Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 5 The Arts
This course explores the diverse roles of artists across visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Students develop technical skills while investigating how cultural contexts and personal choices influence the creation and interpretation of artistic works.
Visual Narratives and Studio Practice
Students explore drawing, painting, and mixed media to communicate complex ideas and stories through visual symbols.
Investigating how different line weights and surface textures can evoke specific emotional responses in the viewer.
Using color relationships and value scales to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space.
Analyzing how modern artists use everyday objects as symbols to represent identity and social issues.
Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
An exploration of musical elements and composition techniques used to create mood and structure in sound.
Developing an understanding of off-beat rhythms and how they contribute to the energy of a musical piece.
Examining how the shape of a melody influences the listener's emotional state.
Creating and interpreting non-traditional musical scores using shapes, colors, and symbols.
The Language of Movement
Students use the body as an instrument to communicate themes and narratives through choreography and dance.
Exploring the physical dynamics of dance and how the use of force communicates intent.
Learning how to organize movements into meaningful sequences using repetition and contrast.
Using literal and abstract gestures to convey complex narrative points without speech.
Dramatic Worlds and Characterization
Students develop performance skills by building characters and exploring dramatic tension in scripted and improvised settings.
Using voice, movement, and motivation to create believable and distinct stage personas.
Exploring how conflict, suspense, and surprise are used to keep an audience engaged.
Developing the ability to respond authentically to unexpected stimuli within a dramatic context.
Art History and Global Traditions
A survey of how art has evolved across different eras and cultures, focusing on the social role of the artist.
Investigating the techniques, stories, and cultural significance of First Nations artistic expressions.
Examining the shift toward mathematical perspective and anatomical accuracy in European art.
Analyzing how artists use their work to challenge authority and advocate for social change.
Critique and Curation
Students learn to evaluate artistic works and organize exhibitions, focusing on the relationship between art and the audience.
Developing a vocabulary for describing, analyzing, and judging artworks in a constructive manner.
Exploring how the arrangement of artworks in a space creates a specific experience for the visitor.
Documenting the creative process and reflecting on personal growth over the course of the year.