CBSE Class 10 Painting Syllabus

(B) PAINTIG
Theory
Code No.: 049
Class - X
Time allowed: 3 hours                                         Maximum Marks: 30

UNIT- I: Fundamentals of Visual Arts                    10 Marks
(The Elements and Principals)

UNIT-II: Methods and Materials of Painting          10 Marks
Understanding and appropriate use of:
(i) Tools
(ii) Painting Materials - Poster Colours, Water Colours, Oil Pastels and Pencils

UNIT-III: Story of Indian Art 10 Marks
(i) Appreciation of Indian Art covering selected paintings, sculptures and
architectural glimpses.
(a) Paintings          (i) Bodhisattava Padmapani (Ajanta)
(b) Sculpture         (i) Ashokan Lion capital (Mauryan Period)
(c) Architecture      (i) Kailashnatha Temple, (Ellora, Maharashtra)
(ii) Indian Folk Art – Paintings: Madhubani and Warli

Practical
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum                                Marks: 70
External Assessment for Practical                              50 marks
Painting-Composition
Painting from Memory – Simple composition in water/poster/pastel colours on given subjects based on sketching from life and nature. It may also be in abstract/semiabstract/
folk art forms.
a) Compositional-arrangement including emphasis on the subject      15 marks
b) Treatment of media with an appropriate colour scheme                 15 marks
c) Originality and creativity                                                                 10 marks
d) Overall impression                                                                         10 marks
Internal Assessment:                                                                       20 marks
It includes;
(i) Periodic Tests - there will be three periodic tests in a year, out which 10 marks the best two will be assessed.
(ii) Project work - Portfolio will consist of 10 best work of colour sketches, 10 marks Painting compositions in water colors, poster colors,Oil pastels and in pencil colors done during the year.

Suggested Teaching Learning Strategies - X:
I. Starting with simple composition based on nature such as landscapes, seascapes, compositions to show seasons, moods of nature etc. from life or from imagination. Students should be exposed to relevant work of art by masters.
II. Figurative and abstract compositions from imagination of one’s own experiences
III. Compositions based on any one folk painting style of India.
IV. Encourage students to explore regional methods and materials of painting, wall paintings, murals etc).
V. Field visits to Art Galleries, Museum(s), National Bal Bhawan/similar institutions, Artist studios, Artisan workshops etc.
VI. Teacher must tell story of Indian Art in a story telling manner. This can also be audio/video recorded and shared with students.
VII. Display of reproductions of master’s work in school corridors.
VIII. Organise interactions with Artists and Artisans in the school and otherwise.
IX. Sketches from Life and Nature in pencil and ink should be encouraged as a routine.
X. Protect work can be given in a team of two for better results. Some ideas for the project can be; collection of ‘Images of heritage crafts of my state’,
‘Types of trees flora and fauna found in my village/town/city’, ‘Celebration of festivals’, ‘Games we like to play’, ‘Historical Sites’ etc. Project can consist of 5 compositions on the selected topic.
XI. Encourage students to display their work in school. Help them organize painting exhibition(s) etc.