Grade 9

Creative Arts

CAPS-aligned Creative Arts practice for Grade 9 — 4 terms, 16 topics, with instant feedback, streaks and a leaderboard.

Term 1

  • Visual Arts

    Advanced drawing, perspective, proportion, shading, and 2D/3D composition.

  • Music

    Improvisation, scales, phrasing, ensemble accuracy, and notation review.

  • Drama

    Devised drama, role, mood, conflict, stage space, and physical theatre.

  • Dance

    Technique, alignment, travelling steps, dynamics, and safe conditioning.

Term 2

  • Visual Arts

    Design process, research, South African artists, print and craft techniques.

  • Music

    African and world music, listening analysis, harmony, texture, and ensemble work.

  • Drama

    South African theatre, script interpretation, voice, gesture, and stage directions.

  • Dance

    Social and cultural dance, choreographic intent, canon, repetition, and formation.

Term 3

  • Visual Arts

    Identity and environment themes, mixed media, symbolism, and critique.

  • Music

    Musical form, arrangement, composition, technology awareness, and rehearsal practice.

  • Drama

    Script writing, character motivation, rehearsal process, and collaboration.

  • Dance

    Group choreography, transitions, expressive intent, and evaluation.

Term 4

  • Visual Arts

    Portfolio moderation, exhibition curation, presentation, and arts careers.

  • Music

    Performance showcase, aural revision, score reading, and music careers.

  • Drama

    Final production, technical theatre, reflection, and evaluation.

  • Dance

    Final choreography, appreciation, refinement, and community performance.

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