(1) The benchmark for arts content standard 2 for a student at the end of grade 4 is the ability to:

(a) identify and apply the concept of composition in:

(i) dance by applying the elements of space (shape, level, path in space, pattern, form) , time (duration, rhythm) , and energy (movement quality) to compose dance phrases;

(ii) music by applying the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre/tone color, and form;

(iii) theatre by applying the elements of plot, character, and setting; and

(iv) visual arts by applying the elements of line, shape, form, color, space, value, and texture to compose works of art and the principles of design-pattern, balance, contrast, rhythm, proportion, economy, movement, and dominance;

(b) identify and apply the concept of technique in:

(i) dance by identifying and applying the techniques of body awareness (e.g., control, flexibility, dynamics, expression, musicality) in class and performance;

(ii) music by identifying and applying the techniques of expressive devices, dynamics, tempo, phrasing, accompaniment, interpretation, and improvisation;

(iii) theatre by identifying and applying techniques to develop scenarios, direct, and act; and

(iv) visual arts by identifying and applying the techniques common to drawing, painting, sculpture, design, printmaking, and indigenous/traditional arts;

(c) identify and apply the concept of medium in:

(i) dance by demonstrating the human body in motion;

(ii) music by performing vocal and/or instrumental solos, or in ensembles;

(iii) theatre by performing in ensemble (e.g., live, film, video productions) ; and

(iv) visual arts by selecting a course of action using two-dimensional processes (e.g., painting, drawing, printmaking) and three-dimensional processes (e.g., sculpture, indigenous/traditional arts) ;

(d) identify and apply the concept of function in:

(i) dance by identifying examples of social, theatrical, and traditional dance;

(ii) music by identifying examples of music (e.g., ceremonial, celebration, concerts, theatre, dance, film, social, community, entertainment) ;

(iii) theatre by performing in classroom or school programs/productions; and

(iv) visual arts by identifying examples of cultural, political, communication, expressive, commercial, and environmental visual arts;

(e) identify and apply the concept of style in:

(i) dance by identifying examples of ethnic, folk, classical, popular, historical, and contemporary (e.g., ballet, jazz, modern, tap) dance;

(ii) music by identifying examples of music (e.g., folk, jazz, ethnic, popular, classical, time period) ;

(iii) theatre by identifying and performing examples of theatre (e.g., comedy, melodrama) ; and

(iv) visual arts by identifying examples of historical, contemporary, and traditional visual arts, including American Indian art; and

(f) identify and apply the concept of presentation in:

(i) dance by showing dance composition with peers, emphasizing focus and concentration;

(ii) music by participating in performances;

(iii) theatre by demonstrating storytelling and creative dramatics; and

(iv) visual arts by exhibiting craftsmanship, completion, and developing a body of work.