Visual

Arts
Teacher’s Book
Term 2
2025
 ATP / TRACKER
WEEK CAPS TOPIC CONTENT ACTIVITY DATE
COMPLETED
WEEK Visual literacy Do reflection & recap of previous PRACTICAL 1
WORKHEET 1
1 Create in 2D & term’s concepts / skills: including
3D (Reflection any of the following activities: •
& Recap) practical art activities (exercises)
exploring different art elements and
design principles. • classroom
discussion (verbal question and
answer, group discussions) on basic
art elements and design principles
by referring to various age
appropriate artworks. • a quiz /
online quiz, etc. • create a 2D / 3D
artwork focusing on drawing and / or
colour media; and design
principles – in one lesson. •
worksheets
WEEK Visual Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited PRACTICAL 2
WORKSHEET 2
2 literacy to) still life artwork: local
Create in interpretation • Art elements:
(Baseline & shape, line, tone, texture. • Design
Orientation) principles: contrast, proportion,
emphasis. Simple etching
techniques: etching, drawing,
scratching. The focus should be
more on drawing and not on
etching & scratching as not all
schools have the resources.
WEEK Create in 2D Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited PRACTICAL 3
WORKSHEET 3
3 Visual to) still life artwork: local
Literacy interpretation • Art elements:
shape, line, tone, texture. • Design
principles: contrast, proportion,
emphasis. Simple etching
techniques: etching, drawing,
scratching The focus should be
more on drawing and not on
etching & scratching as not all
schools have the resources.
WEEK Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited to) PRACTICAL 4
WORKSHEET 4
4 Visual literacy still life artwork: local interpretation
• Art elements: shape, line, tone,
texture, complementary colour. •
Design principles: contrast,
proportion, emphasis. Painting:
colour-mixing: tonal range, shades,
and tints. The focus should be
more on colour-mixing using any
media as not all schools have
paint.
WEEK Create in 2D Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited PRACTICAL 5
WORKSHEET 5
5 Visual to) still life artwork: local
Literacy interpretation • Art elements:
shape, line, tone, texture,
complementary colour (continue).
• Design principles: contrast,
proportion, emphasis (continue).
Painting: colour- mixing: tonal
range, shades, and tints.
The focus should be more on colour-
mixing using any media as not all
 schools have paint.
WEEK Create in Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited PRACTICAL 6
WORKSHEET 6
6 2D Visual to) still life artwork: local
literacy interpretation • Art elements:
shape, line, tone, texture,
complementary colour (continue).
• Design principles: contrast,
proportion,
 emphasis (continue). Painting:
colour- mixing: tonal range,
shades, and tints. The focus should
be more on colour-
mixing using any media as not all
schools have paint
WEEK Create in 2D Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited PRACTICAL:
7 Visual to) still life artwork: local Learners start
Literacy interpretation • Art elements: preparing for the
shape, line, tone, texture, PAT (Still Life)
WORSHEET NO
complementary colour (continue).
7
• Design principles: contrast,
proportion, emphasis (continue).
Painting: colour- mixing: tonal
range, shades, and tints.
The focus should be more on colour-
mixing using any media as not all
schools have paint
WEEK Create in Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited PRACTICAL :
8 2D Visual to) still life artwork: local Preparing for PAT
literacy interpretation • Art elements: (Still Life)
consolidate the elements used.
•Design principles: unity. Painting: WORKSHEET NO
8
colour-mixing: tonal range, shades,
and tints. The focus should be
more on
colour-mixing using any media as
not all schools have paint
WEEK Create in Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited PRACTICAL 4
9 2D Visual to) still life artwork: local CONTINUE
literacy interpretation • Finalise artwork for
formal assessment
WEEK Create in 2D, e.g. (but not limited ASSESSMENT
10 to) still life artwork: local
interpretation • Complete and RUBRIC ON LAST
exhibit artwork for formative PAGE FOR
assessment. Practical Examination: PRACTICAL
Individual 2D artwork: e.g. Still Life ASSESSMENT

Written Examination:
Terminology Art elements
Design principles Symbolic Practical: 25
Written : 25
language in art Local crafter
/artist/artwork/style
Reflection Cognitive levels: Lower
order: 30% Middle order: 40%
Higher order: 30%.
 Notes to the teacher:
 Refresh learners about the different types of lines
 You ALWAYS use LINE when you draw

Elements of Art. (Line)

We use different lines in visual arts, for example straight lines, curved
lines, dotted lines and zig-zag.
Use a pen or pencil to draw different types of lines in the spaces provided.

