Curriculum for Excellence

Expressive arts

In 2004 the Curriculum Review Group made a commitment to update, simplify and prioritise the curriculum. These draft experiences and outcomes in expressive arts are the fulfilment of that promise.


Download the introduction to the draft experiences and outcomes


Cover paper for draft experiences and outcomes in expressive arts

This paper explains some of the thinking behind the draft experiences and outcomes in expressive arts. The expressive arts include experiences and outcomes in art and design, dance, drama and music. The paper is intended to support discussion in early years settings, schools and local authorities. It provides questions to support professional reflection and engagement.

Download: Cover paper for draft experiences and outcomes in expressive arts

The expressive arts experiences and outcomes provide children and young people with insights and experiences of Scotland’s distinctive cultural identities. They help to develop children and young people's knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary and historical arts within their own communities, Scotland and beyond. The expressive arts experiences and outcomes are designed to stimulate interest, to promote creativity and innovation, and to support staff in planning and delivering challenging, inspirational and enjoyable learning and teaching activities.

Download: Full draft experiences and outcomes for expressive arts

 

 

 

Experiences and outcomes

Development lines

Art and design

Dance

Drama

Music

Curriculum levels

Early

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Defining curriculum levels

Questionnaires

The deadline for submitting the questionnaire relating to the draft experiences and outcomes for expressive arts has now passed.

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