SYLLABUS The start of a New Era
KEY ARTS AND CRAFTS 6
PRIMARY
THE START OF A NEW ERA
METHODOLOGY
The acquisition of cultural and artistic competence in primary education involves
introducing students to different aspects of culture and art in order to increase
appreciation, provide a source of personal enrichment and build an awareness of
universal culture.
Content which comes under Block 1, Observing Art, will focus on the following areas:
▪ Drawing animals and landscapes to analyse different points of observation, taking
into account the relationship between perception of size and location in space.
▪ Observing different habitats, focusing on patterns in animal bodies and the
chromatic richness of nature.
▪ Exploring the expressive possibilities of materials for artistic composition.
Content under Block 2, Expression and Artistic Creation, will utilise the following
methods:
▪ Developing the expressive possibilities of sketching and colour blends by drawing
and representing flat shapes, using size differences to express space, framing and
contrasts.
▪ Developing basic skills by performing tasks which require a mastery of different
tools and materials.
▪ Appreciating the effects produced by obtaining and blending colours in various
ways to achieve different end results. A colour study will explore shades and
chromatic differences created by the interaction between tactile and visual textures
and light.
▪ Addressing the concepts of spatial organisation, distance and size with regard to
depth.
The unit ends with a craft activity called Hands On! This activity stresses the
importance of neat and orderly working habits and the gratification of using these skills
as an element of play.
▪ Various linguistic activities will build fluency and accuracy. Second language
acquisition will be augmented by interesting topics and many different oral
activities, with new material to enhance linguistic competence and ample
opportunities for revision and practice.
1. TIMING
This unit will be undertaken during the first term of the year, and it is estimated to take
eleven fifty minutes sessions.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
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Objectives
• Recognise cultural expressions of other peoples.
• Observe and interpret a work of art.
• Verbally describe the elements of an image.
• Revise vocabulary relating to a prehistoric setting, i.e. ancient, archaeological, etc.
• Discuss probability.
• Enjoy a chant in English.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify visual artistic representations of cultural heritage.
• Interpret the compositional elements of an image.
• Utilise established artistic vocabulary.
• Correctly match words to their meaning.
• Convey information.
• Accurately recite a chant.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Appreciate cultural and artistic heritage as a source of enrichment.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Acquire art vocabulary for communicative interactions.
4. CONTENTS
• Knowledge of cultural heritage: artwork and artists.
• Architectural elements.
• Reading images.
• Prehistory vocabulary.
• Past tense.
• Disasters.
• Progressive acquisition of a set of aesthetic criteria.
• Observation of architectural remains.
• Identifying the basic elements of an image: shapes, details and proportions.
• Communicative exchanges to provide basic descriptions.
• Linguistic strategies for description.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Curiosity about significant examples of the art of our cultural heritage.
• Interest in using verbal strategies to discuss probability.
• Enjoyment of reciting a chant.
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Activity 1. Christopher Columbus in the New World
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw, colour, cut and stick.
• Pencil, coloured pencils, glue and scissors.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Create the sensation of space in one dimension using changes in size, framing and
contrasts.
• Experiment with visual textures.
• Increase knowledge of how to obtain colours.
• Describe historical events.
• Discuss historical facts.
• Play a game in English.
Evaluation criteria
• Understand observation of a given element from different perspectives.
• Use drawing as a means of expression.
• Show an interest in doing quality work and analysing end results.
• Accurately describe features.
• Correctly provide information.
• Use target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate compositional techniques and resources to acquire a basic knowledge of
artistic languages.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Develop self-confidence and the spirit of excellence with regard to realizing desired
personal ambitions.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
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4. CONTENTS
• Aerial views.
• Art techniques: collage.
• Uses of colour.
• Past tense.
• Items on a boat.
• Colours.
• Exploration of different ways of representing space.
• Experimentation with visual textures.
• Observation of colour variations: tone, shade and contrasts.
• Proper vocabulary for describing necessary items on a boat.
• Accurate verb forms.
• Curiosity about experimenting with different art resources.
