G09 - Creative Arts
Facilitator’s Guide
Unit 2
Visual arts: Art elements and design principles used in creating and appreciating art; painting The elements of art and the principles of design will be reviewed in this unit. You are familiar with these elements and principles, as they have been discussed and applied in Grades 7 and 8. Familiarise yourself with the terminology and visual components used in creating and appreciating art. This unit also focuses on the application of the elements of art and design principles in the creation of a two-dimensional artwork (painting). You will explore a variety of painting techniques, brush applications, colour-mixing and combine it with personal interpretation and expression.
Tips for the facilitator Creating art takes time. Take this into consideration when planning your term and weekly timetable. Try to work on the practical tasks and theoretical work simultaneously. Practical wrk is time-consuming; allow the learners to work on their painitings regularly.
Learning objectives
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After you have completed this unit, the learners must be able to do the following: yy name and explain the elements of art yy name and explain the principles of design yy identify and discuss the elements of art in a variety of artworks (paintings) yy identify and discuss the principles of design in a variety of artworks (paintings) yy plan, execute and reflect on an own artwork (painting) yy identify and discuss artists and artworks of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood yy identify and discuss Impressionist artists and artworks yy copy the techniques of the Impressionists yy apply knowledge of the elements of art in creating an artwork yy apply knowledge of the principles of design in creating an artwork yy apply knowledge of the elements of art in the appreciation of artworks yy apply knowledge of the principles of design in the appreciation of artworks
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