Canada · Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Grade 7 The Arts
This course explores the multifaceted world of the arts through hands-on creation and critical analysis. Students engage with visual arts, music, dance, and drama to understand how artistic choices convey meaning and reflect diverse cultural perspectives.
Visual Narratives and Studio Practice
Students master the elements of design and principles of composition to tell stories through two-dimensional and three-dimensional media.
Exploration of how varied line weights and implied textures create depth and emotional resonance in sketches.
Investigating the psychological impact of color schemes and the technical application of color mixing.
Manipulating physical materials to understand the relationship between positive and negative space in three dimensions.
Rhythm, Melody, and Soundscapes
An introduction to music theory and composition where students analyze how sound structures influence human response.
Understanding meter, tempo, and syncopation through percussion and movement.
Examining how pitch and intervals combine to create memorable themes and supporting harmonies.
Analyzing musical forms and the role of different instruments in an ensemble setting.
The Dramatic Arc
Students explore the fundamentals of theater through character development, script analysis, and stagecraft.
Developing believable characters using physical expression and vocal variety.
Breaking down scenes to understand objective, obstacle, and motivation.
Investigating how lighting, sound, and costumes support the narrative of a production.
Movement and Meaning
An exploration of dance as a medium for storytelling and cultural expression across various styles.
Learning the core concepts of body, effort, shape, and space.
Techniques for creating original sequences using repetition, contrast, and transition.
Researching and performing movements from diverse global dance heritages.
Art Through the Ages
A survey of significant art movements and the historical contexts that shaped them.
Examining the shift toward realism, perspective, and humanism in European art.
Analyzing how a focus on light and atmosphere challenged traditional academic painting.
Exploring the move away from representation toward expression and conceptual art.
The Critic's Eye
Developing the vocabulary and frameworks necessary to evaluate and discuss works of art.
Learning to describe, analyze, interpret, and judge art using objective and subjective criteria.
Understanding how the arrangement and context of art affects the viewer's experience.
Investigating how artists use their work to address social issues and inspire change.