This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., photography, video, computer graphics, information design).
UNITS
| Unit 1 | Introduction to Terms, Tools and Techniques | 10 hours |
| Unit 2 | Drawing the Portrait in Graphite | 22 hours |
| Unit 3 | Depicting Space in Pen and Ink | 22 hours |
| Unit 4 | Painting Still-Life with Watercolor | 22hours |
| Unit 5 | Relief Sculpture in Clay | 22 hours |
| Unit 6 | Culminating Project | 12 hours |
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit One: Introduction to Terms, Tools and Techniques
In this unit, students will be reintroduced to the terminology and applications of the elements and principles of design. Students will review the critical analysis process, which they will apply when reviewing their own work and critiquing the work of others. Students will learn the preferred format for sketchbook page submissions for this course. They will examine how Canadian copyright law influences the professional activities of artists.
Unit Two: Drawing the Portrait in Graphite
In this unit, students will practice the techniques used by graphite artists to create texture and changes in value. Students will experiment with a variety of pencil densities, complete sketchbook pages, and a final artwork. Students will learn about two artists whose work has impacted the history of art in Canada, especially in the field of drawing. Students will also learn about communicating narrative, as they complete your final artwork.
Unit Three: Depicting Space in Pen and Ink
In this unit, students will learn how to use technical pens, employing a variety of shading techniques. Students will be introduced to two Canadian artists whose work in pen and ink show very different approaches to illustrating aspects of Canadian identity. Students will also create, and comment on, their own unique works in pen.
Unit Four: Painting Still-Life with Watercolour
In this unit, students will be introduced to painting with watercolours, a medium with a rich history in Canada. Students will learn different aspects of colour theory and colour mixing, different paint application techniques, and about the different qualities of watercolour materials. Students will learn about Canadian watercolour artists who have drawn from the natural beauty of the country, and they will paint objects from nature in their own still-life.
Unit Five: Relief Sculpture in Clay
In this unit, students will learn about the relief sculpting illustration techniques of Barbara Reid, as well as other Canadian relief sculptors. Students will experiment with Reid’s medium, before creating a final work that reflects their own ideas about Canada. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of colour mixing in this novel context, and learn to change lighting conditions while photographing sculpture.
Unit Six: Culminating Project
This project is the final evaluation of AVI3M online. In this final unit, students will apply all the knowledge and skills they have developed over the course. This project will be worth 30% of the final grade.
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
A. CREATING AND PRESENTING
By the end of this course, students will:
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.
B. REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND ANALYSING
By the end of this course, students will:
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.
C. FOUNDATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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.
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