India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 5 Fine Arts
This course introduces students to the diverse world of visual and performing arts through hands-on creation and critical appreciation. Students explore Indian folk traditions alongside global contemporary techniques to develop their unique artistic voice and cultural awareness.
The Artist's Toolkit: Fundamentals of Visual Expression
Students master the core elements of art including line, shape, color theory, and texture through practical studio sessions.
Exploration of the color wheel, primary and secondary colors, and how warm and cool tones influence the mood of a painting.
Creating implied and actual textures using various media like charcoal, clay, and mixed media collage.
Introduction to simple one-point perspective and the use of overlapping and size to create the illusion of depth.
Heritage in Patterns: Indian Folk and Tribal Arts
An exploration of India's rich indigenous art forms including Madhubani, Warli, and Gond styles.
Using basic geometric shapes to tell stories of community life and nature in the style of the Warli tribe.
Learning the vibrant symbolism and intricate line work characteristic of Mithila painting from Bihar.
Exploring the unique 'signature patterns' used by Gond artists to fill their imaginative animal and tree forms.
Rhythm and Melody: Foundations of Music
Students explore the basics of Indian and Western music through rhythm exercises, vocal training, and instrument recognition.
Introduction to basic rhythmic cycles in Indian music and the concept of tempo in Western music.
Investigating how different instruments produce sound and the basics of the Sargam and Solfege scales.
Learning and performing traditional regional folk songs and understanding their social context.
The World as a Stage: Drama and Expression
Building confidence and empathy through role-play, improvisation, and the study of theatrical elements.
Using physical movement and facial expressions to communicate emotions and actions without words.
Creating backstories for characters and understanding their motivations within a scene.
Designing simple puppets and exploring how objects can be used creatively to enhance a performance.
Movement and Grace: Introduction to Dance
Exploring the joy of movement through Indian classical mudras and contemporary creative dance.
Learning basic hand gestures used in Indian classical dance to depict animals, objects, and emotions.
Using the body to explore levels, directions, and pathways in an open performance space.
Studying group dances and how synchronization creates a sense of unity and collective joy.
Art and the Environment: Sustainable Creativity
Integrating environmental awareness with art by using recycled materials and exploring nature as a canvas.
Transforming discarded materials into three-dimensional works of art while discussing sustainability.
Experimenting with colors derived from flowers, leaves, and spices to create organic prints.
Designing posters and installations that communicate messages about environmental conservation.