Arts Education:

Grades 10 to 12

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Arts Education: A Bibliography for the Secondary Level (1996).

Also, please note that for classes that are studying animation, numerous animated video programs are available from Media Group (MGR). Please refer to the Media Group catalogue for a list of annotated titles.

Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles (Print-Non-Fiction). Lipman, Jean and Aspinwall, Margaret. Hudson Hills Press, Inc. (NBN), 1981. 96 p. ISBN 0-933920-17-2 ($19.95 hdc.).

Here is a book that truly captures all the joy and exuberance of Alexander Calder and his unique art. Calder is a well-known figure in the history of modern sculpture. This resource presents a treasury of favourite works by Calder, 40 of them in full colour, as well as many fascinating photographs of the artist at work. The text tells the story of his life and career and relates his working methods and his own feelings about his art. The book also includes a guide to many of the Calder sculptures that can be seen in museums and public spaces around the world.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9

Art First Nations: Tradition and Innovation in the Circumpolar World (Art Prints). Zuk, W. M. and Dalton, Robert. Art Image Publications (LRDC), 1999. Set of 3 units - Order no. 9862 ($170.95 kit).

(CAN, I/M) This beautiful three-unit resource examines the circumpolar regions of the world: Alaska, Arctic Canada, Greenland, Arctic Scandinavia and Siberia. Each unit contains a set of laminated, full-colour prints of works in various media and a teacher. s guide.

Each guide features biographies of the artists, visual and cultural notes on the works, references and resources and suggestions for related activities. The program uses legends and storytelling to encourage visualization and self-expression among the students. It also provides cross-curricular links to creative writing, the visual and performing arts, social studies and other subjects.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9

Between the Lines: Understanding the Media Through a Series of Creative Projects: Grades 8-12 (CD-ROM). National Film Board of Canada (LRDC), 2000. Order no. 9647 ($127.65).

(SK) Between the Lines presents eight insightful and diverse media projects: "Designing a Public Service Announcement," "Editing the TV News," "Spinning the News," "Ethical Choices," "Creating a Music Video," "Designing a Multimedia Advertising Campaign," "Developing a Soundscape" and "Visual Language." Students are encouraged to expand their repertoire of language skills and strategies through the study of media communication. As the producers, editors and directors, students are given the freedom to create their own thought-provoking media projects using a drag-and-drop interface. The nature of mass media is revealed through video and audio clips and "live" questioning from virtual characters. This two CD-ROM program includes a link to the "Communication Central" website, a glossary of multimedia terms, virtual characters and a customized evaluation component. The two CDs are Windows and MacIntosh compatible.

A comprehensive teacher. s guide may be downloaded from the first disk. Instructions on how to use the resource are given, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to use the units in the classroom for a whole course or for independent study.

Saskatchewan Education distributed copies to high schools in the province. Additional copies may be ordered from the Saskatchewan Learning Resources Distribution Centre.

Suggested Use: Media Studies

Other Use: English Language Arts 20; Communication, Production and Technology

Caught in the Net (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1997. 14 min. Order no. C9197 039/E9701 ($29.95).

(CAN, WCP) Caught in the Net provokes young people to explore the risks of getting too personal on the Internet. Adam reluctantly faces the possibility that a girlfriend he met over the Internet may not be everything she appears to be. He is challenged to think critically and carefully about the many people and sources of information he finds on the Internet. This video should be balanced with information regarding the positive value of peer support groups found on the web.

An excellent teacher. s guide containing valuable information and suggestions for discussion accompanies this video.

Please note that this program was recommended by Western Canadian Protocol to support English Language Arts Curricula.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Media Studies

Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; English Language Arts 20; Health Education: Grades 6 to 9; Life Transitions 20/30

Charlie Chaplin: A Profile (Video). Filmakers Library, Inc. (MCN), 1998. 22 min. No order number is required. ($295.00).

For 30 years, Charlie Chaplin was the most famous man in the movies, recognized all over the world. This brief biography traces his life from his impoverished childhood in South London, his rise to fame and fortune, his bitter exile in Switzerland during the McCarthy years, to the belated tributes from Hollywood in the 1970s. Comments by authors and critics are intercut with clips from Chaplin. s most popular films.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Child of Ten Thousand Years (Video). New Dance Horizons/INTEMPCO (MGR), 1994. 42 min. Dup. order no. V6641.

(SK) This contemporary dance video was created as part of INTEMPCO . 93 . the Highway Project and was produced by Saskatchewan. s New Dance Horizons Company in association with Ironbow First Nations Art Organization. The collaboration involved director Floyd Favel, choreographer/performer Michael Greyeyes, composer/performer Chiyoko Szlavnic and performer Maariu Plsen. The following quotation accompanies the work: "The tree stands experienced, remembering lost youth. Humans are like the tree, given spirit by the wind which moves, joyfully, and falling leaves of innocence."

