Art integrated learning is a teaching model that uses art as a medium for learning concepts across any subject. Learners explore concepts creatively through various art forms like drawing, painting, sculpture, and develop activities from textbook lessons. Art integrated learning makes learning joyful and engaging by allowing students to use their imagination and express themselves freely while building connections between concepts.

5.  Art Integrated Learning (AIL) is a teaching-
learning model which is based on learning
‘through the arts’ and ‘with the arts’: it is a
process where art becomes the medium of
teaching-learning, a key to understanding
concepts within any subject of the curriculum.

6.  Learners explore creatively while building
connections between different concepts
through various art forms.
 Art experiences, both in visual (drawing
and painting, clay modelling, pottery,
paper crafts, mask and puppet making,
heritage crafts etc.)

7.  To use art and craft to stimulate English
language learning.
 To use drama and role play to stimulate
English language learning.
 To develop art, craft and drama activities
from textbook lessons.

10.  Learning through the arts can take place at all
levels of schooling.
 Art integrated learning is experiential in
nature and makes all children respond with
their imagination and emotional strengths.

11.  Make learning joyful and engaging
 Encourage children to be aware of their
environment through keen observation and
unhindered exploration
 Promote sensitivity towards their
environment
 Allow free emotional expression,
communication and creative involvement
 Facilitate children to express freely

13.  Art education at this stage needs to link with
all subjects such that it becomes a tool of
teaching-learning concepts.
 Art can play an effective role in strengthening
the child’s curiosity, imagination, and sense
of wonder.

15.  Experience joy and eagerness to learn
 Learn to live in an inclusive environment
 Discover concepts of Mathematics and
Science in the world around them
 Be aware of interdisciplinary connections
 Enhance observation, curiosity, exploration
and creative and free expression
 Explore and understand body movement
and coordination
 Develop expressive communication and
critical thinking skills

17.  During this stage children are ready to
comprehend more complex interconnections
between concepts and the environment.

18.  Promote teamwork and mutual appreciation
 Enhance communication skills, language skills
and problem solving skills
 Build sensitivity towards environmental and
societal concerns
 Create art and apply their artistic skills in day-
to-day activites
 Learn inclusive practices of respect, care,
empathy and compassion