VISUAL ARTS
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Visual Arts Overview
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Focus on Patterns
Students create artwork of animals, using patterns.Watch or download now | Grade 1 Length 14:56
Two-Dimensional Art in Science
Students use visual arts to enhance the study of simple machines.Watch or download now | Grades 1–2 Length 17:49
Mixing Mediums
Students create artwork, using a variety of mediums.Watch or download now | Grade 2 Length 12:04
Animal Legends
Students use traditional techniques to draw an animal and then write a legend about the animal.Watch or download now | Grade 3 Length 9:36
Creating Mythical Creatures
Students create their own mythical creatures, using shapes.Watch or download now | Grade 5 Length 12:41
Expressing Meaning Using Multimedia Techniques
Students create artwork based on their study of Canadian government.Watch or download now | Grade 5 Length 11:30
The Story of an Artwork
Students discuss famous works of art.Watch or download now | Grades 5–6 Length 15:10
Connecting with Measurement
Students learn about the elements of design – line and proportion.Watch or download now | Grade 6 Length 11:05
Integrating First Nation Teachings
Students create a piece of art using First Nation teaching as inspiration.Watch or download now | Grade 6 Length 14:08
Drawing to Music
Students experiment with drawing to different types of music.Watch or download now | Grades 7–8 Length 12:33
Exploration of Mediums
Students explore traditional artwork and examine how First Nations' culture can be intertwined with artistic exploration and creation.Watch or download now | Grades 7–8 Length 13:06
Creating an Installation
Students create an installation art piece based on their field trip to Toronto.Watch or download now | Grade 8 Length 15:51
Engaging Boys in the Arts
Students become re-engaged in school through participating in a student-driven visual arts program.Watch or download now | Grade 9 Length 16:59
Creating a Digital Identity
Students use technology to create art.Watch or download now | Grade 10 Length 10:34
Woodland Style Artwork
Students use traditional techniques to create artwork.Watch or download now | Grades 10–11 Length 17:15
Skateboards: An Integrated Unit
Students use skateboards as a focus for their learning.Watch or download now | Grades 11–12 Length 13:10