1. Course Outline – Visual Arts Media Arts 11/12 (Shared Learning)
Teacher’s Names: Emails:
 Mrs. K. Savage (Lead – Ashcroft)  ksavage@gw.sd74.bc.ca
 Ms. K. Gunn (Supervising – LSS)  kgunn@gw.sd74.bc.ca
 Ms. N. McCann (Supervising – KSS)  nmccann@gw.sd74.bc.ca
 Ms. S. Schalles (Supervising – DSS)  sschalles@gw.sd74.bc.ca
Number of Credits: 4 Moodle Site: http://moodle.sd74.bc.ca/connect/
Course Schedule: Media Arts 11/12 meets every day during Period 10 – second semester
Overview
Media Arts 11/12 focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students need to respond to media artworks and
create art.
 Communication
Communication is the act of transferring information from one person to another. Digital Media 11/12 will help students
to express themselves through visual communications. Our world is becoming increasingly visual. People are constantly
exposed to visual imagery; everyone needs to develop the skills and understanding to read this imagery.
 Design
Design is not a mysterious force put into an art work. The elements and principles of design are used to make
communication clearer. Effective design also can create a style or feeling for a product or idea. A design must consider its
content, its purpose, its medium, and the audience for whom it is meant. Throughout the year the elements and
principles of design will be stressed.
 Skills
Techniques of creating art are sometimes very complex. There are many different ways to create an image. The more
techniques that an artist is able to employ, the more flexible they will become in creating just the desired outcome.
Students will learn a wide variety of specific camera and software skills.
Course Content
 This is a project-based course. Nearly all learning outcomes will be demonstrated by the creation of projects.
 There are written components to most projects. These written components are used to provide you with an opportunity
to explain the intention of the image and provide for self-reflection.
 The photography component of projects is mostly about your ability to take photos according to the assigned criteria.
Units of Study
Theory
 The Elements and Principles of Design (Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Photography)
 Creative Rights and Copyright
 Photographers’ Rights
Projects
 Basics of Corel Draw/PhotoPaint (Graphic Design)
 Basics of Photoshop
 Basics of InDesign (Desktop Publishing - Tentative)
 Digital Photography
 Web 2.0 Applications used for communication, design & presentation
 Portfolio Presentation
Special Interest Options
 Digital Video
 Claymation
 2D/3D Object Creation (Blender & Google Sketchup)
 Other projects with teacher permission
Evaluation/Assessment
Assignments: 80%
 Includes presentations, individual or group projects, etc.
 Projects are marked using a rubric that classifies the evaluation procedure and establishes the criteria for each
project.
 You will be marked on professionalism for all projects. Late projects may result in lower (or no) marks for
professionalism.
In Class Work: 20%
 Written work / journals / tests and quizzes
Effective Learning skills & Work Habits: G, S, N
 Work habits and learning skills are assessed and evaluated separately from your academic work. page 2 ......

2. Supplies and Equipment
 3-ring binder, loose leaf paper, pen and pencil
 A journal or small notebook for jotting ideas, taking notes, making sketches, etc.
 A digital SLR camera is strongly recommended. However, point-and-shoot cameras may be used. The school has a few
cameras for student use during class time only. A $50 refundable fee is required if students use a school camera.
Student Expectations:
 Students are expected to act in a manner reflecting the mature way in which they wish to be treated. This includes things
such as:
 being on-time, prepared, fed, watered, washroom’ed’, and attentive throughout the class
 Students are expected to follow the school Code of Conduct, and to respect the personal space and
possessions of others
 Clean up after yourself at the end of class
 All assignments will be handed in, complete and on-time
 Accept responsibility for one’s own actions and decisions
 Work with minimal supervision
 Demonstrate an ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
 Show a willingness to take risks and to learn new things
 Display integrity and honesty
 Develop an ethical approach to the use of information
Rules to Live By:
 Always try your best.
 Do not interfere with your classmates right to a good learning atmosphere – be respectful and courteous
 Treat others as you would expect to be treated
 Follow directions carefully – verbally and written
 Ask for help when you need it and give help to others when they need it.
Parents/Guardians:
 Please read, sign and return this Course Outline.
 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the school or through email.
 I will let you know as soon as possible how to access our Media website. This site will contain all
daily assignments and be a repository of student work.
Student Name: ___________________________________ Student Signature: _____________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Parent Email (optional): ___________________________________________________________________
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