Primary Educational Functions of the Four Art Forms Visual Arts Provides: *Opportunities for internal exploration of ideas combined with the visual communication of those ideas through a variety of materials. *Opportunities for success and pride in achievement. *Opportunities for perceptual development. *Opportunities for verbal responses as well as basis for language arts activities. *Opportunities which develop visual awareness and sensitivity to the environment. *Opportunities to make aesthetic judgements and enjoy art. Dance provides: *Experiences in understanding the elements of dance: space, time, force, and flow. *Experiences in using the body as an instrument for non-verbal communication. *Experiences in translating thought into movement. *Experiences which increase self-awareness through the use of invention, improvisation and exploration. Drama provides: *Opportunities in organizing ideas within a dramatic process. *Opportunities to develop muscular coordination, physical and emotional control in improvisational situations. *Opportunities that develop purposeful, spontaneous action and speech. *Opportunities to interpret and analyze literature. *Opportunities to work individually and with others and to present ideas within a dramatic framework. Music provides: *Experiences in performing individually, or in group situations. *Experiences to develop language skills by using poetry, chants, and word rhythms. *Experiences which develop sound discrimination and listening skills. *Experiences to understand the structure of music and its elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, and form.

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