CBSE | Art Education | AIE & AIP

CBSE GUIDELINES ON

ART INTEGRATED PROJECTS (AI) & ART INTEGRATED LEARNING (AIL)

Art-integration is a cross-curricular pedagogical approach that utilizes various aspects and forms of art and culture as the basis for learning of concepts across subjects.

As a part of the thrust on experiential learning, art-integrated education will be embedded in classroom transactions not only for creating joyful classrooms, but also for imbibing the Indian ethos through integration of Indian art and culture in the teaching and learning process at every level.

This art-integrated approach will strengthen the linkages between education and culture.”

Implementation:

CBSE implemented Art-Integrated Learning (AIL) as a Pedagogical Tool from classes I to XII

As a pedagogical initiative, CBSE has introduced Art- Integrated Learning in all its affiliated schools.

Art Integrated Learning is a pedagogical tool for experiential and joyful learning in classroom situation as well as building a joyful learning environment in the school.

Guidelines for the Art-Integrated Project Work:

Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Programme (EBSB).

The main features of this projec are as follows : 
i. Projects taken up by students should be age-appropriate

ii. At least one Art-Integrated Project in each subject shall be taken up by all students of classes IX and X.

iii. For classes IX and X, the art integrated project work will be assessed as part of the subject enrichment activity in all the subjects for internal assessment.

iv. Students of classes I to VIII will also be encouraged to take at least one age- appropriate Art-Integrated Project (inter-disciplinary project) in a given academic year.

v. Students will take up integration with any form of Indian Art - visual or performing, as it will be helpful to students to easily understand the project that is culturally connected to them.

vi. In minimum one project work of students from classes I –X, it is mandatory to integrate any art form of the paired State/UT.

vii. The Project should be done by students in groups with up to 4-5 students in each group.

viii. The project should be taken up in an eco-friendly manner, using readily available local resources without any financial burden on parents or guardians.

ix. The marks awarded for these projects, as part of subject-enrichment activities of class X, will be collected by the Board at the time of uploading of marks of internal assessment.

Schools and teachers may prepare their calendar by assigning dates and months for the execution of project work by the students and the records of assessment of these project works should be maintained at the schools.

After successful uploading of the AE & AIL data, an ‘AE & AIL Confirmation Number’ will be generated.

The printout of AE & AIL report submitted is not required to be sent to either Regional Office or CBSE Headquarters. The schools may preserve a printout of the same for at least 01- year period for record and reference.

ART ACTIVITIES (IN AE & AIL)

Teacher can secect the classes as per their choice. Here is only the suggestion.

