Grade 6 NERDC Cultural and Creative Arts – CCA Curriculum for Primary 6. Life Drawing, tie and dye, Casting and rehearsals – Schemeofwork
THEME 1: ARTS AND CRAFTS
Week 1
Topic: Introduction to life Drawing
Performance objectives
- State the meaning of life Drawing.
- Draw a full human figure.
- Identify different parts of the body.
Contents
- Meaning of Life Drawing.
- Parts of the body e.g. head, hand, leg, etc.
- Figure Drawing.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains the meaning of Life Drawing.
- Guides Pupils to name parts of the body.
- Assists Pupils to draw models.
- Visits galleries with pupils to see Art works
Student’s Activities
- Listen to teacher’s explanations.
- Name parts of the body.
- Draw the model (person) chosen.
- Display finished works.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Human model, drawing papers, pencils, erasers, artist donkeys (seat for the artist), drawing boards, charts, calendars.
Evaluation Guide
- Plain the meaning of life drawing.
- Name parts of the body.
- Draw a living human figure.
Week 2
Topic: Imaginative and Creative Drawing.
Performance objectives
- Define imaginative drawing.
- Draw from imagination.
Contents
- Imaginative and creative drawing.
Teacher’s Activities
- Defines imaginative drawing.
- Guides Pupils to draw from memory e.g. rainy day.
Student’s Activities
- Defines imaginative drawing.
- Create and draw from memory.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Pencil, drawing book, colored pencils, eraser.
Evaluation Guide
- Define imaginative drawing.
- Draw a rainy day from imagination.
Week 3
Topic: Fabric Decoration by Tie and Dye Methods.
Performance objectives
- Explain Fabric decoration.
- Mention methods of decorating Fabrics by tie and dye.
- List materials for tie and dye.
- Produce tie and dye Fabrics.
Contents
- Fabrics decoration.
- Methods of making tie and dye.
- Materials for making tie and dye.
- Making tie and dye Fabrics.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains the meaning of tie and dye.
- Explains different tie and dye methods.
- Demonstrates how to
- Produce tie and dye Fabrics.
- Assigns Pupils into groups to produce tie and dye Fabrics.
Student’s Activities
- Discuss methods of tie and dye with teacher and ask questions.
- Produce tie and dye Fabrics.
- Display the finished works.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Cotton fabric (calico), dye stuffs, chemicals, dye bath, ropes, gloves, pegs, wooden sticks, water. Strings for tying.
Evaluation Guide
- Explain the meaning of tie and dye.
- List methods of tie and dye.
- Produce Tie and dye Fabrics using tie and dye methods.
- Display finished work.
Grade 6 NERDC Cultural and Creative Arts – CCA Curriculum for Primary 6. Life Drawing, tie and dye, Casting and rehearsals – Schemeofwork
THEME 2: PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Week 1
Topic: Rhythmic Pattern
Performance objectives
- State the meaning of rhythm
- Mention the types of rhythm
- Clap simple patterns of rhythm.
Contents
- Meaning of rhythm
- Types of rhythm
- Simple and
- compound rhythms
- Clapping of rhythms
- Rhythm in twos 2/4
- Rhythm in threes 3/4
- Rhythm in fours 4/4 etc
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains rhythmic movement of any piece of music in time
- Lists the different types of rhythmic patterns;
- Simple rhythm
- compound rhythms
- Writes out some rhythms for the pupils to clap to: – 2/ 2…….|…….|……..| – 4 4
………….|………………….| – 6 6…../………….||
Student’s Activities
- Explain rhythm.
- Mention types of rhythmic patterns
- Clap given rhythms
Teaching & Learning Material
- Table
- chalk chalkboard/magic boards
- Rulers
- Manuscripts
- Pencils
Evaluation Guide
- Explain rhythms
- Identify a particular rhythms in a given music e.g. d.d.
- Clap the following rhythm:
i). rhythm in twos
ii). rhythm in three
Week 2
Topic: Choral Singing
Performance objectives
- State the meaning of Choi singing
- List different types of singing
- Identify the melody in singing.
- Practice and perform
- Solo song;
- Duet; etc.
- Practice and perform a choral piece
Contents
- Meaning of choir: A group of people singing together in different parts.
- Parts of a choir: Treble (Soprano) Alto, Tenor, Bass
- Types of singing: Solo, Duet, Trio Quartet, etc
- Melodic parts in a four part singing
Teacher’s Activities
- States the meaning of a choir:
- Identifies and explains the 4 parts in a choir-
- Lists and explains types of singing
- Guides pupils to sing solos, duets.
- Guides the pupils in singing in 4 parts.
Student’s Activities
- State the meaning of Choir.
- Mention the melodic parts in a choir
- List types of singing
- Perform songs in solos, duets etc.
- Organize a choral performance.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Piano/recorder Chalkboard/magic boards. Manuscripts
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Pens
Evaluation Guide
- State the meaning of choir
- List 4 parts in a choir
- Mention 3 types of singing
- Identify melody pattern in a given song.