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Dance

Cyrano (Video). Globalstage (GST), 1998. 100 min. ISBN 1-892045-00-1 ($27.00 U.S.).

The play Cyrano (based on the original Cyrano de Bergerac) is performed by three actors. The historical and literary significance of the play is discussed as well as a behind-the-scenes look at sound effects. This play is very well done, but teachers should note that only serious drama students would be interested in seeing it in its entirety.

There is a pamphlet for teachers that accompanies the video.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Drama

Drawing the Line: Creative Writing Through the Visual and Performing Arts (Print-Non-Fiction). Gilmore, Barry. Calendar Islands Publishers (GDS), 1999. 142 p. ISBN 0-9663233-8-6 ($32.07 pbk.).

(WCP) The learning activities in this resource integrate the visual arts, music, movement, performing arts (including stage, film and television) and folk arts with student writing. Each chapter focuses on one genre of art. Individual units offer topic discussions for the teacher, a simple artistic activity, creative writing exercises and examples of students. written work. Strong links among viewing, representing and writing are provided, along with a variety of learning activities suitable for various grade levels. Assessment is linked to the learning activities in the resource. Although no rubrics are included, suggestions are provided for both peer assessment and student self-assessment.

Suggested Use: Drama; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9; English Language Arts 10

Emily Carr: An Introduction to Her Life and Art (Print-Non-Fiction). Newlands, Anne. Firefly Books Ltd. (FIR), 1996. 64 p. ISBN 1-55209-046-9 ($24.95 hdc.). ISBN 1-55209-045-0 ($14.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This book is an engaging and accessible introduction to an important Canadian artist. The text consists of 30 chronologically arranged sections that give a good sense of the difficulties Carr faced and the triumphs she achieved. Short accounts of aspects of Emily Carr. s career are accompanied by pertinent illustrations on the facing pages. The focus is on art, with the biographical information used as a background. Many entries use choice quotations from Carr. s own writing. The book concludes with an account of Carr. s influence on later artists and a tribute to her "vibrancy, courage and determination."

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9

Entertainment (Video). (Career Options for Women Series). Third Wave Communications Inc. (MGR), 1999. 24 min. Dup. order no. V6848. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6843 ($8.25 loose-leaf).

(CAN) This video from the Career Options for Women Series focuses on the entertainment industry which offers a variety of careers behind the camera as well as in digital post-production and animation. Viewers are given the opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore the entertainment careers of three very creative women. a photojournalist, a film colourist and an animation storyboard artist. The program also assures viewers that Canada. s reputation as "Hollywood North" is well deserved. This means that there is a wealth of opportunities right here at home!

Supporting print is available from Media Group.

Suggested Use: Media Studies

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9; Communication, Production and Technology

Great Artists CD-ROM (CD-ROM). Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc. (KIN), 1998. Order no. 1810 ($235.00).

Forty artists and their works are featured on this CD-ROM. Users can examine celebrated paintings by date, type and content to find out exactly how they were created. The 40 key paintings range from medieval religious art through post-Impressionism. Audio, video, text, biographies, timelines and many other features add to the usefulness of this resource.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1998. 50 min. Order no. C9198 013 ($39.95).

(CAN) Maud Lewis was disfigured, impoverished and married to a man who "wasn. t exactly Prince Charming," but she produced a torrent of sparkling, joyous paintings. During her lifetime, Maud. s works sold for as little as two dollars each. Today she is Canada. s most famous folk artist. This film tells the story of Maud. s life. from her carefree childhood, to the onset of the rheumatoid arthritis that would cripple her body and gnarl her hands, to the tragic story of the daughter she never knew she had. The beauty and simplicity of the paintings that gave meaning to her life are depicted in this inspiring film.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9

MasterStrokes: Painting and Drawing With the Masters (CD-ROM). Clearvue/eav (LRDC), 1998. Order no. 9933 ($124.25).

Techniques used by artists including Michelangelo, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velasquez, Cezanne and Van Gogh are explored in this program. Users are able to view the underpaintings uncovered by x-rays and raking methods. Six tutorials are included: "Colour," "Composition," "Animation," "Light and Dark," "Hidden Images and Storytelling" and "Special Techniques." The program enables the user to "trace" the works of the Masters in order to understand the elements of shape, line, value and colour. The CD-ROM contains excellent instructions for use and a tutorial with video and audio highlights.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9

Music: An Appreciation. 6th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Kamien, Roger. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 1996. 731 p. Book and 8 Compact Discs - Order no. 9861 ($163.90 set).

