CREATIVE ARTS: PLANNING & PREPARATION

TERM
GRADE 4 X 5 6 1 2 3 X 4 ART FORM Performing Arts Visual Art X
(See ATP)
TERM 3 WEEK 1
Role Players Resources/ LTSM
Aim/ Purpose/ Topic/ (WHAT am I going to use to teach/
(WHO is going
Content/ Concepts/ Skills Teaching Methodologies & Classroom Management Skills guide/ support…)
to teach/
(WHAT am I going to teach/ (HOW am I going to teach/ guide/ support…)
guide/ Paper-based Digital
support…) guide/ support…)
Resources Resources
• Create in 2D • Provide learners with a copy of the assignment page for an overview A3 paper Assignment
Choose between e.g. of the term’s art project. Briefly explain the term’s project with them. HB pencil Page:
https://drive.goo
creative lettering Refer to the assignment page. Eraser
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and/or pattern-making • Refer to the video clips in the digital resources for a step by step Ruler to vO8xpAJRzI0B4g
(explored in Term 2 of demonstration of the activities. create the eP6LjutPxVWwC
the CAPS) or creating • Prepare an example of circles/ mandalas beforehand and use this ‘cross’ _flME/view?usp=
an image of wild or lesson for choosing and discussing the features, environment and 2 ‘dinner sharing
domestic animals habits of different animals. See the link in the Digital Resources plates’ of
Animal images
(explored in Term 3 of Column. different sizes
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the CAPS) or creating to draw https://drive.goo
an image of the natural Guide the learners in the following steps of the lesson: around (or gle.com/file/d/1
world (explored in Term • Choose an animal: This can be done through a closed eye circles from WaIeuApyLVxfe0
TEACHERS 4 of the CAPS). imaginary exercise/ visualization - walking in nature and meeting an other items 3rD3LKw8p0v_8e
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Drawing and/ or colour animal, OR it can be an animal that the learners identify with/ their you can find haring
media: exploring a favourite animal, AND/ OR an animal whose qualities they admire or use a Imaginary
variety of media and i.e. strength, gracefulness etc. pencil tied to exercise:
techniques. • Provide learners with a photograph of their animal. The animal must a piece of https://drive.goo
• Visual Literacy have a shape and be in a position that they can draw easily in a string to gle.com/file/d/1
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Observe, discuss visual mandala. They will be drawing the animal in a pleasing proportion create a
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stimuli in photographs, within the inner circle of their mandala. circle.) txfG20/view?usp
artworks and real • Make a photocopy of the photograph (optional): You may want the A3 paper =sharing
objects to identify and image to be a similar size as the one the learner is going to draw in
name all art elements. the inner circle of the mandala to ease the process. Introductory
• ELEMENTS OF ART: • Draw a circle/ mandala on an A3 white paper (or A4 if you don’t Video:
Shape – concentric have A3) with 2 concentric circles. This can be done with a dinner https://youtu.be
/u16yva71A2s
circles, square paper plate and a smaller plate (or anything circular that you can find) to Lesson 1 Video
Line – to create the create a ‘border’ within the mandala. 1:
‘cross’ • Cut the rectangular A3/ A4 paper into the shape of a square leaving https://youtu.be
• PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN some space around the circle for designs. /Iwt6LTfIXSk

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 Concentric Circles • Draw a circle on your photocopy: Draw the same size circle as the
Balance inner circle of the mandala around the animal in the photocopy. If
Symmetry the photocopy is a different size just draw a circle to fit around the Lesson 1 Video
actual size of the animal. 2:
https://youtu.be
• Divide the circles into 4: Divide the inner circle of the mandala and /aR6YfkF-tOs
the circle you have drawn on your photocopy, into 4 quarters using 2
faint lines (a cross). Make sure the lines on the mandala are very
light/ faint as they will be rubbing it out and will not want to see them
later. (This is just an easy method to assist learners to draw the
animal, but they can draw it through observation alone too).
• Discuss different types of animals with your child. Help them decide what their favourite animal is. If you do not have access to
PARENTS
Help them identify the qualities of the animal they like and admire. the internet, look at page 3
• Look at different images of their favourite animal. Print different examples of their chosen animal if below for examples of
possible. animals.
• Look at the habitat of their animal. Where do they live? What do they eat? What do the plants in
their environment look like? What do their footprints and skin markings look like?
1. Choose your animal: Close your eyes and think about an animal that you identify with/ your favourite animal. Ask yourself what
qualities you would admire in the animal i.e. strength, gracefulness, etc.
2. Choose a photograph/ picture of your animal: The animal must have a shape and be in a position that you would like to draw in
your mandala. You will be drawing the animal in a pleasing proportion within the inner circle of your mandala.
3. Take a photocopy of the photograph (optional): (if you have access to a copier). You may want it to be a similar size as the one
you are going to draw in the inner circle of your mandala as this will make the process easier. If you do not have access to a
LEARNER copy machine you can draw directly from observing the photograph.
4. Draw a circle/ mandala: On an A3 white paper (or A4 if you don’t have A3) draw 2 concentric circles. This can be done with two
dinner plates of different sizes (or anything circular that you can find) to create a ‘border’ within the mandala. See page 4.
5. Cut the rectangular A3/ A4 paper into the shape of a square. See page 4. Leave some space around the circle for your designs.
6. Draw a circle on your photocopy: Draw a circle on the animal in your photocopy.
7. Divide the circles into 4: Divide the inner circle of your mandala and the circle you have drawn on your photocopy into 4 quarters
using 2 very faint/ light lines of the same length (a cross).
Now you created the base of your artwork for this term and will be ready to start drawing in next week’s lesson.
8. Homework: research what plants etc. could be found in the environment of the animal, its habits, what it eats, the exact shapes
of its markings and the shape of its foot print. Make sketches or find photos of these. These will be used as inspiration in the
upcoming lessons.
Informal / Formal
Assessments Creating the base for a mandala artwork.
Values Taught Accountability; Conscientiousness; Creativity; Dedication; Independence; Integrity; Responsibility; Uniqueness; Vision; Perseverance.

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EXAMPLES OF ANIMALS

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BASE FOR ARTWORK

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 ADENDUM A

Enlighten Education Trust Video Lessons:

Creating an Animal Mandala/ Skep ‘n Dier Mandala
Guidelines:
1. The learners will explore Visual Art during the first 4 weeks of this term and Performing Arts for
the rest of the term.
2. Visual Art will be assessed informally and Performing Arts will be assessed formally.
3. You will find an assignment page, 6 lessons and a Take-Home-Pack written for Visual Art in
Term 3.
4. Watch all the videos of this lessons. There are 11 short video clips made of these lessons.
5. Feel free to edit, simplify or shorten these lessons to suit you school’s specific circumstances.
Introductory Video:
https://youtu.be/u16yva71A2s
Inleidende Video:
Lesson 1 Video 1: https://youtu.be/Iwt6LTfIXSk
Les 1 Video 2: https://youtu.be/aR6YfkF-tOs
Lesson 2 Video 1: https://youtu.be/GejGiYe2Fpw
Les 2 Video 2: https://youtu.be/ZIjjNM4Kgws
Lesson 3
Video 1: https://youtu.be/qJrZ3reVPXk
Les 3
Video 1: https://youtu.be/14S_EWBotPY
Lesson 4
Video 2: https://youtu.be/LJYTwFfex-c
Les 4
Video 3: https://youtu.be/5-6y9Plzhfw
Video 1: https://youtu.be/0xXobI53Igo
Lesson 5
Video 2: https://youtu.be/Nl3N99X2fYk
Les 5
Video 3: https://youtu.be/HfMH7bFHr_Q
How a lion moves:
https://youtu.be/IChRNbuHHWE
Kyk hoe beweeg ‘n leeu:

Additional resources

Book: 101 Texture techniques with coloured pencils:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KHx5Up5qydmTfiaLl0FELus5C1CaZi0o/view?usp=sharing

Book: ABC van Kuns:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D-G1UIXOG7C8Vb2I5xyFIfJM-_gDlkAp/view?usp=sharing

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