Visual Arts Program
Unlocking a World of Opportunities:
Learning Area Purpose
The Visual Arts Program equips learners to:
- Express themselves in a creative manner, communicating through art forms such as dance, music and visual arts.
- Explore a variety of cultures and appreciate the various forms of artistic expressions of people around the world.
- Make connections between the ans and other disciplines.
At Ekya Schools, Visual Art is a dynamic and interconnected journey. The Visual Art program fosters an appreciation and understanding of the arts, allowing students to build their Knowledge and skills at each level. Learners develop their creative expression through hands-on learning experiences, encouraging them to explore, experiment, and collaborate.
Joy of Collaboration
At Ekya we develop knowledge and understanding of visual art and design skills, learn terminology, and work with a given context. Collaborative work is encouraged, as is making without hesitation and allowing for failures.
Collaborative projects foster peer feedback and learning from one another. Creativity.
Explorations of new media and techniques develop artistic skills and creativity.
Joy of Collaboration
At Ekya we develop knowledge and understanding of visual art and design skills, learn terminology, and work with a given context. Collaborative work is encouraged, as is making without hesitation and allowing for failures.
Collaborative projects foster peer feedback and learning from one another.
Explorations of new media and techniques develop artistic skills and creativity.
Exploring New Media
Students learn foundational art concepts, art history, and skills like drawing, painting, and motor skills. Project-based learning fosters critical thinking, mindful making, and spatial understanding through 3D art and various materials.
Pattern making skills are developed through complex design and composition exercises.
The principles of line, shape, form, and colour are explored through educational and visually appealing artworks.
Artworks are analysed and interpreted to understand different artistic styles and movements.
Students observe natural elements and create prints from them.
Creating 3D sculptures and botanical illustrations.
Exploring New Media
Students learn foundational art concepts, art history, and skills like drawing, painting, and motor skills. Project-based learning fosters critical thinking, mindful making, and spatial understanding through 3D art and various materials.
Pattern making skills are developed through complex design and composition exercises.
The principles of line, shape, form, and colour are explored through educational and visually appealing artworks.
Artworks are analysed and interpreted to understand different artistic styles and movements.
Students observe natural elements and create prints from them.
Creating 3D sculptures and botanical illustrations.
The Makery Program
Innovative and creative artworks are created using technology and interdisciplinary approaches. This program prepares students for the senior secondary design curriculum, where design thinking and principles are applied to solve real-world problems and create functional and aesthetic designs.
Medium exploration and technique development enable innovative and creative artworks.
Representation of dreams and ideas through visual media, such as painting and sculpture, is encouraged.
Observation and study of still life compositions develop observation
and drawing skills.
The Makery Program
Innovative and creative artworks are created using technology and interdisciplinary approaches. This program prepares students for senior secondary design curriculum, where design thinking and principles are applied to solve real-world problems and create functional and aesthetic designs.
Medium exploration and technique development enable innovative and creative artworks.
Representation of dreams and ideas through visual media, such as painting and sculpture, is encouraged.
Observation and study of still life compositions develop observation and drawing skills.
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Languages Offered
| Category | Languages | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| First Language | English | Grades 1-12 |
| Second Languages | Kannada, Hindi, French | Grades 1-10 (French from Grades 5 & 6) |
| Third Languages | Kannada, Hindi, French | Grades 5-8 |
Learning Area Purpose
The Language program equips learners to:
- Make meaning of the language
- Understand a variety of texts and develop an informed appreciation for literature
- Communicate effectively and creatively, according to the medium and the audience
Key Learning Experiences
Love to Read Program
Ekya’s ‘Love to Read Program’ encourages students to explore new genres, authors, and stories, developing essential skills and fostering a lifelong love for reading. The program includes experiences such as –
- Author Talks: Our students engage with and draw inspiration from popular Authors
- Guided Levelled Reading Program: Implement a program to support all readers and their diverse reading abilities.
- Literary Circle: Foster literary engagement through the School’s Literary Circle.
