South Africa Grade 9 Creative Arts Syllabus

The Creative Arts syllabus for Grade 9 in South Africa encompasses four main art forms: Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. The subject aims to develop learners as creative and imaginative individuals who appreciate the arts. Learners explore, experiment, experience, and express themselves through these different art forms.

Visual Arts

Visual Arts in Grade 9 focuses on developing skills in producing and presenting art. Learners are introduced to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. They develop critical and reflective thinking skills and learn to express themselves in symbolic and visual ways. Resources for lesson planning and classroom activities are available.

Dance

The study of Dance in Grade 9 provides opportunities for learners to experience the joy of dancing, learn safe body usage, develop fitness for dancing, and acquire basic skills. Through improvisation and composition, learners explore and create their own movement sequences and appreciate dance as a creative form. Resources covering posture, alignment, terminology, and different dance forms are available.

Drama

Grade 9 Drama develops learners' ability to express themselves through voice, body, and mind. Learners gain skills in vocal projection, gestures, facial expressions, posture, and characterization techniques. They create and develop scenes for performance, interpreting a wide range of dramatic works. Resources are available to support teaching and learning.

Music

The study of Music in Grade 9 develops learners' ability to perform various vocal and instrumental music in group and solo contexts. Learners develop critical listening skills, learn to read rhythm and pitch, and explore different musical forms and styles. Resources covering performing, creating, listening, and music literacy are available.