Elements of Art.
The elements of Art.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Colour. Can you still remember the primary and secondary colours?

Write down the 3 primary colours.

Red Blue Yellow

We can mix the primary colours to get secondary colours. Complete the
following: Red + Yellow = Orange
Red + Blue = Purple
Yellow + Blue = Green

Primary Colours: These colours cannot be created, nor can

they be mixed by a combination of other colours.
Secondary Colours: The secondary colours are a mixture of 2 primary colours.
Complementary colours: These colours lie opposite each other in the colour
wheel. Choose only 1 pair of complementary colours.
Cold colours: Colour gives a feeling of temperature: Cold
colours are: NNNNNN
Symbolic colours: Colours can also have a symbolic meaning. Fill in the
letter with a colour that symbolises “Life”.
 WEEK 1 Recap of Term 1 WORKSHEET NO 1

What can you remember about Term 1?

1. Circle ONLY the 3 Primary Colours.
pink blue orange red yellow green

2. Circle ONLY the 3 secondary colours.

white Black purple green brown orange

3. Underline the correct answer in each sentence.

3.1 Texture refers to ( how the surface of something feel / colour)
3.2 Tone refer to the degree of (light and dark / shapes)
3.3 Space refers to the way in which artists (create illusion of depth / mix
colours)
3.4 Red is a (warm / cold) colour.
3.5 Blue is a (cold/warm) colour.

4. Find the elements of art below that are hidden and circle them.

line Shape colour space texture

l i n e w r t s
a r t e s h e p
O w t l p v x a
b s h a p e t c
d k s k x p u e
p c o l o u r y
s p p k y t e a

5. Identify the principle of design in each picture.

contrast pattern balance

balance contrast pattern

 WEEK 1 PRACTICAL NO 1

In the Line, create a pattern using Lines.

In the Line, create a pattern using shapes.

Emphasis: Circle the focal point in the two art works.

Draw the following Lines.

Straight Curved Zig-Zag Dotted

Look at the picture and see how many shapes you can identify.
Circle Square Triangle Rectangle Star

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WEEK 2: STILL LIFE – INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH THE LEARNERS

Notes to the teacher: This information needs to be shared with the learners
before they start creating a still life drawing.

A still life drawing is an observational drawing of non-living objects. One

of the key parts of observational drawing is the still life drawing. This
allows you to focus on a single subject and explore its form, shading,
and light.

Setting up a still life to draw

A still life drawing can be done with any number of objects, but
traditionally includes items like fruits, flowers, or other household
objects. When setting up your still life, it's important to create an
interesting composition.

Try to arrange the objects in a way that is pleasing to the eye. The best
way to get started is to choose a subject that is simple and easy to draw,
such as a vase of flowers or a bowl of fruit. Once you have your subject,
set it up in a well-lit area and begin sketching.

Pay attention to the shapes and proportions of the objects, and use light
and shadow to create depth and dimension.

How do you draw a still life with pencil?

To draw a still life with a pencil, start by sketching out the basic shape of
the object in light pencil strokes.

Next, start to add details like shading and contours.

WEEK 2 PRACTICAL NO 2

Elements of Art: Shape

Did you enjoy this

activity?
 WEEK 2 WORKSHEET NO 2

A Still Life

1. What is a Still Life? Circle the correct answer.

a. It is a drawing of children
b. A still life drawing is a drawing of non-living objects.
c. It is a drawing of a river.

2. Identify five (5) objects in the drawing and write them down.
Choose from the options provided to you.
A jug A flower Grapes A bowl A spoon A mug
Cell phone An envelope Lemons Pencil A glass shoes

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

3. Use your pen or pencil and indicate on the picture where shading was done.
4. What medium was used to make this drawing?
a. Paint
b. Pencil
c. Crayons
WEEK 3. Using shapes to make a drawing. PRACTICAL NO 3.
Notes to the teacher:

 Shape is an element of art and can be used to make a drawing.

 Refresh learners about the different shapes and let them make
any drawing using different shapes. No assessment. (Show them
some examples)
 Learners must be able to identify shapes in a drawing or
painting. ( See example of still life drawing below)
 Explain what space in a drawing is: Positive space refers to the
main focus of a picture, while negative space refers to the
background

Still Life: Shapes identified: An oval and a circle.

