ARM 10.54.2821. BENCHMARK FOR ARTS CONTENT STANDARD 2 FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) The benchmark for arts content standard 2 for a student at the end of grade 4 is the ability to: (a) identify and apply the concept of composition in: (i) dance by applying the elements of space (shape, level, path in space, pattern, form) , time (duration, rhythm) , and energy (movement quality) to compose dance phrases; (ii) music by applying the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre/tone color, and form; (iii) theatre by applying the elements of plot, character, and setting; and (iv) visual arts by applying the elements of line, shape, form, color, space, value, and texture to compose works of art and the principles of design-pattern, balance, contrast, rhythm, proportion, economy, movement, and dominance; (b) identify and apply the concept of technique in: (i) dance by identifying and applying the techniques of body awareness (e.g., control, flexibility, dynamics, expression, musicality) in class and performance; (ii) music by identifying and applying the techniques of expressive devices, dynamics, tempo, phrasing, accompaniment, interpretation, and improvisation; (iii) theatre by identifying and applying techniques to develop scenarios, direct, and act; and (iv) visual arts by identifying and applying the techniques common to drawing, painting, sculpture, design, printmaking, and indigenous/traditional arts; (c) identify and apply the concept of medium in: (i) dance by demonstrating the human body in motion; (ii) music by performing vocal and/or instrumental solos, or in ensembles; (iii) theatre by performing in ensemble (e.g., live, film, video productions) ; and (iv) visual arts by selecting a course of action using two-dimensional processes (e.g., painting, drawing, printmaking) and three-dimensional processes (e.g., sculpture, indigenous/traditional arts) ; (d) identify and apply the concept of function in: (i) dance by identifying examples of social, theatrical, and traditional dance; (ii) music by identifying examples of music (e.g., ceremonial, celebration, concerts, theatre, dance, film, social, community, entertainment) ; (iii) theatre by performing in classroom or school programs/productions; and (iv) visual arts by identifying examples of cultural, political, communication, expressive, commercial, and environmental visual arts; (e) identify and apply the concept of style in: (i) dance by identifying examples of ethnic, folk, classical, popular, historical, and contemporary (e.g., ballet, jazz, modern, tap) dance; (ii) music by identifying examples of music (e.g., folk, jazz, ethnic, popular, classical, time period) ; (iii) theatre by identifying and performing examples of theatre (e.g., comedy, melodrama) ; and (iv) visual arts by identifying examples of historical, contemporary, and traditional visual arts, including American Indian art; and (f) identify and apply the concept of presentation in: (i) dance by showing dance composition with peers, emphasizing focus and concentration; (ii) music by participating in performances; (iii) theatre by demonstrating storytelling and creative dramatics; and (iv) visual arts by exhibiting craftsmanship, completion, and developing a body of work.