Zimbabwe Form 1-4 (O-Level) Visual and Performing Arts

This subject aims to develop students' creativity, performance skills, and originality. It encompasses both visual and performing arts, fostering an understanding and appreciation of various art forms. The curriculum includes practical activities and theoretical knowledge.

Key Learning Areas:

• Music: This area covers various aspects of music, including creating, performing, and appreciating different musical styles.
• Visual Arts: This area includes painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic design, photography, printmaking, collage, ceramics, crafts, video, and filmmaking.
• Dance: This area focuses on developing dance skills, exploring different dance forms, and understanding the cultural significance of dance.
• Theatre Arts: This area involves acting, directing, scriptwriting, and stage production. It builds upon the Forms 1-4 Theatre Arts syllabus.

Additional Information:

• The Visual and Performing Arts pathway also includes Film, Physical Education, Sport, and Mass Displays.
• The curriculum incorporates cross-cutting issues such as heritage studies, human rights, children's rights, and child protection.
• Art in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa is used for communication and decoration, serving different purposes within communities.