NCERT Class 8 Arts Kriti: Chapter 19 — Campaign for Art Awareness
This chapter, "Campaign for Art Awareness," from NCERT Class 8 Arts Kriti, introduces the concept and importance of awareness campaigns. It explains how campaigns communicate messages and focus attention on significant issues, using arts as a powerful tool for health, hygiene, environment, and justice initiatives. The process involves research, material collection, format selection, message crafting, and visual creation. Students will learn to design communication materials like posters, fliers, banners, and brochures. The chapter encourages students to create their own awareness campaign to promote participation, support, and appreciation for diverse art forms and cultural artifacts. Activity 19.1 guides students in choosing a subject for their campaign, suggesting exploration of local artists, art traditions, festivals, schools, or museums, fostering engagement with the arts.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 8 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti |
| Chapter | Chapter 19 — Campaign for Art Awareness |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 367 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the purpose and process of creating an awareness campaign.
- Identify various communication tools used in campaigns (posters, banners, etc.).
- Recognize the role of arts in promoting social awareness.
- Develop skills to choose a subject and plan an art awareness campaign.
- Appreciate diverse art forms and cultural traditions.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Awareness campaign | An organized effort to communicate a message and focus attention on important issues. |
| Communicate | To share or exchange information, news, or ideas. |
| Visuals | Images or graphics used to support a message. |
| Crafted | Made or designed with skill and care. |
| Appreciate | To recognize the full worth of something, especially art. |
| Art forms | Different types of artistic expression, such as painting, sculpture, music, etc. |
| Cultural artefacts | Objects made by humans that reflect the culture of a particular society or group. |
| Tradition | The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. |
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Practice questions
- What is the main purpose of an awareness campaign? Answer: To communicate a particular message and bring focus to important issues.
- Name three types of communication materials used in campaigns. Answer: Posters, fliers, and banners are three examples.
- How can arts be used in awareness campaigns? Answer: Arts can be used in campaigns related to health, hygiene, environment, justice, and so on.
- What is the first step suggested in Activity 19.1 for creating a campaign? Answer: Choosing a subject for the campaign.
Frequently asked questions
What is an awareness campaign?
An awareness campaign is an effort to communicate a specific message and draw attention to important issues or topics.
What are some examples of materials used in awareness campaigns?
Common materials include posters, fliers, banners, hoardings, handouts, and brochures.
How can art be utilized in awareness campaigns?
Art is often used in campaigns focusing on health, hygiene, environment, justice, and other social issues.
What is the goal of creating an art awareness campaign?
The goal is to inspire others to participate in, support, and appreciate various art forms and cultural artifacts.
What should students consider when choosing a subject for their campaign?
Students can consider local artists, art traditions, upcoming festivals, art schools, or art museums in their region.
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NCERT Class 8 Arts — Kriti — Chapter 19 — Campaign for Art Awareness. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.