READINESS TEST ELEMENTS OF DESIGN RESUMPTION TEST CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS SECOND TERM E NOTES FOR BASIC 4 WEEK 1

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS SECOND TERM E NOTES FOR BASIC FOUR

Elements of Design

The elements of design are the basic building blocks that artists use to create works of art. They include:

1. Line: Lines are marks made on a surface by a moving point. They can be straight, curved, thick, thin, wavy, or jagged. For example, the lines in a drawing or painting can create shapes and patterns, like the outline of a flower or the texture of a tree bark.
2. Shape: Shapes are defined areas of two-dimensional space that are created by lines, colors, or textures. They can be geometric, like a square or circle, or organic, like the shape of a leaf. For example, a painting of a landscape may include shapes of trees, mountains, and clouds.
3. Color: Color is the way that light reflects off of objects and how our eyes perceive those reflections. There are three primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) and many secondary colors (orange, green, and purple), as well as shades and tints. For example, a painting of a sunset might use warm colors like red, orange, and yellow.
4. Texture: Texture is the surface quality of an object, such as rough, smooth, bumpy, or soft. Texture can be created with paint, pencil, or other materials. For example, a painting of a beach might include textures of sand, rocks, and waves.
5. Value: Value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It can create contrast and depth in an artwork. For example, a drawing of a face might use shading to show the contours of the face and create a sense of depth.

These elements can be combined in different ways to create a wide variety of artworks, from realistic drawings to abstract paintings. By understanding and using these elements, artists can create powerful and expressive works of art that communicate their ideas and emotions

Evaluation

1. What is a line in art? a) A shape created by intersecting lines b) A mark made on a surface by a moving point c) A color created by mixing primary colors
2. Which of the following is an example of an organic shape? a) A circle b) A square c) A leaf
3. What are the primary colors? a) Red, green, and blue b) Red, blue, and yellow c) Orange, green, and purple
4. What is texture in art? a) The way light reflects off of objects b) The surface quality of an object c) The way colors are arranged in an artwork
5. What is value in art? a) The way light reflects off of objects b) The surface quality of an object c) The lightness or darkness of a color
6. Which of the following is an example of a geometric shape? a) A cloud b) A star c) A flower
7. What is a tint in art? a) A color mixed with black b) A color mixed with white c) A color mixed with gray
8. Which of the following is an example of a cool color? a) Red b) Blue c) Yellow
9. What is a pattern in art? a) A repeating design b) A single color c) A large shape
10. What is contrast in art? a) The way light reflects off of objects b) The surface quality of an object c) The difference between light and dark or colors in an artwork

Resumption Test

1. What is a common greeting in Nigeria? a) Jambo b) Bonjour c) Kedu
2. Which of the following is a traditional greeting in Yoruba? a) Kedu b) Ekaaro c) Sannu
3. What is a common greeting in Hausa-speaking areas? a) Sannu b) Kedu c) Ekaaro
4. Which of the following is a greeting used in Igbo-speaking areas? a) Ekaaro b) Kedu c) Ndewo
5. What is a common greeting among the Efik people of Nigeria? a) Nno b) Kedu c) Ekaaro
6. Which of the following is a way to say “good morning” in Nigeria? a) Ekaaro b) Sannu c) Nno
7. What is a traditional greeting among the Tiv people of Nigeria? a) Barka da zuwa b) Mavo c) Mbaise
8. Which of the following is a way to say “hello” in Nigerian Pidgin English? a) How far? b) Wetin dey happen? c) Nno
9. What is a traditional greeting among the Ibibio people of Nigeria? a) Ete sen b) Sannu c) Kedu
10. Which of the following is a respectful way to greet elders in Nigeria? a) Ekaaro b) Sannu c) Ndewo
11. What is drama? a) A type of music b) A type of literature that is meant to be performed c) A type of dance
12. What is the setting of a play? a) The characters’ emotions b) The time and place in which the play takes place c) The dialogue between the characters
13. What is the plot of a play? a) The sequence of events in the story b) The main character’s name c) The setting of the play
14. What is the role of the protagonist in a play? a) The person who is in conflict with the antagonist b) The person who is watching the play c) The person who is directing the play
15. What is the role of the antagonist in a play? a) The person who is in conflict with the protagonist b) The person who is narrating the play c) The person who is designing the set
16. What is a stage direction in a play? a) A line spoken by a character b) A description of the setting or action in the play c) A list of props used in the play
17. What is a prop in a play? a) A character’s costume b) A piece of scenery c) An object used by the actors during the performance
18. What is a dialogue in a play? a) A monologue spoken by a character b) A conversation between two or more characters c) A description of the setting
19. What is the role of the director in a play? a) The person who writes the script b) The person who designs the costumes c) The person who oversees the entire production and guides the actors
20. What is the role of the actor in a play? a) The person who directs the play b) The person who designs the set c) The person who brings the characters to life on stage