1. Visual Arts – why should you do anything?

2. Rich Curriculum Artmaking and Art Criticism & Art History
Content examined in both areas:
Practice
Conceptual Framework
Frames

3. Strength in numbers – 2009 & 2010 School Certificate

4. Strength in numbers – 2009 & 2010 Higher School Certificate

5. HSC

6. Current Hours
K – 6 spend 6-10% of available time on Creative Arts; up to 2.5 hours a week
hours, over 2 years
hours, over 2 years
hours, over 2 years

7. Watch this space ACARA http://www.acara.edu.au/arts.html Consultation
September – Nov 2010

8. Geography as a guide?
1. The Rationale clearly establishes the nature and scope of Geography in the curriculum.
2. The 'What of Geography' section is useful.
3. The 'Why Geography' section is useful.
4. The Aims are clear and appropriate.

9. 5.The contribution of Geography to the cross curricula dimensions and the general capabilities is clear (then space for comment).
6. The organisation of Geography with reference to strands of geographical knowledge and understanding and geographical inquiry and skills is practical and workable (then space for comment).

10. The suggested scope and sequence
7. Kindergarten-Year 2 scope and sequence is suitable.
8. Years 3-6 scope and sequence is suitable.
9. Years 7-8 scope and sequence is suitable. 
1. Years 9-10 scope and sequence is suitable.

11. 11. Years 11-12 scope and sequence is suitable .
12. The links with environmental science are clear and appropriate (then space for comment).
13. Overall the Draft Shape Paper provides a sound basis for developing the Australian curriculum for Geography (then space for comment). 

12. What we might expect?
1. The Rationale clearly establishes the nature and scope of the Arts in the curriculum.
2. The definition of the Arts is useful.
3. The definitions of the artforms are useful.
4. There do not appear to be any aims/general purpose (sorry about this).

13. 5.The contribution of 'the Arts' to the cross curricula dimensions and the general capabilities is clear (then space for comment).
6. The organisation of 'the Arts' with reference to strands of generating, realising and responding is practical and workable (then space for comment). 

14. Overviews 7.The overview of Arts learning in K-8 is useful.
8. The overview of learning 9-12 is useful.
9 .The overview of learning in Dance K-2, 3-8, 9-10 and is useful.
10.The overview of learning in Drama K-2, 3-8, 9-10 and is useful.

15. 11.The overview of learning in Music K-2, 3-8, 9-10 and 11-12 is useful.
12.The overview of learning in Media Arts K-2, 3-8, 9-10 and is useful.
13.The overview of learning in Visual Arts K-2, 3-8, 9-10 and is useful.

16. 14. Possibly something about ‘the arts' distinctiveness and connectivity.
15. Overall the Draft Shape Paper provides a sound basis for developing the Australian curriculum for The Arts (then space for comment). 

17. Be vigilent
Responses to the Shape Paper need to be strong and numerous
Make sure ACARA delivers the curriculum you want to teach, are trained to teach and are proud to teach
Let them know if it falls short!