• Appreciation of colour as a characteristic of the environment.
• Eagerness to use linguistic skills to engage in an oral activity.
• Active participation in communicating basic information.
Activity 2. What a interesting fountain!
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, felt-tip pens and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 1)
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Appreciate and enjoy the art of our cultural heritage.
• Discover the harmony and proportion of architectural forms.
• Create artwork based on musical, visual and literary prompts.
• Describe monuments.
• Discuss preferences.
• Give a description of architectural elements.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify the art of our cultural heritage.
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• Interpret the compositional elements of an image.
• Enjoy one’s own artwork and that of others.
• Convey information.
• Accurately provide information about preferences.
• Use target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Develop self-confidence and the desire for excellence while creating art.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Participate in communicative interactions for imaginative and creative self expression.
4. CONTENTS
• Knowledge of cultural heritage: artwork and artists.
• Architectural features.
• Reading images.
• Architectural features and layout.
• How a building is used.
• Past tense.
• Viewing various architectural masterpieces.
• Progressive acquisition of a set of aesthetic criteria.
• Identifying the basic elements of an image: shapes, details and proportions.
• Terminology to describe architecture.
• Descriptions of the uses of a building.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Curiosity about significant works of art from our cultural heritage.
• Motivation to verbally communicate information about cultural heritage.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communicating cultural information.
Activity 3. Channels
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Felt-tip pens, crayons and cotton buds
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 2)
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Objectives
• Experiment with the expressive possibilities of colour.
• Improve understanding and use of techniques for artistic composition.
• Appropriately use specific art techniques.
• Play a spelling game.
• Describe products.
• Understand the connection between climate and agriculture.
• Describe fruits and vegetables.
Evaluation criteria
• Identify different colour ranges.
• Use different colour techniques for expressive purposes.
• Show progressive improvement in the use of different drawing materials and supplies.
• Spell words accurately.
• Give appropriate descriptions.
• Convey information.
• Use target vocabulary to describe agricultural products.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate new techniques to acquire a basic knowledge of different artistic
languages.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Use techniques and materials for artistic expression properly.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Occupying graphic space.
• Colour: techniques and uses.
• Colours.
• Shapes.
• Fruits and vegetables.
• Characteristics of agricultural products
• Expression of colour: tones and ranges.
• Colour combinations and experimentation with new blends.
• Use of basic colouring techniques.
• Terminology to describe fruits and vegetables.
• Descriptions of agricultural products.
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• Curiosity about learning new artistic techniques.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Motivation to verbally communicate information on a topic.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communication activities.
Activity 4. The colour of sunset
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil and tempera paints.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Develop drawing skills for representing natural elements.
• Utilise knowledge of the properties of colour and their artistic applications.
• Experiment with and discover compositional resources.
• Play a spelling game.
• Describe nature.
• Express subtle natural differences.
Evaluation criteria
• Apply acquired knowledge about artistic languages.
• Use different colour techniques for expressive purposes.
• Learn about and apply techniques for artistic composition.
• Spell words accurately.
• Give appropriate descriptions.
• Convey information.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Use observation when creating artwork.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Develop skills for effective self-expression and artistic representation.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
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4. CONTENTS
• The diversity of landscapes.
• Occupying graphic space.
• Colour: techniques and uses.
• Colours.
• Landscapes.
• Features of natural events.
• Composition of different landscapes.
• Observation of depth and horizon line within landscapes.
• Skills for using different types of paint properly.
• Terminology to describe landscapes.
• Descriptions of natural settings.
• Desire to acquire and refine artistic knowledge.
• Interest in following step-bystep instructions to work in an orderly and neat way.
• Motivation to verbally communicate information on a topic.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communication activities.
Activity 5. What’s inside?
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Pencil, coloured pencils and felt-tip pens.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Experiment with and discover compositional resources.
• Organise space by using line and colour.
• Become more skilled at handling art tools.
• Revise vocabulary for boats and sailing.
• Discuss desire and necessity.
• Learn about an important figure in history.
