify the elements and principles that convey meaning in a work of art.

Define and apply the elements and principles of art through projects.

Critique a work of art using appropriate language in a positive constructive manner.

Focus on key religious ideas, e.g., God creating the world, etc.

Evaluate the expressive qualities in a series of religious works using a Christian perspective.

Analyze how the artistic components (e.g., elements, principles, expressive ideas; tools, processes, technologies; creative processes) are combined within a work of art.

Compare and contrast two works in one art form that share similar themes examining artistic components as it relates to Christian values and diversity.

Interpret religious paintings (e.g., Italian Renaissance, Byzantine works, etc.).

Rhythm: quarter note, half note, whole note, eighth note, sixteenth note, syncopation

Melody: steps, leaps, repeats

Harmony: rounds, cannons, 2-part, 3-part, unison, counter melody, 4-part

Form: AB, ABA, AABACA, rondo, sonata

Texture: solos, duets, chamber, symphony

Tone Color: family of instruments, e.g., strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion.