Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist

Dr. Karen McCloskey

MA, PhD, QM Quality Matters

AVI4M

Grade 12

University/College Preparation

Visual Arts (AVI4M) Online Course

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

AVI4M

Grade 12

University/College Preparation

Visual Arts (AVI4M) Online Course

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

Course Details

Course Code

AVI4M

Course Name

Visual Arts (AVI4M) Online Course

Grade

Grade 12

Course Type

University/College Preparation

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 6 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

July 2026

Curriculum

AVI4M – The Ontario Curriculum, The Arts, Grades 11 and 12, 2010 (Revised)

Course Description, Unit Overview, Timeline

This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.

Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.

Unit Title & Description

Time Allocated

Unit 1: Artistic Beginnings

Embark on your artistic journey with initial sketches and digital experiments. Reflect on your creations to refine your skills and express your unique vision. Assessments include detailed self-reflection on your progress.

14 Hours

Unit 2: Mastering Techniques

Dive deep into various painting techniques and styles through guided practice sessions. Keep a reflective journal to track your artistic growth. Assessments feature auto-graded exercises to gauge your proficiency.

16 Hours

Unit 3: Art Through Time

Explore diverse artworks from around the world and across history. Write compelling critical essays to analyze and interpret these masterpieces.

14 Hours

Unit 4: Contemporary Expressions

Get creative with digital art and multimedia projects. Take a virtual museum tour for inspiration and create innovative digital narratives. Assessments include hands-on projects and reflective journals.

18 Hours

Unit 5: Personal Artistic Vision

Develop your personal artistic style and build a captivating portfolio showcasing your evolution as an artist. Assessments involve self-assessment of your portfolio pieces and reflective commentaries.

20 Hours

Unit 6: Art Critique and Analysis

Engage in insightful self-critique sessions and explore artworks from diverse perspectives. Assessments feature auto-graded exercises on critique techniques and thoughtful self-reflection journals.

18 Hours

Unit 7: Final Project

Curate an impressive online exhibition of your artworks. This exciting project serves as your ultimate showcase and final assessment for the course.

10 Hours

Final Exam/Culminating Task

Comprehensive assessment of all specific expectations covered in the course. Activities and Assessments: Cumulative final exam to assess overall understanding and application of course concepts.

20 Hours

Total Hours

120 Hours

Teaching and Learning Strategies

At Royal Ontario Academy, our asynchronous, self-paced courses are crafted to engage students actively, encouraging deep learning and self-reflection. Our online OSSD courses are normally divided into 8-10 smaller sections to help students learn content in manageable portions. Lessons connect concepts to practical, relatable social, environmental, and economic issues, fostering lifelong learning by helping students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.

Students are encouraged to explore, investigate, and think critically as they progress independently. This approach emphasizes problem-solving skills, guiding students to persist through challenges, reason through complex ideas, and explore alternative solutions on their own, building resilience and independence essential for success beyond the classroom.

Our virtual high school courses provide a variety of learning experiences through virtual labs, simulations, knowledge checks, reflections, and videos. Interactive activities and discussion forums are designed to draw on students’ prior knowledge, keeping them engaged and actively participating. These tools enable OSSD students to practice, reflect, and apply concepts flexibly at their own pace, creating a personalized learning journey tailored to each student’s interests and goals.

Assessment and Evaluation

A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy, including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments. The final exam is a closed-book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

At Royal Ontario Academy, the final mark in every course is made up of three parts:

65% is based on coursework completed throughout the online course.
25% is based on a final evaluation.
10% is based on attendance and participation, reflecting consistent weekly engagement with the course.

Depending on the course, the final evaluation may be a proctored written exam, a culminating task such as a project, essay, or presentation, or a combination of both. Attendance and participation reflects how consistently a student engages with their learning each week, and excused absences approved by the Principal do not lower this part of the mark.

Students will receive two reports per course:

First Report (Midterm): Issued when the student reaches the halfway point of the course. It reflects achievement and development to that point, including attendance and participation.
Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course, including attendance and participation.

This course follows the current Growing Success requirements, including the mandatory assessment and evaluation updates that take effect in the 2026-2027 school year. According to Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:

are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Metis, or Inuit;
are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the course and at other appropriate points throughout the course;
are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.

Accommodations and IEP for Students

At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a student’s learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the student’s IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.

– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.

– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com

Resources Required by the Student

Student-provided Resources:

Art Supplies:
- Drawing pencils, erasers, sketchbooks or drawing paper.
- Watercolor paints, brushes, and palette (for specific projects).
- Modeling clay and sculpting tools (for sculpture assignments).
Software for Writing Essays:
- Google Docs for document creation and collaborative writing.
- Grammarly for proofreading and grammar checking (available at Grammarly).
Additional Tools for Assessments and Activities:
- Digital Photography:Smartphone or digital camera for capturing images.
- Digital Media Creation: Tools like Canva (available at Canva) for graphic design projects.
- Video Editing: OpenShot Video Editor (available at OpenShot) for video editing assignments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is AVI4M?
AVI4M is the Ontario course code for Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparation. It is a Grade 12 arts course that develops students’ creative, technical, and analytical skills through art production, visual communication, and the study of art and artistic practices.

2. What does 4M mean in AVI4M?
The 4M in AVI4M refers to the grade level and course type. The number 4 indicates that the course is designed for Grade 12 students, and the letter M indicates that it is a University/College Preparation course.

3. What is the prerequisite for AVI4M?
The prerequisite for AVI4M is Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (AVI3M).

4. How long does it take to complete the AVI4M online course?
The time required to complete AVI4M depends on each student’s pace. The course can be completed in as little as 4 weeks, with up to 6 months available for completion. Longer timelines may be available with approval from the Principal.

5. Will my AVI4M marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. Royal Ontario Academy can send your AVI4M course marks to OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service), when applicable.

6. How are AVI4M lessons delivered online?
AVI4M is delivered asynchronously through Royal Ontario Academy’s online learning environment. Students work through course content at their own pace using a variety of learning materials and activities, including visual demonstrations, videos, written content, creative projects, art-making activities, reflections, presentations, and selected external resources.

7. What is the withdrawal policy for AVI4M?
AVI4M is a Grade 12 course. If a student withdraws within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy, the course and mark will not be recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). If a student withdraws more than 5 days after the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card, a “W” will be entered in the credit column of the OST, along with the student’s mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date for my AVI4M course?
AVI4M is self-paced, so there are no set weekly due dates. Students can progress through the course at their own pace within the permitted course completion period. Students should plan their studies carefully if they need their final mark by a specific university, college, graduation, or other application deadline.

9. Can I earn OSSD credits through online courses?
Yes. Royal Ontario Academy offers Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credit courses online. Students must meet the OSSD graduation requirements that apply to their cohort, including the required compulsory and optional credits, the provincial literacy requirement, community involvement activities, and any applicable online learning requirements.

Canadian Course Pricing

$500

/ 1 course

$900

/ 2 courses

$1275

/ 3 courses

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