Visual Art 10, 20, 30
CP10.3
Experiment with various art practices (e.g., drawing, painting, crafting, printmaking, digital technologies, sculpture, installation) to develop new or unique ideas.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Create an art work that has personal meaning and reflect on growth (e.g., How has your art changed you or how are you now seeing yourself differently?). |
| (b) | Use visual metaphor and/or symbols in art to express ideas and communicate meaning. |
| (c) | Transform ideas into visual form using creative processes (e.g., generating ideas, collecting images, taking photos, using visual references, working with media, revising, thumbnail sketching, seeking peer feedback). |
| (d) | Express new or unique ideas respecting intellectual property/copyright and appropriation. |
| (e) | Follow Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and art classroom safety guidelines. |
| (f) | Take risks, build on unexpected results, and learn from mistakes. |
| (g) | Combine a variety of art practices to create a mixed media piece (e.g., sculpture installation, digital media, found objects, collage). |
| (h) | Examine the practice of art-making in supporting one’s mental health and wellness. |
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R007756
The Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques
This book offers a wide variety of clay techniques from the beginner to the more advanced ceramicist. The step-by-step illustrations provide helpful visuals to follow along for each technique from production to finishing and glazing.
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Book
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$22.26
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R007752
Clay. Contemporary Ceramic Artisans
This resource provides a look into the lives of ceramic artists from around the world. The author provides insight into the inspiration, training, and careers of over 50 artists. It provides students, art teachers, and art lovers a chance to view a broad spectrum of the craft in a contemporary world.
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Book
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$42.76
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R006900
Discovering Drawing (3rd ed.)
This book is written by an American artist and educator as an instructional guide for beginning artists. With each chapter, concepts and skills for the beginner artist are presented and progress in difficulty. Art vocabulary, art elements and principles of design are covered in each chapter as skills are built. Each chapter includes a number of practice ideas and a more involved drawing prompt to explore the concepts. The chapters each explore an artist, some of whom are Canadian and Indigeno...
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Book
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$69.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R100096
Maskisina: A Guide to Northern-Style Métis Moccasins
This resource is a step-by-step guide to making traditional northern-style Métis moccasins. The book and DVD work together to provide detailed information about how to make moccasins and the techniques involved. The book also includes an historic overview of moccasins by Saskatchewan artist and educator, Sherry Farrell Racette.
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Book
CD/DVD
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R100146
Fingerweaving Untangled: An Illustrated Beginner's Guide Including Detailed Patterns and Common Mistakes
This book explains the step-by-step procedures involved in fingerweaving. The resource provides detailed traditional patterns, tips to prevent and fix mistakes, and reproductions of historical sashes.
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Book
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R010855
Puppetry in Theatre and Arts Education: Head, Hands and Heart
The book is organized as a practical guide for the utilization of puppets in the classroom and it provides information on creating the most basic puppets to more elaborate ones. This book goes beyond the construction of puppets by suggesting that puppetry be used for cross-curricular learning.
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Book
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$21.56 USD
Record posted/updated:
May 31, 2021
R048962
Drawing and Painting
This book provides an overview of visual art created through painting and drawing across cultures, places, and time periods. This resource also includes a glossary of key terms and a list of books and websites for further study.
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Book
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June 28, 2022
R007754
The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques
This instruction and reference book of pastel techniques includes step-by-step demonstrations that show the versatility of this medium. The book is divided into two main sections: Tools and Techniques (pastel types and drawing/painting techniques) and Themes (figures, landscapes, portraits, etc.).
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Book
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$23.95
Record posted/updated:
February 4, 2020
R014803
Itee Pootoogook. Hymns to the Silence = Aiti Putuguq. Nipiqannggittumut pisiit
This book is about Inuit artist, Itee Pootoogook, who produces highly detailed drawings of his hometown and surrounding landscape. His pencil work is masterful and his use of colour is inspiring. This resource provides examples of Inuit art that juxtapose traditional and contemporary life.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007769
The Watercolor Ideas Book
This small book contains examples of watercolour artworks that demonstrate different techniques, style choices and moods. Each watercolour is accompanied by a paragraph on the opposite page that highlights the artist’s process, application technique, media choices or source of inspiration.
