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4. Art Education /Music/Creative Movement and Theater Arts Basic School - 9,600 sq. ft. Tier 3 - Add 1,130 sq. ft. The following table compares the Workgroup's draft recommendation for a Basic School with the Standards established by the State Department of Public Instruction. Note that the Stage is to be built as part of the cafeteria. A separate auditorium is not included in the Basic School. The State Standards provides that, if programming allows, the instrument and vocal music rooms can be combined. Workgroup NC Public School Facility Recommendation (Sq. Ft) Standards (Sq. Ft). Music: • Instrument Music 1,500 1,000 to 1,200 • Vocal Music 1,200 1,000 to 1,200 • Electronic Music not included in Tier 1 0 • Practice Rooms not included in Tier 1 0 • Instrument Storage included as part of Should be provided but space circulation/classroom amount not specified Visual Arts Room 1,500 1,200 to 1,500 Creative Movement 1,800 4,000 (includes stage) Theater Arts 1,800 1,800 to 2,000 Stage and Stage Storage 1,800 4,000 includes lobby Tier 3 includes one large practice room (200 square feet) one small practice room (80 square feet), wardrobe storage (450 square feet) and one electronic music room (400 square feet). If an auditorium was added, additional square footage would be required. 5. Physical Education Basic School 12,000 sq. ft. Tier 2 - Add 1,200 sq. ft. Tier 3 - Add 500 sq. ft. The State standards for physical education do not specify the amount of square footage for physical education. The Standards do require a minimum court area for the gymnasium of least 42 feet by 74 feet with six feet on each side of the court and eight feet on each end of the court for safety. The gymnasium should include dressing and shower areas, offices and some storage. Assembly and spectator use may require increased size. Page 13