Subject : 

Cultural and Creative Art

Term :

First Term / 1st Term

Week:

Week 3

Class :

JSS 1 / Basic 7

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

THE BRANCHES OF ART

in their previous classes

Topic :

TYPES OF CRAFT

Behavioural objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• define craft
• mention types of craft
• say the benefits of each of these crafts.
• List the names of people that practise these crafts
• highlight the economic importance of these types of crafts

 

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts
• Pictures of different types of houses
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials:

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

 

Content:

TYPES OF CRAFT

CONTENT

1. Meaning of Crafts
2. Types of Crafts
3. Uses of Craft

 

Meaning of Crafts

Crafts are manually-produced objects meant to serve a particular purpose of human needs. They can also be called handicraft. This is so because the use of skilled hands is involved. They are usually produced with local materials. The person who makes craft is known a craftsman.

Types of Crafts

The following are the types of crafts:

Fabric Crafts

Fabric crafts are crafts done with fabric material. It is also known as textile production. Methods of production could be by printing, weaving, tie & dyeing, batik and embroidery. Materials involved include fabric, loom, dye, textile ink, sewing machine, wax, etc. Examples include

1. Woven clothes (Aso-oke),
2. Tie-dye design,
3. Textile prints (Nigerian wax),
4. Fashion design,
5. Appliqué,
6. Embroidery,
7. Batik

Fabric crafts are common in Iseyin, Abeokuta, Kano, Osogbo, Akwete, Adinkra and Kente in Ghana.

 

Paper Crafts

This is the shaping or building prototype of different geometric or basic shapes and sizes to form cuboids, pyramids, abstract sculptural figures etc. Some of these crafts involve the use of pulp mixed with starch.

Materials involve include scissors, ruler, pencil, water, starch and rope.

Examples of paper crafts are:

1. Paper folding
2. Making kite
3. Papier-mâché

 

Carving Crafts

Carving is the process of cutting away parts of a media to achieve a particular form. Carving crafts are done on wood, ivory thorns, stones and calabash, while some are used for decoration, and others serve as functional materials for human utility. Carving tools and materials include chisel, cutter, adze, sandpaper, wood, ivory, thorns, stones and calabash.

These crafts are notable in places like Oyo, Benin and Esie in Kwara State.

Examples of carving crafts include:

1. Wood carving
2. Calabash carving
3. Thorn carving
4. Ivory carving
5. Stone carving

 

 

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.

 

 

EVALUATION

1. Define craft.
2. Name 2 types of craft.
3. List five examples of fabric crafts.
4. Mention three examples of paper crafts.
5. What is craft
6. Mention 5 types of craft
7. List 4 benefits of each of these crafts.
8. List the names of people that are involved in fabrics crafts
9. Highlight 4 economic importance of paper crafts
10. What is carving crafts