Art 9
Teacher(s)
Rachel Morris
Prerequisite
It is recommended that students complete Grade 8.
Description
This course consists of eight exciting modules. All students will take Module 1 (Drawing) and Module 6 (Theme and Image) and choose two of the remaining six. The course offers students a firm foundation in drawing and design basics and introduces them to painting, printmaking, crafts, art appreciation, or photography.
Type
Delivery
Student-paced
Students can correspond in writing with the course marker through the submission sheets with each assignment.
Students will communicate with the teacher/advisor to get any needed support.
Summary
4 print modules (18 send-in assignments)
Assessment
100% Coursework
Support
Limited tutorial support by appointment at SIDES, support by course teacher as needed.
Materials
Module 1: Drawing
Audio Tape
Video tape (optional)
Read Me First Guide
Drawing Supply Kit
Module 2: Design
Video tape (optional)
Design Supply Kit
Module 3: Painting with Acrylics
Video tape (optional)
Painting Supply Kit
Module 4: Printmaking
Video tape (optional)
Module 5: Photography
Photography Supply Kit
Module 6: Theme and Image
Theme & Image Supply Kit
Module 7: Art From Many Lands
Art From Many Lands Supply Kit
Module 8: How to Look at Art
How to Look at Art Supply Kit
More Info
All students do Modules 1 and 6
Module 1: Drawing
Section 1: Making a Start
Section 2: Movement
Section 3: Contour Drawing
Section 4: Finishing Touches
Students may choose any two of Modules 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 8.
Module 2: Design
Section 1: The Filling of Given Spaces
Section 2: Graphic Design
Section 3: Using What We Know
Section 4: Design in Architecture
Module 3: Painting with Acrylics
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Colour, Composition, and Unity
Section 3: Through Thick and Thin
Section 4: Variations on a Theme
Module 4: Printmaking
Section 1: Planographic Printing
Section 2: Relief Printing Methods
Section 3: Intaglio Methods
Section 4: Stencil Printing
Module 5: Photography
Section 1: About Cameras
Section 2: All About Lighting
Section 3: How to Improve Your Photographs
Section 4: Fun With Your Camera
All students do Module 6.
Module 6: Theme and Image
Students utilize skills learned throughout the course to explore these four themes, completing four projects from a wide variety of suggestions.
Section 1: Simplification
Section 2: Elaboration
Section 3: Selection
Section 4: Juxtaposition
