Department of Visual Arts
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
AVI 4M1
Visual Arts
Grade 12 College/University
The main focus of this unit is to provide students with opportunities to explore, use, and integrate our shared
Catholic faith traditions in the creation and critical analysis of the students' artwork and that of others
This process will be supported by exploration and study in the areas of analysis and theory. Each studio
experience will contain references to Art History, culture, and the faith journey of the Catholic community.
This unit requires students to work in the visual art disciplines: painting, and drawing
The student will construct a sketchbook/journal in each unit of the course to provide the
student with a reflective, analytical and research tool.
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
 Continue in the exploration of the elements and principles of design to personal, historical and
contemporary artworks relating all findings to personal artwork
 Differentiate artworks by period, style, method and materials
 Demonstrate knowledge of a segment of art history, Canadian art, and examples of the art of other
cultures, nations and groups so as to acquire techniques, styles and methodologies to assist in personal
growth as an artist
 Demonstrate an understanding of career options in the visual arts through the role of the critic ,artist and
the public
Creation
 Use materials and processes to create art objects that express their intent
 Apply the elements and principles of design in advanced methods to communicate style, inspiration and
personal expression
 Produce, using a variety of materials, tools, processes, and evolving technologies work that is unique and
personal
 Apply advanced creative processes to their work
 Explain the function of research and technology in visual arts
Analysis
 Applywill
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needs
of students artworks
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of art-viewing
with
respect
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the expectations of this course.
 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
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Course Timeline:
Unit 1: 15 hours
Composition Skills- Elements and
Principles,Impressionism,Post
Impressionism
Unit 2: 20 hours
Expressionism,Sketching and Mixed
Media
Unit 3: 20 hours
Painting and Color Media
Unit 4: 20 hours
3-D construction/Exploration of new
media, researching contemporary
artforms
Unit 5: 20 hours
Culminating Summary Task
*Art history & theory will be
incorporated throughout.
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.
The course will use a variety of resources. The primary
textbook, Discovering Art History, will be used by
students throughout the course. There will also be
an ART 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, but please note that
they will not benefit from school/bulk discounts. 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).
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!