grade 9
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Grade 9 Visual ArtAVI10 Sarah Kim and Jennifer Ellis
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The transition into high school can be daunting…..
Building on prior knowledge can give students confidence…..
The grade 9 curriculum focuses on the students’ culture and perspectives.
Use this knowledge to create more sophisticated art in Grade 9
Grade 8 Expectations: What do they already know?
organize their art works to create a specific effect, using at least two of the principles of design specified for this grade
produce two- and three-dimensional works of art that communicate a range of thoughts, feelings, and experiences for specific purposes and to specific audiences;
describe, in their plan for a work of art, the main idea they wish to communicate and the artistic decisions they have made to support that message.
Grade 9 Expectations: How they will build
use materials and processes to create art objects that express their intent;
apply the elements and principles of design;
produce two- and three-dimensional artworks, using a variety of materials, tools, processes, and technologies;
apply the creative process (i.e., perception, exploration, experimentation, production, and evaluation) in their work;
explain the function of research and technology in visual arts.
Overall, The Students will…..
Apply their knowledge of the principles of design and create work that is more research based and one that exemplifies a process to making art.
The work will deal with issues of social and cultural issues that are often perceived in art.
The students will refine their drawing and painting skills by learning different techniques and perspectives used in art.
Sample Student WorkGrade 9: Level 4 Exemplar
What Can Art Lead to?Many parents assume that art leads to a life of poverty and struggle.
However, art can lead to a wide range of interesting possibilities for students who wish to pursue their artistic side.
Jobs Related to ArtInterior/Exterior Design
Creative Director
Advertising
Animation and Technology
Fashion Design
Architecture
Photography
Web Designer
Art Therapy
Set Design/Production
Film
Make-Up Artist
Magazine Layout
Product Designer
Art Conservation
Curator
Art Schools in Canada
Ryerson University: Urban Planning, Interior Design, Film, and Fashion.
Sheridan Tech College: Animation
York University: Fine Arts
The Art Institute of Vancouver: Graphic Design
Concordia University: Art Therapy
University of Toronto: Architecture
Queen’s University: Art Conservation
OCAD: Criticism and Curatorial Practice
More than just Paint!We work with other disciplines to explore and showcase our talent!
Cross-Curricular ConnectionsArt with no Borders
Production Design Students can use art and creativity to get involved in school productions, such as plays and musicals.
HistoryHistory and art go hand in hand. While viewing master works, students will learn the artists’ political and social intentions.
ScienceStudent learn aspects of movement, perception, depth, and colour in visual arts.
MathematicsStudents will learn the “golden ratio” in a composition, a classical compositional technique used to divide the picture plane using an easily-calculated formula corresponding to the golden ratio of 1:1.6, which can be seen in examples like da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
DIPLOMA AND RELATED PROCEDURES
The Requirements for the OSSD
earn 18 compulsory credits;
earn 12 optional credits
complete 40 hours of community involvement activities;
successfully complete the provincial school literacy test.
Compulsory Credits
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
1 credit in French as a second language
3 credits in mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
2 credits in science
1 credit in Canadian history
1 credit in Canadian geography
1 credit in the arts
1 credit in health and physical education
.5 credit in civics
.5 credit in career studies
PLUS1 additional credit in English, or a third
language, or social sciences and the humanities,
or Canadian and world studies
1 additional credit in health and physical
education, or the arts, or business studies
1 additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12)
or technological education (Grades 9–12)
Types of Art Courses: Academic, Applied, and Open
Academic- Emphasis on theory and abstract concepts, application.
Applied- Focus on practical applications and concrete examples.
Open- An overview in the arts to enrich their overall study.
Transfer Courses
Should goals change, students may take a transfer course which will allow them to change focus of their Diploma.