Art and Craft Grade Exam Guidelines
Note: Detailed syllabus and grade-wise materials are available inside your Champiads Teacher Dashboard. Please log in to access the complete 8-grade system, exam preparation resources, and teacher handbook. These guidelines ensure consistency, fairness, and accuracy in evaluating students’ proficiency in abacus-based arithmetic across different grade levels.
1. Exam Objectives
- Assess creativity and originality.
- Evaluate technical skills and craftsmanship.
- Test understanding of artistic elements (color, shape, composition, etc.).
- Encourage expression of ideas and emotions through art.
2. Materials Allowed
- Drawing: Pencils, charcoal, crayons, colored pencils, pastels.
- Painting: Watercolors, acrylics, poster colors.
- Craft: Paper, glue, fabric, beads, clay, recycled materials.
- Mixed Media: A combination of any above materials.
3. Exam Format
- Theory (Optional – for higher grades):
- Basic knowledge of colors, shapes, and art movements.
- Importance of art in daily life.
- Practical:
- Time duration: 1-3 hours (depending on grade level).
- Theme-based or free-choice project.
- Step-by-step process evaluation.
4. Evaluation Criteria
Criteria | Description | Marks Allocation |
Creativity & Originality | Unique ideas and personal touch. | 20 |
Technical Skill | Neatness, precision, and handling of materials. | 20 |
Composition & Design | Balanced layout and effective use of space. | 20 |
Use of Colors & Materials | Proper color combinations and appropriate material selection. | 20 |
Presentation & Finishing | Overall appeal and completion of the artwork. | 20 |
TOTAL | 100 |
5. Theme Suggestions
- Nature and landscapes
- Festivals and culture
- Social messages (environment, unity, kindness)
- Abstract art
- Mythology or folklore
- Still life or portraits
6. Rules & Regulations
- No tracing or copied artwork.
- Use only allowed materials.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in work.
- Submission within the given time frame.