Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 7 The Arts
Students explore the diverse landscape of visual and performing arts through practical creation and critical analysis. This course emphasizes the development of technical skills across dance, drama, music, and visual arts while fostering an understanding of cultural and historical contexts.
Visual Narratives and Mark Making
Students investigate the fundamental elements of drawing and composition to communicate personal and social stories.
Exploration of how different line weights and surface textures can convey emotion and physical presence in a 2D space.
Understanding the rule of thirds and focal points to create balanced and engaging visual layouts.
Using everyday objects to represent complex ideas and cultural identities.
Dramatic Worlds and Characterization
Students develop performance skills through improvisation and script analysis to build believable characters and settings.
Focusing on vocal projection, diction, and physical expression to convey character traits without words.
Learning the 'Yes And' rule to build collaborative scenes and respond to unexpected stimuli.
Investigating the difference between what a character says and what they actually mean.
Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
An introduction to music theory and composition using digital tools and traditional instruments.
Exploring time signatures, syncopation, and the role of percussion in different genres.
Analyzing how rising and falling pitches create tension and resolution in songwriting.
Creating atmospheric soundscapes using non-traditional instruments and environmental recordings.
Movement and Choreography
Students explore dance as a form of communication, focusing on body alignment and spatial awareness.
Introduction to Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy as the building blocks of movement.
Researching and performing movements from various global cultures to understand dance as heritage.
Creating a short dance piece that communicates a specific theme or story.
Art Through the Ages
A survey of significant art movements and how they reflect the values of their time.
Studying the shift toward realism, perspective, and humanism in European art.
Exploring the symbols, techniques, and deep connection to Country in First Nations art.
Investigating how artists broke away from representation to explore pure color and form.
The Art of Critique
Developing the language and framework to analyze, interpret, and evaluate various art forms.
Learning the formal process of Description, Analysis, Interpretation, and Judgment.
Discussing ownership, appropriation, and the role of the artist in society.
Understanding how the arrangement and presentation of art can change its meaning for an audience.