Course Title : | Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open (AVI1O) |
Course Name : | Visual Arts |
Course Code : | AVI1O |
Grade : | 9 |
Course Type : | Open |
Credit Value : | 1.0 |
Prerequisite : | None |
Curriculum Policy Document : | Arts, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, 2010 (Revised) |
Course Developer : | UCSA Academy |
Department : | Arts |
Developement Date : | June 2019 |
Most Recent Revision Date : | June 2019 |
Course Description
This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
Overall Curriculum Expectations
- CREATING AND PRESENTING
- The Creative Process: apply the creative process to create a variety of art works, individually and/or collaboratively
- The Elements and Principles of Design: apply elements and principles of design to create art works for the purpose of self expression and to communicate ideas, information, and/or messages;
- Production and Presentation: produce art works, using a variety of media/materials and traditional and/or emerging technologies, tools, and techniques, and demonstrate an
- REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND ANALYSING
- The Critical Analysis Process: demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by examining, interpreting, evaluating, and reflecting on various art works;
- Art, Society, and Values: demonstrate an understanding of how art works reflect the societies in which they were created, and how they can affect personal values;
- Connections beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the types of knowledge and skills developed in visual arts, and identify various opportunities related to visual arts.
- FOUNDATIONS
- Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to, elements, principles, and other components related to visual arts;
- Conventions and Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of conventions and techniques used in the creation of visual art works;
- Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of responsible practices in visual arts.
Outline of Course Content
Unit | Titles and Descriptions | Time and Sequence |
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1 | Art Theory In this Unit, students will identify and apply principles of design; explain how principles of design are used on works of art; write quizzes; analyze art; complete art learning tasks |
20 hours |
2 | Drawing In this unit, students use value in art; use contour lines to show shape and form; use systems of linear and atmospheric perspective to give the illusion of depth; use different types of media for drawing; produce drawings and analyse drawings. |
20 hours |
3 | Print-Making/ sculpture In this unit Students use creative process to plan art, use appropriate tools and terminology in the preparation of studio work; apply conscientious practices associated with the use of materials and tools and produce prints and earthenware clay pots. |
25 hours |
4 | Color Theory In this unit, students analyse use of colour in works of art; mix secondary and tertiary colours from primary paint colours; create a colour wheel; use painting techniques; apply appropriate painting techniques and produce an acrylic painting. |
20 hours |
5 | Art History In this unit, students will earn how aspects of a culture and its values are reflected in artworks of that period |
18 hours |
Final Evaluation Final Project worth of 20%, The final assessment task is a two hour exam worth 10% of the student’s final mark. |
5 hours 2 hours |
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Total | 110 hours |