Triveni is a confluence of creative ability, aesthetic sense and material &
artistic skills. This Creative Arts program will include Visual Art, Music,
Drama and Dance. Discrete skills in each of these areas will be taught along
with integration within the wider curriculum to merge with ICT, literacy,
mathematics & the sciences.
We believe that Creative Arts enrich the curriculum and can
have a positive impact on children’s growth. Attributes such as behaviour,
attitudes, motivation, imagination, confidence, attention span,
co-operation, collaboration and thinking skills develop more efficiently.
We believe that children can acquire knowledge, skills and understanding of
the Arts through:
1. Direct teaching with inspirational resources
2. Planned visits to local theatres, museums and art galleries
3. Groups and individuals coming into school to share their expertise
4. Appreciating others’ work by displaying, performing and celebrating the
arts
We believe that through careful planning, teaching both
discrete and cross-curricular content, after school opportunities, using
parents’ skills and expertise, our children will experience a wide range of
arts activities.
We believe that the arts allow students to think creatively and
express their ideas in a variety of ways.
Art
education is an integral part of our school curriculum and complements the
structured curricular learning that happens through the school day. Art
activities in the Triveni program emphasize “creative thinking” as one of
its key goals. These activities offer opportunities to our students to
develop “out-of-the-box” thinking. Here they can also express themselves in
ways that a highly structured academic program may not allow them to. At
Triveni our students learn to appreciate different forms of art. They learn
to think creatively and apply original ideas to solving problems through art
education.
Here students learn about instrumental music and play the keyboards or the
guitar. They learn to read, listen, play and feel music. Singing is
accompanied by instruments and students can compose their own musical pieces
for concerts and other performances. Students begin to appreciate music for
what it is meant for - how the effect of song, dance and drama can be
enhanced by use of instrumental music. Students also learn how to play in
accompaniment and orchestra renditions.
Here
students are taught to sing folk and easy listening songs based on Indian
and western classical music. Students learn vocal music techniques such as
timbre, pitch, melody, rhythm and harmony etc., and learn how to sing in
both solo and group renditions.
Here students are taught to understand and move their bodies in creative
ways and taught the importance of grace, agility and strength. Based on
Indian classical dance students learn ways to make their bodies express
moods, emotions and stories and respond to music spontaneously and
creatively.
Here
students learn skills in communication through dialogues and body language.
They experiment with role-play to learn how to “get into character” by
entering the minds and bodies of other personalities and entities. Through
voice modulation, dialogue and movement exercises students are taught to act
in various situations by expressing moods, emotions, situations and stories.
Here
various forms of art and craft are used to fuel children’s imagination and
creative thinking. Students are encouraged to express their own thoughts and
apply their often innovative ideas while producing works of art. Using a
variety of material and mediums, students learn many skills like sketching,
colouring, craft work, etc., and also begin to appreciate art for its
aesthetic and creative value.
