Visual Art 10, 20, 30
CP30.2
Independently plan and create art works, in selected media and forms, demonstrating personal voice and artistic growth.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Plan and refine own art work throughout the creative process (e.g., locate and use visual references, research, create maquette/model, conduct informal critique). |
| (b) | Demonstrate risk taking with selected media to convey a sense of individual voice. |
| (c) | Follow Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and art classroom safety guidelines. |
| (d) | Demonstrate thoughtful reflection regarding the challenges and successes of risk-taking. |
| (e) | Recontextualize or reuse everyday objects or styles to discover new layers of meaning for a desired effect. |
| (f) | Demonstrate development, breadth and extension of an idea, context, and/or media through a series of works. |
| (g) | Create art work expressing individual and/or collective voice concerning an issue of importance to students. |
| (h) | Co-construct criteria for assessing and evaluating students’ voice, artistic growth and development. |
| (i) | Engage with First Nations Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community leaders and/or artists to discuss traditional and contemporary visual art protocols and practices (e.g., gifting of knowledge and use of images, issues of appropriation). |
| (j) | Engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists to discuss art practices and apply new knowledge to own work, respecting cultural contexts. |
| (k) | Explore Métis history, stories, traditions and visual art imagery as a way of opening a path to each student’s own historical story involving the importance and role of relationships, communities and family roots. |
| (l) | Evaluate own work to ensure respectful use of sources of inspiration and images (e.g., copyright, appropriation). |
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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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$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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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$69.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R100096
Maskisina: A Guide to Northern-Style Métis Moccasins
This resource is a step-by-step guide to making traditional northern-style Métis moccasins. The book and DVD work together to provide detailed information about how to make moccasins and the techniques involved. The book also includes an historic overview of moccasins by Saskatchewan artist and educator, Sherry Farrell Racette.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R100146
Fingerweaving Untangled: An Illustrated Beginner's Guide Including Detailed Patterns and Common Mistakes
This book explains the step-by-step procedures involved in fingerweaving. The resource provides detailed traditional patterns, tips to prevent and fix mistakes, and reproductions of historical sashes.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
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.).
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$23.95
Record posted/updated:
February 4, 2020
R012834
Great Minds of Design Series
This six-episode series profiles designers from around the world as they illustrate their individual processes of creation. Some of the designers include: Helen Kerr, Trevor McIvor, Sean Martindale and Patty Johnson.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$67.95
Record posted/updated:
August 12, 2020
R007785
Drawing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Drawing(4th ed.)
This book provides more advanced technical support for drawing using pencil, charcoal, oil or chalk pastels and watercolour. The initial chapters discuss basic techniques while subsequent chapters present advanced techniques that may enhance the overall composition for proficient drawers. Teachers should be aware that there are examples of nude drawings that depict the human figure.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$99.99
Record posted/updated:
July 19, 2021
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007896
Transforming Our Practices: Indigenous Art, Pedagogies, and Philosophies
This book for art educators, provides a framework to broaden knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, philosophies and artistic practices. It allows educators to expand their thinking, using Indigenous research, pedagogy, and contemporary studio practices of Canadian and global Indigenous artists.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
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
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022