Back to Grade 10

Overall Curriculum Expectations:

A. CREATING AND PRESENTING - OVERALL EXPECTATIONS

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 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 an understanding of a variety of ways of presenting their works and the works of others.

B. REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND ANALYSING - OVERALL EXPECTATIONS

By the end of this course, students will:

• 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 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.

C. FOUNDATIONS - OVERALL EXPECTATIONS

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.