Course Outline
CourseDescription:Thiscourseenablesstudentstofutherdeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsinvisualarts.Studentswillusethecreative
processtoexploreawiderangeofthemesthroughstudioworkthatmanyincludedrawing,painting,printmaking,aswellasthecreatingofcollage,
multimediaworks,andworksusingemergingtechnologies.Studentswillusethecriticalanalysisprocesswhenevlaitingtheirownworkandthe
workofothers.Thiscoursewillfocusonphotography.
Prerequisite:Grade9or10VisualArts,Open
TermworkwillbebasedonKeyCurriculumExpectations:fromTheOntarioCurriculum,Grades9and10:TheArts,2010
CREATING AND PRESENTING:
A1. The Creative Process: apply the creative process to create a variety of art works, individually and/or collaboratively;
A2. The Elements and Principles of Design: apply the elements and principles of design to create art works for the purpose
of self-expression and to communicate ideas, information, and/or messages;
A3. Production and Presentation: produce art works, using a variety of media/materials and traditional and emerging
technologies, tools, and techniques, and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of ways of presenting their works and the
works of others.
REFLECTING, RESPONDING AND ANALYSING:
B1. The Critical Analysis Process: demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by examining, interpreting,
evaluating, and reflecting on various art works;
B2. Art, Society, and Values: demonstrate an understanding of how art works reflect the society in which they were created,
and of how they can affect both social and personal values;
B3. Connections Beyond the Classroom: describe opportunities and requirements for continued engagement in visual arts.
FOUNDATIONS:
C1. Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to, elements, principles, and
other components related to visual arts;
C2. Conventions and Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of conventions and techniques used in the creation of visual
art works;
C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of responsible practices related to visual arts.
Class Materials:
o Digital camera (DSLR), battery,
charger, memory card
o USB key
o Adobe Photoshop (or Elements trial)
o Binder, pen, paper
o Sketchbook
o Computer, charger
o Access to a printer and good quality
printer paper
ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION STRATEGIES:
Occurs before instruction begins to determine student readiness and to obtain information about student interests
Assessment as learning (Formative): Occurs frequently and in an ongoing manner during instruction, to enable students to monitor their own progress
towards achieving their learning goals (self assessment)
Assessment of learning (Summative): Occurs at or near the end of a period of learning, this summary is used to make judgements about the quality of
student learning using established criteria, to assign a value to represent that quality and to communicate information about achievement to students and parents.
LEARNING SKILLS AND WORK HABITS:
Evaluate on a report card as E(excellent); G(good); S(satisfactory); N(needs improvement)
1) Responsibility
2) Organization
3) Independent Work
4) Collaboration
5)Initiative
6) Self-Regulation
TERM WORK: ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES (to be reduced from 100 to worth 70% of overall mark)
1)Application
FINAL MARK
Term Work /70% + Final Summative Evaluation /30% = /100%
3) Communication
4)Thinking/ Inquiry
Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating and plagiarism are serious issues. Teachers will clearly define and discuss consequences
each term. Any cheating or plagiarism will result in serious consequences. Plagiarism includes: improper citations, word-forword copying, theft of anothers words/ideas, etc.
Course Schedule: Please follow the course schedule. It outlines all due dates, test dates and what to expect on a weekly basis.
Homework will be discussed in class, it is your responsibility to write
2 down any homework you have. Course schedules are
subject to change. Any major changes will be updated in advance and a new schedule will be issued.