SN	1.1. Two-dimensional or Pictorial Activities	CLASS
1.1.2.	Study of lines, strokes, colours, shades, tones, textures, etc. while organizing two-dimensional space with two dimensional and three-dimensional shapes and forms	I, II, III, IV
1.1.3	Sketching from nature and surrounding	IV, V
1.1.5	Creative use of perspective in spatial (Artistic) relationship	VI, VII
1.1.6	Study of calligraphic strokes of Devnagari and Roman alphabet (Scripts).	IV, V
1.1.7	Use of contrast as an expressive element of art.	VI, VII
1.1.8	Study and use of various media and techniques to the extent of their availability.	VIII, IX, X
1.1.9	Pencil, charcoal, water colour, crayon, oil colours, poster colour and gouache, acrylic colour and other unconventional sources of colours such as vermillion, yellow and red earth, rice flour, and tools like painting brushes for water colours and oil colours, Painting surfaces such as papers of various kinds and quality, like smooth, rough, thick, thin, etc., canvas, hardboard, simple marking cloth pasted on paper, etc.	VI, VII, VIII
1.1.11	Printing: Mono printing, Printing with wood-cut blocks, lino-cut and metal foil; serigraphy (silk screen), self-made stencil, etc.	IX, X
1.2. Three-dimensional or sculptural activities		CLASS
1.2.1	Study of basic forms in clay
1.2.2	Study of various materials such as clay, plaster of paris, soft-stone, wood (blocks, twigs and branches, roots, etc.), metal scraps, plastic sheets, bamboo, wire thread, papers and cardboards, vegetables and other throw-away available materials.	VIII, IX, X
1.2.3	Study of natural and man-made forms, human figures, birds, animals, vegetation and other objects like household items, buildings or as desired by the students. Objects of day-to-day use in groups and in different settings and arrangements.	IX, X, XI, XII
1.4. Correlating Art Activities with Other School Activities		CLASS
1.4.4	Designing the school magazine, wall History, Geography, Physics, Arts, Dance, magazine, and bulletin boards, Mathematics, media making posters for school functions, and greeting/invitation cards, stage scenes for music, dance, drama performances, making brochures for a time in history (say, for the Chandra Gupta Maurya Period), geography and physics (say a tourist brochure of the Milky Way) etc., correlating with applied Art activities.	VIII, IX, X
1.5. Group Activities		CLASS
1.5.1	Organization, display and exhibitions of students’ periodical and sessional work.	IX, X, XI, XII
4.2. Practical Activities		CLASS
4.2.4	Exercises in creation of plot and conflict based on: (i) episodes and happenings in day-to-day life situations: (ii) episodes from stories from textbooks or story books; (iii) short scenes from classical dramas.	XI, XII
4.2.5	Stage Craft: Planning a stage with props and lighting placement, movement of character of a given play in drawing form or model form	XI, XII
5.3. Assignments		CLASS
5.3.2	Chart tabulation of music, costume, region, language association	VIII, IX, X
5.3.5	Correlating Dance Activities with other school subjects	VIII, IX, X

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Art Integration in c.b.s.e. affiliated schools

1. Understanding Art Integrated Learning (AIL)

Art Integrated Learning is a teaching–learning approach where art forms (visual art, music, dance, theatre, craft, storytelling, etc.) are used as tools to teach regular academic subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Languages, etc.

Art is not taught separately; it becomes a medium of learning concepts.

2. Planning Stage (School & Teacher Level)

• Teachers identify learning outcomes from the syllabus.
• Select a suitable art form related to the concept.
• Decide whether the activity will be individual or group-based.
• Prepare a simple activity plan including time, materials, and assessment.

Example:

• Mathematics: Geometry through rangoli patterns
• Science: Life cycle through drawing, clay modelling
• Social Science: History through role play or folk painting

3. Classroom Implementation of Art Integrated Learning

Step 1: Introduction of Concept

• Teacher explains the topic briefly using normal teaching methods.

Step 2: Integration of Art

• Students express the concept using an art form such as:
• Drawing / painting
• Poster making
• Clay models
• Songs / poems
• Skits / role play

Step 3: Active Student Participation

• Students create, perform, design or present.
• Learning becomes experiential and joyful.

Step 4: Reflection & Discussion

• Students explain their artwork.
• Teacher links art activity with conceptual understanding.

4. Assessment in Art Integrated Learning

Assessment is continuous and competency-based, focusing on:

• Understanding of the concept
• Creativity and originality
• Participation and collaboration
• Communication skills

5. What are Art Integrated Projects?

• Mandatory project-based activities
• Interdisciplinary in nature
• Usually linked with State/UT pairing suggested by CBSE

6. Steps for Implementation of Art Integrated Projects

Step 1: Selection of Theme

• Choose a theme from the syllabus (e.g., Culture, Environment, Mathematics in daily life).
• Integrate at least two subjects.

Step 2: Integration of Art Form

• Use regional or traditional art forms such as:
• Folk painting
• Craft work
• Music and dance
• Theatre / skit

Step 3: Student Work

• Students collect information, prepare artwork, models, charts, or presentations.
• Emphasis on process, not decoration.

