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Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
A3. Production and Presentation
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shape, form, unity, and/or variety to create a narrative work based on a workplace experience; use colour, space, emphasis, and proportion to create an advertisement that conveys a feeling
of excitement)
Teacher prompts: “Which elements and princi- ples might you use to convey a positive work- place experience in your art work? How might your choices change if you wanted to convey a negative experience?” “How could you manip- ulate the chosen elements and principles to best communicate your feelings to the audience?”
A2.2 apply the elements and principles of design as well as art-making conventions with increas- ing skill to create a variety of art works that explore and/or present a point of view on contemporary social issues and/or themes (e.g., use dramatic symbols, shapes, colours, and values to create a poster on a current issue for an advocacy group)
Teacher prompt: “How might you use space, proportion, and emphasis in a public service advertisement encouraging people to limit their use of plastic water bottles? What sorts of images might you juxtapose to make your point?”
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 extend their exploration of media/materials, techniques, tools, and traditional and emerging technologies, and apply them to create a variety of art works, including applied and commer- cial art works, for a range of purposes (e.g., use appropriate software to design and produce a logo and stationery products, including letterhead and business cards, for a business enterprise; create a promotional item such as a poster or T-shirt for a fund-raising event for an environmental advocacy group)
Teacher’s prompts: “What products or services does this business offer? How could they be reflected in a company logo?” “Why is it important to understand your client’s require- ments when creating products for them?”
A3.2 explain standards and conventions for
the presentation of art works for a variety of purposes, and apply appropriate standards and conventions when preparing works for presentation (e.g., ensure that works for public display are signed, dated, labelled, mounted, matted, and/or framed, as appropriate; write
an artist’s statement for inclusion in a portfolio; ensure, when presenting works digitally to a client, that the image is clear and that the colours are accurately represented)
Teacher prompt: “In the digital image of the advertisement you have designed, are the colours sharp and clear? Is all the type legible? Will the client be able to see the detail in the work?”
A3.3 demonstrate an understanding of the variety of ways in which art works, including applied and commercial art works, can be presented to reach a variety of audiences (e.g., peers in their school, members of the community at a local venue, a particular demographic group that might be interested in a product/service, a broad audience on the Internet) and for different purposes (e.g., to promote events, to sell products or services, to inform)
Teacher prompt: “What considerations should you take into account when choosing a venue for your annual pottery show and sale?”