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reflect the focus of the syllabus (see Table 1). For Option B, Section 2, General Objectives 4 and 6 were
deemed to be outside the scope of the CSEC® Theatre Arts syllabus and consequently, were deleted.

Table 1
Sample of Adjustments to General Objectives
Example of General Objectives in Current Example of General Objectives in Proposed
Syllabus for Option B, Section 2 Syllabus for Option B, Section 2

1. understand the elements of dancemaking; 1. demonstrate the fundamental skills in
dancemaking;

2. demonstrate the fundamental skills in 2. understand the elements of dancemaking;
dancemaking;

3. analyse, interpret and communicate 3. analyse, interpret and communicate
concepts and ideas about dancemaking in concepts and ideas about dancemaking in
performance through new media performance and through technology; and,
technologies;

4. demonstrate an understanding of how 4. reflect on their own progress and personal
dance relates to an appreciation and growth through the study of the
awareness of self and society; dancemaking process.

5. reflect on their own progress and personal
growth through the study of the
dancemaking process; and,

6. apply the skills gained to transform current,
relevant and innovative work in dance.

15. All of the respondents to the survey felt that the Specific Objectives were clearly stated.
However, the Panel determined that some Specific Objectives needed to be refined, clarified or even
deleted to ensure that the syllabus clearly reflects the appropriate scope and sequence of work
required at the CSEC® level (see Table 2). For example, Specific Objectives 7 to 11 in Option B, Section
2 were deleted by the Panel as they felt these were taking students outside of the appropriate scope
of the syllabus.

Table 2
Sample of Adjustments to Specific Objectives
Example of Specific Objectives in Current Example of Specific Objectives in Proposed
Syllabus Option B, Section 2 Syllabus Option B, Section 2

1. demonstrate skills of motif development; 1. demonstrate skills of dancemaking;

2. demonstrate principles of dancemaking; 2. demonstrate skills of motif development;

3. utilise principles of choreographic devices 3. utilise principles of choreographic devices
and visual design; and visual design;

4. distinguish among techniques, genres, and 4. distinguish among techniques, genres and
choreographic styles in dance; choreographic styles in dance;

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