In the morning

School day

Bantle and Jasmine woke up early and showered. They went downstairs where breakfast was served. Withing minutes, they were in class, an art class. Learners stood up as their teacher was entering the class and she greeted them. She asked few learners to give overview of how their holidays were. Then it was time for business.

“Today we will not use any textbook like we do everyday. Today we’re only dealing with practicals. Please be free to express whatever feeling you might have. If you feel like you don’t agree with me on most of the things I’m saying, feel free to challenge me. But remember, do it respectively. Okay, alright. What do you know about the word ‘Art’? What comes in your mind?” their teacher asked.

“Movement” one of the learners raised her hand and answered.

“Rhythm, tempo, music, choir… Uh, audience” Bantle said.

“A message, target market” Jasmine added.

“All of you are right. Now we’re going to look at all the components of art. Art can be a drawing, singing, writing, acting, dancing. Now please when I write on the board, make sure to copy because they might be part of your term 2 test” their teacher said.

“I like art” Jasmine said.

“I like it too. This is going to be interesting.. I can feel it” Bantle said.

After they have talked about the components of art, their teacher asked them to stand up so that they can do something practical.

“You know there is no art class without doing practicals. Now let’s all stand up. I want us to focus on music for now. A choral verse, yes. Now group yourself into 5 and I’ll give you options to choose from that will help with your choral verse. To make it easier, I’ll give you topics you can use for your choral” their teacher said. She likes doing this kind of things so that learners don’t get bored. Nobody ever complained about her lessons.

When they were done. She told them to sit down.

“Now I have an assignment for you guys. I want you to look at all the components of art we’ve discussed and start your own form of art. It can be anything, a drawing, you can make music, you can have a dance group but it will have to stick to our theme. Out theme is ‘Nature’ now you can group yourself according to your abilities or friendship. I’m not gonna choose for you. The assignment is due next week Monday. If ever I like what you’ll be working on, I’ll make something big for our school. And you will all perform but remember, it will depends on how good you managed to come up with ideas and express art in a correct form. I’ll see you guys tomorrow” their teacher said.

Learners we’re so excited about their assignment. Jasmine and Bantle were over the moon. They made groups and attended 2 more classes. It was time for lunch and off they went to the dining room.