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Grade 12, University/College Preparation
C3. Responsible Practices
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and explain how their roles may vary depend- ing on the sociocultural context in which they work (e.g., how, in a society characterized by war or social conflict, the artist might promote the cause of one side in the conflict or might be an advocate for peace; in a totalitarian society, the artist might challenge restrictions on free expres- sion; in a multicultural society, the artist might represent the cultural accomplishments of a minority group)
Teaching prompt: “Why did Annie Leonard create the video The Story of Stuff? What role did she adopt in making this video? Why?”
By the end of this course, students will:
C3.1 assess and apply health and safety procedures when producing, presenting, or promoting media art works (e.g., use studio safety checklists, modifying them as necessary to suit the type of studio work they are doing; apply safe practices when developing lighting and electrical plans; use appropriate stretching techniques before presenta- tions that require movement; use appropriate vocal care practices; assess their work space and integrate ergonomic considerations into its design; use con- struction equipment and materials safely)
C3.2 demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal issues in media arts, including issues related to intellectual property, social conflict, and discrimination (e.g., freedom of expression and censorship of artists who challenge government policies; public access to work by artists from various sociocultural groups and representing a variety of perspectives), and use ethical practices when creating, presenting, or promoting media art works
C3.3 identify and apply responsible environmen- tal practices associated with the media arts workplace (e.g., dispose of chemicals, batteries, and obsolete hardware in environmentally safe ways; use energy conservation practices; use recycled or recyclable materials where possible; substitute more environmentally friendly materials for hazardous ones)
C3.4 identify a broad range of positive character traits associated with media arts production, and exhibit these traits consistently in both their independent work and their interactions with others (e.g., show initiative at the outset of creative production processes; demonstrate cooper- ation and responsible leadership in a team envi- ronment; show respect for their tools and work environment and for the opinions of others)
C3.5 analyse conventions associated with the presenting and experiencing of media art works, and adapt these conventions to extend the ways they present and experience art works (e.g., analyse the purpose and/or validity
of traditional audience conventions; adapt these conventions as part of a media art work; challenge conventions for viewing or listening to traditional art forms)