JHS2 Creative Arts And Design · Term 2 Week 6: Media and Techniques

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.1.3.9 - Experiment and practise by using the techniques of rhythm (i.e., beat, tempo, intensity), dynamics (i.e. fast, slow, smooth, flow) in dance and drama.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define rhythm and dynamics and identify the elements of each (beat, tempo, intensity for rhythm; fast, slow, smooth, flow for dynamics) in their own words.
Demonstrate at least three different dance movements that show a change in tempo, moving from slow to fast and back to slow.
Practise and perform a short choreographed movement sequence of 16 counts that combines contrasting dynamics (sharp fast movements and smooth slow movements).
Critique a peer’s performance using the correct vocabulary of rhythm and dynamics, giving one strength and one area for improvement.
Create a brief drama scene of about 30 seconds that uses changes in beat and intensity to show a change in emotion or mood.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Creative Arts (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Media and Techniques (2.1)
Content standard: B8.2.1.3 - Dance and Drama: Demonstrate understanding of Ghanaian dance forms
Indicator: B8.2.1.3.9 - Experiment and practise by using the techniques of rhythm (i.e., beat, tempo, intensity), dynamics (i.e. fast, slow, smooth, flow) in dance and drama.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 6 (Week 18 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Creative Arts and Design, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 50
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Demonstrate dance movements with different rhythms and dynamics.
2. Apply relevant media and techniques to choreograph a dance or direct a play..