Colour Mixing Basic 2 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA) Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain colouring and functional artwork (Cup, Basket, Pot etc)
• Identify some functional artworks in/outside the classroom
• Draw and colour functional artworks

Introduction

Functional artworks are beautiful objects that we also use in our daily life. Today we will learn to draw and color them.

Content

What are Functional Artworks? Functional artworks are objects that:

• Are beautiful to look at
• Have a use in our daily life
• Can be decorated with colors and patterns

Examples of Functional Artworks:

1. Cup – for drinking, can be colorful

Basket – for carrying things, woven beautifully

Pot – for cooking, decorated with patterns

Plate – for eating, painted with designs

Mat – for sitting, woven with colors

Chair – for sitting, painted nicely

How to Color Functional Artworks:

• Choose suitable colors
• Make patterns and designs
• Use bright, attractive colors
• Be creative with decorations

Activity

1. Draw a cup and color it red
2. Draw a basket and color it brown with yellow patterns
3. Draw a pot and color it blue with white designs
4. Look around for more functional artworks

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. A functional artwork is: a) Only beautiful b) Only useful c) Both beautiful and useful d) Neither
2. Which is a functional artwork? a) Stone b) Cup c) Stick d) Paper
3. We use a basket to: a) Drink b) Cook c) Carry things d) Sleep
4. A pot is used for: a) Drinking b) Cooking c) Writing d) Playing
5. Functional artworks can be: a) Colored b) Decorated c) Made beautiful d) All of the above

Answers: 1(c), 2(b), 3(c), 4(b), 5(d)