Evaluation criteria
• Create compositions in an individual style.
• Create chromatically harmonious artwork.
• Learn about and apply techniques for artistic composition.
• Correctly match words to their meaning.
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• Convey information.
• Accurately comprehend and provide information.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate new techniques to acquire a basic knowledge of different artistic
languages.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Work hard to overcome increasingly difficult challenges.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Occupying graphic space.
• Colour: techniques and uses.
• Contour and line.
• History vocabulary.
• Past tense.
• Exploration of different ways of representing graphic space.
• Colour combinations and experimentation with new blends.
• Skills for using different materials properly.
• Proper vocabulary for describing items needed on a boat.
• Accurate verb forms.
• Enjoyment of experimenting with new artistic techniques.
• Valuing one’s own work and that of peers.
• Interest in using verbal strategies to discuss probability.
• Enjoyment of a text in English.
Activity 6. What can you see through the telescope?
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Tunes CD 1 (Track 3)
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Observe and internalise human expressions.
• Utilise knowledge of the properties of colour and their artistic applications.
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• Accurately reproduce the models provided.
• Describe history.
• Discuss historical facts.
• Play a game in English.
Evaluation criteria
• Create representations of the human figure.
• Use different colour techniques for expressive purposes.
• Show an interest in accurately reproducing models.
• Accurately describe features.
• Correctly provide information.
• Use target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Create artwork while developing selfconfidence and the spirit of success.
• Competence for learning to learn. (KC7)
Use different learning strategies to help improve one’s work.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• The human figure.
• Volume: light and shading.
• Colour ranges.
• Past tense.
• Navigation devices.
• Items on a boat.
• Study of human expression.
• Shading with a pencil.
• Techniques to produce lighting effects.
• Proper vocabulary for describing necessary items.
• Accurate verb forms.
• Awareness of artistic compositions.
• Valuing effort as a means of overcoming difficulties.
• Eagerness to use linguistic skills to engage in an oral activity.
• Active participation in communicating basic information.
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Activity 7. New products from America
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw, colour and cut.
• Pencil, scissors, felt-tip pens and coloured pencils.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
• Interactive whiteboard resources CD-ROM
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Recognise volume by processing the visual information received.
• Frame elements in graphic space.
• Develop self-confidence by producing individual artwork.
• Play an association game.
• Name and describe products.
• Express subtle natural differences.
Evaluation criteria
• Apply colour to objects to give the sensation of volume.
• Combine various materials and techniques in artwork.
• Create personal work with drawing tools and supplies.
• Use vocabulary accurately.
• Give appropriate descriptions.
• Convey information.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Incorporate compositional techniques and resources to acquire a basic knowledge of
artistic languages.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Develop self-confidence and the spirit of excellence with regard to realizing desired
personal ambitions.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
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4. CONTENTS
• Sense of balance in a composition.
• Volume of objects.
• Contour and line.
• Colours.
• Produce: fruits and vegetables.
• Landscapes.
• Characteristics of produce.
• Free distribution of elements in a drawing.
• Analysis of the spatial representation of bodies and objects.
• Knowledge and use of outline in interpreting figures.
• Terminology to describe produce.
• Descriptions of international commerce.
• Satisfaction at a job well done.
• Desire to explore the expressive possibilities of various techniques and materials.
• Motivation to verbally communicate information on a topic.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communication activities.
Activity 8. Lungs of the planet
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw and colour.
• Felt-tip pens and ruler.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Utilise visual patterns and textures to produce colour.
• Organise space through line and colour.
• Become more skilled at handling drawing materials and supplies.
• Describe nature.
• Express differences between landscapes.
• Discuss differences between animal characteristics.
Evaluation criteria
• Create artistic compositions with different textures.
• Create chromatically harmonious artwork.
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• Show an interest in doing quality work and analysing end results.
• Give appropriate descriptions.
• Convey information.
• Use target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Explore the qualities of materials, use of textures and possibilities of colour.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Realistically evaluate the relationship between effort and end result.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Art techniques: drawing and colouring.
