CP7.12
Use image-making skills, tools, techniques, and problem-solving abilities in a variety of visual art media.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Demonstrate skillful use of a range of appropriate tools, technology, materials, and techniques.

(b)

Demonstrate keen observations of detail, and represent unique features of individual people, animals, plants, and so on.

(c)

Depict people and objects using correct proportion.

(d)

Explore and demonstrate understanding of the role of light and shadow in creating the illusion of form.

(e)

Demonstrate how point-of-view can be manipulated.

(f)

Demonstrate understanding of the concept of a vanishing point in linear perspective.

(g)

Explore relationships among shape, space, and form.

(h)

Recognize that scale may or may not be realistic.

(i)

Experiment with different ways of creating focal points or emphasis (e.g., size, contrast, outlining, repetition, isolating).

(j)

Describe own problem-solving processes and discuss explorations and comparisons of various media.

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R103973
Drawing One Page Comics with Allan Dotson - Grades 5-8
Allan Dotson is a comics artist and fantasy illustrator. In this program students will be led through drawing a one-page comic. Students will learn how to pencil and ink a close-up, long shot, and action shot on paper. Follow along with Allan’s teachings and get ready to draw a one page comic of your own using the tips and templates provided in the guide.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: March 23, 2021
R013963
Bison Truths with Kevin Wesaquate and Nyle Miigizi Johnston. Grades 6, 7 & 8
Kevin and Nyle explore Indigenous stories and storytelling. Students write their own stories and use them as the basis for a visual artwork that combines text, image and colour.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
R013538
Métis Art and Stories in the Classroom with Leah Marie Dorion. Grades 7 & 8
Why were bison essential to people living on the plains, prior to the time of Treaty negotiations (1870s)? What does the bison represent today? This LIVE Arts broadcast features contemporary artwork and storytelling by Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion, based on her children's book, "Métis Camp Circle: A Bison Culture Way of Life." Leah reads from the book, discusses the importance of bison (past and present), explains the use of Métis symbolism and discuss the composition and design of the illustrations. Leah guides students through a live drawing activity where they learn to draw and paint a bison as inspired by Leah's particular style of creating and imagery.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 21, 2021
R013563
Drawn to the Beat with Allan Dotson. Grades 7 & 8
Students find out how to Get On Beat for Culture Days by learning to draw a detailed scene of a dancing humanoid character. Through guided demonstrations and audio samples, fantasy illustrator and comics artist, Allan Dotson, shares tips and techniques.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R104501
Ask Artists Series
Ask Artists is an inquiry-based learning program for teachers and students. Each episode is an in-depth and intimate journey with a Saskatchewan artist. Artists share candid moments and show students that artists are real people with skills, successes, failures and dreams.
•  Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Carole Epp
•  Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 2: Working with Clay) - Carole Epp
•  Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 3: Making a Clay Tile) - Carole Epp
•  Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 4: Making a Pinch Pot) - Carole Epp
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Mitchell Larsen
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 2: Getting Comfortable with Movement) - Mitchell Larsen
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 3: Creating a Dance) - Mitchell Larsen
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 4: Dance Performance) - Mitchell Larsen
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: December 2, 2021