Objects and Still Life

Changing the Typical Picture

This chapter will immerse you in the wonders of nature. You will step outdoors to discover many beautiful shapes, forms, colours, patterns and textures in other life forms

Portraying People

In this chapter, you will explore the different ways in which people are portrayed, draw your own friends by closely observing their physical features. You will then collaborate to compose a group portrait using everyone’s drawings. Study artworks from history that depict people in many different ways.

Paper Crafts

In this chapter, you will have the chance to discover paper as a fascinating artistic medium. You will explore various techniques like folding, cutting and weaving. Along the way, you will also learn about Indian art traditions such as Sanjhi paper cuts.

Seals to Prints

In this chapter, you will learn about the design, purpose and artistic qualities of seals. Taking inspiration from the examples of seals through history, you will design your own seals and experiment them with a variety of materials for crafting. In this process, you will also be testing your seals on both paper and fabric.

Music and your Emotions

Listening to musical pieces to understand how they influence the moods and emotions, and learning to express your thoughts and feelings through musical elements.

Musical Instruments

Understanding the relevance of instruments in a musical piece and exploring instrument families. Instruments are used to create a layered and rich sound of notes and rhythm.

Taal or Talam and Raga or Ragam in Indian Music

Understand the concept of raga and rhythm in North and South Indian classical music.

Melodies of Diversity

Listening and learning songs from various genres of Indian music.

Songwriting

Music and Society