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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies
Students may also conduct their own inquiry-based research to extend their understand- ing of art works/productions in context, or teachers can support them in investigations into the following:
• the similarities and differences between historical and contemporary art works/ productions from the same cultural group
• examples of other works created by artists from the same cultural group
• the initial reception of the work by Indigenous and non-Indigenous critics and
audiences
• the responsibility of an audience, including the individual’s responsibility to acknowledge any personal or cultural biases that may influence their response to a work
Expression of Aesthetic Judgement
Students compare their perception of the art work after reflection and analysis to their initial reaction and make connections to other art works/productions they have experienced.
Sample guiding questions might include:
• How effectively does the artist select and combine elements to achieve an intended effect in this work?
• In your opinion, what doesn’t work, and why?
• Has your point of view shifted from your initial reaction? If so, how and why
has it changed?
• In what ways does the artist evoke joy, sadness, resilience, or other emotions in this work?
Ongoing Reflection
Reflection occurs throughout the critical analysis process, whether students are examining their own works or the works of others.
Sample guiding questions to help students in reflecting on a work of their own might include:
• In what ways do you think your work is successful?
• How did you ethically and respectfully incorporate new learning into your work? What Indigenous cultural protocols did you follow, and how did that influence your work?
• In what ways would you change the work to improve it?
• How did your work affect the audience? Was it the way you intended?
• How would you alter this work for a different audience, or to send a different message?
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