WEEK 3 PRACTICAL NO 3
Use a pen or a pencil and make a drawing in the space provided of an
elephant. Look at figure no 2 to assist you.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
 WEEK 3 A Still Life WORKSHEET NO 3

1. How many objects are used in this still life? 5

Elements of Art: Line / Shape / Colour / Space / Texture

2. Can you identify any shapes in this drawing? Circle the shapes you identified.
circle rectangle triangle square heart

3. Can you identify the different lines used? Circle the type of lines you can
identify:
Zig-Zag Straight dotted Thick Lines Curve Thin Lines
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Lines

4. What colour is this drawing? Choose the correct answer:

Black and white drawing Colourful drawing

5. Comment on the negative space in the drawing. Does it have a background?

There is nothing in the background.

6. Do you like the drawing? Give a reason for your answer.

WEEK 4

Notes to the teacher:

 Explain the following three (3) principles of design to the learners
and show them some examples of each.
Design Principle Explanation
Contrast The use of opposites: light and dark, large
and small, rough and smooth. Contrast adds
interest in an art work.
Proportion In art, proportion refers to the relationship
between the different sized components
within one whole composition. Proportion can
be used to make a composition appear more
realistic or more stylized depending on the
type of proportion used. Proportion does not
refer to the overall size of a composition
(scale), but rather the size of elements
within the composition in relation to each
other.
Emphasis Emphasis is a principle of art that refers to
the use of visual elements to draw attention
to a certain area, usually a focal point, in an
artwork.

Contrast :
Dark vs light.

Big vs small objects

Proportion:
The size of the hand is very big in relation
to the pump.

Emphasis:
The emphasis of the painting is on the
lonely woman. She is the focal point of
the painting.
WEEK 4 PRACTICAL NO 4

1. Use a pencil and colour the picture to show contrast. (Dark vs light)

2. Emphasis: Does this drawing have a vocal point? Mark the vocal
point with an “X” on the drawing.
 WEEK 4 WORKSHEET NO 4
1. Complete the column by filling in the correct design principle next to the
description.
Proportion contrast emphasis

Design Principle Description

Contrast The use of opposites: light and dark, large and

small, rough and smooth. Contrast adds interest in
an art work.
Proportion Refers to the relationship between the different sized
components within one whole composition. Proportion
can be used to make a composition appear more
realistic or more stylized depending on the type of
proportion used. Proportion does not refer to the
overall size of a composition (scale), but rather the
size of elements within the composition in relation to
each other.
Emphasis A principle of art that refers to the use of visual
elements to draw attention to a certain area,
usually a focal point, in an artwork.

2. Complete the following sentences by using the words provided to you.

2.1 Contrast refers to light vs dark or large vs small.
2.2Emphasis means the vocal point of a painting.
2.3A still life drawing is an observational drawing of non-living objects
2.4Name any four (4) objects that can be used in a still life.

Any of the following:

Mug / plates / flowers / bottles / fruit / books / bowls / or any other correct
answer.

3. Which image is an example of a still life? Give a reason for your answer.
Figure A Figure B

Fig. A. Non living objects

WEEK 5 WORKSHEET NO 5

1. Complete the diagram

below.

2. Complete the following sentences:

2.1 Secondary colours are created by combining two of the primary colours.
2.2 The term "tone" describes the quality of colour. Tone in art simply
refers to how light or dark a colour is.
2.3 A tint is where an artist adds a colour to white to create a lighter
version of the colour. An example of a tint is pink. Pink is a tint
created by adding white to red.
2.4 A shade is where an artist adds black to a colour to darken it down
2.5 Monochromatic: An artist may decide to create a piece of artwork
which is monochromatic. This means that the artist uses tints,
shades and tones of a single colour.
WEEK 5 PRACTICAL NO 5

This was fun!!

 WEEK 6 WORKSHEET NO 6

Complementary colours are two colours that are on opposite sides of

the colour wheel. Look at the picture and complete the sentences
below.

1. It's rather easy to remember the first set of complementary colours:

1.1The complimentary colour for yellow is purple
1.2The complimentary colour for orange is blue
1.3The complimentary colour for green is red
2. Name two warm colours.

