AVI 2O

Course Information Sheet Visual Art: AVI 2O

This course emphasizes the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design process and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts.AVI 2O focuses on these key expectations from the Ministry of Education's curriculum:

*demonstrating an understanding of the design process;

* differentiating historical artworks by content, theme, style, techniques and materials;

* producing a work designed around specific objectives and challenges;

*demonstrating the ability to take varied, creative approaches to using materials, tools, processes, and technologies in studio activities;

*explaining the importance of the process in relation to the final product;

*applying critical analysis processes to their artwork and works studied.

Your final mark will be calculated based on the Ministry of Education's Achievement Chart for the course as follows:

Knowledge/Understanding: 20%; Thinking/Inquiry: 20%; Communication: 20%; Application: 40%

70% of the final mark will be based on work completed throughout the course, including production of artworks, tests, and projects.

30% will be based on the final evaluation (see details on culminating activities.)