Page 86 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: The Arts, 2010

Grade 9 or 10, Open
A3. Tools,Techniques,andTechnologies
A4. Presentation and Promotion
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9 AND 10 | The Arts
visual arts with the element of duration from music; present a work that applies the principles of point of view and hybridization from media arts with the element of role/character from drama)
Teacher prompt: “When you listen to aspects of duration (beat, rhythm) in this piece of music, does a visual image come to mind? How might you combine music and visual arts to produce an integrated work that provides both a visual and aural representation of ‘rhythm’?”
A2.2 modify the elements and/or principles of an existing art work to achieve a particular intent (e.g., change the use of space in a dance presentation to convey a feeling of entrapment; change the point of view in a film clip to reflect the perspective of a minor character; modify the pitch and/or dynamics of the soundtrack for an animation to create a feel- ing of suspense), and compare the effects of the original and modified works
Teacher prompt: “What was your reaction to this art work the first time you experienced it? How do you think your changes will affect the way the audience reacts to the new work?”
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 integrate media/materials, tools, and tech- niques from more than one arts discipline to create an integrated art work/production that communicates a specific message (e.g., in the style of Barbara Kruger or Jenny Holzer, create a work that conveys a message on an issue such as the dangers of smoking, the causes and/or effects of global warming, or another issue of interest to them; create a video and/or audio public service announcement to inform a specific audience about a current issue)
Teacher prompts: “What is your chosen topic? What do you wish to communicate to your audience about this topic? What types of materials or techniques seem particularly suited to the subject matter?” “What are the advantages of being able to use techniques from more than one arts discipline to convey a message to an audience?”
A3.2 use technologies, tools, and techniques associated with more than one arts discipline to create integrated art works/productions that demonstrate creativity (e.g., create a music video that dramatizes their response to a particular piece of music; create a stage production using a digital sound track, video projection, and contemporary dance techniques)
Teacher prompts: “What do we mean by the term creativity? How can we determine the criteria for whether an art work or production demonstrates creativity?” “What techniques might you use to transform an unoriginal or derivative art work into a unique, creative one?”
By the end of this course, students will:
A4.1 apply current technologies to present inte- grated art works/productions (e.g., add digitally designed lighting and music to enhance a drama presentation; present a virtual, interactive, and/or web-based version of a live project; present their work in a virtual gallery)
Teacher prompts: “What types of technological enhancements can be used when presenting art works digitally that could not be used in a live presentation?” “Why can a presentation in a virtual gallery reach a broader audience than one in a traditional museum or art gallery?”
A4.2 demonstrate an understanding of and apply appropriate standards, conventions, and practices associated with the preparation, promotion, and presentation of art works, including inte- grated art works/productions, for a variety of purposes (e.g., format works for presentation in a gallery or for inclusion in a portfolio; describe the procedures and tools used to promote a production, including posters, tickets, programs)
Teacher prompts: “In what ways can the inclu- sion of an artist’s statement in your portfolio provide insight into your artistic intent?” “How will you organize and present your body of work in your portfolio to highlight your strengths and range of abilities and experiences?” “How might you approach promoting an art show in your school?”
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