- Perform a duet
Week 3
Topic: Theatrical elements and personnel
Performance objectives
- Identify elements of a play production;
- Mention the various people involved in a play production.
Contents
- Theatrical elements: Script
- Stage Audience Set
- Light Costume
- People involved in play production.
- Playwright
- Director Actor Designers
- Stage manager Business manager
Teacher’s Activities
- Mentions and explains the various elements for the pupils to take notes.
- Lists the various personnel involved in a theatre production and the roles they play.
Student’s Activities
- Listen to teacher’s explanation and take down notes
- Take notes of the people involved in a production and ask questions
Teaching & Learning Material
- Chalk board/magic/ magnetic boards, textbooks, note books, Pictures or illustrations of different people and professions.
Evaluation Guide
- List three element of the theatre
- List five people in the theater
- Mention their roles
Week 4
Topic: Casting and rehearsal
Performance objectives
- Explain the process of casting
- State the meaning of rehearsal
- Identify personnel responsible for casting an rehearsing a play
- Rehearse a drama sketch using the personnel learnt and their roles.
Contents
- Meaning of Casting and rehearsals.
- Personnel’s involved in casting and rehearsals.
- Drama rehearsal.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains the meaning of casting and rehearsal.
- Leads the pupils to construct a drama sketch based on any emerging issue (e.g. respect for elders).
- Takes the role of the director and casts the play allotting the other roles to pupils like actors, actresses, stage manager etc.
Student’s Activities
- Listen to the teacher and take down notes
- Participate in the process of rehearsal for the production of the play on any given value.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Chalkboard/magic board, script or a written scenario for an improvised drama.
Evaluation Guide
- State the meaning of casting and rehearsal.
- Identify the person responsible for casting and rehearsing a play and explain his/her duties
- Play a part in the preparation and production of the play.
Week 5
Topic: Introduction to play production
Performance objectives
- State what play production is?
Contents
- Meaning of Play production:
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains the meaning of play production.
Student’s Activities
- Listen and copy out the meaning of play production in their notebooks.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Chalkboard/magic board, text book, notebooks.
Evaluation Guide
- State the meaning of play production.
- Mention 2 aspects of play production
Week 6
Topic: Forms of dance.
Performance objectives
- State the forms of dance.
- Demonstrate one form of dance.
Contents
- Traditional: Dance portraying a particular culture and entrenched in the culture and traditions of the people.
- Contemporary/Modern: An individualistic dance that encourages the art of choreography and creativity.
- Ballet: A theatre dance with its roots in Italy. Dance performed and enjoyed by the upper class.
- Demonstrating forms of dance.
Teacher’s Activities
- Mentions and explains the forms of dance for pupils to copy notes.
- Guides the pupils to perform different forms of dance.
Student’s Activities
- Listen to teacher’s explanations and copy into their notebooks.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Chalkboard/magic boards, text books, note books, pictures of dancers engaging in the three forms of dance. DVDs or VCDs, Television sets.
Evaluation Guide
- List three forms of dance.
- Mention two differences noticed in each.
- Demonstrate one form of dance.
THEME 3: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Week 1
Topic: Care of Tools and Equipment used in Arts; Performing Arts and Entertainment.
Performance objectives
- Identify materials used in the care of Tools/Equipment in Arts, Performing Arts and Entertainment.
- Identify methods of caring for the Tools /Equipment in Arts, Performing Arts and Entertainment.
Contents
- Materials used in the care of Tools/ Equipment in Arts, Performing Arts and Entertainment.
- Care of Tools/ Equipment in Arts, Performing Arts and Entertainment.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains the uses of each material in the care of Tools and Equipment.
- Displays materials used in the care.
- Guides the Pupils to understand the methods used in caring for Tools and Equipment.
- Demonstrates how to care for tools and equipment.
Student’s Activities
- Observe the displayed materials.
- Explain how to care for a particular Tool/Equipment.
- Practice how to care for a particular Tool/Equipment.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Duster, Mops, Cleaning Agents, Brushes, Polishes, Water, Apron, Napkins, Sponges, etc.
Evaluation Guide
- List materials used for caring for Tools/Equipment.
- Care for a given Tool or Equipment.
Week 2
Topic: Recycling.
Performance objectives
- Explain the meaning of Recycling.
- Mention the importance of Recycling.
- Name some materials to be recycled.
- Produce recycled articles.
Contents
- Meaning of Recycling
- Importance of Recycling e.g. saving money, preserving the environment, Avoid waste, Develop new products.
- Materials to be recycled e.g. Plastic, Paper, and Old clothing articles.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains the meaning of Recycling.
- Leads the Pupils to understand the importance of Recycling.
- Displays materials to be recycled.
- Displays recycled products.
- Demonstrates how to recycle a named material.
Student’s Activities
- State the meaning of Recycling.
- Explain the importance of recycling.
- Observe the materials to be recycled and products got from them.
- Recycle a named material.
Teaching & Learning Material
- Paper, Pictures, Old Clothing, Glue, Mosaics, Toys from paper Mache, Scissors, etc.
Evaluation Guide
- Mention two importance of Recycling.
- Recycle a named material.
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