Art Beyond Borders: Global Connections (Grades 3 to 8)
We live culture every day — at home, at school and at play. We are connected to the people and places around us, both locally and globally. Explore how artists express cultural exchange and influence, and respond creatively to global events and movements.
Program Concepts:
Students will explore…
- Cultural Exchange and Influence – How artists are inspired by cultural exchange and influenced by their own culture as well as the variety of cultures around them
- Global Events and Movements – How artists highlight and respond to events and movements that demonstrate our global interdependence
Dedicated to providing a student-centred learning experience, we use questioning strategies based on the critical analysis process and fun, interactive activities such as looking games, critical thinking exercises, sketching, movement and drama, and tactile experiences.
Guided Gallery Visits have multiple curriculum links and explore works of art from the permanent collection and some special exhibitions. Education staff determine which galleries to visit based on the program concepts and what works of art are on view the day of your visit. If there is a specific collection area or special exhibition you would like to see as one part of the larger visit, please inquire at the time of booking.
Curriculum Links:
Visual Arts: Grades 3 to 8, Specific Expectations – D2.1 – D2.3, D3.1, D3.2
Language: Grades 3 to 8, Specific Expectations – Oral Communication 1.1 – 1.7, 2.1 – 2.4; Media Literacy 1.1 – 1.6, 2.1, 2.2
Social Studies:
To link one part of your larger visit to the Social Studies curriculum, please specify the grade and curriculum strand as outlined below.
Grade 6 – Canada’s Links to the World
Art Beyond Borders: Global Connections (Grades 9 to 12)
The AGO’s collection from across Canada and around the world is used as an entry point for a meaningful exploration of the issues of globalism and cultural exchange.
Program Concepts:
- Cultural Exchange - How global connections create the opportunity for cultural exchange and influencing and sharing artistic styles
- World Events/Issues - How artists respond to world events and issues through artistic expression
Guided Gallery Visits are a student-centred learning experience that use inquiry based questioning strategies that encourage students to share their opinions and ideas about art. Students participate in activities that are interactive and that encourage critical thinking and creativity in the galleries.
Guided Gallery Visits for secondary school students are cross-curricular and cross-collection. Students will explore works of art from a variety of collection areas such as African, Canadian, Contemporary, and European. If there is a specific collection area you would like your students to visit as part of the larger program, please specify at the time of your booking.
Curriculum Links:
Visual Arts: Grades 9 – 12 - Reflecting, Responding and Analysing: The Critical Analysis Process, Art, Society and Values
Canadian and World Studies, History: Grades 10 – 12 - Social, Economic and Political Structures, Change and Continuity
Geography: Grade 9, 11, 12 - Global Connections
School programs run October 4, 2011 to June 27, 2012:
- Available Tuesday – Friday
- Half-day programs are 90 minutes. Combine two half-day programs for a full-day experience (lunch break in-between).
- Morning programs run from 10:00 – 11:30 am and 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Afternoon programs run from 12:30 – 2:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Advanced booking is required. Please select your preferred time slot at time of booking.
- Required number of chaperones is mandatory. See Adult Supervisor–to–Student Ratio in Booking School Programs
BEST VALUE! For a full-day experience, book two half-day programs from our selection of Guided Gallery Visits and Studio Visits.
Booking School Programs
For detailed booking information, visit Booking School Programs