Visual Arts

Learner Book
Term 3
2025
Grade 7

Name of Learner
Class
 WEEK 1 WORKSHEET NO 1

Look at this drawing of a landscape. Name all the things you see in the drawing. You
may choose from the words provided to you.
Dogs Tree Elephants Cats Birds Giraffe
Sun Grass House Sky Frogs Snake

Which of the following paintings and drawings are landscapes?

Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No

Complete the definitions:

three-dimensional mountains media

Landscape painting, also known as landscape art, is the representation of

landscapes in art—natural scenery such as ……………………., valleys, trees, rivers,
and forests.
Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety
of……………………… in a single artwork

A relief is a wall-mounted sculpture in which the………………………………..

elements are raised from a flat base.
WEEK 1 PRACTICAL NO 1
Look at the two examples of landscapes below. The artists made use of different lines and shapes.
Choose only ONE of the two pictures and make a rough scketch of it in the space provided. Use a
pencil.
WEEK 2 WORKSHEET NO 2

Art Elements
1. Line: What type of lines can you identify in this picture? Circle the correct
answer(s)
curved straight dotted Zig-zag

2. How many shapes can you identify in this picture? Write them down.

3. Texture: Look at the part marked as No 1: Is the texture smooth or

rough?...............................................................

No 2. Is the texture smooth or rough?.................................................

Design Principles
4. Can you identify any contrasts in the drawing of this building? Describe them.

5. Where is the emphasis of this building in your opinion?

6. The design of buildings is called (architecture / modelling).

WEEK 2 PRACTICAL NO 2

Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and other physical
structures.
Shape is an element of art. Ask learners to draw their own building, for example a
house or double story building. They must make use of shapes to design their
building. (Use a pen or pencil and an A4 paper)
Circle Square Triangle Rectangle

Examples:
WEEK 2 Draw a building PRACTICAL NO 2

Circle Square Triangle Rectangle

WEEK 3 WORKSHEET NO 3

1. Underline the correct answer in each sentence.

1.1 Tone refer to the degree of (light and dark / shapes)
1.2 A painting is an example of (2D / 3D) art.
1.3 A sculpture is an example of (2D / 3D) art.
1.4 Decorative or practical objects made by hand is called (craftwork / drawings)
1.5 (Tone/texture) in art refers to how light or dark a colour is.
1.6 A (collage/painting) is an artwork that is made up of pieces of paper,
photographs, fabric stuck onto a surface.
2. Find the principles of design below and circle them.

pattern contrast balance emphasis

b a l a n c e c d t w
b c d k p o t v x c a
c q w v e n c o p x s
l z a u z t p m e z d
b e r p a r z n j k g
v x u u p a t t e r n
e m p h a s i s x w g
c s w m p t y v z o u

3. Identify the element of art in each picture.

line shape texture
WEEK 4-6 Preparation for PAT PRACTICAL NO 3
1. Week 4-6 : Learners will be guided to do the following:
 Do a rough planning on an A3 or A4 paper using a pencil. Remember: If learners will
do the collage, use a strong, poster type of paper.
 The planning stage must include a landscape part with buildings.
 Learners may use ANY landscape and ANY types of buildings.
 Guide learners to make use of different shapes and lines in the planning stage.
 Make sure that learners use the whole space.
2. Learners must bear in mind that this landscape is part of the process towards the collage they
will create in Weeks 7-11.
3. Start by outlining the objects in your composition using light, sketchy strokes. Don’t worry
about getting all the basic details right at this point.
4. Once the basic outlines are in place, start with additional details which you can see. Use a
variety of pencil strokes to create different textures and effects.
5. Experiment with basic drawing techniques and keep changing until you find what works best.

6. As from Week 7, learners will start working on the collage.

7. Learners will need the following materials:
 Scissors
 Glue
 Waste materials & other materials to use in the mixed media collage.
8. What is Mixed Media? Definition: Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that
combines a variety of media in a single artwork. For example, if you draw with ink,
then paint over it with watercolours, then add some highlights in coloured pencil –
that’s mixed media! Mixed media is all about breaking the boundaries between
different art forms. Artists need to look at everything as a potential canvas.
9. What is Relief? • Definition: A relief is a wall -mounted sculpture in which the three -
dimensional elements are raised from a flat base. Sculpture in which figures or other
images are attached to a flat background, they are raised from the plane of the
composition. Often this work is described as bas -relief or haut –relief.
10. The learner should start thinking about a theme for their mixed media artwork. Start
collecting materials needed to create their relief collage of buildings in a landscape of
choice.
WEEK 4 WORKSHEET NO 4
Read the paragraph about the Ndebele nation and answer the questions.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Living in South Africa and Zimbabwe, the Ndebele Nation is an ethnic group
that is known for its incredible artistic talent. Using their homes as canvas and
studios, the women of this ethnic group create beautiful works of art that have
been passed down from generation to generation. Not only do they paint their
houses in a unique style, but they also use their homes as studio spaces. At
home, they create wearable beadwork like headgear, bracelets, and
necklaces. Even though the tribe is shrouded in mystery, their artwork is
adored by the world.
1. What is the Ndebele nation known for?

