During the compulsory years of schooling in The Arts key learning area, students engage in, and reflect on, experiences in each of the arts to develop the knowledge, skills, techniques, processes and dispositions necessary to:

• create, present and reflect on arts works with confidence, skill, enjoyment and aesthetic awareness
• express ideas, feelings and experiences through the symbol systems, techniques, technologies and processes appropriate to each of the arts
• communicate with an intended audience through the forms and processes of the arts
• understand, critically evaluate and appreciate the impact of the cultural, social, spiritual, historical, political and economic contexts of arts works in the construction of meaning
• respect and value cultural diversity, address equity issues and establish supportive environments to promote their own and others’ involvement in the arts as discerning consumers and practitioners
• understand the unique contribution of each of the arts as well as the collaborative nature of many arts practices
• understand that learning in the arts is transferable to their personal and working lives

The Arts mirror our lives and are important to the development of each individual.  The program at Wynnum State High School strives to enable students to develop creative and performance skills in areas of artistic interest.  The Arts KLA offers study in the following strands:

• Drama
• Media
• Music
• Visual Art

Each has its own characteristics, yet in all cultures, The Arts provide important ways of expressing and representing ideas, emotions, values and beliefs.  Arts experiences involve creating, making, presenting and reflecting.  Learners develop competencies and general skills which are highly valued in the workforce.  These include the ability to problem solve, collaborate, plan and organise.  The Arts also teaches technological competence, communication and presenting skills.