Strand 1: DESIGN
Sub-Strand 1.1.1.1;
Sub-Strand 1.1.1.2:
Sub-Strand 1.1.1.3: Research to identify and record in writing what c n
Principles of design and describe how they are used to
ise the elements of design into building blocks for’ ci
expression of design in nature and the man-made.
Sub-Strand 1.2.1.1: _ Explore available manual and digital tools, materials and
niques for 3-D drawing, shading and colouring to create
designs from lines, simple shapes and forms.....
Sub-Strand 1.2.1.2: 2 Demonstrate skills in using available digital tools, r
and techniques for 3-D drawing, shading and colouring to
create designs from lines, simple shapes and forms ..... ;
Sub-Strand 1.2.1.3;
Demonstrate ability to generate design ideas and develop
models of ee shapes and forms for oe
display. ....) <2 2
Sub-Strand 1.3.1.1: Demonstrate understanding of creativity and innovation
of the design process, ee Se de i
solutions to problems in society.
Sub-Strand 1.3.1.2 | Demonstrate understanding of the design
to creativity and innovations in design. .....
Sub-Strand 1.3.1.3 Demonstrate ability to apply the designREATIVE ARTS
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artworks by casting, assemblage and folding, ~ a
Experiment by using techniques in casting to create visua)
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‘Apply artistic techniques in folding by using available media yp
make creative artworks. miles "
Experiment by using techniques in construction using available
media to create own ideas and make visual artworks... gy
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‘Sub-Strand 2.1.1.4:
‘Sub-Strand 2.1.2.5: Sing in pitch triads on all the seven degrees of the scale
horizontally (arpeggios) and vertically (harmony) E
‘Sub-Strand 2.1.2.
Create/improvise a melody using i, vi, iv, vas the ostinato
bassline... . E m
Create a simple dance drama andlor one act based ona
topical issue. é E 6
Explore and identify the various approaches to improvisation,
‘creating harmony/balance and blocking for dance and.
rama. at
Sub-Strand 2.1.3,
Experiment and practice by using the techniques of improvisa
tion, creation of harmony/balance and blocking in dance and
drama. iE 89
Sub-Strand 2.2: CREATIVE AND AESTI 1ETIC
EXPRESSIONS
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2.2.4.4; Design and produce own visual artworks that reflect a range
Of different times, cultures and topical issues. oe 90
Sub-Strand 221.2: Plan and display own and others’ artworks that reflect the
history, cultures, physical and social environment. . 9%
Sub-Strand 22.13: Organize an appreciation and appraisal of artworks produced
eas ‘using inspiration and ideas from different times, cultures and
‘other relevant topical issues...
Sub-Strand 2.2.2.4:
‘Sub-Strand 2.2.2.5:
Sub-Strand 2.2:
Organise an appreciation and appraisal of own
Works and those of others on the African continent
‘and sensitise the public on emerging topical issues.
‘Sub-Strand 2.2.37: Perform an original dance - drama andlor one act play on
Socio-cultural SSUeS. 2.0 cia
Post - performance analysis of the original dance drama and/or
cone act play. = ~~
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Sub-Strand 2.2.3.9:
Organise an appreciation and appraisal of own and others’
dance and drama artworks that reflect a range of different
times, cultures and topical issues. ets 19)
Sub-Strand 2.3: CONNECTIONS IN LOCAL AND
BAL CULTURES
‘Sub-Strand 2.3.1.1: Identity, discuss, and analyse creative artworks of Afican visual
artists that reflect their background, influence and way of solving
Continental SSCS. ene vane wee 124
Sub-Strand 2.3.1.2; Examine and reflect on how Aftican visual artists used their
influence, personal responses to connect with other
arts and subjects in Aftica. ..
‘Sub-Strand 2.3.2.3: Distinguish different ways musical works of African art
reflect the history, culture, environment and topical
‘Sub-Strand 2.3.2.4: Appreciate and appraise atleast three (3)
dance genres and three (3) popular musical"Sub sand23.9.5: Reflect on a selected African creative work (dance andior
3 ‘érama) and appreciate the ideas embedded.
‘Sub-Strand 2.3.3.6: Create and perform a one act play or dance based on your
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selected African creative work (danceldrama). a... 154
Sub-Strand2.3.3.7: Conducta performance review. : 154
ANSWERS TO OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS, 158
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PREFACE
Creative Arts refers to @ set of acivies that allow for creative thinking, such a5
music, visual art, creative movement, and drama. The creative arts engage leam-
ex's minds, bodies, and all other senses. The two main types of Creative Arts are
Performing and Visual Arts. The performing arts consist of Music (instrumental and
vocal), dance, drama, folk at. Visual arts is made up of creative writing, architecture
and allie fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft ars, industrial
design, costume and fashion design, motion pictures, television, radia, fim, video,
tape, and others.
