AVI1O online at Profectus is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students 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. In AVI1O online, students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
UNIT 1 :
Creating and Presenting (27.5hrs)
Students will be able to:
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.
UNIT 2 :
Reflecting, Responding and Analysing (27.5hrs)
Students will be able to:
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.
UNIT 3 :
Foundations (27.5hrs)
Students will be able to:
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.
FINAL 30%
Course Culmination (27.5hrs)
The Culminating Unit incorporates all four strands of The Arts Curriculum, and covers the four achievement chart categories. It consists of two parts:
Culminating Project worth 15% and a
Final Exam worth 15%
Online Course Policies
Listed below are various mandatory policies as you take on this course.
Attendance is regularly tracked through student contributions to online discussion boards, assignment completion, and learning logs. Failure to complete allocated activities may challenge the student’s ability to attain the credit.
This course will be presented using an asynchronistic model whereby work will be posted on the Google Classroom and it is the student’s responsibility to complete it on their own time.
ALL portions of this course are intended to be learned and completed online.
Final Exams and Tests will be written on site at Profectus Academy of Toronto. Course instructors will relay this information to students and families.
The integrity of student work will be checked on an ongoing basis using Quetext or Turnitin. Plagiarism is not tolerated.
Assessment & Evaluation Policies
The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. The Achievement Chart for The Arts will guide all assessment and evaluation.
Knowledge and Understanding
17.5%
Thinking
17.5%
Communication
17.5%
Application
17.5%
The final grade will be determined as follows:
70% based on Assessment OF Learning (including conversations, observations and products) conducted throughout the course.
30% based on Culminating Tasks administered at or towards the end of the course.
Assessment and evaluation is divided into two important parts. The grade the student receives on a midterm or final report indicates achievement/ proficiency in Curriculum Expectations. A level of competence (Needs Improvement, Satisfactory, Good or Excellent) will be assessed and reported in the area of Learning Skills and Work Habits: Independent Work, Collaboration, Responsibility, Initiative, Self-Regulation, and Organization.