2. Can you identify any shapes used in fig no 2?

3. What other art pieces are they creating? Name three. (3)

4. Do you think their houses are painted in a unique style? Give a reason for
your answer.
WEEK 5 Principles of design. WORKSHEET NO 5

1. Emphasis: Does this drawing have a vocal point? Mark the vocal point with
an “X” on the drawing.
The object in the middle is the focal point.

2. Contrast: Look at the drawing below. Did the artist make use of contrast?

3. The Ndebele nation is known for their unique houses decorated with repeating
patterns and colourful paints. Create your own patterns on the house below.
Make use of lines and shapes.
WEEK 6 WORKSHEET NO 6

1. Answer the following questions about these two paintings

Figure A Figure B

1.1 The painting is figure no A is called a (Landscape / still life)

1.2 The painting in figure no B is called a ( still life / self-portrait)
1.3 Look at Fig A: Can you identify any shapes in the painting?

1.4 Look at Fig B: Did the artist make use of contrast in this painting? Give a
reason for your answer.

1.5 The term "tone" describes the quality of colour. Tone in art simply refers to
how light or dark a colour is. Describe the quality of colour in Figure B. Can
you identify the lighter and darker parts in the painting?

1.6 Fig B: Can you identify any shapes in this painting?

WEEK 7

SHAPES:
ORGANIC: shapes, often curvilinear in appearance, that are similar to those found in
nature, such as plants, animals, and rocks. GEOMETRIC: any shapes and based on
math principles, such as a square, circle, and triangle.

Monochromatic
Monochromatic: An artist may decide to create a piece of artwork which is
monochromatic. This means that the artist uses tints, shades and tones of a single
colour. The painting below was made of various shades of grey.
WEEK 7 WORKSHEET NO 7

A Painting with geometric Shapes A Painting with organic shapes

Write done the names of the geometric shapes Which organic shapes can you identify from this
you can identify. painting?

…………………………………………… ………………………………………………
…………………………………………… ………………………………………………
…………………………………………… ………………………………………………

Monochromatic Colouring: Use only a grey pencil to colour the mandala. Use
different tones of the colour to complete. (Darker / lighter / different textures)
WEEK 8 WORKSHEET NO 8

RECAP ON THE WORK OF TERM 3

1. Complete the following:
Name 4 elements of Art Name 4 principles of design

2. Complete the following:

Geometric Shapes: Give 3 examples Organic Shapes: Give 3 examples

3. Create a repeating pattern in the space provided. Make use of shapes and
lines.

4. Complete the following sentences:

4.1 Contrast in art refers to big and……………………………, light and
………………………………….
4.2 Monochromatic colouring: This means that the artist uses tints, shades and
tones of a single……………………………….
4.3 Tone in art simply refers to how …………………………. or dark a colour is.
4.4 The 3 secondary colours are: purple , …………………………………. and
………………………………………………….

4.5 A (collage/painting) is an artwork that is made up of pieces of paper,

photographs, fabric stuck onto a surface
WEEK 7-11 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK

 A range of objects for texture

 A selection of A4 and A3 card
 Glue
 Scissors
 A range of different papers and magazine
cuttings.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Learners have completed the rough planning of the landscape. (Week 4-6)
2. Begin by preparing a selection of ‘creative’ papers that can be used.
3. Start with the background: (The sky) (For example blue colours).
4. Use a variety of papers for your landscape. (Trees/mountains/roads)
5. Using rectangular shapes such as old envelopes, labels or tickets, compose a city or street
scene, taking care to overlap the pieces on the sky when you stick them down. Fold and cut
the papers to make interesting building shapes.
6. Add your own pre-prepared papers to represent different textures and details, such as
windows, walls, doors, fire escapes, scaffolding and brickwork.
7. Be creative and work neatly.
 LANDSCAPE WITH BUILDINGS: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 25 MARKS

(25 x 2 = 50)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Learners do a rough planning of the landscape using different lines and
shapes.
2. Use a variety of papers to create your landscape. (nature and buildings)
3. Make use of contrast and different textures.
4. The landscape must be well balanced. Use space effectively.
5. Be creative and complete in time.

RUBRIC
CRITERIA 4-5 3 2 1
The landscape Landscape Landscape Planning was No evidence
was well planned was planned was planned done but it can of planning.
and the learner very well. well. Different improve.
used different Different shapes and Learner did
shapes and lines. shapes and lines were not use a
lines were used. variety of
used shapes of
effectively. lines in the
planning
process.
Creative use of A variety of Different types Learner did not Did not use
different types of different types of paper and make effort different types
paper. of paper and colours used to collecting of paper to
colours used create a different types create
effectively to landscape. of paper. Used landscape.
create a only a few.
landscape.
There are definite Excellent use of The learner Almost no use The learner did
contrasts in the contrast: managed to use of contrast not use contrast
landscape Big/small/ light / some contrasts at all.
dark in the
landscape.
The picture is in The landscape The landscape The landscape There is no
balance with the was very well was well not well balance and the
page and space is planned. planned. Good planned and the learner did not
well used. Excellent balance and balance and use space well.
balance and use of space space not
use of space correct
Creativity: Learner Learner made a Learner made a The landscape The learner did
made effort to detailed, good landscape is not neat and not make any
make an creative with some the learner effort. The
interesting collage. landscape. detail. made little effort landscape is
Excellent work incomplete.
done.
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