Department of Visual Arts
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
AVI1O
Visual Arts
Grade 9 Open
Student Name: ________________________
Course Description: This course offers 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 through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They
will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular
historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures.
Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts.
Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program
focused on a particular art form (e.g., drawing, painting).
Theory
 Apply an understanding of the elements and principles of design to personal, historical and
contemporary artworks;
 Differentiate artworks by period, style, method and materials;
 Demonstrate knowledge of a segment of early Western art history, Canadian art, and examples of the
art of other cultures, nations and groups;
 Demonstrate an understanding of career options in the visual arts
Creation
 Use materials and processes to create art objects that express their intent;
 Apply the elements and principles of design;
 Produce two- and three-dimensional artworks, using a variety of materials, tools, processes, and
technologies
 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 artworks through participation
in a variety of art-viewing strategies;
 Explain, through critical analysis, the function of their own artworks 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.
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Students Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Resources:
Course Timeline:
Unit 1: 15 hours
Principles of Art
Unit 2: 20 hours
Unit 3: 20 hours
Unit 4: 20 hours
Unit 5: 20 hours
Drawing skills- Elements and
Ongoing: 15 hours
Art history & theory
The course will use a variety of resources. The primary
textbook, Discovering Art History, will be used by
students throughout the course. 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).
Perspective, Form, Value
Painting and Color Media
3-D construction
Culminating Summary Task
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 30% of the final
mark. These tasks are specifically itemized below.
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= 15%, Culminating Task = 15%
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!