AVI1O – Visual Arts – Grade 9
This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study.
Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of
various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative
and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
₹450.00
*Course outline is subject to change
Overall Curriculum Expectations
A: CREATING AND PRESENTING
By the end of this course, students will:
- A1. The Creative Process: apply the creative process to create a variety of art works, individually and/or collaboratively.
- A2. The Elements and Principles of Design: apply elements and principles of design to create art works for the purpose of self-expression and to communicate ideas, information, and/or messages.
- A3. Production and Presentation: produce art works, using a variety of media/materials and traditional and/or emerging technologies, tools, and techniques, and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of ways of presenting their works and the works of others.
B: REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND ANALYZING
By the end of this course, students will:
- B1. The Critical Analysis Process: demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by examining, interpreting, evaluating, and reflecting on various art works.
- B2. Art, Society, and Values: demonstrate an understanding of how art works reflect the society in which they were created, and of how they can affect personal values.
- B3. Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the types of knowledge and skills developed in visual arts, and identify various opportunities related to visual arts.
C: FOUNDATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
- C1. Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to, elements, principles, and other components related to visual arts.
- C2. Conventions and Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of conventions and techniques used in the creation of visual art works.
- C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of responsible practices related to visual arts.
Outline of Course Content
Students build an “artist’s toolkit” for the course by establishing strong studio habits, sketchbook/portfolio routines, and a shared visual vocabulary. Through low-stakes, high-frequency drawing tasks, students explore how the elements and principles of design communicate feelings and meaning. They practise the creative process (idea generation → experimentation → revision) while learning responsible studio routines (ethics, safety, and environmental choices) suited to an at-home/online workspace.
Students investigate paint (or paint-like alternatives) to understand colour relationships, value, contrast, emphasis, and composition as tools for self-expression and messaging. They complete guided explorations (tests, swatches, technique drills) and then create a resolved work that communicates an emotion or idea, supported by process evidence and reflective checkpoints. Online critiques introduce respectful feedback norms and help students connect design choices to audience impact.
Students expand from 2D into 3D and reproducible image-making by exploring sculpture and printmaking through accessible materials (recyclables, cardboard, air-dry clay alternatives, foam/relief printing, found objects). Emphasis is placed on experimentation, problem-solving, and environmentally responsible choices. Students document trials, revisions, and technical learning in their portfolios, then produce and present a finished piece (physical or photographed/filmed walkthrough).
Students use the critical analysis process to interpret historical and contemporary artworks, considering context, purpose, audience, and values. They connect art to identity, equity, and community, and explore pathways/careers in visual arts. The unit culminates in a curated digital portfolio exhibition (process + selected works + artist statement), where students justify choices, demonstrate growth, and present work ethically and professionally to a chosen audience (class, school community, or broader community context).
Assessment Of Learning – Culminating Activity
Final Exam