Quiz Topics
1.1 Introduction to Art and Design Foundations
Specific Competence: Students will understand what art is, its different forms and uses, and the basic building blocks used to create art. They will also learn about career options in art and design. Learning Activities: Students will learn about visual, performing, literary, and digital art. They will identify different art careers. They will discuss how art earns money, shows identity, and preserves culture. They will learn about important Zambian artists. They will apply line, shape, space, value, texture, tone, and colour in their art. They will use balance, contrast, unity, proportion, emphasis, rhythm, pattern, and visual movement in their creations. They will draw basic shapes like cuboids, pyramids, and cones. They will use shading methods like pointillism (tiny dots), hatching (parallel lines), and crosshatching (crossing lines). They will explore actual (real) and visual (seen) textures in artworks. Expected Standard: Students will correctly identify different art forms, careers, and functions of art. They will name Zambian art pioneers. They will apply the elements and principles of art correctly in their practical work. They will draw basic 3D shapes and use different shading and texture techniques effectively.
1.2 History of Zambian Art and Traditional Crafts
Specific Competence: Students will understand the history of Zambian art, from ancient rock art to modern styles. They will also learn about traditional crafts and how to make some of them. Learning Activities: Students will research rock art sites like Mwela and Kasama. They will identify traditional craft items like reed mats and stools. They will describe the features of art made after Zambia's independence and modern art. They will create traditional decorations and items such as handprints, jewelry, basketry, weaving, pottery, and beadwork. Expected Standard: Students will describe key periods and characteristics of Zambian art history. They will identify various traditional crafts. They will successfully create traditional decorations and artefacts using learned techniques.
1.3 Introduction to Colour Theory
Specific Competence: Students will understand how colours are made and how to combine them effectively in their art. Learning Activities: Students will explore primary (red, yellow, blue), secondary (orange, green, purple), and tertiary (mix of primary and secondary) colours. They will apply colour schemes such as monochromatic (one colour with different shades), analogous (colours next to each other on the colour wheel), and complementary (colours opposite each other) in their work. Expected Standard: Students will correctly identify different types of colours and successfully use various colour schemes to create visually appealing artworks.
1.4 Studio Practice and Art Techniques
Specific Competence: Students will learn about common art tools and materials and how to use them. They will also understand different drawing and painting styles and forms. Learning Activities: Students will use various art tools and materials like charcoal, pastels, paper, and ink. They will explore different drawing and painting styles, including realistic (showing things as they look) and abstract (using shapes and colours that don't look like real objects). They will practice different forms of drawing, such as quick sketches, detailed studies, and finished artworks. Expected Standard: Students will demonstrate proper use of art tools and materials. They will be able to create artworks in both realistic and abstract styles, and produce different forms of drawings like sketches and complete works.
1.5 Graphic Design
Specific Competence: Students will learn how to create visual designs for communication, including lettering, posters, and digital graphics. Learning Activities: Students will design letters and study calligraphy (beautiful handwriting). They will create posters about important social issues, like protecting nature. They will use computer software to design digital items such as e-cards and invitations. Expected Standard: Students will produce well-designed lettering and calligraphy. They will create effective posters communicating social messages. They will design digital e-cards and invitations using computer tools.
1.6 Pattern and Design Creation
Specific Competence: Students will understand different types of patterns and how to create them using various techniques. Learning Activities: Students will make different kinds of patterns, including random (no order), regular (repeating), block (using carved blocks), stencil (using cut-out shapes), and linocut (using carved linoleum). They will use motifs (repeated designs) in their patterns. Expected Standard: Students will successfully create various types of patterns using motifs and different printing or design techniques.
1.7 Drawing and Painting from Various Sources
Specific Competence: Students will develop skills in drawing and painting using different sources for inspiration, including their own ideas, real-life objects, and the human figure. Learning Activities: Students will compose pictures based on themes from their imagination, such as family life, a marketplace, or a hunting scene. They will create art by carefully looking at natural objects (like trees, flowers, and fruits) or man-made objects. They will compose pictures from arranged household items or fruits (still life). They will draw stick figures showing people doing different actions. Expected Standard: Students will produce drawings and paintings that show creativity from imagination, accurate observation of real objects, well-arranged still life compositions, and correct representation of stick figures in action.
1.11 Two-Dimensional Crafts (2D Crafts)
Specific Competence: Students will learn how to create artworks using various two-dimensional craft techniques and local materials. Learning Activities: Students will make pictures using techniques like collage (gluing different materials), montage (combining photos or images), and mosaic (using small pieces to create a larger image). They will weave items such as mats, baskets, and fish traps using materials found locally. Expected Standard: Students will successfully create diverse 2D artworks using collage, montage, and mosaic techniques. They will also produce woven items like mats and baskets using local materials.
1.12 Three-Dimensional Crafts (3D Crafts)
Specific Competence: Students will learn how to create three-dimensional objects using various craft techniques and materials. Learning Activities: Students will practice book crafts, including binding new books, repairing old ones, and creating their own books. They will make items like toys, plates, masks, and animal shapes using papier-mâché (paper pulp and glue). They will use found materials such as eggshells and beads to create decorations. Expected Standard: Students will demonstrate skills in bookbinding and creating papier-mâché objects. They will also produce decorative items using found materials.
1.13 Sculpture Techniques
Specific Competence: Students will understand different methods for creating three-dimensional sculptures and apply these techniques to make various forms. Learning Activities: Students will learn about additive (adding material), subtractive (removing material), and casting (pouring material into a mold) methods in sculpture. They will build sculptures by constructing and assembling materials, such as soft toys, cars, and airplanes. They will carve items like masks and stools by removing material. Expected Standard: Students will explain and apply additive, subtractive, and casting methods. They will successfully construct and carve various sculptural forms.
1.14 Art Entrepreneurship
Specific Competence: Students will understand how art can be a business and how to manage and promote their artistic work. Learning Activities: Students will learn about art as a business. They will organize art exhibitions. They will learn to understand the commercial value of art. Expected Standard: Students will explain how art can be a business. They will demonstrate knowledge of organizing an art exhibition and appreciating the commercial aspect of art.