Rationale for Creative Arts and Design
Creative Arts provides opportunities for the learner(s) to:
1. self-explore
self-expression
build mental focus
skilfully use hands to create objects
manage and reduce stress
achieve personal satisfaction and enjoyment
acquire skills to improve academic performance in other learning areas
get prepare to undertake the study of technical and vocational programmes in
later years
8. get prepare for the world of work.
Importance of Creative Arts and Design
1. Itdevelops creative problem-solving skils.
2. Learning through the arts present difficult concepts that are explored to create
visually artefacts. It makes them able to understand and solve other problems.
3. _Ithelps learners’ growth in physical, social, cognitive, and emotional
development.
4, Learners are able to practice the use of imagination and experimentation to.
invent new ways to create artLearning Outcom “3
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of design as a concept in relation to the elements (form,
value) and principles (variety, proportion) of design and as a medium for creative
expression of design in nature and the man-made environment.
Demonstrate understanding of design as a concept by using the elements and
principles of design as a medium for creative expression of design in nature and the
man-made environment.
Our entire ive is made up of various designs. Its present in all beautiful objects that
show the ideas and feelings of the artist. Design can be seen in both the man-made
‘and natural environment.Usually, the artist can take ideas from nature in their environment to design inter
‘esting objects. The processes of making a design usually helps to improve upon
creative skils. The beautiful building, nice cars, colorful dresses and sleek shoes
‘appeals to our sense of beauty because designers are able to gather ideas abou,
designs as colour and texture from nature and use them to create beautiful objects
to benefit society. To be able to create beautiful objects using designs from nature,
You should have adequate knowiedge in:
* The characteristics and appreciation ofthe designs seen in the natural and man,
‘made environment
+ How design in nature influence the creating of man-made designs that are
beneficial to the society.
The concepts, are carved from problems found in our societies, to be used as the
basis in creating an object or objects that will helps
ea specific problem,
Design as a solution to problems in the society
Problems are a part of human lives. Thatis why we always need to find ways of solving
them as human beings develop technologically, they relook how they will improve
Upon things around then such as habitation (housing), mobiity (movement from one
Place to another), weliness (good health), dissemination of relevant information,
‘green thinking (environmental protection), security, education and recreation. Thia
{is where skils in designing and design concepts become meaningful. Look at the
Jmages in figure 1. What do you think ae the reasons for the new designs?
Designer do not just bring new objects but also use the development in technology
a8 a concept for designing objects. Look at some of the things in the society and think
about the possible that are likely to affect tin the future, Make your own designs and
share them with your friends
Design in the man-made and natural environment
The natural and man-made environment has @ fot of deigns.They appear inthe form
of the basic elements such as colour dots, textures lines, shapes, forms in them. It
could be seen that although most of the man-made designs are made to address
problems in the society, they have a lot of ideas taken from the natural environment.
Let us look critically atthe images in figure 2. They are designs found in the natural
and man-made environment.
») Rock formation ) Waterfall
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d) Woolly Sheep e) Cloud ) Forest
Figure 3. Designs trom the natural envionment
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2) Painting a Wall ») Design in fabric ) Architecture
Figures 4. Designs from the man made objects“The images in figure 2 show examples of designs seen in the natural and man-
made environment. They have a lot ofthe elements that are used in making designs,
‘among these, are colour and texture shape, pattems etc. Make a table, listening out
how each of the elements in the images shown can be used by the designer to bring
‘out appealing designs, also discuss how these elements complement each other to
‘generate beautiful designs especialy in the case of those inthe natural environment
Make a scrapbook of the designs seen in both the natural and the man-made
environment as well as objects that has been designed using similar designs in your
‘Scrapbook. Based upon the designs collected, generate as much designs as possible
‘on your own
How form and value in natural designs inspire
man-made designs
‘Any time we look at a design we become fascinated about how the tones are applied
tomake itbeautiful. Value, which refers to how light or dark design elements appears
fs used very much to show how light behaves when it falls on an object. White is the
lightest value, while black is the darkest. All other colours have value which ranges
from light to dark. For example, yellow has a relative light value and purple has a
relative dark value
Another element of design which inspires the designer a lot is form. This is very
similar to shape. The difference is that while shape becomes the space within an
enclosed line, form is used represent three dimensionality in designs and such, it has
length, width and depth. Forms can be regular or irregular
Figure 5. Regular and irregular forms
Figure 6. Value in Black and white and colour
In the natural environment, value compliments form to make shapes look distinet and
altractive. Here are some examples of value and forms in the natural designs.
