GRADE 12 Visual Arts Program Stream
Please note that AVI 4M0 and AWM 4M0 are two different courses that are taught using a similar framework. The content is different and tailored to each program stream. There are several common documents which is why both courses are on the same page. Columns will be used so show where the variations occur, so, please pay attention to the placement of information. Alright, now that the explanation is over, let's start having fun!
Welcome to AVI 4M0!Grade 12 Visual Arts, Mixed, focuses on all art forms. Students are encouraged to continue to build their skills, work with a variety of media, both 2D and 3D, exploring how materials can be used in new ways to create new meaning. Collaborative, installation-based and community-focused art will be examined as students understanding of the possibilities of art are expanded.
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Welcome to AWM 4M0!Grade 12 Drawing & Painting, Mixed, will focus specifically on how drawing and painting can be interpreted in many new ways. Students will have the opportunity to examine the traditional methods of these media and continue to build their skills. Students will also examine how drawing and painting can be used in emerging, new ways.
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The Grade Twelve program has been designed with several intents in mind. Students will continue to hone their creative skills as they develop a personal theme that reflects their view of the world.
At the end of the semester, there will be a Senior Art show where students will install their body of work in a professional manner. This course will prepare students who decide to apply to post-secondary Fine Art, Design, Illustration, etc destinations. So, get ready to explore, take risks, be creative and have fun! Please refer to my Home page to see the other Common Documents relevant for this class.
- The first part of the semester will focus on the Creative Process as students work through small projects and continue to develop their technical skills. Students will explore the Creative Process in depth as they use their sketchbooks as an important analytical, creative, experimental, reflective, historical, cultural and exploratory tool to collect and organize personal information.
- Each student will create and develop a personal theme that they will use to develop a body of work (several works of art). A great deal of this course will focus on independent work, developing works (breaking down the components) and adherence to deadlines.
At the end of the semester, there will be a Senior Art show where students will install their body of work in a professional manner. This course will prepare students who decide to apply to post-secondary Fine Art, Design, Illustration, etc destinations. So, get ready to explore, take risks, be creative and have fun! Please refer to my Home page to see the other Common Documents relevant for this class.
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The Sketchbook
Your sketchbook is going to be bulging by the end of the semester. It is where you are going to place and organize your thoughts, experiments, sketches, images, observations, photographs, reflections, etc as you develop your artistic voice. Everything should be put into your sketchbook.
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Introductory Unit: The Creative Process
The Creative Process is a formalized method of organizing creative thoughts and the entire journey to creating a work of art. The beginning of the semester will focus on combining a variety of approaches through the use of creative challenges, revisiting media, introducing various techniques, etc.
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AVI 4M0:
The Skeleton Project:
You will use a skeleton as your subject matter for this work which you will alter. Each person will choose a Creative Compositional Technique (from the Composition Inspiration Techniques doc below) to alter their subject matter. In addition, you will use solid compositional skills (see Composing a work of Art). You may complete this work in your sketchbook book, 9 by 12", using any media or combination of media of your choice. OR, you could make a sculptural work. Due on Wednesday Feb 26th at the beginning of class. Rationale: Using the Creative Compositional Techniques will help you look at a subject matter in completely different ways. Students will learn to apply the techniques in a mini=project before planning their body of work. Students may want to incorporate these techniques as they create their theme/body of work. |
AWM 4M0:
Introductory drawing techniques.
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Common Information for Both Courses
Please find posted below information, reference material, etc for both classes. Also make sure that information from the Home page in the Common Document area
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Theory Fridays
Developing an awareness of the world in our immediate community to the entire world and everything in between is the goal of Theory Fridays. Initially, Mrs Showalter will provide the content for Theory Fridays, however, students will submit a variety of selections after the first month. During this portion of the semester, students will get to choose from a list of approved student-generated list of conversation-starters.
You are responsible for responding to the content presented and use it to begin a 'conversation' in your sketchbook; fill at least one full page, 9" by 12", in your sketchbook. Click on the button for additional information.
You are responsible for responding to the content presented and use it to begin a 'conversation' in your sketchbook; fill at least one full page, 9" by 12", in your sketchbook. Click on the button for additional information.
Body of Work
You can start to read the information about creating your body of work. A couple of words of caution: please don't begin without me. You can start to experiment in your sketchbook and think about what you would like to do.
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The Installation
Each student needs to consider how their work is going to be installed at the Senior Art Show. It is important that you consider how your work will be received by the audience at the show. This means that you need to consider your theme, how you want/need to extend it to enhance your body of work. You are creating a 3D space for the audience to experience your work.
Installation Plan:
Installation Plan:
- Write out your theme (update if necessary).
- Identify your pieces (medium, size, etc).
- Assemble a list of physical needs. (Do you need a wall? Will you need to suspend your work? What will you use to install/attach your work to a surface? Do you need an outlet? Etcetera...)
- You will create 2 to 3 ideas for the next point: How are you going to enhance your theme in how you display your body of work? What does this look like? What do you need to get, make, assemble this? Do you have a specific location in mind? You will use images/sketches and dot points to illustrate your ideas.
The Senior Art Show
All students will participate in The Senior Art Show which will take place on Thursday June 5th, 2014 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
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The Final Evaluation
The process will begin June 6th.
