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B2. Art,Society,andValues
By the end of this course, students will:
B2.1 analyse the function and social impact of different kinds of art works in both past and present societies (e.g., the use of art works for ritualistic and religious purposes; for social and/or political commentary; as propaganda; as symbols of economic or social power; to commemorate people and/or historical events; to instruct)
Teacher prompts: “What was the purpose of the murals Diego Rivera was commissioned to create in Mexico in the 1920s? What impact did his works have in Mexico and the rest of North America?” “Why and how was the
Taj Mahal built?”
B2.2 explain, on the basis of research, ways in which various art works are a response to and a reflection of the society in which they were created (e.g., how available technologies and materials affect artists’ work; how artists have responded to persecution or social injustice; how changing gender roles are reflected in art works)
Teacher prompts: “In what ways did the invention of the camera change the course of painting?” “In what ways does Gerald McMaster’s work reflect his experiences as
a Cree living in Canada?” “How did the ‘Reversing Vandalism’ art show come about? What does it reveal about social mores?”
B2.3 reflect on and explain how creating and analysing art works has affected their personal identity and values and/or changed their per- ceptions of society and social issues (e.g., with reference to their emotional awareness and their ability to express themselves; their awareness of stereotypes; their understanding of the meaning
of objects and symbols associated with a variety of cultural groups; their awareness of and relation- ship to their physical environment; their position on social issues such as censorship, discrimination, inequality)
Teacher prompts: “Has analysing art works created by First Nation artists affected your awareness of Aboriginal culture in Canada? Why or why not?” “In what ways has creating art works enhanced your ability to express your feelings or point of view?”
B3. Connections Beyond the Classroom
By the end of this course, students will:
B3.1 identify a variety of careers in fields related to visual arts (e.g., advertising, art direction for theatre or films, art therapy, costume design, graphic design, industrial design, museum or gallery curation, photojournalism), and describe the skills, education, and training they require
B3.2 describe, on the basis of research and inves- tigation, a variety of personal opportunities
in their community in cultural or other fields related to visual arts (e.g., opportunities within their school or community to promote the arts by finding new venues for visual arts displays; opportunities to organize or create an art installa- tion in a public space; the availability of grants, funding, or sponsorship for public or school-based art works that explore a social theme)
B3.3 describe, on the basis of investigation, a variety of local, national, and global arts-based organizations, and identify ways they could become involved with one or more of these organizations (e.g., community art councils; websites that promote the arts)
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