Figure 7. Natural designs that were inspired by form and value in nature
Value and form are very important in designing because they can be seen in almost
every design. Walk around your environment and look at how value and form have
influenced the various man-made designs. Here are some few examples for you.
Ant hill
) Rain droplet ) Wallpaper x
Figure 8. Man-made designs that were inspired by form and value in natureClass Projects Using forms and value in nature to creating own designs:
‘Aterlook at images, walking around the environment and discussing the designs we
see in the natural and man-made environment, itis ime available manual and digital
tools, materials and techniques to create our own designs using forms and value
from nature.
‘These steps will be very useful:
41 Look atimages or watch videos of designs seen inthe natural environment. You
Ean also fake a walk around your surouncings to observe the various things in
the natural environment.
Selec Exfy some of those designs, paying attention to form an
Sect and eitealy sty some of ese dss, py tert and painted, Valeo oe
3. Think about the method/technique to use in making your work. aan xt tha deagnverheiees
Look for avaiable digital or manual tools and materials that can be used to make
your work. Create a portfolio (physical or digital) to keep your:
Put down an initial sketch as the intial development for a design videos as wel as your own designs itt iam
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6. Develop the idea into a full-scale design. ae
7. ai the necessary fish oth work
8 Use the aga oo to model the design you have created
9 Display he pattern made for cass aporecation and discussion
Reprint a
It has been a wonderful lesson. | know now you can
discuss design not just as a concept but also how it can
be used in making beautiful items to solve problems in the
society. You have also discussed how development in
technology becomes a concept for making design.
Furthermore, you also discuss the characteristics of
natural and man-made designs in line with form and value
and related how they influence the creating of man-made
designs. Now | know you can use available digital and
Seen occa? , oneal ion 26 a scion manual tools, materials and techniques to make designs
Discuss how technological advancement can be a concept in. that reflect the visual effects of form and value.
of designs. the makingeB
Research to identify and record what constitutes
the ‘elements of design’ in nature and as building
blocks for creative expression of design ideas
Introduction
2 visual representation of an idea.
This is because most designers are able to
+ identity the basic elements of design.
of design.
* apply the knowledge acquired to create our own designs using available manual
‘and digital tools, materials and techniques.
Reflect on knowledge gained from discussions to create patterns that reflect selected
elements of design using available manual and digital tools, materials and techniques
for display and sharing. Examples: forms of objects, value
For some time now we have been talking about the individual elements that presentim
‘almost all designs whether it can be found in the natural or man-made environment,
Every good design depends on how the artist combines elements of design to create
‘+ explore the natural and manmade environments to identity examples of elements
Elements of design
'in book 7 and 8, we learned about the elements of design as the basic visual parts
that are used in creating every object around us. They include: Det, Line, Shape,
Texture, Colour, Space, Form, Value, etc.
Dot: A dot is a small round point. It can be very small or big.
Figure 2: Dots in Man-made objects
Line: Line is a linear mark made with a drawing tool (eg, pen, pencil, crayon or
brush). Lines can be thick or thin, vertical, horizontal, or diagonal. They can also
be broken or zigzag and can create texture. Lines appear in almost every design.
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eeFigure 5: Lines in Man-made objects
Shape: A shape is the area within an encosed line. can be regular or irregu-
lar. All objects are composed of shapes. Examples of shapes, circles, squares and
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2) Regular Shapes
Figure 6: Regular and irregular shapes
) Irregular Shapes
Form: Forms are three dimensional types of shapes. A form can be created by
combining shapes. There are two types of forms. These are the geometric forms
(man-made) and natural forms (organic). Forms have height, width, and depth.
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@) Regular Shapes
Figure 7. Regular and irregular shapes
Class project digital and tactile scrapbook of the
elements of design.
1. Take a walk through the environment. You can also look through magazines,
joumats. ot.
2. Collect as many man-made and natural objects as possible that reflect the various
clements of designs that has been discussed
3. Take own photographs or cu out images from magazine and journals.
4. Cut the objects and pictures into suitable sizes. Use cello tape of glue to stick them
into your scrapbook
5. Generate a digital page forthe photographs you tok or collected fr the internet.
6. Arrange them nicely to form your digital scrapbook
ince of Value and Form as elements of
design.
All the elements of design we have seen are important in making designs, however
form and value are always present in helping to make beautiful designs.
