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=Specialist classes provide for learning in all 4 Arts disciplines (Visual Art, Music Dance and Drama). Year 7 specialist classes meet twice weekly for five weeks and year 8 classes meet three times per fortnight for one term. Each of the specialist classes in this curriculum area focus on four learning strands from the Arts Curriculum: Understanding Arts in Context (listen/discuss variety of musical genre, view/discuss variety of artists’ work) Developing Practical Knowledge (participate in drama games, learning painting skills, music theory) Developing Ideas (create music, create art, create an original dance) Communicating and Interpreting (rehearse and perform music, present/display artwork, present a drama or dance) In addition to the Specialist Program, students will be encouraged to meet their full potential through both informal and larger scale exhibitions and performances in all four arts disciplines. Opportunities will be available though: Authentic Learning Journey experience, music advancements, dance groups, school assemblies, inter-school, wider community performances and exhibitions throughout the year =