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A3. Production and Presentation
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A2.2 apply elements and principles of design as well as art-making conventions to create art works that communicate ideas, information, or messages, and/or that convey a point of view on an issue (e.g., use colour, line, shape, contrast, and emphasis when creating an art work that addresses an issue in their local community; incorporate symbolism to communicate a message about an environmental issue)
Teacher prompt: “How might you use colour, texture, and emphasis to help convey the effects of climate change? What imagery might you incorporate into this work?”
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 explore and experiment with a variety of materials/media, including alternative media, and traditional and/or emerging technologies, tools, and techniques, and apply them to create art works (e.g., use recycled, found, and/or hand- made objects to make a mosaic or assemblage; experiment with technology such as scanners or digital cameras; use appropriate techniques when working with media such as plaster, paint, charcoal, or clay; combine photo transfers with watercolour and graphite)
Teacher prompt: “What sorts of objects might you combine in an art work related to the envi- ronment? How can combining traditional and non-traditional materials enhance the impact of this work?”
A3.2 demonstrate appropriate ways to prepare their art works for presentation (e.g., mat, mount, frame, label, sign, date, and/or number their work, as appropriate; provide an artist’s statement explaining their approach to the work)
Teacher prompt: “How does providing informa- tion such as your work’s title, the media used, and an artist’s statement assist the viewer in understanding your intentions?”
A3.3 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of ways in which art works can be presented to reach different audiences (e.g., in a classroom display, in a sculpture garden or other outdoor space in the community, on the sides of buildings or in bus shelters, mounted on the walls or on stands in the lobby of a public building such as
a library, in a real or virtual gallery)
Teacher prompt: “In what ways can displaying art work in a virtual gallery expand your potential audience and increase the impact of your work? What type of audience might not visit a virtual gallery?”