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12 <br /> The following table compares the local standards for a Basic School with the Standards <br /> established by the State Department of Public Instruction. Note that the Stage is to be <br /> built as part of the cafeteria. A separate auditorium is not included in the Basic School. <br /> The State Standards provides that, if programming allows, the instrument and vocal <br /> music rooms can be combined. <br /> Local Standards (Sq. Ft) NC Public School Facility <br /> Standards (Sq. Ft). <br /> Music: <br /> • Instrument Music 1,500 1,000 to 1,200 <br /> • Vocal Music 1,200 1,000 to 1,200 <br /> • Electronic Music not included in Tier A 0 <br /> • Practice Rooms not included in Tier A 0 <br /> • Instrument Storage included as part of Should be provided but space <br /> circulation/classroom amount not specified <br /> Visual Arts Room 1,500 1,200 to 1,500 <br /> Creative Movement 1,800 4,000 (includes stage) <br /> Theater Arts 1,800 1,800 to 2,000 <br /> Stage and Stage Storage 1,800 4,000 includes lobby <br /> Tier B includes one large practice room (200 square feet) one small practice room (80 <br /> square feet), wardrobe storage (450 square feet) and one electronic music room (400 <br /> square feet). If an auditorium was added, additional square footage would be required. <br /> 5. Physical Education Basic School 12,000 sq. ft. <br /> Tier A - Add 1,200 sq. ft. <br /> Tier B - Add 500 sq. ft. <br /> The State standards for physical education do not specify the amount of square footage <br /> for physical education. The Standards do require a minimum court area for the <br /> gymnasium of least 42 feet by 74 feet with six feet on each side of the court and eight feet <br /> on each end of the court for safety. The gymnasium should include dressing and shower <br /> areas, offices and some storage. Assembly and spectator use may require increased size. <br /> Page 9 <br />