G12 Visual Arts
Course Description
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 activities that include drawing, painting, as well as the creation of collage, mixed media and photography. 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).
Overall Curriculum Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
A. 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. |
B. 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: demonstrate an understanding of and analyze the requirements for a variety of opportunities related to visual arts. |
C. 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. |
Course Content
| Unit | Unit Name and Description | Time Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT 1 | The Principles of Art Design & Black and White Draw
Students will be studying the principles of art design and apply the elements and principles of the art design into their black and white art work. In addition, the impact of social and cultural factors will also be introduced to students. Furthermore, students will study the pointillism techniques and using of dots when forming an image. |
15 hours |
| UNIT 2 | Critical Analysis and The Creative Process
Students will be studying acrylic painting techniques with other students in the group. Social issues will also be discussed in class. Students will learn to analyze artist’s work, identify how artists reflect the social issues in their painting. Furthermore, students will use the creative thinking process to communicate with the audience in their conceptual sketch. |
15 hours |
| UNIT 3 | Art History – Expressionism
In this unit, students will be introduced art history and will need to conduct a research on a specific artist to complete a presentation on the artist. There will be a demonstration on the canvas for expressionism art styles to help students identify the art history In addition, specific drawing style such as Cubism style will be asked to be applied to students’ sketch work. |
10 hours |
| UNIT 4 | Creative Work – Character Design
In this unit, students will be studying character design techniques, creating their own character with specific characteristics. Students will also need design the character’s action map, coming up with an animation story to fulfill the character’s background. Students will practice mapping and creative thinking skills in the process. |
35 hours |
| UNIT 5 | Art Portfolio – University/Academy preparation
Students will be studying to create their own art portfolio in this unit. They will perform a research online for some references and work on their own work. Students will complete an art exhibit project that will represent their best art work. Students will use all the material and knowledge they learned in this course to finish their art portfolio. |
35 hours |
| Total : 110 hrs |
Diagnostic assessment is used at the beginning of a unit to assist in determining a starting point for instruction. Assessments for Learning and as Learning (AFL & AAL) provide information to students as they are learning and refining their skills. Assessment of Learning (AOL), at the end of units and course, provides students with the opportunity to synthesize/apply/demonstrate their learning and the achievement of the expectations. The course also provides the students with a variety of ways to demonstrate their knowledge through the so-called Triangulation Assessments, which may assess students through Observation and/or Conversation (i.e. Oral Presentations or Student Interviews), as well as Student Products. The AOLs are posted at the end of each unit.
There are four levels of achievement for students who are passing the course:
- Level 1 (50-59%)
- Level 2 (60-69%)
- Level 3 (70-79%)
- Level 4 (80-100%)
Level 3 is the provincial standard for student achievement.
The final grade will include the following weighting:
| Knowledge | Thinking/Inquiry | Communication | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Understanding | |||
| 12.5 |
Seventy percent (70%) of the grade will be based on evaluation conducted throughout the course. Final evaluation will take into account the student’s most recent and most consistent performance.
Thirty percent (30%) of the grade will be based on a final evaluation consisting of the final examination and the independent study unit, which will take into account the entire course, including the student’s most recent and most consistent performance.
The evaluation for this course is based on the student’s achievement of curriculum expectations and the demonstrated skills required for effective learning. The final percentage grade represents the quality of the student’s overall achievement of the expectations for the course and reflects the corresponding level of achievement as described in the achievement chart for the discipline.
Proctoring
The tests are typically a paper-pen evaluation written at a mutually agreed time, date, and location. The tests will be proctored, meaning a suitable adult with a dedicated identifiable and authentic email address will supervise you writing the tests. This process ensures the security and integrity of the test. Any person related or affiliated to the student in a personal way cannot serve as a test supervisor.
Resources required by the student
- A scanner, smart phone camera, or similar device to upload handwritten or hand-drawn work
- A front-facing camera on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device to allow for proctoring over the internet
- Internet access and a modern standards-compliant web browser
The tuition for this course is $800 for Canadian students and $2000 for international students.
Refunds
Maple Leaf School does not issue refunds. When a student enrolls in our course, MLS administration team undertakes many tasks including establishing electronic/physical files, assigning teachers and tracking the enrolment for Ministry purposes, etc. The work is completed by our school the moment you register online.
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