The students will:

• explore some of the many career avenues and future learning opportunities in visual art
• understand how historical, social and environmental factors and issues influence visual art and artists
• understand how visual art can transmit or challenge cultural values, ideas and beliefs
• analyze and evaluate the meaning and influence of visual art, including mass media and popular culture, in their daily lives

Suggested Activity:

Plan a walk in the community to examine architecture, sculpture, signage, storefronts, window displays, interior design, landscape design, etc. Stop and sketch images along the way. While students are drawing ask what the influences or inspiration might have been for the buildings, art works, etc. that they are exploring. How are the elements of art and the principles of design used?

• Saskatoon Outdoor Gallery (virtual sculpture tour)
  
  
• Outline for Sketchbook Assignment

• Handout on Viewing Art Work