Visual Arts 4-6

In the Nova Scotia Visual Arts curriculum, media literacy outcomes are included under the general outcomes requiring students to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of art as a lifelong process.

Click on a grade level under Visual Arts for a list of media-related outcomes and links to supporting resources from the MediaSmarts site. (Note: as many of our lessons can be adapted to suit different grade levels, specific lessons may be listed for more than one grade. Teachers should also note that individual lessons often satisfy a number of learning outcomes.)

Film and Video Production

According to the Nova Scotia Department of Education document “Film and Video Production 12” (2003), “Film and Video Production is one of a group of innovative multidisciplinary course options that… draw from and contribute to students’ knowledge and skills in more than one discipline. Students synthesize and apply knowledge and skills acquired in other courses, including courses in English language arts, social studies, sciences, visual and performing arts, mathematics and technology… Film and Video Production 12 curriculum provides opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of the role of the arts in their community and the economy.” 

Career Education

The  British Columbia Career Education curriculum includes a number of media and digital literacy expectations in both the Curricular Competencies and Content, particularly relating to the Personal Development and Connections to Community strands.

Social Studies Grades Overview

In the Saskatchewan Social Studies curriculum, digital media literacy is found in outcomes including Interactions and Independence, Dynamic Relationships, Power and Authority and Resources and Wealth.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Healthy Living Grade 11

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario, Grade 11 Healthy Active Living curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Rogers invests in digital and media literacy as a Gold Sponsor of MediaSmarts

Ottawa, January 14, 2013 – MediaSmarts (formerly known as Media Awareness Network) is pleased to announce that Rogers has joined the organization’s team of supporters as a Gold Sponsor.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Economics CIA4U: Analysing Current Economic Issues

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Economics CIA4U: Analysing Current Economic Issues, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Media Arts 10

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create

• Create media art using sensory inspiration, imagination, and inquiry
• Explore artistic possibilities and take creative risks using various sources of inspiration
• Create artistic works with an audience in mind
• Create artistic works to reflect personal voice, story, and values
• Develop and refine skills and techniques in creating media artwork
• Demonstrate safe and responsible

Studio Arts 2D 12

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create