Understanding Arts and Arts Education (Theory) Block : Art Education

Dialogues-
the whole conversation between parrot and red fairy is in rhyming.(
let the children develop it with the help of teachers)
Scene-4 (story)
The village scene now converts into a ‘dhobighat’ while anchor develops the
story further.
Stage display
- waves to show water with dupatta, a wire with cloths hanged on
it, trees etc.
Characters
- washer men, donkey, parrot and red fairy.
Costume, ornaments, make-up
- washer men- a dhoti and vest, donkey- dressed
like donkey with a head mask (standing in donkey position)
Props
- cloths to wash or can be acted.
3.4 MAKING A FOLDER COVERING PRACTICAL
ACTIVITIES
Folders have to be made in a similar manner as has been discussed in Unit 2.
Record of all activities done in class, assembly, functions have to be maintained.
Small notes on the type of activity undertaken, methodology adopted, photos,
relevance to curriculum or any theme ,reactions of different people like audience,
friend, parents ,other teachers, principal should be noted down. This will help in;
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Knowing the process of documentation of various activities
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Self analysis and simultaneous improvement every time
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Check list of activities done in the whole year
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Restoring the folder for future- when children grow up and see their past
records there is a sense of jubiliation, triumph.
3.5 LET US SUM UP
India is a country with rich culture of all art forms. The regional art forms are

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Performing Art Practical
Block 1 : Art Education
Notes
taking a back seat because they are not promoted. So, it is important to project
the importance of these art forms and bring them to the forefront. To preserve
and to achieve this objective, school is the best place. It is the responsibility of
all the teachers to relate topics in different subjects with art forms to enable the
students realize the rich cultural heritage. The world of performing arts in India
is fascinating and aesthetic. Proper implementation will shape a child’s life
beautifully making them creative thinkers. Any artistic performance helps in
understanding the depth of the art form, enhances confidence and activates the
mind and body. Hence in the foundation years of a child’s learning Education
through Arts will be beneficial. The effort by teachers will help children understand
the utility of regional and classical art forms in our lives and will not be a mere
fringe for the annual function of the school.