Media Arts, Grade 10, Open (ASM2O)
This course enables students to create media art works by exploring new media, emerging
technologies such as digital animation, and a variety of traditional art forms such as film,
photography, video, and visual arts. Students will acquire communications skills that are
transferable beyond the media arts classroom and develop an understanding of responsible
practices related to the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary to create
and interpret media art works.
Prerequisite: None
Media Arts, Grade 12, University/College (ASM4M)
This course emphasizes the refinement of media arts skills through the creation of a thematic
body of work by applying traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as multimedia, computer animation, installation art, and performance art. Students will develop works that express their views on contemporary issues and will create portfolios suitable for use in either career or postsecondary education applications. Students will critically analyse the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and community values.
Prerequisite: Media Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Media Arts, Grade 11, Open (ASM3O)
This course enables students to create media art works using available and emerging
technologies such as computer animation, digital imaging, and video, and a variety of media.
Students will explore the elements and principles of media arts, the connections between
contemporary media art works and traditional art forms, and the importance of using
responsible practices when engaged in the creative process. Students will develop the skills
necessary to create and interpret media art works.
Prerequisite: None
Media Arts, Grade 11, University/College (ASM3M)
This course focuses on the development of media arts skills through the production of art
works involving traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as new
media, computer animation, and web environments. Students will explore the evolution of
media arts as an extension of traditional art forms, use the creative process to produce
effective media art works, and critically analyse the unique characteristics of this art form.
Students will examine the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity,
culture, and values.
Prerequisite: Media Arts, Grade 10, Open
Media Arts, Grade 12, Workplace (ASM4E)
This course focuses on a practical approach to a variety of media arts challenges related to the interests of the student and provides students with opportunities to examine media arts in relation to the world of work. Students will develop works that express their views on
contemporary issues and will create portfolios suitable for use in postsecondary work
experiences. Students will critically analyse the role of media artists in shaping audience
perceptions of identity, culture, and community values, particularly within the context of the
workplace.
Prerequisite: Media Arts, Grade 11, Open
