What’s Happening in Performing Arts in Term 2 2025

FOUNDATION:

In Term 2, the Foundation students will be focusing on Media Arts which is where they will discover the fields of media, art and design. They will explore ideas, characters and settings in different images and multi-modal texts. Students will use a range of media technologies to capture images that will be used to create a photo story to communicate an idea to the audience. They will have opportunities to use editing software for their images/sounds. Students will have opportunities to respond to a variety of media artwork using description.

GRADE 1:

In Term 2, the Grade One students will be exploring Media Arts. They will use different media technologies to capture images of landscapes around the school and use certain applications to edit these images with a focus on lighting and contrast. Students will have opportunities to work cooperatively with their peers to create a news video, combining skills learned in Drama. They will not only learn about ‘green screens’ and how we can use this to further engage an audience, but they will be using a green screen during our sessions. Students will also have opportunities to provide feedback to their peers.

GRADE 2:

In Term 2, the Grade Two students will be exploring Media Arts. They will use different media technologies to capture images of landscapes around the school and use certain applications to edit these images with a focus on lighting and contrast. Students will have opportunities to work cooperatively with their peers to create a news video, combining skills learned in Drama. They will not only learn about ‘green screens’ and how we can use this to further engage an audience, but they will be using a green screen during our sessions. Students will also have opportunities to provide feedback to their peers.

GRADE 3/4:

In Term 2, the Grade Three and Four students will be focusing on Media Arts. They will plan, create and present media artwork that has a specific purpose and audience. Students will explore camera angles and the reason for their use. They will then use a camera/iPad to take photographs and use a specific software to edit pictures and images with a focus on lighting, cropping and effects. Students will investigate advertisements, their purpose as well as the persuasive devises used. This will then lead to them creating their own advertisement using different pieces of technology.

GRADE 5/6:

In Term 2, the Grade Five and Six students will discover the key elements of Dance by continuing to make and respond to dance both independently and collaboratively with peers. Students will further develop their awareness of the body and actions through safe dance practice. As they uncover the different elements as artists and audiences, students will advance their knowledge of how dance can communicate characteristics from different social, historical and cultural contexts and discuss how this influences their dance making.