CBSE Class 12 Graphics Syllabus 2024-25 (PDF Download)

Unit

Period

Marks

1 (a)

Six Limbs of Indian Painting & Fundamental of Visual Arts (Elements & Principles)

(b)

The    Rajasthani   and    Pahari          Schools   of   Miniature Painting

24

10

2

The Mughal and Deccan schools of Miniature Painting

24

10

3

The Bengal School of Painting and the Modern Trends in Indian Art

24

10

72

30

Unit

Content

Period

Marks

1

Making of graphic-print through Serigraphy/Lithography/Etching and Engraving (Intaglio Process) techniques

100

50

2

Portfolio Assessment

48

20

Total

148

60

S.No.

Units

Periods

1 a)

Serigraphy

1.    The history of stencils and silkscreen.

2.    Methods and materials.

3.    The use and maintenance of the squeeze.

4.    Sealing, registration for colour, work and preparation for printing.

5.    Solvents for cleaning, use and characteristics of printing inks.

6.    Finishing and mounting of the print.

120 Periods

OR

b)

Lithography

100 Periods

1.    Introduction: Short history and the methods and material used in producing lithographic prints

2.    The use and characteristics of the Litho stone/Zincplates.

3.    The use of lithographic chalks and ink (Tusche).

4.    Preparing for printing and use of various chemicals inking and taking proofs.

5.    Papers used in lithography and getting the final print.

6.    Finishing and mounting of the print.

OR

C)

Etching and Engraving (Intaglio Process)

120 Periods

1.      Introduction to intaglio technique with a short history, methods and materials, Etching process.

2.       Preparing the plate and laying the ground (resist) and Inking.

3.       Characteristics of different types of grounds.

4.       Characteristics and use of various acids.

5.       Colour etching, use of stencils and marks.