BECE Success • JSS 1 – JSS 3
Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA) — JSS 1–JSS 3
Step-by-step JSS 1–3 curriculum for this subject, aligned with the Lagos State Unified Scheme, Nigerian National Curriculum and BECE exam expectations.
JSS 1 CCA Curriculum
- Introduction to Cultural and Creative Arts: meaning and branches (music, visual arts, drama, dance).
- Elements of design: line, shape, colour, texture and form.
- Drawing from observation and imagination; simple still-life and nature drawings.
- Colour theory basics: primary, secondary colours and simple colour mixing.
- Simple crafts using local materials (paper crafts, beadwork, weaving).
- Music: elements of music (rhythm, melody), singing simple songs and clapping exercises.
- Introduction to staff notation (names of lines and spaces) and simple rhythmic patterns.
- Drama: role play, improvisation and basic dramatic techniques.
- Nigerian culture: festivals, traditional dressing and cultural values.
- Appreciation of local artworks, songs and plays.
JSS 2 CCA Curriculum
- Drawing and painting: shading, perspective (intro) and composition.
- Textile design: simple tie-dye, batik and printing techniques (where facilities exist).
- Pottery and modelling: simple clay work and three-dimensional forms (introductory).
- Graphic design basics: simple posters, invitations and logo sketches.
- Music: singing in parts (where possible), introduction to musical instruments and simple notation.
- Drama: script reading, characterisation and short play production.
- Dance: traditional Nigerian dances and basic choreography.
- Cultural heritage: Nigerian arts, crafts, music and their roles in society.
- Creative writing (short poems, songs, dramatic sketches).
- Simple art and performance projects with group work.
JSS 3 CCA Curriculum (BECE Year)
- Advanced drawing and painting: more detailed compositions and use of different media.
- Graphic communication: posters, billboards and simple advert designs with clear messages.
- Costume, make-up and set design for drama productions.
- Music: reading simple notation, composing short melodies and performing in groups.
- Drama production: planning, rehearsing and presenting a short play.
- Dance and movement: folk dances and contemporary styles as tools for expression.
- Review of Nigerian cultural heritage and its preservation.
- Careers in the creative arts: visual artists, musicians, actors, designers etc.
- Preparation for BECE theory questions on arts, music, drama and culture.
- CCA project work that integrates visual arts, music and drama.