The Arts

Art and Design, Drama and Music provide important opportunities to develop young people’s practical, exploratory, expressive, design and problem-solving skills at a level appropriate to their age, maturity and physical dexterity.

The strands share a number of overlapping concepts and skills relating to creativity and expression, analysing and interpreting observations and experiences and the communication of ideas, thoughts and feelings.

This site helps you develop your ideas and gain confidence in the Arts.

Resources

Drama at Key Stage 3

CCEA has produced a DVD resource called 'Drama at Key Stage 3'. To get a copy email info@nicurriculum.org.uk. Drama Trailer.wmv

Who am I?
Personal Understanding Thematic Unit

This unit shows how Art & Design can contribute to the theme of Personal Understanding. Pupils examine portraits and self-portraits to explore the concept of identity.

Who am I? Art & Design unit

Growing up in Northern Ireland
Citizenship Thematic Unit

This Music unit contributes to the theme of Citizenship. Pupils compose a song or rap about a current issue and examine the role of music in providing social commentary.

Growing up in Northern Ireland - Music Unit