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.
Courses Type: University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AVI3M, Grade 11 Visual Arts
Course Description For AVI4M Grade 12 Visual Arts Online Course
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.
AVI4M Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the AVI4M course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Transforming the Landscape | 25 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Relationships | 25 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Uncertainty | 25 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Making Marks | 25 Hours |
| FINAL | Culminating Project | 10 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 12 Art Online Course
Overall Expectations are in the areas of Creating & Presenting, Reflecting, Responding & Analysing and Foundations. At the end of the course, students will:
In Creating & Presenting:
- 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 the elements and principles of design to create art works for the purpose of self-expression and to communicate ideas, information, and/or messages;
- Production and Presentation: produce art works, using a variety of media/materials and traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques, and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of ways of presenting their works and the works of others.
In Reflecting, Responding & Analysing:
- The Critical Analysis Process: demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by examining, interpreting, evaluating, and reflecting on 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 both social and personal values;
- Connections Beyond the Classroom: describe opportunities and requirements for continued engagement in visual arts.
In Foundations:
- 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.