Visual Art 10, 20, 30
CP10.2
Demonstrate, through practice, a variety of drawing/mark making techniques, skills and compositional strategies using a range of media, to communicate ideas.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Use several methods (e.g., observation, memory, imagination) when practising 2D and 3D drawing/mark making and compositional strategies. |
| (b) | Research historical examples and experiment with methods of representing subject matter (e.g., nature studies, landscape, cityscape, interiors, portraits, still life, figure studies, hand and feet studies) and through drawing/mark making. |
| (c) | Employ a variety of drawing/mark making techniques (e.g., gesture, contour, perspective, grid) to demonstrate increased skills and visual impact. |
| (d) | Purposefully manipulate, through drawing/mark making techniques, selected elements of art and principles of design in own work. |
| (e) | Experiment with communicating ideas through drawing/mark making using various media (e.g., graphite, charcoal, paint, digital technologies, conté, pastels, wire, pen and ink, clay). |
| (f) | Apply safe and proper use of tools, technologies, materials and work space. |
| (g) | Discuss the difference between copying as a learning exercise versus representing other ideas as one’s own (e.g., intellectual copyright, appropriation). |
| (h) | Demonstrate personal progress and experimentation with creative processes using a means of documentation such as a sketchbook, journal, portfolio or digital images and records. |
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R007756
The Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques
This book offers a wide variety of clay techniques from the beginner to the more advanced ceramicist. The step-by-step illustrations provide helpful visuals to follow along for each technique from production to finishing and glazing.
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Book
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$22.26
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R006900
Discovering Drawing(3rd ed.)
This book is written by an American artist and educator as an instructional guide for beginning artists. With each chapter, concepts and skills for the beginner artist are presented and progress in difficulty. Art vocabulary, art elements and principles of design are covered in each chapter as skills are built. Each chapter includes a number of practice ideas and a more involved drawing prompt to explore the concepts. The chapters each explore an artist, some of whom are Canadian and Indigenous, their works, and varying career paths. The author also includes an assessment rubric for educators.
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Book
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$69.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R048962
Drawing and Painting
This book provides an overview of visual art created through painting and drawing across cultures, places, and time periods. This resource also includes a glossary of key terms and a list of books and websites for further study.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007754
The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques
This instruction and reference book of pastel techniques includes step-by-step demonstrations that show the versatility of this medium. The book is divided into two main sections: Tools and Techniques (pastel types and drawing/painting techniques) and Themes (figures, landscapes, portraits, etc.).
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Book
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$23.95
Record posted/updated:
February 4, 2020
R007769
The Watercolor Ideas Book
This small book contains examples of watercolour artworks that demonstrate different techniques, style choices and moods. Each watercolour is accompanied by a paragraph on the opposite page that highlights the artist’s process, application technique, media choices or source of inspiration.
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Book
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$14.99
Record posted/updated:
August 12, 2020
R007751
Why is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art
This resource explores various theories and philosophies of art, helping teachers better understand the worlds of art history and criticism and informing debates on what makes certain artworks controversial or whether certain works are art at all.
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Book
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$67.95
Record posted/updated:
August 12, 2020
R021832
The Art of Comics
This book provides a history of the creation of comics. It explores stylistic changes, influential artists and how graphic novels have pushed the boundaries of this form of art.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007482
Just Add Watercolor: Inspiration and Painting Techniques from Contemporary Artists
This book is for individuals who already know techniques with watercolor and want to expand their knowledge with further experimentation. It supports different art styles within the media of traditional watercolor with gouache, digital art, mixed media, other water-based media, and even non-paper media.
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Book
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$21.99 USD
Record posted/updated:
July 19, 2021
R007791
Beginner's Guide to Pottery & Ceramics: Everything You Need to Know to Start Making Beautiful Ceramics
This book is an introduction to pottery and ceramics that explores basic supplies, safety, basic techniques and provides ways to expand one’s skills beyond the basics. There are many clear photographs and useful explanations to guide those with little to more advanced skill levels with clay.
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Book
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$22.26
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R007490
A World of Artist Journal Pages
This book is a collection of submitted pages from journals and sketchbooks from artists around the world. It illustrates the diversity of approaches to idea development and artmaking.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007792
Art Studio Secrets: More Than 300 Tools and Techniques to Inspire Creativity
This book provides artists with a list of over 300 ideas to spark creativity in their own work. It can be used by teachers and students alike to explore new and tested creative processes.
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Book
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June 28, 2022
R048131
The Visual Experience(4th ed.)
This textbook provides supports to teach and learn about Visual Art. The chapters include: What Is Art?; Engaging with Art; The Evolving Elements of Art and Principles of Design; The Power of Line, Shape, and Form; Sharing Ideas through Value, Color, Space, and Texture; Exploring Sound and Time; Principles of Design; Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking; Media Arts; Sculpture and Other Three-Dimensional Art; and Stretching Boundaries.
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The Visual Experience. Teacher Edition
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June 28, 2022
R008460
The Great Surrealists: Dreamers and Artists
This book is an introduction to Surrealism. It includes a history of the style, the artists that made it famous and the principles of incorporating social change to convey messages through art.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R024410
A Big Important Art Book (Now With Women): Profiles of Unstoppable Female Artists--and Projects to Help You Become One
This book provides a contemporary look at influential female artists from across the world. It provides history, stories and inspiration to guide one’s own creativity.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022