Year 1 Art and Design Studio Lesson Planners for SHS | NaCCA Aligned

Transform your classroom into a dynamic creative hub with the ultimate Year 1 Art and Design Studio Planner.

This comprehensive resource is professionally designed to meet the rigorous standards of the new NaCCA/GES Common Core Curriculum. It provides a structured week-by-week roadmap for the entire academic year (Weeks 1–24), guiding learners from the Fundamentals of Art Materials to the professional curation of an Art Exhibition.

Select Your Term:

This planner is divided into two comprehensive semesters. Select the specific semester you need from the dropdown menu above.

Semester 1 Highlights (Weeks 1–12)

• Studio Foundations: Distinguishing between Fine Arts and Applied Arts (Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Graphic Design) and understanding career opportunities.

• Material Science: Classifying natural vs. man-made materials and mastering the proper preparation and storage of art media.

• Professional Practice & Ethics: Examining moral standards in art, including authenticity, originality, and the ethical use of materials.

• Design as Intervention: Using design thinking to create 2D and 3D proposals that address real-world community problems (e.g., poor public signage or environmental pollution).

Semester 2 Highlights (Weeks 13–24)

• 2D & 3D Creation: Exploring both conventional (graphite, clay, wood) and non-conventional (found objects, recycled materials, digital media) materials to execute design briefs.

• Protective & Decorative Finishing: Applying varnishes, resins, and sealants to enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of finished pieces.

• Safety Protocols: Implementing strict PPE, ventilation, and chemical handling procedures in the studio environment.

• Professional Curation: Step-by-step guidance on writing an Artist’s Statement, building manual and digital portfolios, and mounting a final art exhibition.

Why Choose This Planner?

• 100% Editable: Delivered in Word/PDF formats so you can seamlessly adapt it for your specific studio constraints and local material availability.

• Curriculum Compliant: Covers all major theoretical and practical sections of the Year 1 Art & Design Studio syllabus.

• Bonus Assessments: Includes a massive test bank of 200 questions per semester (MCQs, True/False, and Essays) to rigorously evaluate student progress and prepare them for both practical portfolio reviews and written exams.

Download today to simplify your lesson preparation and guide the next generation of visionary African artists and designers.