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Book
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$14.99
Record posted/updated:
August 12, 2020
R007751
Why is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art
This resource explores various theories and philosophies of art, helping teachers better understand the worlds of art history and criticism and informing debates on what makes certain artworks controversial or whether certain works are art at all.
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Book
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$67.95
Record posted/updated:
August 12, 2020
R021832
The Art of Comics
This book provides a history of the creation of comics. It explores stylistic changes, influential artists and how graphic novels have pushed the boundaries of this form of art.
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Book
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June 28, 2022
R022132
The Art of Anime and Manga
This book offers an overview of the history and influence of anime and manga art forms and artists.
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Book
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June 28, 2022
R007482
Just Add Watercolor: Inspiration and Painting Techniques from Contemporary Artists
This book is for individuals who already know techniques with watercolor and want to expand their knowledge with further experimentation. It supports different art styles within the media of traditional watercolor with gouache, digital art, mixed media, other water-based media, and even non-paper media.
Media and Formats :
Book
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$21.99 USD
Record posted/updated:
July 19, 2021
R007791
Beginner's Guide to Pottery & Ceramics: Everything You Need to Know to Start Making Beautiful Ceramics
This book is an introduction to pottery and ceramics that explores basic supplies, safety, basic techniques and provides ways to expand one’s skills beyond the basics. There are many clear photographs and useful explanations to guide those with little to more advanced skill levels with clay.
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Book
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$22.26
Record posted/updated:
June 2, 2021
R007490
A World of Artist Journal Pages
This book is a collection of submitted pages from journals and sketchbooks from artists around the world. It illustrates the diversity of approaches to idea development and artmaking.
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Book
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June 28, 2022
R007896
Transforming Our Practices: Indigenous Art, Pedagogies, and Philosophies
This book for art educators, provides a framework to broaden knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, philosophies and artistic practices. It allows educators to expand their thinking, using Indigenous research, pedagogy, and contemporary studio practices of Canadian and global Indigenous artists.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R008444
Postmodern Artists: Creators of a Cultural Movement
This book guides the reader through the challenging topic of defining and explaining Postmodernism. It includes art examples, artist explorations, brief biographies and thematic discussions.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007792
Art Studio Secrets: More Than 300 Tools and Techniques to Inspire Creativity
This book provides artists with a list of over 300 ideas to spark creativity in their own work. It can be used by teachers and students alike to explore new and tested creative processes.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R048131
The Visual Experience (4th ed.)
This textbook provides supports to teach and learn about Visual Art. The chapters include: What Is Art?; Engaging with Art; The Evolving Elements of Art and Principles of Design; The Power of Line, Shape, and Form; Sharing Ideas through Value, Color, Space, and Texture; Exploring Sound and Time; Principles of Design; Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking; Media Arts; Sculpture and Other Three-Dimensional Art; and Stretching Boundaries.
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The Visual Experience. Teacher Edition
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R008460
The Great Surrealists: Dreamers and Artists
This book is an introduction to Surrealism. It includes a history of the style, the artists that made it famous and the principles of incorporating social change to convey messages through art.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R007701
Dawn Marie Marchand
In this DVD, Dawn Marie Marchand, a Cree and Métis artist, tells of her inspiration for making art. She also speaks of the mourning taking place in Canada regarding Truth and Reconciliation and she describes her pain while making objects.
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CD/DVD
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R024410
A Big Important Art Book (Now With Women): Profiles of Unstoppable Female Artists--and Projects to Help You Become One
This book provides a contemporary look at influential female artists from across the world. It provides history, stories and inspiration to guide one’s own creativity.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R013439
Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick
This DVD is a film that explores the life of West Coast Indigenous carver, Beau Dick. We learn about the artist's creative process, his many influences including culture, history and activism, as well as the ways in which he is influencing the world by calling for environmental and cultural justice.
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CD/DVD
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022