Music and Arts First Quarter Overview

Dance

• Artistic expression through physical movement, typically accompanied by music or rhythm.

Theater

• Actors portray characters and convey stories using dialogue, actions, and gestures on stage.
• Elements include costumes, sets, lighting, and sound effects.

Architecture

• The art and science of designing buildings and structures.

Documentation

• The process of recording and preserving various aspects of filmmaking.

Film

• A series of moving pictures that convey a narrative, often shown in theaters or on television.

Instrumental

• Music composed solely of instrumental sounds, without vocals.

Vocal

• Encompasses genres for solo voices and vocal combinations, with or without instrumental accompaniment.

Comics

• Books or magazines featuring stories told through pictures with minimal writing.

Animation

• A technique creating the illusion of movement through a rapid succession of images.

Weaving

• The process of interlacing weft threads over and under warp threads using a loom.

Visual Arts

• Artistic expressions that evoke emotions through skillful and imaginative visual representations.

Performing Arts

• Arts that are performed live for an audience, including music, dance, and drama.

Cultural Enrichment

• Activities aimed at broadening understanding of cultural differences and combating stereotypes.

Innovation

• Introducing new and effective ideas, products, or methods to the market.

Creativity

• The act of generating new ideas and possibilities based on imagination.

Economic Growth

• An increase in the production and availability of goods and services in an economy.

Social Cohesion

• The strength of relationships and sense of solidarity within a community.

Global Perspective

• Views that consider global issues and their influences, recognizing the interconnectedness of cultures.

Adaptability

• The ability to adjust and respond effectively to new conditions or environments.

Subject

• The main idea or theme expressed in an artwork.

Medium

• Any material used by an artist to create an artwork.

Theme

• The learning focus or central idea of a specific discipline taught during a particular time.

Concept

• A visual representation that conveys a story or aesthetic message.

Techniques

• Tools and methods employed to achieve specific artistic outcomes.

Processes

• Series of actions and procedures taken to achieve a desired result in any artistic endeavor.

Director

• Oversees the creative aspects of film production, guiding actors and storytelling.

Scriptwriter

• Writes the screenplay, providing the foundation for the film's narrative, dialogue, and structure.

Actor

• A performer who brings characters to life on stage or screen.