TERM 1: All-inclusive package of all 4 theme packs for the term.

WORKPACK 1 – PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF ART

BASELINE TEST AND MEMO: A useful tool to determine the art information that the learner has retained from previous grades according to the CAPS syllabus. Memo and rubric are included.

WORKBOOK NOTES: ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ART: A simple reference guide for the learners to paste in their workbooks.

LESSON PLAN: CONTOUR LINES: An exercise on shape, line and colour. Guide the learners through this concept with easy-to-follow instructions and a pre-printed design to complete.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS: Concise, easy-to-follow visual presentations, with text and images to reinforce the basic concepts of art.

• Elements of Art – An 11 slide presentation in which the 7 Principles of Art are illustrated and discussed
• Principles of Art – The 6 Elements of Art are discussed in this 13-slide presentation
• Applying the Elements and Principles of Art – A useful introduction to exploring the use of visual symbolism in 2D and 3D artworks

WORKPACK 2: COLOUR THEORY

LESSON PLAN: COLOUR THEORY: Understand the colour wheel: primary, secondary and tertiary colours and what the complementary colours are.

LESSON PLAN: MONOCHROME: Tints, shades, tones and understanding the difference between them.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS:

• Monochrome Art – A concise, easy-to-follow visual presentation with text and images to reinforce the concept of Monochrome art.
• Symbolism in Art – An 11 slide presentation explaining the use of symbols and their meanings in Art.

FREESTUFF!  Introduction to Visual Literacy.

WORKPACK 3: STILL LIFE

LESSON PLAN: DEFINING AREAS OF LIGHT AND SHADE – Spheres: An introductory explanation of how light and shade make a 3D object appear realistic in 2D, and the identification of those areas in a photograph.

LESSON PLAN: DEFINING AREAS OF LIGHT AND SHADE – Green Peppers: An extension of the previous lesson. Learners are given a “breakdown image” in which they appropriately shade the defined areas.

LESSON PLAN: STILL LIFE WITH FIGURINES: This lesson completes the module on Still Life. An example of a Still Life arrangement is provided that the learners can complete. The use of Landscape and Portrait orientation of paper is also discussed.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS:

• Still Life – A concise, easy-to-follow visual presentation with text and images to reinforce the concept of Still Life art.
• Balance and Symmetry – A short presentation defining the concepts and the use of balance and symmetry in art.

FREESTUFF! Variations on setting up the classroom seating plans for a Still Life class.

WORKPACK 4: Creating in 3D

LESSON PLAN: AFRICAN MASK: A modern version of the traditional African mask. This easily-constructed mask uses recycled toilet roll tubes with a glued paper covering.

LESSON PLAN: FANTASY BUG: Create amazing 3D Fantasy Bugs from cardboard, decorated with cut-paper designs.

LESSON PLAN: ON THE BEACH: An exciting introduction to expressive modelling of the human form. With a helpful template outline, sculpture has never been more achievable!

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS:

• Art Analysis – Find the meaning and explore the use of visual symbolism in 2D and 3D artworks picturing musicians.
• South African Crafts and Crafters – This 20 slide visual presentation discusses both traditional and modern South African crafts, such as weaving, beadwork, pottery and wirework.

FREESTUFF!

• Free Teacher’s Guide: Traditional African masks including reference pictures
• Free Bug reference pictures
• Free Teacher’s Guide: How to cut out a Snowflake
• Free Teacher’s Guide: How to make Flour Paste
• Free Teacher’s Guide: Clay Sculpture tips and a guide to modelling materials