CBSE Class 11th(Arts) Fine Arts Syllabus 2021-22

                                                    Fine Arts

The following art terminologies for all the four subjects are prescribed only for reference and general enrichment.

                                      Portfolio Assessment Method

Introduction:  The Art Portfolio will consist of a compilation of all art works, from sketch to finished product. The submission would include both the original and improved versions of assigned tasks reflective of gradual improvement. Step by step development of the work will be assessed in all units.

Components of a Portfolio:

• Schedule of work

• Research Skills

• Resources and materials

• Study of connections with artists / art movements

• Art making skills

• Personal artist statement

• Studies (e. g., composition/techniques-medium)

• Picture of the final work (reflective skills)

• Evaluation of final work (affective skills)

• Any kind of personalized notes in relation to art work

Profile of Learners Growth Values and Attitudes Rubric 

The learner develops the ability to:

• Respect, appreciate and demonstrate an open mind towards the artistic expression of others

• Appears enthusiastic and willing to study artistic expressions from other cultures or regions of the world that are very different from own.

• Accept different forms and styles and tries to explore their meaning.

• Be sensitive towards other's creations

• Be ready to research and transfer his/her learning to his / her own art

• Take initiative

• Be responsible for his/her own learning and progress

• Apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts

• Possess information and communication technology skills

• Be resourceful and organize information effectively

• Listen attentively

 PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT FOR FINE ARTS MAY BE DONE ON THE BASIS OF FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Creativity: Candidates are required to produce evidence that demonstrates a creative approach to problem-solving. Evidence should also include the ability to interpret a given brief and original approaches to produce a solution. Sketchbooks, notebooks and relevant support material should form part of this evidence.

1. Drawing

2. Detailed Study - observation, record, analysis, interpreting a variety of subject

3. Mood reflected

4. Follow-up of the Fundamentals of Visual Arts (Elements and Principles)

5. Message the artist wants to convey

Innovation: The knowledge gained with the help of case study (historical importance, great artist). How has the above been understood in relation to the topic or the theme taken up by the student?

Technique: To foster creativity and self-expression (basic understanding of colour concept and application in relation to colour and texture of the material used by the student). Size, details, proportion required according to the base used for the painting medium chosen according to their art stream. Techniques studied from folk style, contemporary art or traditional art should be used while creating a new concept.

The learners:

• Discover their potential for creativity, self-expression and visual awareness through painting.

• Feel confident with the chosen medium as a means of communicating and generating ideas.

• Develop observation, recording, manipulation and application skills.

• Experiment with a range of media and techniques.

• Relate their work to other artists work and understand the historical context of this work.

• Understand the basic principles of colour.

• Develop critical awareness.

Execution of Work

• Highlight the method of work giving a historical study of the work.

• Originality in the presentation (paintings, sketches, etc.)

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic colour principles, colour mixing and representation.

• Employ a variety of traditional and experimental techniques and processes

• Use a variety of media and materials

• Observe, record, analyses, interpret a variety of subjects, including :

  • the manufactured environment

  • the natural environment

  • the human figure

• Present evidence of personal enquiry and self-expression

• Discuss and relate own work to recognize artists work

• Observe colour in other craft and design areas

• Make informed critical judgment on work in progress

Experimentation

1. Progressive Work: Candidates are required to show evidence of research carried out. It is expected that their skills will demonstrate evidence of process and the exploration of a wide range of subjects. An accepted standard of achievement using a range of media and material should be an integral part of the candidate's development.

2. Skills: Sound aesthetic judgment and organizational skills should be demonstrated in the process of presented by a candidate.

3. Logical organization and collection of creations.

4. Critical evaluation and aesthetic judgment applied

                                        PAINTING

Introduction:          The course in Painting at Senior Secondary stage as an elective subject is aimed to develop aesthetic sense of the students through the understanding of various important well known aspects and modes of visual art expression in India’s rich cultural heritage from the period of Indus valley to the present time. It also encompasses practical exercises in drawing and painting to develop their mental faculties of observation, imagination, creation and physical skills required for its expressions.

Objectives

1. Theory

   • The objective of including the history of Indian Art for the students is to familiarise them with      the various styles and modes of art expressions from different parts of India. This would enrich their vision and enable them to appreciate and develop an aesthetic sensibility to enjoy the beauty of nature and life. The students will also have an opportunity to observe and study the evolution of its mutations and synthesis with other style and the rise of an altogether new style. The students should be made aware of art as a human experience. The teachers should be able to expose them to the wide range of artistic impressions, the media and the tools used. The history of Indian art is a long one. Hence the students would be acquainted with brief glimpses of the development of Indian visual art as are required for concept formation. Examples included in the course of study are selected because of their aesthetic qualities and are intended purely as guidelines

     2. Practical

The purpose of introducing practical exercises in painting is to help and enable the students:

• To develop skill of using drawing and painting material (surface, tools and equipment, etc.) effectively.

• To sharpen their observation skills through study of common objects and various geometrical and non-geometrical forms found in life and nature.

• To develop their skills to draw and paint these observations.

• To develop an understanding of painting-composition (The use of the elements and the principles of painting -composition).

• To create the forms and the colour schemes in imagination with an ability to express them effectively in drawing and painting.

• To express the different feelings and moods of life and nature in lines, forms and colours.

                                     Unit wise Weightage

                                              Unit wise Weightage 

These selected works prepared during the course by the candidates and certified by the school authorities as the work done in the school will be placed before the examiners for assessment.

Note:            1.The candidates should be given one hour-break after first three hours.

                     2.The time-table to be so framed as to allow the students to work continuously for minimum of two periods at a stretch.