St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the
Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest
extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Media Arts
Grade 12 Media Arts
ASM4M
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the refinement of media arts skills through the creation of a thematic body of work by
applying traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as multimedia, computer animation,
installation art, and performance art. Students will develop works that express their views on contemporary
issues and will create portfolios suitable for use in either career or postsecondary education applications.
Students will critically analyse the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and
community values.
Strand & Unit Title:
Creating and Presenting
Reflecting, Responding, and
Analysing
Foundations
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
http://www.eoccc.org/content/csfcs/cge/cge_list.html
Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to
promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good
Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others
Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems
Works effectively as an interdependent team member
Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
20%
20%
40%
20%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating/Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
30%
Textbook/Course Resources:
Replacement Cost:
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf