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Subject The Arts

Course name: Visual Arts Course code: (AVI1O)

Grade: 9
Type: Open
Course description: This resource is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Learners 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. Learners will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
Grade: 9
Type: Open
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This resource is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Learners 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. Learners will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

20 Lessons

5 Lessons

1.1   The elements of art and principles of design

1.2   The creative process

1.3   Drawing on observation

1.4   Value and form

1.5   Composition and criticism

5 Lessons

2.1   Colour

2.2   Painting with acrylics

2.3   Landscape painting in Canada

2.4   Perspective

2.5   Portal painting

5 Lessons

3.1   Communicating with art

3.2   Graphic art

3.3   Printmaking

3.4   Collage and portraits

3.5   Self-portraits

5 Lessons

4.1   From pattern to abstract

4.2   Working in mosaic

4.3   Making a memory box

4.4   Careers in art

4.5   Your altered book