Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
Upper Grand District School Board
Course Outline
Department: Arts- Visual Art
Course Title: Grade 11 Visual Art
Course Type: College/University
Grade: 11
Course Code: AVI 3M
Credit Value: 1
Department Head: Dan Crabbe (on leave) – Cathy Bergen/Barb Muscat
Teachers: Barb Muscat, Pearl VanGeest, Jacqui O’Carroll
Teacher email: (not mandatory)
Date of Development: Jan 2016
Curriculum Document: (copy subject-specific document from secondary curriculum website http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/second ary/ ) http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/sec ondary/arts1112curr2010.txt
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites:
AVI1O and/or AVI2O
Course Description:
This course focuses on studio activities in one or more of the visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, collage, and/or multimedia art. Students will use the creative process to create art works that reflect a wide range of subjects and will evaluate works using the critical analysis process. Students will also explore works of art within a personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural context.

Term Work (70% of the final mark)
Unit Title
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Big Ideas, and Unit Culminating Tasks
Units of Instruction:
1. Sketchbook drawing : Reviewing the elements and principles using a ‘keyhole’ perspective. Drawing in sketchbook understanding of each element & principle
2. Journals: Exploring the importance of process and documentation. Creating journal entries outlining artistic process
3. Found & Environmental Art: Exploring medium choices and experimentation with non-traditional materials. Using natural materials to create a sculpture inspired by researched environmental artists.
4. Art of Nature: Studying the art of nature through shells, sticks, rocks…etc Still life drawing studies and watercolour painting in postcard format
5. Architectural Study : Exploring global architectural design through etching and clay relief studies
6. Fundamental Artists: Exploring various major art movements. Research and produce artwork in the specific style or purpose reflective of chosen artist.
Supporting Assignments:
● Preparation and process work in sketchbook
● Environmental and Fundamental Research Essays
Art Appreciation, Theory and Art History:
● Gallery assignment
● Class discussion & Critiques
Culminating Tasks/Exams (30% or the final mark)
Course Culminating Task/Exams and Description
Culminating 25%: Message of Art: Expression of personal social commentary reflected in modern art traditions through medium and materials of choice.
Exam 5%: Exam will contain key concepts explored throughout the semester. This includes historical and contemporary art references, elements & principles of design and an ability to apply a creative analysis to a piece of artwork.

Based on the range of students’ learning needs, a selection from the strategies listed below may be utilized. Refer to list of teaching and assessment strategies.
Teaching Strategies:
Classroom Discussion
Formative & Summative assessment
Teacher & Peer Feedback
One on One learning
Creative process
Metacognitive Strategies:
Reflections
Self-Assessment
Peer, Colleague & Departmental Collaboration
Assessment and evaluation strategies:
Rubrics
Checklists
Observation
Oral & Written
Reflection
Self-Assessment
Textbooks/Learning Resource Materials (align with Policy 603)
Annotated Mona Lisa
Usborne Introduction to Art
Instructional Videos & presentations
Various classroom reference books & magazines
Technology (iPads, Computers for internet research and technology based projects)
Fees for Learning Materials/Activities
Learning Materials/Activities
Sketchbook
Art Kit (Art supplies)
Brush Sets
Field Trips
Cost
$10.00
$10.00 (optional)
$15.00 (optional for senior grades)
Varies
Please refer to the GCVI Student Handbook for our school policies on:
● academic integrity
● late and missed assignments