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GRADE NINE VISUAL ARTS CURRICULUM

A formal three-term, twelve-unit visual arts programme with structured concepts, studio demonstrations, assessment tests, subtopic portfolios, SBA/coursework and printable unit handouts.

3 terms12 assessed unitsPortfolio after every subtopicUnit SBA/coursework

Grade Nine learner receiving student-centred observational drawing feedback

FRONT-COVER PLAN

The exact three-term assessment sequence.

Public viewers can review the unit names and learning plan. Definitions, lesson explanations, tests, handouts, portfolio examples, submission sheets and media remain protected for enrolled members.

TERM 1

Unit 1

DRAWING AS DOCUMENTATION

DRAWING · 3 weeks / 4 hours

Still life · Tints and shades · Geometric shapes · Lines and tones

Unit 2

COMMUNICATING THROUGH GRAPHICS

PACKAGING DESIGN · 4 weeks

Redesigning packages · Package design · Materials, methods and techniques used by designers

Unit 3

PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA

PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA · 5 weeks

Organizing composition · Colour to create mood · Painting processes · Colour schemes · Colour theories · Theories of art

Unit 4

CAREERS IN VISUAL ARTS

ARTIST · 2 weeks / 2 hours & 40 minutes

Styles and techniques · Traditional artist · Art creation · Emerging artist · Famous artist · Portfolio · Documentaries

TERM 2

Unit 1

DRAWING AS EXPRESSION

MARKETING · 3 weeks

Developing a product · Corporate image logo · Packaging and labeling · Advertising and display · Sales · Inventory and accounts

Unit 2

PRINTMAKING

PRINTMAKING · 5 weeks

Printmaking techniques · Printmaking artists · Nature and value of culture in printmaking

Unit 3

FIBRE AND DECORATIVE ARTS

FIBRE AND DECORATIVE ARTS · 5 weeks

Functional or non-functional art · Natural fibres · Unique and innovative ways to design · Form and function in fibre and decorative arts

Unit 4

CARD BOARD CONSTRUCTION

PRODUCTIONAL · 2 weeks / as specified in supplied outline

Single unit production · Multiple unit production · Product range · Quality control

TERM 3

Unit 1

DEVELOPING COMPETENCE IN DRAWING

FIGURE DRAWING · 3 weeks

Illustrations · Caricatures · One-point perspective · Still life · Tools / dry media

Unit 2

CERAMICS

CERAMICS · 5 weeks

Hand building techniques · Traditional pottery · Tools, materials and equipment · Techniques

Unit 3

SCULPTURE

SCULPTURE · 5 weeks

Skills and techniques · Artists, eras and movements · Form and space · Movement

Unit 4

STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES

FIBRE ARTS II · 3 weeks / 4 hours

Josephine Knot · Twill weave / paper weaving · Basket weaving / paper weaving · Papier mâché sculptures

Grade Nine learners developing three-dimensional and fibre work with educator guidance

WHAT ENROLLED MEMBERS RECEIVE

See the process, understand the terms, make the work and prove the learning.

Concept definitions in Grade Nine language
Realistic studio-process illustrations
Clean exemplar stages for every lesson
Interactive formative tests
Printable handouts for all 12 units
Exact six-criterion rubrics with 24 unit points
Subtopic and end-of-unit portfolios
SBA/coursework submission guidance and reflection
Model answers, earned badges, Website Token reward eligibility and printable unit certificates

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Grade Nine printmaking and exhibition critique with portfolio evidence

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Continue through the existing Edwards Theme member system.

Sign in, select the Grade Nine Website Token plan and complete the recorded sales transaction. Approved enrolment opens the protected course in the Edwards Theme member dashboard.