The cultural and historic components of music are dealt with in this text. Each section presents a listening guide for teacher and student, as well as a vocabulary list. Part 1 deals with the elements of music, and the following sections include "Music in the Middle Ages," "Music in the Renaissance," "The Baroque Period," "The Classical Period" and "The Romantic Period." The twentieth century is represented with selections from jazz, the American musical, rock and nonwestern music. Art works by the masters of visual art parallel the musical eras. Several appendices and a comprehensive index are included.

The compact discs help to make this a very useful resource. The musical selections are directly related to concepts and references in the text.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Music; Teacher Reference

Music: The Art of Listening. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ferris, Jean. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1999. 369 p. Book and 3 Compact Discs - ISBN 0-697-34386-3 ($66.26 set).

Music: The Art of Listening is a concise textbook and CD set for the beginning student of music history and appreciation. The text is divided into six sections. "Basic Concepts in Music," "Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance," "The Baroque, Classical and Romantic Periods," "Twentieth-Century Concert Music," "Music in the Vernacular" and "Cultural Connections: Seven Musical Encounters." Works of art by famous master artists help to illustrate each period of music discussed. Fifty-one listening examples are included on the CDs. Included are an appendix of musical events, dates and composers, a glossary and a comprehensive index.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Music; Teacher Reference

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Exp. & upd. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Edwards, Betty. Tarcher, Jeremy P., Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 291 p. Order no. 9863 ($32.60 hdc.).

It has been more than 20 years since Edwards. original version of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was published. In this new edition, Edwards presents her theories with 50 percent new material in 10 fully revised chapters and many more illustrations. Edwards. premise is that drawing is a "whole skill" much like reading and driving. She claims these skills are perceptual and within the grasp of anyone who can see. Employing Edwards. exercises, students can retrain their eyes. Over time, the process becomes automatic and before long they can not only draw well but can also access the right side of the brain, where visual information is processed most effectively, to solve other problems. She believes the arts are essential for training specific visual and perceptual ways of thinking. Her explanation of how the brain functions while focused on drawing, which offers insights into how the requisite skills can be attained and refined, is one of the most valuable insights for students who will read this resource. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art; Student/Teacher Reference

Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9

Paintings That Changed the World: From Lascaux to Picasso (Print-Non-Fiction). Reichold, Klaus and Graf, Bernhard. te Neues Publishing Company (HCP), 1998. 192 p. ISBN 3-7913-1983-3 ($43.95 hdc.).

This richly illustrated volume explains the story behind the people and events depicted in the world. s most renowned works of art. In a light, uncomplicated style, the authors describe why many of these works became symbols of an entire age. They take account of major themes such as love, dreams, revolution and war to explain why certain works were considered important in their day and why they have remained crucial ever since. The works cited are exquisitely reproduced as full-page colour illustrations. A list of suggested reading and an index of authors are included.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Student/Teacher Reference

Parents Aren't Supposed to Like it: Rock & Other Pop Musicians of the 1990s: Volumes 1-3 (Print-Non-Fiction). Bianco, David P., ed. The Gale Group (GALE), 1998. 672 p. ISBN 0-7876-1731-8 ($85.00 U.S. hdc.).

This comprehensive resource contains more than 135 biographical/critical entries on the hottest bands and musicians of the 1990s. The genres include grunge, rap, traditional rock and roll, folk, heavy metal, British pop, ska, art rock, techno and rhythm and blues. Each section begins with an overview of the genre and is followed by alphabetically arranged profiles of musicians from that genre. Portraits and other black-and-white photos of the musicians accompany most entries. Fun facts, historical background and fascinating anecdotes appear in sidebars throughout the volumes. The entries conclude with sections listing awards, further reading sources and contact information. Websites are listed for nearly all the musicians. A thorough subject index for the three-volume set and tables of contents in all three volumes make this an excellent resource for browsing or for research.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9

Power to Rise: The Story of the National Ballet of Canada (Print-Non-Fiction). Neufeld, James. University of Toronto Press (UTP), 1996. 368 p. ISBN 0-8020-4109-4 ($45.00 hdc.).

(CAN) Power to Rise is the first fully documented account of the artistic and organizational history of the remarkable Canadian National Ballet. Based on archival sources, the book includes first-hand accounts of more than 50 of the personalities closely associated with the company throughout its life. The path to success was far from easy for this institution. The book tells of the inhospitable environment in which the National Ballet struggled to establish itself, of its close calls with bankruptcy and of its evolution into a full-fledged professional company. The text is illustrated with over 140 photographs, drawn from the company. s enormous archives as well as from private sources. They help to re-create the characters, settings, moods and artistry of the company. This resource is a detailed and penetrating look at one of Canada. s cultural treasures.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Dance; Teacher Reference

Rock, Rhythm and Reels: Canada's East Coast Musicians on Stage (Print-Non-Fiction). Fleming, Lee, ed. Ragweed Press, Inc. (GDS), 1997. 207 p. ISBN 0-921556-65-9 ($14.95 pbk.).