- School Book Club: Participate in the School Book Club.
- Reading Initiatives: Introduce initiatives like Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) time, Reading Week, and Read-aloud events to promote reading.
- Ekya Publications: Curate and showcase student work through Ekya Publications.
- Creating Literature: Create literature to empower students to become confident writers.
Immersion into Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Ekya, through our language program, students will delve into diverse genres of books. Each student is distinct, so we encourage them to explore various genres and discover their ideal fit.
- Inclusion of Indian Authors: Award-winning Indian authors’ works are featured in contemporary Indian settings.
- Building Empathy: Diverse book titles help build empathy and understanding among students.
- Overview of the Book Plan: A plan designed based on international benchmarks and standards prepares students for various language uses.
- Grade-Specific reference books: Grade-specific books, such as ‘Sunita Williams- A Star in Space’ by Aravinda Anantharaman for Grade 5, are provided.
- Books About Books: Early grades start the year with stories that celebrate books and libraries, fostering a love for reading from a young age.
- Summer Reading Program- A structured summer reading program encourages children to read during school breaks.
Writing Process
The writing process is a significant part of the language program where all writing is treated as a creative act which requires time and positive feedback. Students use feedback to modify their work and have to return to the prewriting step to develop and expand their ideas.
- Prewrite: Students generate ideas, choose a topic, and outline their approach.
- Research: Sources are identified, information is gathered, and findings are categorised.
- Draft: The next step is to write freely, review their work, and revise until satisfied.
- Revise: Then, paragraphs are reorganised, unclear language is replaced, and content is refined.
- Edit & Proofread: The final step involves reviewing formatting, grammar, and punctuation to ensure a polished product.
Language Tools
Ekya’s language program employs interactive techniques like Reader’s Theater and Author’s Chair to enhance literacy skills, foster creativity, and build community, making student thinking visible and deepening comprehension through peer collaboration.
- Reader’s Theater: Perform scripts to enhance reading fluency and comprehension.
- Reading Jigsaws: Read, summarise, and share sections of a text to piece together the full story.
- Author’s Chair: Share writing and receive feedback to build a supportive writing environment.
Visual Arts
At Ekya Schools, Visual Art is a dynamic and interconnected journey. The Visual Art program fosters an appreciation and understanding of the arts, allowing students to build their Knowledge and skills at each level. Learners develop their creative expression through hands-on learning experiences, encouraging them to explore, experiment, and collaborate.
Learning Area Purpose
The Visual Arts Program equips learners to:
- Express themselves in a creative manner, communicating through art forms such as dance, music and visual arts.
- Explore a variety of cultures and appreciate the various forms of artistic expressions of people around the world.
- Make connections between the ans and other disciplines.
Key Learning Experiences
Joy of Collaboration
At Ekya we develop knowledge and understanding of visual art and design skills, learn terminology, and work with a given context. Collaborative work is encouraged, as is making without hesitation and allowing for failures.
- Collaborative projects foster peer feedback and learning from one another.
- Explorations of new media and techniques develop artistic skills and creativity.
Exploring New Media
Students learn foundational art concepts, art history, and skills like drawing, painting, and motor skills. Project-based learning fosters critical thinking, mindful making, and spatial understanding through 3D art and various materials.
- Pattern making skills are developed through complex design and composition exercises.
- The principles of line, shape, form, and colour are explored through educational and visually appealing artworks.
- Artworks are analysed and interpreted to understand different artistic styles and movements.
- Students observe natural elements and create prints from them.
- Creating 3D sculptures and botanical illustrations.
The Makery Program
Innovative and creative artworks are created using technology and interdisciplinary approaches. This program prepares students for senior secondary design curriculum, where design thinking and principles are applied to solve real-world problems and create functional and aesthetic designs.
- Medium exploration and technique development enable innovative and creative artworks.
- Representation of dreams and ideas through visual media, such as painting and sculpture, is encouraged.
- Observation and study of still life compositions develop observation and drawing skills.