Cooperative Education Course Personalized Placement Learning Plan Components
Course	Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open, AVI2O The Ontario Curriculum, The Arts, Grades 9 and 10, 2000
Credit Value	1
Description of the Placement Situation
The placement is a privately owned retail paint and decorating store offering residential and commercial customers a variety of products (e.g., paint, primer, wallpaper, sizing), tools (e.g., paint brushes, trowels, paint rollers, sponges), techniques (e.g., faux finishing demonstrations and classes), and in-store advice for decorating their home and/or business settings. The store is open seven days a week with a staff consisting of an owner, a full-time manager, and eight part-time staff. The student will learn about the variety of products, tools, and painting and decorating techniques the store offers, and will assist customers with paint, wallpaper, tool, and techniques decisions.
Credit Value of Cooperative Education Course 2

Related Course Expectations
Strand: Theory THV.01 · demonstrate an understanding of the design process; TH1.01 - explain how compositions are altered by a change in design principles; TH1.02 - describe the steps of the design process; THV.04 · identify the skills required in various visual arts and art-related career; TH3.04 - describe similarities and differences between careers in design and fine art. Strand: Creation CRV.01 · produce a work designed around specific objectives and challenges; CR1.01 - use various strategies in creating images; CR1.02 - use tools, materials, processes and technologies safely and appropriately; CR1.03 - use research from various sources as part of the creative process;	CRV.02 · demonstrate the ability to take varied and creative approaches to using materials, tools, processes, and technologies in studio activities; CRV.03 · explain the importance of process in relation to the final product; CR3.01 - use appropriate visual arts vocabulary in describing materials and processes; CR3.02 - develop sketchbooks, a portfolio, and/or planners that document their personal art process; CR3.03 - demonstrate the ability to review and evaluate the creative processes they use, as well as the resulting artworks. Strand: Analysis ANV.01 · apply critical analysis processes to their artwork and works studied; AN1.01 - describe the stages of the design process followed in a particular assignment.
Cooperative Education Expectations
Rights and Responsibilities R3 - issues related to confidentiality and the right to privacy, as outlined in the Freedom of Information and Protection or Privacy Act R4 - work ethics and the responsible use of information technology R8 - appropriate methods of dealing with and reporting concerns or problems at the placement Job Readiness J4 - identify common interview questions and demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately and effectively	Reflective Learning RL1 - relate the placement experience both to the curriculum expectations of the related course and to the expectations related to cooperative education, using a variety of strategies, activities, and tools RL2 - reflect on and analyze their placement experiences RL3 - reinforce the job-skills theory acquired in the classroom and the skills, techniques, and principles learned at the placement
Health and Safety H1 - an understanding of the health and safety rules H3 - an understanding of the need for personal protective equipment, including goggles, gloves, boots, and aprons H5 - the correct handling of materials and equipment as specified in the WHMIS training program	H7 - the procedures for reporting accidents H8 - the procedures for reporting unsafe practices

Employer’s Expectations

The employer expectations are the same as those identified from the related course and the Cooperative Education course.

See relevant learning skills, which are assessed with a rating scale for reporting purposes.

Learning Opportunities at the Placement

Learning Strategies

The student has opportunities to learn about: · tools, materials, processes, and technologies used at the paint and decorating store; · explaining to customers options available with decorating choices; · how to create faux paint finishes and demonstrate a variety of faux paint techniques and use of tools to customers; · applying safe handling procedures for all store products, materials, and equipment; · practising using professional customer service skills.

The student learns through: · research · journal writing · one-to-one mentoring · independent study · computer-assisted learning · conferencing/discussion · observation · reading · brainstorming · role modeling · demonstration · questioning

Assessment and Evaluation: Strategies and Scoring Tools

Purpose	Assessment and Evaluation Strategies	Scoring Tools	Expectations	Achievement Chart
Assessment	Interview	Rating Scale	J4, RL3	C, A
Evaluation	Assignment: Health and Safety Workplace	Marking Scheme	H1, H3, H7, H8	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment	Demonstration: Use of Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace (e.g., mask and gloves)	Checklist	H3	K/U, A
Assessment	Demonstration: Correct Handling of Materials and Equipment in the Workplace (e.g., scoring knives, paint mixer)	Rating Scale	H5	K/U, A
Evaluation	Reflective Writing: Reflections Using Evidence from the Workplace	Rubric	RL1 plus specific course expectation chosen by student	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation	Assignment: Employee Rights and Responsibilities	Marking Scheme	R3, R4, R8	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment	Test: Wallpaper and Paint Computer Test	Marking Scheme	THV.01, TH1.01, TH1.02	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment	Test: Faux Paint Techniques	Marking Scheme	THV.01, TH1.01, TH1.02	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment	Demonstration: Workplace Faux Paint Techniques	Checklist	CRV.01, CR1.01, CRV.02, CR1.02, CR1.03	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation	Assignment: Paint and Decorating Career Interview	Rubric	THV.04, TH3.04	K/U, T, C
Assessment (70%)	Customer Survey	Checklist	CRV.02, CR1.03	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation (70%)	Chart Creation: Survey Analysis	Rubric	CRV.02, CR1.02, CRV.03, ANV.01	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation (70%)	Model Decorating Room Plans	Rubric	THV.01, TH1.01, TH1.02, CR1.01, CRV.01, CRV.02, CR1.03	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment	Questionnaire: Decorating Plan Feedback	Checklist	THV.01, TH1.01	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation (30%)	Oral Presentation: Decorating Plan	Rubric	THV.04, CRV.03, CR3.01	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation (30%)	Reflective Journal	Rubric	THV.01, TH1.01, TH1.02, CRV.03, CR3.01, CR3.03, CRV.02, CR1.03, ANV.01, AN1.01 RL2	K/U, T, C, A