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observe high quality artistic presentations by others, including the work of professional artists, in order to experience excellence
analyse the context in which artistic presentations are constructed through observation and participation
critique what the art form is communicating
analyse the relevance and the appropriateness of the method of communicating
reflect on their experiences to inform the choice of individual or collaborative creative project they will participate in
listen and contribute to the ideas of others
weigh up options and their implications
provide practical evidence of strengths and talents they bring to the activity
contribute to an evaluation of those strengths as well as identifying others they would like to develop
demonstrate a capacity to reflect on the process to date, drawing conclusions and indicating their relevance to the overall project
assume responsibilities for a role appropriate to their abilities
use research and appropriate resources that enable them to develop in the role they choose /are assigned
work both independently of and collaboratively with peers
demonstrate a commitment to meeting deadlines and/or attending rehearsals
demonstrate growth in artistic skill set over time
contribute individually and collaboratively to the artistic performance to achieve a solution to the artistic challenges posed in strand 2
communicate appropriately with peers, teachers, leaders and with those who are attending the event
demonstrate skills acquired in the chosen artistic discipline to perform effectively in their chosen role
reflect on the final presentation they have participated in considering their role and that of others
identify the skills and knowledge they have acquired, articulating the transferability of these to other areas of their learning and lives
contribute to a constructive appraisal of the work of peers