Visual Arts
Visual Arts Competencies - Elementary
Competency 3: To appreciate works of art, traditional artistic objects, media images, personal productions, and those of classmates
The act of appreciation is one of examining and reflecting on a work, whether it is one's own, the work of classmates, or professional and amateur work seen outside the classroom. In the arts, teachers are often challenged by time constraints, and wonder how to fit appreciation into tight timelines. Two things to consider are:
- Keep it simple - introduce a framework and use it exclusively for a while
- Do it often - regular moments of appreciation cultivate the appreciation reflex
Keep it simple Ideas | Do it often Ideas |
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Use post-its on a large Venn diagram on the wall or interactive white board | Build in an appreciation moment at the very start of a project |
Have students discuss in groups and share notes on a single Appreciation sheet | Have an appreciation file or station in your classroom for inspiration, and make sure students leave traces in an appreciation journal |
Use the same framework for the Artist Statement for personal creations. | Build in appreciation of finished works at the close of a project or as projects are completed |
Professional Learning
MAD2 Facebook Group
A group for Quebec teachers in the Arts from the anglophone sector. Go to page
Arts Connection
Online PD for Arts educators in Quebec, hosted by MAD2. A DEEN committee initiative. Online archive available Go to folder
Spotlight on the Arts
An annual effervescent art education happening organized by the MAD2 DEEN subcommittee, featuring guest speakers, workshops in all four Arts subjects, a round-table discussion and on the spot art-making. Go to page
RÉCIT-Arts
French-language Quebec network for teaching the Arts using varied current technologies.
- Main site - Go to page
- Flipped Classroom in all 4 Arts Subjects - Go to page
- Wakelet with resources for teaching online - Go to page
- Archived web event explaining the resources - Go to page
Blog Posts
Why Our Schools Need the Arts: A New Perspective by Sylwia Bielec Go to page
Professional Organizations
CSEA - The Canadian Society for Education through Art
The Canadian Society for Education through Art is the national art education association representing art educators within Canada. It is a voluntary association founded in Quebec City in 1955, and is the only Canadian national organization that brings together visual art educators, gallery educators and others with similar interests and concerns. Membership represents all levels of education: elementary, secondary, college/university, ministries of education, art galleries/museums, and community education. Go to site
NAEA - The National Art Education Association
Founded in 1947, the National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators. Go to site
Artists in Schools
Having practicing artists and specialized art educators in your classroom enriches everyone's experience of the arts. Students deepen their practice and understanding of the Arts. Teachers expand their arts pedagogy know-how.
ELAN - https://www.quebec-elan.org
English-speaking artists and micro grants for English schools
Culture à l'école - https://cultureeducation.mcc.gouv.qc.ca/repertoire
Quebec government program and database of artists as well as cultural events and outings.
Breaking down the QEP for artists (webinar done for ELAN)
MEES Program Documents
Quebec Education Program Competencies
ELEMENTARY
Competency 1: To produce individual works in the visual arts
To use personal ideas inspired by the stimulus for creation
To use transforming gestures and elements of visual arts language.
To organize the elements he/she has chosen
To finalize his/her production
To share his/her creative experience
Competency 2: To produce media works in the visual arts
To use creative ideas inspired by a stimulus for creation of media works
To use transforming gestures and elements of visual arts language according to the message and the intended viewer
To organize the elements he/she has chosen, depending on the message and the intended viewer
To finalize his/her media creation
To share his/her experience of media creation
Competency 3: To appreciate works of art, traditional artistic objects, media images, personal productions and those of classmates
To examine a work of art, traditional artistic object, media images, personal or media visual arts production for elements of content
To examine a work of art, traditional artistic object or media images for sociocultural references (Cycles Two and Three)
To make connections between what he/she has felt and examined
To make a critical or aesthetic judgment
To share his/her appreciation experience
CHOOSE A SMART CAREER
A poster designed to inspire students to choose various careers in the Arts. Available from your Arts consultant, or download the Tabloid PNG.
30 DAYS OF ART
Take the 30 Days of Art challenge! A great way to inspire everyone to engage with the arts every day.