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The Fundamental Concepts are listed separately for each of the arts – dance, drama, music, and visual arts. These concepts represent essential aspects of each of the arts subject areas. In Visual Art they consist of the Elements and Principles of Design.
In the Fundamental Concepts tables for each grade and strand, the requirements emphasized in the expectations for that grade and strand are listed under the appropriate element or principle. For example line or colour. As students progress through the curriculum (grades 1-8) from grade to grade, they extend and deepen their understanding of these fundamental concepts and learn to apply their understanding with increasing sophistication and independence. Students also continue to build on the technical artistic skills related to these concepts troughout the grades.
Students should learn about the concepts of the various arts through meaningful, creative, hands on making and doing activities
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Visual Arts Education Curriculum and Pedagogy Course Learning Outcomes
Visual Arts Education Curriculum and Pedagogy Course Learning Outcomes
Understand philosophies and methods of art education at the P/J/I level
Learn pedagogy and curriculum in teaching studio art, aesthetics and art appreciation
Learn pedagogy and curriculum to support technical skill in a variety of visual arts mediums and forms
Learn pedagogy in creative and critical thinking
Learn pedagogy to support diversity, cultural forms, and contexts, including the recognition and contributions of Indigenous Artists
Learn pedagogy in assessment and evaluation
Learn pedagogy and curriculum in the use of technology and digital media in the art classroom
Learn pedagogy and curriculum to understand cross-curricular / integration aspects of art education
Learn pedagogy to support health and safety in the art classroom
Learn pedagogy in classroom management and organization in the art classroom
“Experiences in the Arts foster creative thinking in a variety of areas, not only within the arts themselves.
When the learning environment provides opportunities for children to create art in any form, communication between various parts of the brain is stimulated.”
The Overall Focus of the Ontario Curriculum - The Arts
•Arts as meaning making
•Arts for exploration of feelings and ideas
•Arts for communication
The Elements of Design:
The basic elements used by artists when creating art, they are what one uses to create any work of art - 2D, 3D, or digital. The Elements of design are part of the Fundamental Concepts we teach students. In Ontario we address all the elements in ever grade on a continuum of learning.
The Principles of Design:
The pricniples of design used by artists when creating art. They are what artists use to create any work of art - 2D, 3D or digital. The principles are part of the Fundamental Concepts we teach students. In Ontario we focus on one principle per grade.
7 Engaging Ways to Teach the Elements and Principles of Art and 3 Fun Ways to Review Them
How to Teach the Elements and Principles of Design
OAEA Visual Arts Education Scope and Sequence of Ontario the Arts Fundamental Concepts and Expectations
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