Grade 9 Visual Arts:INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Mr. S. Wilson

1. Course Outline

Take a look at your First Day Sheet… This shows you what we are doing in this course:

1. Overview of Course

1. Rationale: The Point of the Course

2. Parts of the Course

1. Theory

2. Creation

3. Analysis

4. Studio Work

3. Textbook and Required Material

1. Evaluation1. Evaluation Categories

1. Knowledge & Understanding2. Thinking & Inquiry3. Application4. Communication

2. Final Project

3. Exam

4. Learning Skills

1. Works Independently2. Team Work3. Organization4. Work Habits / Homework5. Initiative

1. Unit Outline Unit Theory / Analysis Art Activity Time line

1. CompositionCompositionElements of artPrinciples of artDrawing techniquesArt Criticism

One/two day activities reinforcing element or principle taught

Perspective Art folders Final unit test

5 Weeks

2. Early CivilizationsB.C.Egyptian

Study of historical artworkBookwork/notesFinal quiz

Egyptian painting Ceramic Cartouche

3Weeks

3. Greek Study of historical artwork

Bookwork/notes Final quiz

Greek Ceramic plate/bowl/vase

Figure Drawing3 Weeks

4. Roman Study of historical artwork

Bookwork/notes Final quiz

Roman Mosaic

3 Weeks

5. Canadian Art Study of historical artwork

Bookwork/notes Final quiz

Acrylic painting Printing making Native Art

3 Weeks

6. Final Assessment Exam Design Booklet Careers in Art

2 Weeks

1. Expectations

1. Safety

2. Cleanliness

3. Preparedness

4. Absences

5. Late Assignments

6. Plagiarism

7. General Rules About Being Nice