AVI4M – Visual Arts
Course Title: Visual Arts (AVI4M), Grade 12, College/University Preparation
Course Name: Visual Arts
Course Code: AVI4M
Grade: 12
Course Type: College/University Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 Visual Arts course (AVI3M/U) or equivalent
Course Description:
This course focuses on refining students’ use of the creative process to create and present two- and three-dimensional artworks using a variety of traditional and emerging media. Students will critically analyze artworks and explore connections between art and society. The studio program allows exploration of diverse materials, techniques, and processes, while making connections to personal, historical, contemporary, and cultural contexts. Students will develop technical, analytical, and reflective skills, and prepare a portfolio for postsecondary art programs or public presentation.
Unit Overview:
| Unit Title | Total Allocated |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Beginning the Creative Process | 21 hrs |
| Unit 2: Exploring and Examining Artistic Influences | 20 hrs |
| Unit 3: Exploration and Experimenting in the Studio | 20 hrs |
| Unit 4: Criticism and Commentaries: The Artist as the Voice of Change | 17 hrs |
| Unit 5: The Business of Art | 20 hrs |
| Unit 6: Presenting You, the Artist: The Culminating Portfolio | 12 hrs |
| Total | 110 hrs |
Assessment:
Students demonstrate achievement through studio projects, critiques, research, reflective portfolios, written work, and formal testing.
| Assessment Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and Understanding | 20% |
| Thinking and Inquiry | 30% |
| Communication | 20% |
| Application | 30% |
Tips for Success – AVI4M (Visual Arts):
Welcome to AVI4M: Grade 12 Visual Arts! To succeed, check announcements and course messages daily, complete studio projects, journals, and reflections on time, and review instructions and rubrics carefully. Ask questions early, experiment with materials and techniques, and use feedback to refine your artworks. Plan for 1–2 hours of focused study or studio work each day, stay organized, engaged, and proactive to prepare for postsecondary art programs and public presentations. Participate actively in critiques and discussions to develop critical and creative thinking, technical skills, and reflective practices.
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