Grade 9 Visual Arts

AVI1O - Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open

This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures.

Prerequisite: None

Grade 10 Visual Arts

AVI2O - Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open

This course emphasizes learning through practice, building on what students know, and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., drawing, painting).

Prerequisite: None

Grade 11 Visual Arts

AVI3M - Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will explore a range of subject matter through studio activities, and will consolidate their practical skills. Students will also analyse art works and study aspects of Western art history, as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world.

Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Grade 12 Visual Arts

AVI4M - Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/ College Preparation

This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyse art forms, use theories of art in analysing and producing art, and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian (including Native Canadian) art, and art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce a body of work
demonstrating a personal approach.

Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open