Section 2

STRANDS, ATTAINMENT TARGETS AND
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

Strands and attainment targets

The three attainment outcomes are common to all four expressive arts subjects. Within these outcomes a framework of strands is used to help teachers identify key aspects of Art and Design, Drama, Music and Physical Education. Figure 2 shows the relationship between the outcomes and strands in the four subject areas.

Figure 2

EXPRESSIVE
ARTS
ART &
DESIGN
DRAMA
MUSIC
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
OUTCOMES
STRANDS
STRANDS
STRANDS
STRANDS
USING
MATERIALS,
TECHNIQUES,
SKILLS AND
MEDIA

Investigating visually and
recording

Using media

Using visual
elements

Investigating
and
experimenting

Using movement and mime

Using language

Investigating:
exploring sound

Using the voice

Using instruments

Investigating
and developing fitness

Using the body

Applying skills
EXPRESSING
FEELINGS,
IDEAS,
THOUGHTS AND
SOLUTIONS

Creating and designing

Communicating

Creating and designing

Communicating
and presenting

Creating and designing

Communicating
and presenting

Creating and designing

Cooperating,
sharing,
communicating
and competing

EVALUATING
AND APPRECIATING

Observing, reflecting,
describing and responding

Observing, listening, reflecting,
describing and responding

Observing, listening, reflecting,
describing and responding

Observing, reflecting,
describing and responding

Attainment targets are statements which provide specific objectives for pupils' attainment at each of five levels or stages of development for each strand. This section of the guidelines provides a table of targets for each subject area, giving an overview of progression and balance.



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