‘Value: Every good design has an aspect of colour init. Value, helps the designer
to show how the different parts of the colour, that is the light or dark light behaves:
‘when it falls on an object. White is the lightest value, while black is the darkest. All
other colours have value which ranges from light to dark. For example, yellow has
2 relative light value and purple has a relative dark value. It can be used in a black
{and white, monochromatic or polychromatic design. in making a design on a two-
dimensional surface, value helps to achieve a feeling of three dimensionality.
7 3 pi em aForm: Designs, especially those that will serve as template to be reproduce
into actual forms are mostly presented in 3-Dimensional nature. They have length,
width and depth. To achieve this, Form as an element of design is very necessary It
reguiar or irregular nature is seen in either physical 3-dimentsional objects or visual
3-Dimentional objects. Most of the time, Form combines with Value to give a beautiful
visual effect to designs.
a) Actual and visual Forms
Figure 8. How form appears in designs
Take @ walk around your surroundings fo observe the various things found i the
‘natural environment. you can also look at photographs, watch videos and sides
where they are avaiable. Note: You can take photographs, videos,
record sounds or make simple sketches in your sketchbook during your
‘environmental walk.
1. Ina class discussion, recall the what constitute the elements of design and
brainstorm why texture and colour are very importance in creating a design.
2. Describe the 6 elements of design in your work book
3. Identify the various types of elements of design seen in the natural and
‘man-made environment using the sketches, photographs and video you made.
4. In groups, analyse how form and value can effectively be combined with the
element of design to create beautiful designs.
5: In your sketch books or digital equipment, use the elements of designs from
the environment to create your own designs making sure form and value
feature prominently in the finished design
6 Dipl and trey tak abou the design you have created'o your ends
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Note: Create a portfolio (physical or digital) to keep your sketches,
Photographs/videos as well as your own designs that were created using
‘ideas from the environment.
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This lesson has equipped us with knowledge about the
what constitute the basic elements of design with special
emphasis on colour and texture. Now you can also explore
the natural and manmade environments to identify and
document examples of elements of design. | know you can
also use the elements of design to create our own designs
using available manual and digital tools, materials and
techniques.me E inci i
LESSON 1.1.1.3 Sol ‘xamples of Principles cf aanam
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Research to identify and record in writing what slot Pituwed lia
constitutes the principles of design and describe how ih
they are used to organise the elements of design into
building blocks for creative expression of design in
nature and the manmade environment
Introduction
In the previous lesson we discussed the elements of design particularly Form and
Value. we talked about how they appear in every 2-dimension and 3-Dimensional
designs. Based on credible concepts, arrange Forms and Value, together with the
other elements of design to create a good design that is not just pleasing to the eye
but can also help to solve problems in the society. The various Principles of design
enables the designer to combine the elements of designs.
Such a skill requires knowledge in:
+ What makes up the principles of design and how they apply in both nature and
man-made environment.
+ Identifying and describing specific example of principles of design in objects and
designs seen in the man-made and natural environment.
+ how to se the principles of design and available tools, materials and techniques
to create our own designs :
Principles of design
Principles of design are the basic rules that show how the elements of design
should be arranged to create a beautiful design. They include: balance, rhythm,
pattern, emphasis, contrast, unity and movement. the table below are examples of
the features of some of the principles of design and how they appear in natural and
man-made designs.
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‘The rest of the principles of design are:
Emphasis, Proportion, Balance, Variety, Contrast and Unity.Class project digital and tactile scrapbook of the
principles of design
4. Take @ walk through the environment. You can also look through magazines,
journals, etc.
2. Collect as many man-made and natural objects as possible that reflect the various
principles of designs that has been discussed
‘Take own photographs or cut out images from magazine and journals.
‘Cut the objects and pictures into suitable sizes.
Use cello-tape of glue to stick them into your scrapbook.
Generate a digital page for the photographs you took or collected forthe intern
7. Arrange them nicely to form your digital scrapbook
Importance of Variety and Proportion as principles
of design.
All the principles of design we have seen are important in making helping the
designer to effectively combine the elements of designs. Variety and Proportion ate
two principle which are always present beautiful designs.
Variety
Every good design has an aspect of variety in it. Designers vary the elements of
design and objects in their design to make them more interesting. Variety combines
with value by giving diferent tones and shades of colour. Other elements such as
lines, shapes colour etc combines with variety to give a lively qualty to the design
Proportion
‘As we put variety of elements in our designs there is always the need to show
‘lationship in sizes or quantity. This helps the elements to be in harmony. Proportion
‘a8 a principle of design can be in the form of shapes colour etc and it helps to depict
which part of the design is more important and which partis not. Usually, important
parts are made larger while less important parts are made smaller. Proportion can
also help the designer to achieve a sense of balance and symmetry to give a beautiful
visual effect to designs.
