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 12 Visual Arts
AVI4M
Course Description:
This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and
three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the
critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program
enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production.
Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural
contexts.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Visual Arts (AVI3M)
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