Here is a drawing syllabus suitable for school students, organized by grade levels. It can be adjusted based on the school curriculum or educational board (like CBSE, ICSE, or state board in India).
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🎨 Drawing Syllabus for School Students
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Grade 1 – 2 (Beginners)
Focus: Basic shapes, colors, and motor skills
Primary shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle
Basic objects: Sun, Tree, House, Flower
Use of crayons and color pencils
Coloring within shapes
Drawing animals and birds (cat, dog, fish, etc.)
Introduction to patterns (dots, stripes)
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Grade 3 – 4
Focus: Imagination, basic scenery, storytelling through drawing
Scenery: Mountains, Rivers, Villages, Cityscape
Cartoon characters (simple faces)
Festivals (Diwali, Holi, Christmas)
My Family / My School / My Pet
Use of watercolors and sketch pens
Symmetry and mirror drawing
Drawing from memory and observation
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Grade 5 – 6
Focus: Detail, composition, and perspective
Nature drawing: Leaves, Trees, Flowers (with details)
Human figures (stick figures and basic posture)
Animals and Birds (with details)
Vehicles (Bus, Car, Train)
Festivals and Celebrations (Rangoli, Processions)
Simple landscapes with depth
Craft-based drawing: Greeting cards, Posters
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Grade 7 – 8
Focus: Realism and creativity
Portrait sketching (basic faces, expressions)
3D shapes and shading
Light and shadow effects
Still life (bottle, cup, fruit)
Warli, Madhubani, Gond art (Indian folk art)
Poster making on social topics (Save Water, Clean India)
Calligraphy and decorative alphabets
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Grade 9 – 10
Focus: Skill development and expression
Advanced human figures (proportions, action poses)
Perspective drawing (1-point, 2-point)
Composition and scene creation (market, park, village)
Abstract and Modern Art
Pencil shading and charcoal work
Illustration from real life
Artistic styles and famous artists (Raja Ravi Varma, Picasso)
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Optional Add-ons:
Art Theory: Elements of Art – Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Color, Space, Value
Digital Drawing (optional from Grade 8+): Introduction to drawing apps/tablets
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