{"id":251,"date":"2020-02-27T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/stmarysps\/?page_id=251"},"modified":"2020-04-01T15:05:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T15:05:34","slug":"expressive-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/stmarysps\/expressive-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Expressive Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our Expressive Arts programme\u00a0includes experiences and outcomes in art and design, drama, dance and music.<\/p>\n<p>Through the expressive arts, children and young people can have rich opportunities to be creative and imaginative and to experience inspiration and enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>Learning through the expressive arts enables children and young people to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\uf0b7 be creative and express themselves in different ways<\/li>\n<li>\uf0b7 experience enjoyment and contribute to other people\u2019s enjoyment through creative and expressive performance and presentation<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0develop important skills, both those specific to the expressive arts and those which are transferable<\/li>\n<li>\uf0b7 develop an appreciation of aesthetic and cultural values, identities and ideas<\/li>\n<li>\uf0b7 for some, prepare for advanced learning and future careers, by building foundations for excellence in the expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Expressive Arts, the majority of the activities will be practical, involving creating and presenting, and will allow children to make choices to broaden their experience. It provides the opportunity to express ideas, thoughts and feelings working, both alone and with others.<\/p>\n<p>Evaluating and appreciating will be used to enhance enjoyment and understanding. Expressive Arts offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. In all areas of Expressive Arts, full use will be made of visiting groups and specialists to enhance learning experiences. The school presents an annual Christmas Show which is very well received by the wider community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art and Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The art programme includes drawing, painting and using a variety of materials, media and techniques to investigate visually and record. Printing and collage work allows children to investigate, design and create using a range of materials, media and techniques.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium\">Work in this area allows children to explore sound, using both voice and instruments. The children are given the opportunity to create, present and listen to music and also to reflect and respond. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drama<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children are encouraged to participate in improvisation, role play, characterisation, simulation and creative movement. We also provide opportunities for children to perform in front of an audience e.g. our Christmas concerts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children will experience a range of dance styles, including Scottish Country Dance and dance from other cultures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Expressive Arts programme\u00a0includes experiences and outcomes in art and design, drama, dance and music. Through the expressive arts, children and young people can have rich opportunities to be creative and imaginative and to experience inspiration and enjoyment. 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