India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 1 Fine Arts
An introductory exploration of visual and performing arts designed to build sensory awareness and motor skills. Students engage with diverse media and performance styles to express personal feelings and observe the world around them.
Lines, Shapes, and My World
Students discover the basic building blocks of visual art through drawing and observation of their immediate environment.
Identifying and creating different types of lines such as straight, wavy, zigzag, and dotted.
Exploring geometric and organic shapes found in leaves, flowers, and stones.
Creating repetitive sequences using lines and shapes to design decorative borders.
The Rainbow Palette
An introduction to color theory and the emotional impact of different hues in painting.
Learning about Red, Yellow, and Blue as the source of all other colors.
Hands on exploration of blending primary colors to create orange, green, and purple.
Associating specific colors with feelings like happiness, sadness, or anger.
Rhythm and Sound
Exploring the basics of music through beat, tempo, and the sounds of traditional Indian instruments.
Identifying the steady pulse in various songs and rhythmic patterns.
Introduction to the sounds of the Sitar, Flute, and Tabla.
Mimicking the sounds of animals and rain to create a soundscape.
Moving Bodies
Developing physical coordination and expressive movement through dance and basic gestures.
Learning how different parts of the body can move independently or together.
Using simple Mudras (hand gestures) and facial expressions to tell a narrative.
Learning basic steps of local folk dances to understand community expression.
The World of Play
Exploring character and setting through imaginative play and theater exercises.
Using voice and body to portray different characters from stories.
Creating simple finger puppets and using everyday objects as theatrical props.
Imagining and describing the places where stories happen.
Art and Heritage
Looking at famous artworks and local crafts to understand the history of creativity.
A look at Madhubani and Warli art styles and their unique characteristics.
Learning about the tools and workspaces used by different types of artists.
Looking at a few world-famous paintings to discuss what we see and feel.