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**Welcome** **to Arts Education Nine!**

Let's get this semester started! This wikispace is designed for students and parents to access course outlines, handouts and other materials. Students will be able to submit certain assignments electronically and participate in class-related conversations on the discussion board. I am looking forward to an excellent semester with each and every student!

One theme we will explore this semester is art's ability to inspire change.



**Course Outline: Arts Education 9**  **Walter Murray Collegiate Institute**   **Ms. Binner** Arts Education 9 will encourage students investigate the four areas of art; dance, drama, visual art and music. Each student will be able to find their strengths and experiment with different styles, genes, techniques, or mediums in each area of art. We will explore questions like: -How can art question values, beliefs, or ideas? -How can art inspire change?

Students will:
 * General Objectives of Art Education:**
 * 1) Develop technical skills in order to create a finished product in a safe manner.
 * 2) Be proficient with the terminology and concepts of art so that they can engage in a higher level of problem solving and self evaluation.
 * 3) Work independently as well as collaboratively in order to be successful.


 * Required Supplies:**
 * 1) Good set of drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
 * 2) Two art erasers (vinyl and kneadable)
 * 3) Hand held pencil sharpener
 * 4) Good set of colour pencils (Prismacolour is recommended- __avoid__ Crayola)
 * 5) Optional: A pencil case or container to keep all your art materials together

*I realize high quality materials are expensive, however they will directly impact the quality of the student’s artwork. I encourage you to watch prices (‘Michael’s’ often sends out 40% off coupons in the mail). Colours and Art Placement are great stores with knowledgeable employees that will able to answer any questions. *In addition, part of the curriculum is teaching students to respect and manage expensive materials and resources. I will encourage students to do the same with their own supplies. **Evaluation**: For each in class project, you will be evaluated based on your artistic growth as well as your final product. Late projects will be deducted marks. In-class Assignments……………………………. 80% (20% for each area of art) Independent Critique….………………………...10% Final Project…………………………………………10% 100% **Homework**: If you miss a class (including illness and extra curricular activities) YOU are responsible for getting caught up on your own time. Please strive to maintain good communication with your teacher about any extenuating circumstances and a reasonable compromised can always be reached! The “Independent Critique” will be the only homework orientated assignment. The outline for this will be assignment will be explained at the beginning of the semester. **__Course Content:__** Visual Art: Value Study Colour Pencil Study Painting or Pastel Study Dance: Experimenting with Movement Choreographic Study Creating Dance: Representing a Theme Drama: Expression and Speaking (character/ scene development) Prompt Book Mini-Production Music: Rhythm Exploration (Voice / Body Percussion)

Keyboard Study

Instrumental Composition

Looking Forward to a Fun Semester!