Creative Arts is a compulsory subject for Grades 8 and 9. Learners have a choice between Art, Music and Drama and are exposed to both the theoretical and practical side of their chosen art form.It is an Education Department requirement that all boys learn two of the three art forms offered. At RBHS we offer the following combinations:
- All boys who choose Music or Art will study a short course in Drama.
- All boys who choose Drama will study a short course in Art.
Art
The groundwork of technical skills is taught and every boy is recognised as a specific individual and developed in his own direction. We encourage a wide variety of media and styles: drawing in various media, screen printing, painting in various media, digital photography using Photoshop, block printing and sculpture.
Drama
At Grade 8 and 9 level, Drama is offered as a component of Arts and Culture Group. Drama is a social art form, which integrates visual, aural, physical, kinesthetic, and performance elements to communicate, explore, reflect on and enhance human experience. The subject Drama encompasses a range of performance modes across a variety of media and within a diversity of cultural and social contexts.
This subject develops and promotes human creativity as a rich, diverse and productive resource through dramatic communication, interaction and representation. Learning in the Dramatic Arts involves using experience, reflection, and analysis and re-experience to gain skills, knowledge, values and insight. The approach is inclusive, ensuring that all learners, including those with special educational needs, will be actively and creatively engaged in the learning process.
Music
The Music curriculum has two equally weighted components: practical and academic. The practical aspect covers the development of technical and performance skills on an instrument (or instruments), or voice, in a solo and group context, in a wide variety of musical styles. The academic element includes the fundamentals of Music Theory and an introduction to music software. Learners should preferably demonstrate good aural skills and general musical aptitude.
Academic studies have demonstrated the benefits flowing from the study of music, including increased concentration, improved maths and science ability. They also develop analytical, creative and critical thinking skills. Learners become self-motivated, are able to work alone or in a team and acquire a better ability to manage their time.