(CAN) In order to uncover the charm and passion underlying the flourishing East Coast music industry, Lee Fleming conducted interviews with 47 of Canada. s top musical acts from Atlantic Canada. Sometimes funny, often poignant, the short first-person profiles are candid and revealing. This readable comprehensive collection is both an invaluable resource and an engaging collection of folksy vignettes. Rock, Rhythm and Reels does not offer any critical analysis or historical perspective of the musical industry in Atlantic Canada, but it does provide an introduction to the rich musical heritage found in the East.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9

Saskia Ltd. Cultural Documentation: Catalog of Recent Works. 2000 ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskia Ltd. (SAK), 2000. 94 p. No order number is required. ($Free U.S. pbk.).

Saskia Ltd. Cultural Documentation provides high quality images of art and architecture to educational institutions. This American catalog enhances the 1998 Catalog of Painting Slides. It includes new painting slides since the publication of that catalog and all sculpture and architecture works photographed since 1994. Saskia also has over 6 000 digital images in their archives. This resource provides historical and cultural connections in the visual arts.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Singing Our Stories (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1998. 49 min. Order no. C9198 028 ($39.95).

(CAN, I/M) Singing Our Stories is a tribute to the power of song in aboriginal cultures. and to the women keeping these important musical traditions alive. Among the leading women of aboriginal song are Walela (Rita Coolidge, Priscilla Coolidge and Laura Satterfield), Monk-Sanders Family Singers, Ulali, Women Singers and Drummers of Old Agency, . Namgis Traditional Singers and Zuņi Olla Maidens. This program is a journey through the landscape of music indigenous to North America. From the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina to Vancouver Island, from the plains of Alberta to the mesas of New Mexico, Singing Our Stories celebrates exceptional women. their music, their heritage, their homelands. and the future of the precious musical knowledge they preserve, carry and celebrate.

This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Music

Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 10

Soop on Wheels (Video). McNabb and Connolly (MCN), 1998. 52 min. No order number is required. ($49.95). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($195.00).

(CAN, I/M) Soop on Wheels relates the life and contributions of Everett Soop. Everett is a Blackfoot political cartoonist and humourist who lives on the Blood Aboriginal Reserve in southern Alberta. His survival tools have been a sense of humour, artistic gifts and spiritual values taught to him by his grandparents. He has produced a remarkable body of published work, despite the affliction of muscular dystrophy. Everett is represented in the National Archives of Canada in the permanent collection of the Museum of Caricatures.

This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Other Use: Canadian Studies

Tomie dePaola: His Art & His Stories (Print-Non-Fiction). Elleman, Barbara. Putnam Publishing (PBC), 1999. 218 p. ISBN 0-399-23129-3 ($50.00 hdc.).

Tomie dePaola is among the best known, best loved artist-authors creating books for children today. His art and his stories, filled with imagination, humour, elegance and curiousity, emanate from a love of life reflected in everything he does. In this detailed, copiously illustrated and beautifully produced book, Barbara Elleman explores Tomie dePaola as artist and illustrator. The book looks first at dePaola. s family life and then at the extraordinary scope of his work. autobiographical picture books, folktales, Christmas themes, religious stories and more. The book contains over 200 illustrations that help to give a fresh appreciation of this unique artist-author. Notes, a chronology, a bibliography and an index are also included.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9; English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Whole Notes: Stories Behind the Classics Series (Video). Sound Venture Productions (MGR), 1999. 26 min. Duplication order numbers follow.

Recommended titles in this series include:

(CAN) This lively, six-part series explores the colourful stories behind some of the world. s best loved classical music. Hosted by internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jon Kimura Parker, Whole Notes features performances by the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada, conducted by Pinchas Zukerman. Interviews of scholars and archival photographs enhance the videos.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9

Writing the Short Film. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Cooper, Pat and Dancyger, Ken. Focal Press (BWH), 2000. 308 p. ISBN 0-240-80369-8 ($22.95 U.S. pbk.).

This resource gives background information and suggestions to guide the process of short film writing. Included are chapters dealing with finding stories, shaping and framing plots, characterization, and visualization through sound, location, dialogue and images. The book contains a table of contents, an index and five short screenplays.

Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Media Studies

Other Use: English Language Arts 20