Course Descriptions 

Grade 9--AVI 1O Visual Arts - Open 1 credit

This course offers 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 through working with a range of materials, processes,

techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of

analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of

particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art

and the art of other cultures.

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Grade 10--AVI 2O Visual Arts - Open 1 credit
 

This course emphasizes learning through practice; building on

what students know; and introducing them to new ideas,

materials, and processes for artistic thinking and

experimentation. Student learning will include the refined

application of the elements and principles of design,

incorporating the creative and design processes, and the

relationship between form and content.

Students will also learn about the connections between works

of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be

achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a

program focused on a particular art form (e.g., drawing,

painting).

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