EDU403 : Art, Crafts and Calligraphy

Course Overview

Course Synopsis

The Art, Crafts, and Calligraphy course will help prepare Student Teachers to teach these subjects in the elementary grades. It provides Student Teachers with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of art, crafts, and calligraphy (with a focus on Pakistani artists, calligraphers, and craftsmen and women) and to practice making their own works using a variety of techniques.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing this course students will be able to:

  • enhance the importance of art education in child development;
  • recognize and make their students recognize and appreciate the artists, art styles and work;
  • learn a variety of making art;
  • Discus links between art, craft and calligraphy and other subjects;
  • understand the origin and development of art and crafts in Pakistan.


Course Calendar

1 Introduction to Course
2 Defining Arts
3 Art as Imitation
4 Art as Communication
5 Art as Self Expression.
6 Art as defined by Experts

7 Significance of Arts
8 Classification of Art
9 Element of Art-Line
10 element of Art-Shape and Form
11 Elements of Art-Space
12 Elements of Art-Value and Texture
13 Elements of Art--Colour

14 Principle of Design-Balance
15 Principle of Design-Contrast
16 Principle of Design-Emphasis
17 Principle of Design-Harmony
18 Principle of Design-Unity
19 Principle of Design-Proportion and Scale
20 Principle of Design-Rhythm and Movement

21 Fine Arts-Drawing
22 Fine Arts-Painting
23 Fine Arts- Mural and Miniature
24 Fine Arts-Sculpture
25 Fine-Arts -Printmaking

26 Fine Arts-Architecture
27 Applied Arts-Textile Design
28 Applied Arts-Interior Design
29 Applied Arts-Product Design
30 Applied Arts-Communication Design
31 Applied Arts-Photography

32 Calligraphy 1
33 Calligraphy 2
34 Calligraphy Khat-e-Suls Example
35 Calligraphy Khat-e-Nuskh Example
36 Multimedia Arts
37 Performing Arts

38 Theatre and its Types
39 Evaluation of Art
40 Evaluation of Art-Analysis
41 Evaluation of Art-Interpretation 1
42 Evaluation of Art-Interpretation 2
43 Evaluation of Art-Judgement

44 Evaluation of Performing Arts
45 Evaluation Theory 1
46 Evaluation of Art-Interpretation 1-
47 Evaluation Theory 3
48 A Simple Model of Mine
49 Mental Hierarchy
50 Expression in Art

51 Capabilities And Qualities
52 Form and Interpretation
53 Understanding the Viewer
54 Seven Principles for Teaching
55 Independent Thinking and Refined Senses
56 Embrace Uncertainty and Holistic and Systemic Thinking

57 Four Steps of Teaching
58 Introduction to Movements
59 Categories of Movements
60 Prehistoric Art
61 Mesopotamian Art
62 Art Movements-Egyptian Art
63 Art Movements-Classical Art/(Classicism)

64 Art Movements-Byzantine Art
65 Islamic Art 1
66 Art Movement-Islamic Art 2
67 Art Movement - Islamic Art 3
68 Art Movements-Early Renaissance
69 High Renaissance
70 Art Movements -Mannerism

71 Art Movements -Baroque
72 Art Movements -Rococo
73 Art Movements-Neo Classicism
74 Art Movements-Romanticism
75 Art Movements- Realism
76 Art Movements - Impressionism

77 Art Movements- Symbolism
78 Art Movement- Post Modernism
79 Art Movements-Fauvism
80 Art Movement- Expressionism
81 Art Movement- Cubism
82 Art Movement- Futurism
83 Art- Movement- Dadaism
84 Art Movement- Surrealism
85 Modernism and Post-Modernism

86 Crux of the Course
87 Drawing: Basic Drawing Technique
88 Drawing: Butterfly
89 Drawing: Kitten
90 Drawing: Parrot
91 Drawing: Owl
92 Drawing: Rabbit
93 Drawing: Mouse
94 Drawing: Parts of Face

95 Art: Flower Painting
96 Craft: Butterfly
97 Craft: Cat
98 Craft: Boys and Girls
99 Craft: Windmill
100 Sculpture: Flower Model
101 Sculpture: Animal Model