• Occupying graphic space.
• Textures and patterns.
• Colours.
• Animals and their characteristics.
• Landscapes and features.
• Skills for using drawing tools and supplies correctly.
• Exploration of different ways of representing space.
• Practice with colouring using parallel lines.
• Proper vocabulary for describing necessary items.
• Accurate verb forms.
• Respect for the artwork of others.
• Desire to acquire and refine artistic knowledge.
• Eagerness to use linguistic skills to engage in an oral activity.
• Active participation in communicating basic information.
Activity 9. Camouflage colour
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Draw, colour and stick.
• Felt-tip pens, tissue paper and glue.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
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3. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Learn about obtaining colours.
• Experiment with and discover compositional resources.
• Become more skilled at handling drawing materials and supplies.
• Play a game in English.
• Discuss natural settings.
• Express subtle natural differences.
Evaluation criteria
• Learn about and appropriately apply the expressive properties and qualities of colour.
• Introduce creative elements and solutions into artwork.
• Show progressive improvement in the use of different drawing materials and supplies.
• Use English accurately.
• Give appropriate descriptions.
• Convey information.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Adequately combine and experiment with different colours, textures and shapes for
creative and aesthetic purposes.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Use various tools to promote autonomy, accountability and efficiency.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Art techniques: drawing and colouring.
• Occupying graphic space.
• Textures and patterns.
• Colours.
• Jungle landscapes.
• Natural settings.
• Skills for using drawing tools and supplies correctly.
• Exploration of different ways of representing space.
• Experimentation with visual textures.
• Terminology to describe a natural setting.
• Descriptions of nature.
• Respect for the artwork of others.
• Knowledge of and respect for the animal world.
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• Motivation to verbally communicate information on a topic.
• Eagerness to actively participate in communication activities.
Activity 10. What I know. Let’s listen
1. RESOURCES
• Class CD
2. SYLLABUS
Objectives
• Use English to provide descriptive information.
• Describe life at sea.
• Use techniques for conveying information.
Evaluation criteria
• Differentiate between things correctly.
• Use linguistic strategies to differentiate.
• Understand target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to understand a message.
3. CONTENTS
• Lifestyle descriptions.
• Strategies for communicating.
• Recognising and communicating information.
• Observation of pictures and the means of differentiating between them.
• Eagerness to use linguistic strategies to differentiate.
• Interest in oral comprehension to accurately understand information.
Activity 11. Hands on!
1. TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
• Cut and stick.
• Scissors and glue.
2. RESOURCES
• Class CD
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Objectives
• Develop motor skills: colouring, cutting and sticking.
• Apply specific techniques for artistic expression.
• Learn to create in threedimensional space.
• Use English to communicate descriptions.
• Employ linguistic strategies to provide information.
• Converse in English and provide descriptive information.
Evaluation criteria
• Express confidence in oneself and enjoy creating artwork.
• Enjoy creative activities.
• Show self-assuredness while working.
• Demonstrate understanding of descriptions.
• Appropriately engage in authentic conversation.
• Understand and utilise target vocabulary.
Key competencies
• Cultural and artistic competence. (KC6)
Use observation when creating artwork.
• Autonomy and personal initiative. (KC8)
Develop self-confidence and the spirit of excellence with regard to realizing desired
personal ambitions.
• Competence in linguistic communication. (KC1)
4. CONTENTS
• Artistic composition: spatial structure and organisation.
• Volume of objects.
• Shape: proportions and sizes.
• Landscape features.
• Everyday items.
• Desires.
• Construction of threedimensional landscapes.
• Development of tool handling skills.
• Skilful use of drawing and painting materials and supplies.
• Recognition and use of descriptive information.
• Descriptions of landscape features.
• Refinement of linguistic strategies for describing items and landscapes.
• Interest in creating artwork with increasing autonomy.
• Effort as a means of overcoming difficulties.
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• Eagerness to use oral strategies to employ vocabulary.
• Enthusiasm about communicating information accurately.
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