Department of Visual Arts
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
AWQ 3O1
Visual Arts-Photography
Grade 11 Open
This course examines artistic systems and processes in the areas of traditional and digital photography.
Students create and exhibit photographic projects independently and in teams. Students also study
standards and regulations, and health and safety issues, as well as explore careers. The importance of
lifelong learning and the impact of photography on society and the environment will be examined through
artist study and photo analysis. The student will develop a portfolio where final works from each unit are
stored for formative and summative evaluations. These evaluations will be completed by students,
teachers, and peers.
Theory
 Apply an understanding of the elements and principles of design to personal, historical and
contemporary photographic artwork
 Differentiate photos by period, style, method materials and type of photograph
 Demonstrate knowledge of a segment of early photography from a Canadian and Universal
standpoint
 Demonstrate an understanding of career options in the visual arts with a photographic base
Creation
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Use materials and processes to create art objects that express their intent;
Apply the elements and principles of design;
Produce two-d photographs to create a reaction in the viewer using analogue and digital formats
Apply the creative process in their work
Explain the function of research and technology in visual arts
Analysis
 Apply a framework of critical analysis to their own and acknowledged photographs through
participation in a variety of art-viewing strategies;
 Explain, through critical analysis, the function of their own photos and those of other cultures
 Demonstrate an understanding of connection between art and cultural identity or context
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
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Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Students Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Course Timeline:
Resources:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
The course will use a variety of resources. The primary
textbook, The Photographic Eye will be used by
students throughout the course. There will also be
an KIT to be purchased shortly within the start
of the school year.
The contents of the kit will be described on a separate
order form.
Students are welcome to purchase necessary materials
on their own throughout the year.
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Elements and Principles
Parts of Cameras( Analogue and
digital medium)
Photographic Production
Career Exploration
Culminating Summary Task
Ongoing: 15 hours minimum Photo history & theory,
individual planning, researching, critiquing and
production
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 20% of the final
mark. At the senior level, Culminating Task is portfolio centered
in preparation for Post-Secondary application.
The text and all other resources/materials assigned to
each student are the responsibility of the student. Any
damage incurred to the text will result in payment for
replacement ($85).
All timelines as stated are approximate and media are subject
to change according to availability.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for
Mathematics.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking
20%
40%
20%
20%
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark. Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: Final Exam= 10%, Culminating Task = 20%
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Working independently, teamwork,
organization, work habits/homework, and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement in
the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagarized, a zero may be assigned.
6. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!