An Introduction to the Traditional Performing Arts of Asia
Author: Department of Education and Training, Australia
Format: 1x DVD, 1x CD-Rom
ISBN: TRAPERARTS
Publisher: Department of Education, Victoria 2002
Audience: Teacher resource
Price: $54.45
The DVD component of this kit contains a series of documentary programs about the performing arts of Asia. The programs showcase selections from China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam and Thailand and include rare and unique footage of dance, drama and music.
There are four documentary programs in the series. The first program, 'Performing Stories' introduces students to samples of the performing arts from each country and how stories from the region are told through each medium of dance, drama and music. In program two, 'Exploring Performance' there is an investigation of how the performances are constructed and the third program, 'Styles, Influences and Performances' follows a thematic approach, focusing on specific techniques, forms and instruments. The fourth program, 'A Cultural Fusion' showcases the ways the performing arts of the region have influenced Australian performing arts in a blending of traditional and contemporary performances.
The accompanying CD-ROM contains music and support materials that include teaching suggestions, classroom activities and background information.
The Introduction to the Performing Arts of Asia kit is appropriate for use by a wide range of teachers and students across all levels of schooling.
