Visual Arts Concentration
•Open to all students
• Develop artistic skills and knowledge
• Enables students to establish their unique identity as young artists
• Offers an enriched and multi-levelled Visual Arts curriculum
DRAWING is the base of all visual arts; with a strong foundation in drawing students will easily develop and expand their artistic skills in all other artistic endeavours.
• 25% of the students’ time table will be dedicated to the visual arts concentration program.
• The balance of the schedule is made up of regular grade level curriculum.
A thorough ART HISTORY study, in which students learn about major art movements, styles and concepts, will enhance students’ understanding and application of the visual communication language
ENROLMENT & APPLICATION Students enrolling in the program must meet these requirements:
- A minimum average of 70% in ELA and Math
- Passing grades in all classes
- Submit a letter of intent and an Artist Portfolio
* Costs will be determined annually and posted within the application package (approximately 500$.) Scholarships are available.
1. Art History student book
2. All Materials and tools
3. Two field trips to museums, events, art schools and career opportunities
4. Two Artists visits and specialist workshops
5. End of year art exhibit
Philosophy
“Art is not a thing, it is a Way” Elbert Hubbard
The Visual Arts Concentration offers an enriched and multi-leveled curriculum that allows each student to progress and thrive according to his or her individual needs and level. The program develops students’ artistic skills and knowledge, while enabling them to establish their unique identity as young artists. Students are encouraged to engage in reflective practices, as they develop a self-directed and independent approach to the art making process.
The program offers a strong foundation in drawing and painting, coupled with varied studio courses such as: sculpture, illustration, architecture, photography, fibre arts and more. Learning is enhanced via museum and gallery visits, specialists’ studio workshops, exploration of potential art based careers, and visits to higher education art institutes. Each school year brings many new experiences and much growth, which is celebrated in a fabulous year end art exhibit, created and hosted by our students.