Red / Orange / yellow

3. Name two cold colours

Blue / Purple / Green
WEEK 6 PRACTICAL NO 6

Practice your shading-skills. Use a pencil and try to do the shading in

the shapes below. You will need to do shading when doing your Still
Life drawing.
WEEK 7 WORKSHEET NO 7

Find the terminologies at the bottom and circle them with a pen or pencil.
WEEK 7-9 PREPARING FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

Notes to the teacher:

 It is your responsibility to guide the learners through the process of
creating a still life. Use the information below to assist them.
 You will have to set the scene by choosing the objects and to
arrange them in front of the class so that it is visible to all the
learners.
 Learners must use an A4 paper (Landscape or Portrait) and a pencil.
 Explain in detail what is expected from them and use the Rubric
for Formal Assessment provided in week 9-11 to guide them.
 Learners will have 3 weeks to work on the Still Life. (Week 7-9)
 Learners will be assessed in Week 9-10.
Still life art involves any non-living or inanimate (still) objects, either
natural or man- made.
Step 1: Choose your objects. (Fruits/ Plates/ Mugs/Flowers/ Vegetables/
Bottles/ Books)
Step 2: Arrange the objects. One of the essential steps in still-life
drawing is arranging your objects correctly. It will determine the overall
look and feel of your picture. So take some time to experiment with
different placements until you find a composition you like.
Step 3: Sketch your composition lightly with a pencil on a piece of paper
to get a general idea of the layout before you start drawing. This process
will help you avoid making mistakes and make the creative process more
accessible.
 Start by outlining the objects in your composition using light,
sketchy strokes. Don’t worry about getting all the basic details
right at this point.
 Once the basic outlines are in place, start with additional details
which you can see. Use a variety of pencil strokes to create
different textures and effects.
 Experiment with basic drawing techniques and keep changing
until you find what works best.
Step 4: Shading is an integral part of any still-life drawing. It helps create
the illusion of depth and realism and can add visual interest to the
composition.
WEEK 7-9 PREPARING FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Rough sketch. Shading. Adding details.
WEEK 8: PREPARATION FOR FORMAL ASSESSMENT. W/SHEET NO 8

1. True or False: Click in the column.

Statement True False
The 3 Primary colours are red, blue and orange. x
Mixing blue and yellow will give you green. x
Green is a warm colour. x
A still life drawing is an observational drawing x
of non- living objects
The term "tone" describes the quality of colour x
2. Complete the following sentences.
2.1 Secondary colours are created by combining two of the primary colours.
2.2 The term "tone" describes the quality of colour
2.3 Mixing the primary colours red and yellow will give the secondary colour
orange.
2.4 Red is a warm colour.
2.5 Blue is a cold colour.
3. Underline the correct answer.
3.1 Contrast refer to black vs (white/ grey)
3.2 Contrast refers to a (big and small / purple and blue)
3.3 Emphasis refers to (paintings / the vocal point)
3.4 The complimentary colour for red is (purple/ green)
3.5 Monochromatic: This means that the artist uses tints, shades and
tones of a (single-/ multi-colour.)
4. Answer the following questions.
4.1 Name the 3 primary colours. Red / Blue / Yellow
4.2 Name the 3 secondary colours. Orange / Purple / Green
4.3 Name two (2) elements of art. Line / Shape / Colour / Space / Texture
4.4 The complimentary colour for yellow is purple
4.5 The complimentary colour for range is blue
4.6 The complimentary colour for green is orange

5. Look at the drawing and identify two (2) shapes.

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RUBRIC : PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA 4-5 2-3 1

Planning Stage Excellent planning Evidence of Learner did not
using light pencil planning but it plan the still life
strokes. can improve.
Drawing & Detail The drawing is The drawing of The drawing of
very accurate of the objects the objects do not
the objects and is resembles the resemble the still
realistic to that of real objects, life. No details
the actual objects. although not have been
All the details realistically. Only included
within the objects a few details have
have been been included
included within the objects.
Proportion & All the objects are Most of the Few of the objects
Space proportionally objects are are proportionally
correct in proportionally correct from
reference to each correct from height to width.
other. They are height to width. There is no
realistically There is some overlapping or
overlapping with overlapping of consideration of
consideration objects and negative spaces
given to spaces reference to
between objects negative spaces
between them.
Shading The still life has The still life has The still life has
been shaded with been shaded, but been shaded, but
the whole range 3-4 areas need there are no
of values from more range in obvious changes
black to white. values and in value
Each value gradual changes.
gradually changes OR there are very
from one value to few rich blacks
the next value and few clean
whites
Completed Art Presentation of A few stray marks Art work is not
Work the work is clean or smudges are complete. Learner
and neat with no evident but do not did very little
stray marks, greatly detract effort
smudges, wrinkles from the overall
or curled edges of appearance of the
paper. Learner art work. Art work
made effort with is complete.
the art work.

TOTAL : 25 MARKS
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