2026 Grade 10 Fine Arts Term 2 Lesson Plans

It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

• 2.0 Multimedia Arts (2D Art)
  • 2.2 Graphic Design – Typography
    • Analyse the concept of typography in visual communication
    • Identify features: typeface, spacing, and colour contrast
    • Illustrate calligraphy text for seasonal cards
    • Construct grids for clear and uniform block lettering
    • Value of constructive criticism and peer assessment in design
    • Layout planning for borders and balanced text
    • Create typographic messages using graffiti styles (bubble, wildstyle)
    • Experiment with stretching letters and incorporating visual symbols
    • Design bold typographic posters for civic awareness campaigns
    • Formal critique of typographic artworks and exhibitions
  • Fabric Decoration – Tie and Dye
    • Introduction to African (Adire) and global tie and dye samples
    • Essential tools and materials: 100% cotton, reactive dyes, resist-dyeing
    • Demonstration of the spiral folding and tying method
    • Applying dye and colour placement to avoid muddying
    • Finishing techniques: rinsing, removing unfixed dye, and colourfastness
    • Exhibiting tie-dyed fabrics and conducting gallery walks
    • Portfolio review based on design clarity and technical skill
  • Fabric Decoration – Batik
    • Origin and significance of batik in global cultures
    • Core principles of wax-resist dyeing techniques
    • Wax removal process using absorbent paper and ironing
    • Self-reflection on design principles: balance, proportion, rhythm
    • Addressing technical challenges (cooling wax, dye seepage)
    • Drafting comprehensive process reports and records
• Indigenous Crafts (3D Art)
  • Pottery
    • Fundamental differences between 2D and 3D art (volume and space)
    • Traditional and modern pottery samples and clay models
    • Using modelling tools (wooden ribs, sponges) for refinement
    • Planning form and building complete vessels (vases)
  • Sculpture – Carving
    • Modelling (adding material) versus Carving (subtracting material)
    • Examining natural grain in wood and soft stone carving
    • Safety rules for handling carving tools (chisels, V-gouges)
    • Roughing out phase versus refinement and detailing
    • Role of sculpture in African societies (religious, status symbols, storytelling)
    • Presenting relief sculptures and explaining concepts and materials
    • Documenting methods in artist journals or process diaries
    • African carving traditions (Makonde) versus global sculptural styles