Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Foundation The Arts
An integrated introduction to the five arts disciplines for early learners. Students develop foundational skills in expression, observation, and performance through play based exploration of color, sound, movement, and character.
Making Marks and Telling Stories
Students explore the basics of visual arts by experimenting with line, shape, and color to express personal ideas.
Discovering how different types of lines can communicate energy, movement, and emotion in a drawing.
Exploring how mixing primary colors creates new possibilities and how colors influence our feelings.
Using clay and found objects to transform 2D ideas into 3D forms.
Rhythm and Soundscapes
Students investigate volume, pitch, and tempo through singing, percussion, and active listening.
Identifying and maintaining a steady beat using body percussion and instruments.
Exploring the concepts of pitch and dynamics to create musical contrast.
Creating soundscapes using everyday objects to represent environments and stories.
Body Language and Movement
Students use their bodies to explore space, weight, and time through creative dance.
Learning about levels and pathways by moving high, low, and in different directions.
Using facial expressions and body tension to communicate emotions without words.
Exploring the power of the frozen moment and the energy of sudden movement.
Characters and Imaginary Worlds
Students develop dramatic play skills by taking on roles and creating fictional situations.
Using costumes and voice changes to become someone or something else.
Using simple objects as symbols to build a dramatic narrative.
Working with others to create a short performance with a beginning, middle, and end.
Digital Stories and Screen Magic
An introduction to media arts where students explore how images and sounds are used to tell stories on screens.
Using cameras or paper viewfinders to understand how changing a view changes a story.
Experimenting with light sources to create atmosphere and silhouettes.
Exploring how a series of pictures can show a passage of time.
The World as an Art Gallery
Students look at art from different cultures and times to understand how people express their history and identity.
Exploring Indigenous Australian art styles and the use of natural symbols.
Learning how to talk about art politely and share personal opinions based on observation.
Identifying art in public spaces like parks, buildings, and streets.