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:
Visual Arts
Grade 11 Visual Arts
AVI3M
Course Description:
This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative
process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and
printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students will use
the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a
comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., photography, video, computer
graphics, information design).
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Visual Arts (AVI1O) or Grade 10 Visual Arts (AVI2OB / AVI2O)
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Creating and Presenting
Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with
sensitivity to others.
Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing
Foundations
Uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis
of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance
the quality of life.
Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
problems.
Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various
subject areas and experience.
Respects the environment and uses resources wisely.
http://www.eoccc.org/content/csfcs/cge/cge_list.html
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Textbook/Course Resources:
Weight
20%
20%
40%
20%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70%
20%
10%
Students will be required to purchase some materials (TBD)
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