Figure 2. How proportion appears in designs
Using principle of design to create own patterns with
available manual and digital tools
We have seen how the principles of design appears in almost everything we come
across in our environment, whether itis natural or man-made, We realized thatthe
principle of design cannot be used in isolation as such a lotof the principe are likely
to be seen in one design. For example if we look at a design where different coloured
and sizes of dots have been used, the colours and sizes can show variety, harmony,
unity, balance, dominance and proportion
Let us create our own patterns by done using manual tools such as pencils, pens,
crayons, brushes and papers oF digital tools ike the drawing and designing software
on the computer. To combine elements of designs and principles of design the
‘emphasis should be on colour, texture, unity and variety.
The following steps will help us to generate our own design.
1. Reflect to have a visual picture of the pattern to be created,
2. Select the tools to use, either manual or digital.
3. Select (by writing down) the type(s) of elements of design and the principle to4. Make the initial sketch by combining the selected elements and the principles of
design
5. Finish up the design for display and appreciation
We have walked around the environment fo observe the various objects and
‘designs in the natural environment. We have also analysed photographs
videos, sound skeiches in our leaming process. Using these actives as your
point of reference:
1. Discuss in class by recounting what makes up the principles of design.
2 Explain in wnting, the features of 6 principles of design and how they
‘eppear in both nature and man-made environment.
Draw at least 6 (six) objects sketchbook, and name the principle of de
‘signs seen in each of them.
4. Classify the vanous principles of design seen in the natural and man-
‘made environment by using the sketches, photographs and videos and
actual objects.
{in groups, display your own designs done in the previous lessons and
discuss how the principles of design were used in creating them.
Use the available digital and manual tools and materials to create and
display a simple patter with emphasis on colour, texture, variety and
unity
Based on your previous knowledge, how can the principles of design
help to improve upon the designs you have already created.
This lesson has given us an insight into how to use the principles of
design to combine the elements of design concepts to create beautiful
designs. These concepts are generated from our interaction with
the things in our local environment. We have also become aware of
how the principles of design appear in the various objects we see.
Finally, we have practiced how the manual and digital tool can help
us to generate our personal patterns. | know we can now use these
principles to combine the elements of design in creating object based
‘on a problem in the society.
TRIAL QUESTIONS 1 a
That is the name given to a sketch or a drawing of an idea made |
create beautiful works of art
AAt
B. Prototype
. Concept
D. Design
The firs thing the designer starts looking for before creating a good artwork
A Blocking
B. Concept
C. Materials
D. Elements
‘As designers brainstorm and observe things around to create an object they.
A Make Art
B. Show their talent
CC. Produce beautiful things
D. Solve a specific problem
Which of the following is the most important in creating a design.
‘A. Good knowledge in finishing.
B. Ability to observe the natural environment
CC. Manipulation of Tools and materials.
D. Ability to talk about artworks
‘Which of the following the natural object imitates the high-rise building .
A. waterfall
B. crack in wood
C. rocks
D. Anthll
‘Which ofthe following is the basic visual parts that are used in creating every
‘object is known as. oe
‘A. Tools and materials.
B. Finishing and Blocking
CC. Elements of design :
D. Techniques and Methods10.
Which of the following is not a difference in both Natural and man-made
objects?
‘A. They are all beautiful items that affect the feelings of people
B. They are created with singular materials and displayed in specific.
environment
C. They are all created to solve specific problems in the society
D. They require special training to create them
Design is said to be inspired by nature when it
‘A. can be used in nature
B. it looks natural
. the basic idea is from a natural idea
D. itis named after a natural object,
The surface of a cracked wood, polished stones, woolen carpet and surface of
plastics are examples of
‘A. Harmony
B lines
. Rhythm.
D. Tactile Texture
Rhythm, movement, repetition and dominance are examples of
A elements of design
B. forming process
C. principles of design
. materials and methods
Sub-Strand 1.2
DRAWING, SHADING, COLOURING AND
MODELLING FOR DESIGN
By the end of the lesson, students should be able fo:
Design demonstrate understanding and use of (3- D drawing, shading, colouring and
‘modelling) media and techniques for creative expression of design ideas.
1B ei a
Explore available manual and digital tools, materials and
techniques for 3-D drawing, shading and colouring to create
designs from lines, simple shapes and forms
Introduction
For some time now wa have been looking at the available digital and manual tools
and materials that can be used to create 2-D designs using the line drawing 2s well
{as technique for shading and colouring. The same tools can be used to make
3-