AVI4M Visual Arts – Grade 12 (University, College)
PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
GRADE: 12 (University/College)
AVAILABILITY: Blyth Academy Online
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM: The Arts
AVI4M online focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional artworks using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct artworks and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.
Unit One
Reviewing Terms and Approaches
Essential Question: To what extent does knowledge and understanding of the creative process inform an artist’s work?
- In this unit, students will review the basic terms and processes necessary to analyze art. These include the creative process, the elements and principles of art, and the critical analysis process. Students will also review methods for photographing their art to share online and sketchbook formatting.
UNIT TWO
Choosing a Personal Portfolio Theme
Essential Question: How can an artist’s portfolio reflect their responses to inner and outer worlds?
- In this unit, students will apply their learning from the previous unit to begin planning their semester-long art portfolio. Students will expand their understanding of sketchbooks and will finally submit a detailed proposal for their portfolio.
UNIT THREE
Exploring Collections in Visual Art
Essential Question: Why are art collections important to our understanding of the world?
- In this unit, students will learn about how Canadian artists (and one philanthropist) have explored the theme of collecting and they will complete their own artwork on this topic. Students will complete written and sketchbook-based research tasks and will complete one highly developed artwork of their own. Students will share their work, and reflect on it, mirroring the formal stages of the creative process.
UNIT FOUR
Exploring Spaces in Visual Art
Essential Question: To what extent does space (environment) affect the presentation of art museum collections?
- In this unit, students will learn about how Canadian artists and architects have explored the theme of space (environments) and they will complete their own artwork on this topic. Students will complete written and sketchbook-based research tasks and will complete one highly developed artwork of their own. Students will share their work, and reflect on it, mirroring the formal stages of the creative process.
UNIT FIVE
Exploring Community through Visual Art
Essential Question: How do communities influence artists?
- In this unit, students will learn about how Canadian artists and organizations have explored community connections and they will complete their own artwork on this topic. Students will complete written and sketchbook-based research tasks and will complete one highly developed artwork of their own. Students will share their work, and reflect on it, mirroring the formal stages of the creative process.
UNIT SIX
Exploring Causes through Visual Art
Essential Question: How can art contribute to positive change in the world?
- In this unit, students will learn about how Canadian artists and organizations have explored the theme of activism and promoting causes, and students will complete their own artwork on this topic. Students will complete written and sketchbook-based research tasks and will complete one highly developed artwork of their own. Students will share their work, and reflect on it, mirroring the formal stages of the creative process.
CULMINATING PROJECT
15% of Final Grade
- This project is one of the final evaluations of AVI4M online. This project will require students to reflect on the semester’s work. This project will be worth 15% of the final grade.
FINAL EXAM
Proctored Exam
15% of Final Grade
- This exam is the final evaluation of AVI4M online. Students need to arrange their final exam 10 days in advance. All coursework should be completed and submitted before writing the final exam, please be advised that once the exam is written, any outstanding coursework will be given a grade of zero. The exam will be two hours. There are three options for taking the exam:
- WRITE EXAM AT BLYTH ACADEMY CAMPUS: If you live close to a Blyth Academy Campus, or if you attend a Blyth Academy Campus, you can take your exam there. Once inside the exam scheduling interface, please click Login/Create Account. Check for an available time and date at the campus of your choosing. The earliest available date will be open within the next 3-5 business days. You cannot book an exam in more than one campus or multiple times at the same campus. You will receive an automatic confirmation email with next steps and exam information. You can cancel and reschedule anytime using the same link.
- ARRANGE YOUR OWN PROCTOR: If you want to arrange a proctor yourself, you can do that. The proctor will need to be approved by us and will need to supervise the exam at his or her place of work, or at a public place such as a library. Some libraries and study centres offer this service themselves. The proctor must be approved by us and must be a working professional (eg teacher, doctor, businessperson, and must provide a work email address for correspondence (no Gmail, Hotmail, etc.). Please note that the final exam cannot be proctored by a family member or by a tutor for that specific subject. Once inside the exam scheduling interface, please click Login/Create Account. Select Arranging My Own Proctor and proceed to schedule your exam.
- USE EXAMITY PROCTORING SERVICE: For a fee of 22 USD*, students can arrange to take their exam in the comfort of their own home, at any time, on any day. Please select Examity Exam in the exam section of your course to set up your Examity profile and schedule your exam. Exams must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. *Price is subject to change.
- Please email exams@blythacademyonline.com if you need assistance.