BECE · 6 topics

Creative Arts

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Syllabus

What you’ll cover in Creative Arts.

The complete topic outline G3N teaches, mapped to the BECE curriculum.

Basic 7

2 topics

Strand 1: Design

Sub-strand 1.1: Design in Nature and Manmade Environment
- Elements of design found in nature: line, shape, colour, texture
- Patterns and repetition in natural and manmade environments
- Observation and analysis of design in everyday objects
- Influence of nature on art and design
- Principles of design: balance, contrast, rhythm, unity
Sub-strand 1.2: Drawing, Shading, Colouring and Modelling for Design
- Freehand drawing: basic shapes and forms
- Shading techniques: hatching, cross-hatching, stippling
- Colour wheel: primary, secondary and tertiary colours
- Colour mixing and application in art
- Modelling with clay, papier-mache and other materials
Sub-strand 1.3: Creativity, Innovation and the Design Process
- Design process: identify, research, design, make, evaluate
- Brainstorming and generating creative ideas
- Sketching and developing design ideas
- Presenting and communicating design solutions

Strand 2: Creative Arts

Sub-strand 2.1: Media and Techniques
- Drawing media: pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels
- Painting media: watercolour, poster paint, acrylic
- Printmaking techniques: relief, monoprint, stencil
- Textile arts: weaving, tie-dye, batik, embroidery
- Sculpture and 3D art: carving, construction, assemblage
- Photography and digital art basics
Sub-strand 2.2: Creative and Aesthetic Expression
- Expressing emotions and ideas through art
- Creating artworks inspired by personal experiences
- Developing personal style in art-making
- Traditional Ghanaian art forms and their meanings
- Music: elements of music and performance
Sub-strand 2.3: Connections in Local and Global Cultures
- Ghanaian traditional arts: kente, adinkra, pottery, beadwork
- African arts and their cultural significance
- Influence of culture on art styles and motifs
- Art as a vehicle for cultural expression and identity

Basic 8

2 topics

Strand 1: Design

Sub-strand 1.1: Design in Nature and Manmade Environment
- Advanced analysis of design in natural and built environments
- Biomimicry: design inspired by nature
- Architectural design and urban planning basics
- Ergonomics and user-centred design
- Environmental impact of design choices
Sub-strand 1.2: Drawing, Shading, Colouring and Modelling for Design
- Perspective drawing: one-point and two-point perspective
- Rendering techniques for realistic drawings
- Advanced colour theory: value, hue, saturation
- 3D modelling with recycled and found materials
- Technical drawing for product design
Sub-strand 1.3: Creativity, Innovation and the Design Process
- Research methods for design: surveys, observation, literature
- Prototyping and model making
- Evaluating designs against criteria
- Intellectual property in design and creativity

Strand 2: Creative Arts

Sub-strand 2.1: Media and Techniques
- Advanced painting techniques: blending, layering, impasto
- Mixed media art: combining different materials
- Graphic design: typography, layout and colour
- Digital art tools and software
- Ceramics: hand-building and glazing techniques
- Fibre arts: macrame, weaving and tapestry
Sub-strand 2.2: Creative and Aesthetic Expression
- Conceptual art: ideas and meaning behind artworks
- Narrative art: telling stories through images
- Abstract art: non-representational expression
- Performing arts: drama, dance and music integration
- Creating portfolio of artistic work
Sub-strand 2.3: Connections in Local and Global Cultures
- Comparative study of African art traditions
- Global contemporary art movements and styles
- Art as social commentary and activism
- Cultural exchange and artistic influence across cultures

Basic 9

2 topics

Strand 1: Design

Sub-strand 1.1: Design in Nature and Manmade Environment
- Sustainable design and eco-friendly products
- Universal design for accessibility and inclusion
- Future design trends: smart products and systems
- Design criticism and evaluation of built environment
- Indigenous Ghanaian design and its modernisation
Sub-strand 1.2: Drawing, Shading, Colouring and Modelling for Design
- Advanced technical drawing for engineering and architecture
- Digital design tools: CAD and illustration software
- Storyboarding and animation principles
- Package and product design
- Fashion illustration and clothing design
Sub-strand 1.3: Creativity, Innovation and the Design Process
- Design thinking for solving social problems
- Innovation: improving existing products and systems
- Entrepreneurship in creative industries
- Presenting design work professionally

Strand 2: Creative Arts

Sub-strand 2.1: Media and Techniques
- Advanced printmaking: screen printing, lithography
- Film-making and video production basics
- Animation: stop-motion and digital animation
- Mural and large-scale public art
- Jewellery making and metalcraft
- Advanced textile design: batik, tie-dye, screen printing
Sub-strand 2.2: Creative and Aesthetic Expression
- Developing and exhibiting a cohesive body of work
- Artist statement writing
- Collaboration in creative projects
- Community art projects and public engagement
- Art criticism and writing about art
Sub-strand 2.3: Connections in Local and Global Cultures
- Ghanaian art in the international arena
- Creative industries in Ghana: film, music, fashion
- Art markets, galleries and the business of art
- Digital platforms for sharing and selling art

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