Step 4: Documentation

• Maintain:
• Project file
• Photographs of activities
• Student reflections

Step 5: Presentation & Sharing

• Students present their work in:
• Class
• Morning assembly
• Exhibition / Display boards

7. Role of Teachers and School

• Teachers act as facilitators, not instructors.
• School ensures:
• Time allocation
• Cross-subject coordination
• Display of student work

8. Benefits of Art Integrated Learning

• Enhances conceptual clarity
• Develops 21st-century skills
• Reduces rote learning
• Promotes joyful, inclusive education

In Simple Words

Art Integrated Learning = Learning through doing and creating

Art Integrated Projects = Applying learning through interdisciplinary art-based tasks

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Art Integrated Learning (AIL) in Mathematics

What is Art Integrated Learning?

Art Integrated Learning is a teaching method where art forms are used during daily mathematics lessons to help students understand concepts easily and joyfully.

Art can be:

• Drawing and colouring
• Rangoli and patterns
• Craft and model making
• Music, rhythm, dance steps
• Storytelling and drama

Method of Implementation of Art Integrated Learning (AIL) in Mathematics

Step 1: Identify the Mathematical Concept

The teacher selects a topic such as:

• Lines and angles
• Symmetry
• Fractions
• Mensuration
• Coordinate geometry

Step 2: Select a Suitable Art Form

Choose an art form that naturally connects with the concept.

Mathematics Topic	Art Integration
Geometry	Rangoli, Mandala, Warli patterns
Symmetry	Paper folding, mirror art
Fractions	Colouring parts, mosaic art
Mensuration	Clay models, paper models
Patterns	Folk art, block printing

Step 3: Classroom Teaching with Art

• Teacher explains the concept using art activities
• Students draw, colour, fold, cut, or design
• Learning becomes visual, hands-on, and interactive

 Example:
Students draw a rangoli pattern to identify lines of symmetry and angles.

Step 4: Student Participation

• Individual or group activity
• Students explain the mathematics behind their artwork
• Peer discussion encouraged

Step 5: Assessment

Assessment is based on:

• Concept understanding
• Creativity
• Neatness
• Explanation of mathematical ideas

Art Integrated Project (AIP) in Mathematics

What is an Art Integrated Project?

An Art Integrated Project is a structured project work given to students where mathematics is integrated with art and culture, often connected with state-pairing as per CBSE.

It is:

• Compulsory
• Assessable
• Done once in a session
• Interdisciplinary in nature

Method of Implementation of Art Integrated Projects in Mathematics

Step 1: Selection of Theme

Themes may include:

• Geometry in Indian folk art
• Symmetry in monuments
• Patterns in textiles
• Mathematics in architecture

Step 2: State Pairing Integration

As per CBSE guidelines:

• Each school integrates its project with the allotted paired state
• Students study art, culture, and traditions of that state.
• For 2025-26 Punjab is paired with orisha.

 Example: Geometry through Warli art (Maharashtra) or Madhubani art (Bihar)

Step 3: Project Planning

The project includes:

1.     Introduction of art form

2.     Mathematical concepts involved

3.     Drawings / designs / models

4.     Calculations and explanations

5.     Conclusion and learning outcomes

Step 4: Hands-on Creation

Students:

• Draw or design artwork
• Identify shapes, angles, symmetry
• Apply formulas where required
• Write mathematical explanations

Step 5: Presentation & Reflection

• Oral presentation or display
• Students reflect on:
• What they learned
• How art helped them understand maths

Step 6: Assessment : Assessment based on:

• Concept clarity
• Application of mathematics
• Creativity
• Presentation
• Neatness and originality

Benefits of Art Integrated Learning in Mathematics

• Reduces math fear
• Improves conceptual understanding
• Encourages creativity
• Promotes experiential learning

Difference Between AIL and AIP

Art Integrated Learning	Art Integrated Project
Daily classroom method	One-time structured project
Short activities	Detailed project work
Informal assessment	Formal assessment
Lesson-based	Theme & state-based

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