VISUAL ARTS

AVI1O Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open

This course is exploratory in nature, offering 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 by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. Prerequisite: None

AVI2O Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open

This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to refl ect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. Prerequisite: Recommended AVI1O1

AVI3M Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/ College Preparation

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 emergent 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 artform (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, information design). Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

EMPHASIS COURSES

These Courses will cover the same Ministry expectations as AVI3M. Students will also have the option of focusing their studies in: • Information/Consumer Design AWE3O • Industrial Arts AWF3M • Fashion & Textile Design AWI3M • Photography AWQ3M & AWQ3O • Digital Media: Video Game Design AWS3M • Information & Consumer Design; Yearbook AWE3M

AVI4M Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/ College Preparation

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.

EMPHASIS COURSES

These Courses will cover the same Ministry expectations as AVI4M. Students will also have the option of focusing their studies in: • Information/Consumer Design: Yearbook AWE4M • Photography AWQ4M & AWQ4E • Portfolio AWT4M • Digital Media: Video Game Design AWS4M • Fashion Design AWI4M