Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Visual Arts Department
Course Name: GRADE 12 VISUAL ART
Course Code: AVI 4M1
Ministry Guidelines: revised 2010
Level: University/College Preparation
Course Enhancement Fee: $15 24 x 36” stretched canvas
Students will also need a sketchbook, pencils, coloured pencils, ruler, eraser and a notebook.
Course Overview:
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: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Creating and Presenting
By the end of this course, students will:
The Creative Process: apply the creative process to create a variety of art works, individually and/or collaboratively;
The Elements and Principles of Design: apply elements and principles of design to create art works for the purpose of self-expression aa
and to communicate ideas, information and/or messages:
Production and Presentation: produce art works, using a variety of media/materials and traditional and/or emerging technologies, tools, and
techniques, and demonstrate and understanding of a variety of ways of presenting their works and the works
of others.
Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing
By the end of this course, students will:
The Critic al analysis Process: demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by examining, interpreting, evaluating, and
reflecting of various art works;
Art, Society, and Values: demonstrate an understanding of how art works reflect the society in which they were created, and of how they can
affect personal values;
Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the types of knowledge and skills developed in visual arts, and
identify various opportunities related to visual arts.
Foundations
By the end of this course, students will:
Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to elements, principles, and other components
related to visual arts;
Conventions and Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of conventions and techniques used in the creation of visual art works;
Responsible practices: demonstrate an understanding of responsible practices related to visual arts.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Visual Arts Department
Evaluation:
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
20%
Thinking
20%
Communication
20%
Application
40%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
10%
Culminating Task
20%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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