Strand C: Foundations · Islam Museum

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At a glance

Curriculum expectations

C1 — demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to, elements, principles, and other components related to visual arts
C2 — demonstrate an understanding of conventions and techniques used in the creation of visual art works

Lessons

Line, pattern and surfaceThe elements and principles of design in geometric and plant ornament, and a technique of cutting away for a particular effect (C1.1, C2.1).
Words for techniques, materials and toolsTerms for copying, firing, measuring and transferring in Islamic crafts, explained and used correctly (C1.2).

Brief

Strand C is about the vocabulary of design and technique. The museum serves examples of pattern, cutting, copying and measuring from Islamic crafts; the terms of your own studio come from your class. ¹

Sources

Ontario Ministry of Education, The Ontario Curriculum: The Arts

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islam.museum contributors. “Strand C: Foundations”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/course/ca-on-g11-avi3m-c/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-11-12.

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