Asia Education Foundation

Brush Strokes

cover image: Dance Unit: Brush Strokes

In this unit students explore the gestural aspects of line and movement created by Chinese calligraphy. In researching the art of calligraphy, students will investigate the potential of interpreting the brush strokes through whole and isolated body movement, stylistic differences and concepts of energy or chi.

 


Assessment

Assessment should be ongoing throughout this unit of work. Teachers should monitor student engagement with each task and the level of cooperation and collaboration during group activities. Criteria can be developed according to specific State and Territory curriculum goals focusing on choreography, performance and appreciation. The assessment approach and sample outlined in Resource Sheet 1 of the unit 'Seeing and Sharing' provides a starting point for assessment.

Student assessment record

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Culture

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Can demonstrate an understanding that different cultural groups in Asia and Australia have their own forms of cultural expression.  

Time, Continuity and Change

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Can demonstrate an understanding of how life-stories can shape how people from Asia and Australia view the past.  

Civics and Citizenship Education

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Students demonstrate an appreciation of the contributions of diverse groups of people to their community.