Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
Arts Education
The Independent Study Option offers the following courses in Art. Please list the Subject Code, Subject Designation, and the ISO Designation on the application to identify the course(s) required.
| Course Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 Art (10S) | 0274 | 10S | 000 |
| Grade 10 Art (20S) | 0274 | 20S | 000 |
Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:
- Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
- Subject designation. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version.
Grade 9 Art (10S) 1 credit (2008)
Course Code 0274 10S 000
Class # 1496
Tutor/Marker: P. Fournier-Jones
Course Preview (
757 KB)
Due to the nature of this course, assignment submission is by mail only.
Note: Students may hold one credit in Grade 9 Art and/or Visual Arts with subject codes 0202, 0116 or 0274.
In this course, students learn about visual communication - using forms and images to express ideas. Learning about and through the visual arts gives students the opportunity to see their world in a new way. Students look at the work of different artists and examine the way they communicate. They learn the language of art, explore a variety of art media and create their own works of art. This course also provides an opportunity for them to find their own unique and personal voice as they explore a wide variety of topics. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: Art is...
- Module 2: Self
- Module 3: Environment
- Module 4: Community
- Module 5: Culture
- Module 6: Society
Evaluation is based on:
| Visual Journal Activities (in each lesson) | 50% |
| Five Production Projects | 40% |
| End of Course Phone Interview | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
All assignments must be attempted, a minimum mark of 40% is required on all supervised pieces of assessment (midterm and final exam), and an overall final mark of 50% or greater must be obtained in order for the Distance Learning Unit to issue a final mark.
RESOURCES
Provided by DLU (student registrations only)
- 2 pieces of 1" foam for print making
- Student resource package
Access Online
- Audio/Video files are available in Blackboard*
- Coversheets are available in Blackboard
* If a hard copy is required, please contact the DLU.
Purchase from Manitoba Learning Resource Centre
- Hobbs, Jack, Richard Salome, and Ken Vieth. The Visual Experience. (Stock # 2832) MLRC
Required/Suggested Resources are found in the Grade 9 Art (10G) Resource Kit List ( 22 KB).
Grade 10 Art (20S) 1 credit (2008)
Course Code 0274 20S 000
Class # 1497
Tutor/Marker: P. Fournier-Jones
Course Preview ( 341 KB)
Due to the nature of this course, assignment submission is by mail only.
Note: Students may hold one credit in Grade 10 Art and/or Visual Arts with subject codes 0202, 0116 or 0274.
In this course, students learn about visual communication. It is about ideas and expressions, about the tools artists use and the processes they go through in order to create their art. Students will experiment with art materials and techniques as well as problem solve visual challenges. The solution to a visual problem involves written ideas and a visual journal. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: Exploring – Discovering Artists’ Tools
- Module 2: Thinking – Responding to Art
- Module 3: Communicating – Using the Visual Language
- Module 4: Connecting – Asking Questions and Finding Ideas
Evaluation is based on:
| 17 Visual Journal Activities | 34% |
| 3 Art Production Activities | 42% |
| Art Portfolio (10 items) | 14% |
| Telephone Interview with Instructor | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
All assignments must be attempted, a minimum mark of 40% is required on all supervised pieces of assessment (midterm and final exam), and an overall final mark of 50% or greater must be obtained in order for the Distance Learning Unit to issue a final mark.
RESOURCES
Access Online
- Audio/Video are available in Blackboard*
- Coversheets are available in Blackboard
* If a hard copy is required, please contact the DLU.
Purchase from Manitoba Learning Resource Centre
- Hobbs, Jack, Richard Salome, and Ken Vieth. The Visual Experience. (Stock # 2832) MLRC
Required/Suggested Resources are found in the Art Materials List ( 20 KB) and the Household Items List ( 27 KB).
