NERDC Primary 4 Cultural and Creative Arts Curriculum

Description

NERDC Primary 4 Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) Scheme of Work 2025 Edition

The official Primary 4 Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) Scheme of Work 2025 Edition, developed by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) under the Revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC).
This curriculum provides a term-by-term guide to teaching Arts, Crafts, Music, Drama, and Cultural Studies — all aligned with national education standards to promote creativity, moral development, and cultural awareness among pupils.

Key Topics Covered

Theme 1: Arts and Crafts

• Art: Meaning, types, and functions of art; creating artworks through drawing, painting, and sculpture.

• Nigerian Arts: Exploring Nok, Benin, Ife, and Igbo-Ukwu art traditions.

• Drawing & Printing: Practical lessons on drawing, printmaking, and shading techniques.

• Modelling: Clay and paper modelling techniques — coiling, slabbing, and pinching.

• Crafts and Design: Beadwork, embroidery, carving, tie-and-dye, and calabash decoration.

• Weaving: Creating hand-woven hats, bags, and mats using local materials.

• Carving & Art Tools: Identification and safe use of art tools, materials, and carving processes.

• Art Professionals: Learning from notable Nigerian artists and replicating their artistic styles.

Theme 2: Visual Arts

• Elements of Art: Understanding line, colour, shape, form, texture, and space.

• Principles of Design: Simplicity, harmony, variety, balance, proportion, and rhythm in design.

Theme 3: Performing Arts and Entertainment

• Music: Meaning, types, and functions of music; singing, rhythm, and music composition.

• Musical Instruments: Identifying indigenous and foreign instruments and their sounds.

• Dance: Exploring local and international dances and their benefits.

• Drama: Acting and performing short plays to express social and cultural values.

Theme 4: Culture and Tradition

• Culture: Understanding Nigerian culture and its functions in society.

• Cultural Values in a Child: Respect, honesty, hard work, and good manners.

• Cultural Expressions: Learning traditional attires, greetings, and festivals.

Why Teachers and Students Need This Pack

• Provides a complete and structured weekly breakdown of learning outcomes and teaching activities.

• Helps teachers implement competency-based classroom lessons aligned with NERDC standards.

• Encourages pupils’ creativity, teamwork, and innovation through art and performance.

• Promotes cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and self-expression through practical art, music, and drama lessons.

• Serves as an official reference for lesson planning, assessment, and curriculum implementation.