SHS1 Performing Arts · Semester 2 Week 6: Conceiving and Developing New Artistic Ideas and Works

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.2 - Plan to create/produce a Performing Arts artistic product(s) using indigenous knowledge systems.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Develop a detailed pre-production plan that includes all key stages: timeline, budget, roles, and resources needed for a Performing Arts artistic product.
Identify and integrate at least three specific indigenous knowledge systems (e.g., traditional festival protocols, oral storytelling conventions, sacred drum rhythms) into their artistic product plan.
Assign production roles to group members based on strengths and interests, demonstrating equitable distribution of responsibilities.
Create a realistic production timeline that sequences activities from concept to final performance, including rehearsal dates, resource mobilisation, and poster design deadlines.
Justify choices made in the planning process by explaining how each decision reflects indigenous knowledge systems and cultural authenticity.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Artistic Practice (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Conceiving and Developing New Artistic Ideas and Works (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.1 - 1.2.1.CS.1 Demonstrate approaching proficiency level skills and knowledge in production activities of the performing arts artistic product(s) [DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA or, a collaboration] that identify and interrogate Indigenous knowledge systems. 1.2.1.LO.1 Develop a plan to execute a performing arts artistic product(s) [DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA, or a collaboration] that reflects indigenous knowledge systems.
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.2 - Plan to create/produce a Performing Arts artistic product(s) using indigenous knowledge systems.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 6 (Week 26 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

sub strand name - printed as Developing Artistic Ideas and Works in this year and as Conceiving and Developing New Artistic Ideas and Works in the scope and sequence and in Year 3; renamed to the scope form. Printed form: Developing Artistic Ideas and Works
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 49

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning:

- In groups learners research and collaborate with indigenous communities to understand their cultural practices and protocols
- In groups learners discuss The Pre-production stage: drawing a production timeline, play/idea selection, composing the artistic product(s), budgeting, auditioning, mobilising other resources, designing posters, etc.

Project-based learning: In Groups learners

- incorporate traditional indigenous music, dance, and storytelling into the event
- use indigenous knowledge systems to guide event planning and decision-making

Activity-Based Learning:

- Use indigenous knowledge systems to guide the development of [the artistic product(s)] being it scripts, choreography, and/or music. Collaborate with indigenous artists and performers to ensure cultural authenticity

Group-Based Learning:

- In groups, use brainstorming to identify indigenous knowledge systems in planning Performing Arts artistic product(s). Experiential Learning: Undertake community visits to gain first-hand information on indigenous knowledge systems.

Initiating Talk: Through group discussions;

- 1. Assign roles to group members.
- 2. Agree on the key stages and resources needed for the production of the Performing Arts artistic product(s) .

Assessment (1.2.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Resource persons
- Stationery
- Synopsis, Characters, Acting, Props, Musical Instruments, Choreography,
- First Aid Kits
- IT playing recording gadgets
- Manuscripts sheets, music software-Finale and Sibelius
- Drama production software - Scriptwriter and Adobe Photoshop