Investigate and identify a variety of factors that influence artists, their work, and careers.
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Research to determine various influences on the work and careers of selected Canadian artists. |
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Describe some of the entrepreneurship abilities (e.g., marketing, networking, risk taking, innovation, self-discipline, technological literacy, independent learning) required by artists in different disciplines. |
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Analyze relationships among artistic work, the community, and the economy (e.g., What do artists and arts organizations contribute to the community?). |
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Examine work scenarios in the arts involving issues such as stereotyping, bias, and discrimination (e.g., stereotyping of male dancers, or males and females using non-traditional visual art materials) and discuss how these may limit opportunities. |
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Explain ways that technology is used by artists in dance, drama, music, visual art, and interdisciplinary creations. |
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Research and analyze new forms of technology used by contemporary artists to create and market their work. |

- Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Carole Epp
- Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 2: Working with Clay) - Carole Epp
- Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 3: Making a Clay Tile) - Carole Epp
- Ask Artists Episode 3: “Here & Now” Sculpture & Ceramics (Part 4: Making a Pinch Pot) - Carole Epp
- Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Mitchell Larsen
- Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 2: Getting Comfortable with Movement) - Mitchell Larsen
- Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 3: Creating a Dance) - Mitchell Larsen
- Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 4: Dance Performance) - Mitchell Larsen
PLEASE NOTE: Métis Jigging Part 2 builds on skills and knowledge from Part 1, which aired in 2015. Teachers should review Part 1 and its accompanying activities with their students before commencing Part 2.