Year 7
Dynamics and expressive skills based around how editing software works
In this lesson we will explore how to use dynamics and expressive skills effectively in creative and performance work. We will use the ideas of how we can edit photos and videos on our phones as a method for 'editing' our choreography. e.g. flipping, reversing, slow motion.
Year 7
Dynamics and expressive skills based around how editing software works
In this lesson we will explore how to use dynamics and expressive skills effectively in creative and performance work. We will use the ideas of how we can edit photos and videos on our phones as a method for 'editing' our choreography. e.g. flipping, reversing, slow motion.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about dynamic and expressive skills.
- Pupils will use existing material from other lessons, or from phrases given, to explore how using different video effects on a phone app can impact on our expressive skills.
- Pupils will use the functions of editing software in apps to change the way our material looks.
- Pupils will learn about decision making, problem solving and focus.
Equipment
Device to play music (e.g. phone or MP3 player), a 2x2m clear space, suitable clothing.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Reverse, flip, slow down and boomerang are all ways we can edit videos: true or false?
False
Q2.
Select the four words you think are linked to dynamics (how we do the movement).
Jump
Roll
Size
Q3.
We can give sense of emotion, mood or atmosphere by using:
Facial Expression
Our choice of action, space and dynamics
The type of music we dance to
3 Questions
Q1.
Expressive skills help us to engage with our audience: true or false?
False
Q2.
Which attitude word best describes this image?
Confused
Lazy
Sad
Turn
Q3.
Three 'editing' techniques which we can use to make our choreography look more interesting are:
Facial Expression
Jump