E V A L U A T I O N A N D G R A D I N G Knowledge and 10% Understanding Communication 10% Thinking and Inquiry 10% Application 40% Major Studio Projects Summative 30% Evaluation: Daily Media Arts Journal (10%) ISU: Media Arts Career Research paper & Project (10%) Digital Portfolio (10%) Work Ethic and Learning Skills A strong work ethic is essential for success in this course. Therefore, it is expected that students will demonstrate the following learning skills; Initiative Teamwork Organization Work habits Learning skills will be reported on a four point scale (E Excellent, G - Good, S Satisfactory, N Needs improvement), and will appear on the students provincial report card. The separate evaluation and reporting of the learning skills in these four areas reflects the critical role of the students. St. Mary s High School Media Arts G R A D E 1 1, M E D I A A R T S ( A S M 3 M ) U N I V E R S I T Y / C O L L E G E P R E P A R A T I O N M R. S. A R N E T T B. F. A. ( H O N S S P E C. ), B. E D., R E L. E D. S P E C. S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5-1 6 Course Description 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, or any Grade 9 or 10 arts course The expectations for this course in media arts are organized in three distinct but related strands: * CREATING AND PRESENTING: A1. The Creative Process: apply the creative process to create media art works, individually and/or collaboratively; A2. The Principles of Media Arts: design and produce media art works, applying the principles of media arts and using various elements from contributing arts (dance, drama, music, visual arts); A3. Using Technologies, Tools, and Techniques: apply traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques to produce and present media art works for a variety of audiences and purposes. * REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND ANALYSING: B1. The Critical Analysis Process: demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by using it to monitor the creative process, and by examining, interpreting, assessing, and reflecting on media art works; B2. Identity and Values: demonstrate an understanding of how media art works reflect personal and cultural identity, and affect personal, cultural, and community values and their awareness of those values; B3. Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the types of knowledge and skills that are transferable beyond the media arts classroom. * FOUNDATIONS: C1. Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to, elements, principles, and other concepts relating to media arts; C2. Contexts and Influences: demonstrate an understanding of the sociocultural & historical contexts of media arts; C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of responsible practices associated with producing, presenting, and experiencing media art works. This course is based on the successful completion of several major projects. Be prepared to make a commitment to our work daily. The Photography & Media Arts Club meets at lunch five days a week in the Art room for you to be successful with your work. Should you have any questions about your child s progress, please do not hesitate to call the school, 519-376-4278. How this course supports expectations for the Catholic School Graduate This course seeks to further the achievement of the Catholic Graduate expectations by integrating scripture, Catholic Church teaching, and moral and ethical reflection into the curriculum.
P A G E 2 Student Expectations Treat everyone with respect. Demonstrate your creation process daily since 40% of your mark is based on this strand. Arrive on time for class. All Warm-up activities are to be completed in your Media Arts Journal daily. Earphones should be used for listening to audio files and music. Follow all class procedures. No food or drinks (exp. water) should be consumed in the lab. Submitting Projects Projects are to be submitted for evaluation by saving the final file on the school network: K:\Mr. Arnett\ASM3M\Project Name\folder\student name Submitting Projects Late All late assignments will receive a mark of ZERO. If a valid reason exists, extensions can be requested from your teacher at least one day before the due date. Where the student has failed to complete an assignment by the revised due date, a ZERO will be recorded. If you are legitimately absent on the day a assignment is due, it is the student s responsibility to hand in the work at the end of the period, upon the next day back to class. Where the student has failed to hand in the work on the day they return to class a ZERO will be recorded. Routines: Daily Media Arts Journal (10%) Daily Warm Up Activities Start at the beginning of class for approx. 10 minutes. All students are expected to participate in all Warm Up Activities and use their Media Arts Journal daily. Monday - Deconstruct TV Commercials - 3 Questions Tuesday Spot the Detail/Media Art History Files Questions, Lego Mini Figures/Pokemon: Evolution Wednesday Deconstruct Advertisements/Critique Media Arts Image: 3 Questions (Alternates each week) Thursday Film Trailers Analysis/Deconstruct Music Videos: 3 Questions Alternates each week) Friday No Warm Up Daily Warm Up Activity: Absences If you are legitimately absent and miss participating in a Warm Up Activity, it is the students responsibility to complete the work in their Media Arts Journal upon their first day back to school. Grade Range Evaluation & Projects Breakdown (next page) Achievement Level 80-100% LEVEL 4 - A very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard. 70-79% LEVEL 3 - A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard. 60-69% LEVEL 2 - A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below but, approaching the provincial standard. 50-59% LEVEL 1 - A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard. Below 50% LEVEL R - Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A credit will not be granted. I have read and understand the contents of the course outline: Student Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Course & Project Outlines are downloadable as PDF files 24/7 smhs.bgcdsb.org - St. Mary s School Website All project outlines and this course outline are posted under School Directory: Mr. Arnett > St. Mary s High School Visual, Media and Photographic Arts Department.
P A G E 3 Grade 11 Media Arts - Projects Breakdown
P A G E 4 Culminating Activity: Digital Portfolio Intro (HTML + Adobe Photoshop) (developed all semester) UNIT 1 Project 1 Choice Tuesday September 4 Wednesday September 5 Thursday September 6 Friday September 7 Monday September 10 Course & Unit Outline: Routines & Class Expectations Independent Study Project : Media Arts Career Research Paper + Project/UNIT 2 Project 2 Choice Tuesday September 11 Align Images Wednesday September 12 Align Images Thursday September 13 Align Images Friday September 14 Align Images Monday September 17 Align Images Tuesday September 18 Align Images Wednesday September 19 Align Images Thursday September 20 Align Images Friday September 21 Align Images Monday September 24 /Project Critique UNIT 3 Project 3 Choice Tuesday September 25 Wednesday September 26 Thursday September 27 Friday September 28 Monday October 1 Tuesday October 2 Wednesday October 3 Thursday October 4 Friday October 5 Monday October 8 /Project Critique UNIT 4 Project 4 Choice Tuesday October 9 Wednesday October 10 Thursday October 11 Friday October 12 Monday October 15 Tuesday October 16 Wednesday October 17 /Project Critique Project 5 Choice Thursday October 18 Friday October 19 Monday October 22 Tuesday October 23 Wednesday October 24 Thursday October 25 Friday October 26 Monday October 29 Project 6 Choice Tuesday October 30 Wednesday October 31 Conceptual s
P A G E 5 Thursday November 1 Friday November 2 Monday November 5 Tuesday November 6 Wednesday November 7 Thursday November 8 Friday November 9 Monday November 12 Tuesday November 13 Wednesday November 14 Thursday November 15 Project 7 Choice Friday November 16 Monday November 19 Tuesday November 20 Wednesday November 21 Thursday November 22 Friday November 23 Monday November 26 Tuesday November 27 Wednesday November 28 Thursday November 29 Friday November 30 Monday December 3 Tuesday December 4 Project 8 Choice Wednesday December 5 Thursday December 6 Friday December 7 Monday December 10 Tuesday December 11 Wednesday December 12 Thursday December 13 Friday December 14 Monday December 17 Tuesday December 18 Wednesday December 19 Thursday December 20 Friday December 21 PA DAY ISU: Media Arts Career Report & Project Due Christmas Break Monday January 7 Tuesday January 8 Wednesday January 9 Thursday January 10 Friday January 11 Monday January 14 Tuesday January 15 Wednesday January 16 Thursday January 17 Friday January 18 Monday January 21 Tuesday January 22 Wednesday January 23 Thursday January 24 Friday January 25