Tanzania Ordinary Secondary Education Form III-IV Curriculum - Fine Arts

This curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to appreciate and create fine art using traditional and modern techniques. It also aims to develop students' ICT skills for marketing their artwork and fostering creativity for self-employment. The curriculum is structured around specific competences, learning activities, teaching methods, assessment criteria, and resources.

Form III

1.0 Demonstrate Mastery of Concepts, Theories, and Principles of Fine Art

• 1.1 Perspective Composition: Students learn the basic tenets of perspective composition, exploring how to create an illusion of depth and distance in their artwork. This involves analyzing sample works and applying these principles in their own drawings and paintings.
• 1.2 Theories of Art: Students delve into art theories, focusing on imitationalism and emotionalism. They explore the meaning, purpose, and application of these theories through discussions and research.

2.0 Create Simple Works of Fine Art

• 2.1 Perspective Drawings and Paintings: Students create perspective drawings and paintings, applying the principles learned earlier. They experiment with various tools and materials to achieve realistic depictions of three-dimensional space.
• 2.2 Functional and Decorative Relief Prints: Students design and create functional and decorative relief prints, exploring techniques and materials involved in this printmaking process.
• 2.3 Contemporary Art using Collage: Students explore contemporary art creation by using the collage style in both drawings and paintings. This involves experimenting with different materials and compositions.
• 2.4 Realistic Two-Dimensional Artwork: Students develop skills in creating realistic two-dimensional drawings and paintings that meet specific client needs. This involves analyzing sample pictures and applying appropriate techniques.

3.0 Demonstrate Mastery of the Principles of Occupational Health and Environmental Care in Fine Art

• 3.1 Ethical Conduct in Fine Art: Students learn about ethical norms and values governing art creation, including copyright laws of Tanzania. They also explore the process of registering artworks according to these laws.

4.0 Use ICT to Market Works of Fine Art

• 4.1 Marketing Strategies: Students learn basic strategies for marketing artworks through ICT, focusing on product promotion, pricing, and placement. This involves discussions and presentations on utilizing relevant software and online resources.

Form IV

1.0 Demonstrate Mastery of Concepts, Theories, and Principles of Fine Art

• 1.1 Pictorial Compositions: Students learn the basic tenets of pictorial compositions, exploring how different elements work together to create a cohesive and visually appealing image.

2.0 Create Simple Works of Fine Art

• 2.1 Drawings and Paintings from Pictorial Compositions: Students create drawings and paintings based on pictorial compositions, applying the principles learned earlier. They experiment with various tools, materials, and techniques to achieve desired effects.
• 2.2 Monoprints and Relief Prints: Students create monoprints and relief prints, further developing their skills in printmaking. They explore different techniques and materials to produce unique and expressive prints.
• 2.3 Simple Digital Drawings and Paintings: Students explore digital art creation, learning how to use computer painting software to produce simple drawings and paintings.
• 2.4 Realistic Three-Dimensional Artwork: Students develop skills in creating realistic three-dimensional drawings and paintings. This involves applying advanced techniques and understanding the interplay of light, shadow, and form.

3.0 Demonstrate Mastery of the Principles of Occupational Health and Environmental Care in Fine Art

• 3.1 Ethical Considerations in Art Collection and Display: Students learn about ethical considerations guiding the collection and display of artworks, including respecting copyright laws and cultural sensitivities. They also explore the process of archiving artworks while adhering to these ethical guidelines.