Focal competence: Applying visual arts in daily life
1.explain the meaning of visual arts;
2.discuss the importance of visual arts in daily life and the economy;
3.classify visual arts.
Focal competence: Using elements and principles of art and design in making simple drawings.
1.explain the elements of art and design;
2.discuss the principles of art and design;
3.draw composition, applying elements and principles of art and design.
Focal competence: Creating artworks using basic tools and techniques
1.explain the meaning and types of drawing;
2.discuss the purpose of drawing;
3.explain the uses of common drawing media and supports;
4.control line quality to create contours, gestures, sketches, and simple shapes;
5.apply the elements of drawing (line, shape, value, and shading) in observational studies;
6.explain the role of texture in pattern drawing;
7.render a small still-life arrangement
Focal competence: Classifying and describing various artforms.
1.explain artforms;
2.identify major artforms;
3.discuss the importance of artforms;
4.state the characteristics of an artform type;
5.use art vocabularies to describe different artforms.
Focal competence: creating simple artworks in a hand-made portfolio
1.explain the meaning of art portfolios;
2.discuss the uses of art portfolios;
3.explain the types of art portfolios;
4.identify the materials used in manual portfolios;
5.demonstrate neatness, creativity, and proper documentation.
6.organize and present artworks in a hand- made portfolio;
Focal competence: Applying traditional and contemporary symbols in art and design
1.explain traditional Nigerian motifs and symbols;
2.explain the importance of contemporary symbols in Nigerian art;
3.discuss design concepts;
4.compare traditional Nigerian motifs with contemporary symbols;
5.create simple designs using traditional Nigerian and contemporary motifs.
Focal competence: Using various materials, tools and equipment and storing them appropriately
1.identify common art materials;
2.explain common art tools;
3.discuss art equipment;
4.discuss the purposes of art tools;
5.explain the importance of art equipment;
6.care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Focal competence: Adhering to safety guidelines in the studio
1.explain safety in the art studio;
2.describe the importance of safety in the art studio;
3.identify common studio hazards;
4.locate risky items in the studio environment;
5.demonstrate good hygiene and safety consciousness.
Focal competence: Creating improvised materials and tools from locally sourced and affordable materials
1.state the meaning and importance of improvisation in art;
2.identify and apply simple improvisation techniques using locally available or recycled materials to create art.
Focal competence: Applying art terminologies to communicate effectively
1.state the meaning and importance of art terminologies;
2.explain and correctly use basic art terms related to materials, techniques, and processes in visual arts.
3.Use art terminologies in visual art context.
Focal competence: Applying basic art techniques effectively to create expressive artworks
1.discuss the meaning and importance of art techniques in artistic expressions;
2.identify different art techniques;
3.demonstrate basic art techniques used in drawing, painting, and other visual art forms.
Focal competence: Applying basic perspective techniques to create works of art
1.explain the meaning of perspective;
2.discuss the importance of perspective in realistic drawing;
3.describe types of perspective;
4.explain perspective vocabularies;
5.draw simple one- point perspective scenes.
Focal competence: Applying colour, the colour wheel, and colour schemes in creating expressive artworks.
1.explain the meaning and importance of colours in an artwork;
2.identify the different classifications of colours;
3.demonstrate simple colour mixing and grouping.
Focal competence: Using the effects of light, principles of perspective and draught Manship in creating artworks
1.state the meaning of nature and life study;
2.discuss the importance of direct observation in free- hand drawing;
3.describe the common subjects to study with the effect of light;
4.employ contours or shading technique, render an expressive drawing of a posed model.
Focal competence: Expressing ideas and emotions creatively using non-realistic forms
1.Brainstorm in groups the meaning of abstract art.
2.Discuss in groups the difference between abstract and realistic art and make presentation with examples.
3.Search the internet to identify different types of abstract art and how it differs from realistic art.
4.Engage in group discussion on the techniques of abstract art.
5.Participate in a demonstration class where a natural object is compositionally transformed into an abstract form. • Visuals of abstract art by Picasso, Kandinsky, and African abstract forms) • Visuals of realistic art for comparison • Drawing/painting materials: paper, pencils, paint, markers • Images of real and abstract forms • Colour wheel/chart for reference • Internet. Students to:
1.explain the meaning of abstract art;
2.discuss why abstract art is different from realistic art;
3.describe the types of abstract art and the elements of abstract art;
4.discuss the techniques used in abstract art;
5.make an original abstract composition showing creativity and detailed colour use. NEW REVISED VISUAL ARTS SSS 1 CURRICULUM artwork using shapes and colours.
6.individually create own abstract artwork using shapes and colours.
7.Engage in gallery walk to explain their artwork to peers. NEW REVISED VISUAL ARTS SSS 1 CURRICULUM
Focal competence: Recognizing cultural identity and significance of traditional Nigerian artforms in creative expression
1.explain the meaning of indigenous Nigerian artform;
2.identify major indigenous Nigerian artforms;
3.describe the cultural origins of indigenous Nigerian arts;
4.describe the features and cultural functions of indigenous artforms;
5.sketch some traditional motifs.
Focal competence: Appreciating diverse artistic traditions from around the world and their influence on contemporary art.
1.explain global artforms;
2.describe the influence of global artforms on contemporary Nigerian art;
3.explain the influence of Nigerian art on global art practice;
4.describe personal inspiration from global artforms.
Focal competence: Appreciating museums and galleries and their roles in preserving, showcasing, and promoting art and cultural heritage
1.discuss the meaning of museum and art gallery;
2.through their functions, differentiate a museum from an art gallery;
3.explain the types of museum;
4.creatively draw a mini museum or gallery layout.
Focal competence: Appreciating the works of traditional artists globally
1.identify famous traditional Nigerian artists;
2.describe the contributions of traditional Nigerian artists and their contributions to global art;
3.identify selected foreign artists and discuss their unique styles and contributions to global art.
Focal competence: Appreciating styles, messages, and innovations of contemporary artists.
1.identify selected contemporary Nigerian and foreign artists;
2.describe the styles, and explain their impact on modern art;
3.compare the works of contemporary Nigerian artist and foreign artists.
Focal competence: Identifying diverse career paths within the visual arts field.
1.identify various career opportunities in visual arts;
2.describe the skills and education needed for each career in visual arts.
Focal competence: Applying basic entrepreneurial skills to plan, start, and manage art-related ventures effectively
1.discuss the meaning of entrepreneurship in visual arts;
2.explain basic entrepreneurial skills required in art business;
3.outline steps to start and manage a small art- related business.