Arts Education 11-12

Media Arts 11 or 12 | 

Media Arts provides an opportunity for students to access, analyze, evaluate, create and act on information obtained through various forms of media. Students will explore ways to represent their unique identities and cultures by reflecting on how they share their ideas within their community, locally and online. Students will be able to develop a working knowledge of digital and non-digital media technologies and create self-expressive forms of media, like curating a personal website or virtual gallery. Students will learn about the Media Production Stages, compositional rules and theories, conceptual storyboarding and interviewing skills. Students will have opportunities to develop media skills in order to share their stories and explore indigenous cultural viewpoints while developing skills in various modes of communication. Students will be able to work at varying levels depending on their experiences, knowledge and understanding of the concepts explored through this course.

Theatre Company 11 or 12| MDRTC11 & MPRTP12

Take the lead in Theatre Company! This course provides students with opportunities to act in staged performance productions in front of student and community audiences to authentically practice being part of a Theatre Company. This course continues to develop skills in scene/play study, scriptwriting, character building, global theatre appreciation, and production procedures. Skills in directing and design will also be introduced. This is a group project-based course and there is an expectation that actors at the senior level are self-disciplined and responsible. As this is a performance class, students will be required to rehearse and prepare outside of class time and to participate in public performances. Students are given the skills and opportunities they need to continue in the performing arts at the post-secondary level.

Choral Music 8 - 12 | MCMCC11

No previous experience is needed to join the choir. Remember: If you can speak, you can sing! Students in this course will develop the basic elements of choral performance. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. Performances occur during school hours, and in the evenings and often take place away from the school. There is also the possibility of retreats and cultural and performing trips. This is an active group of students who have a lot of fun - Come on out and join the choir!

Techniques & Content Covered:

·        Vocal production, tone, articulation;

·        Elements of stage presence;

·        Various styles of music from classical to contemporary and modern music;

·        Music from many different cultures Introduction to music reading skills; and

·        Basic musicianship in an ensemble.

Enhancement Fee: There is an enhancement fee of $15.00 to cover music and an accompanist 

Beginning Band | MMUCB11-BB

Have you always wanted to learn to play an instrument? 

This is the class for you. Zero experience required. You will explore the wonderful language of music and receive many chances to perform as a group. Some instruments you may choose to learn include, but are not limited to: Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, tuba, and percussion. In addition, you will learn to compose some of your own music through improvisation and written notation. 

At times you will be asked to compose utilizing a music composition program, and some students will even have their compositions

performed at concerts! Instrument rental fees from the school district (managed through Brock Middle School) are $100 / year. You may provide your own instrument after consultation with Mr. Schill. Please speak with Mr. Schill regarding possible financial assistance. Every student deserves to be in band. 

Feel free to ask Mr. Schill if you have any further questions.

Advanced Band 11 | MMCB11

Senior Band is for students with mastery of the Intermediate Band outcomes, or successful audition. Concerts, festivals, retreats, trips and other performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. You do not need to own an instrument to participate in band class. Instruments can be rented from the school for a minimal fee. All students are welcome. Remember: Making music makes you smarter!

Skills & Techniques Covered:

• Continuation of acquisition of skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.

• Elements of music include: sight-reading, terminology, rhythm, melody, dynamics, harmony, musical notation, articulation, phrasing, posture, intonation, balance and blend.

• Music history and literature.

• Ensemble and performance skills.

• Music leadership skills.

• In addition, you will learn to compose some of your own music.

You do not need to own your instrument to participate in band class. One can be rented from the school for $100/school year. Please speak with Mr. Schill regarding possible financial assistance. You may provide your own instrument after consultation with Mr. Schill.

Jazz Band 11 & 12 |MMUJB11

Prerequisite:  Previous 1-year concert band experience

Co-requisite:  Concert Band (teacher consent for special exceptions)

Note: You must take Band 11 or 12 in order to be part of Jazz Band.

This is an off-timetable course: This is a linear course which runs outside of the timetable. Instrument choices are saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, or drum set, and students must have previous experience with their instrument. This course is an additional 9th course. 

This is a performance enrichment course for students who have had solid success with their instrument in previous concert band classes. It is designed to introduce students to concepts of commercial musical styles including Swing, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Dixieland, and Jazz Ballads. Students will also develop improvisation skills (creating a solo over a set chord progression). Students must be registered in Concert Band in the same school year (exceptions will only be made with the teacher’s consent). 

*Special Note: If high enrollment allows, Jr. and Sr. Jazz Band classes will run as two separate courses. If there is one ensemble, enrollment will be capped according to proper jazz band instrumentation, and senior students will be given enrollment priority.  

Guitar 10 -12 |MIMG-11

This course is offered to students with little to no experience playing the guitar. You will learn the basics: chords, note reading, tab reading, theory and technique. You will learn to play several classic guitar songs, as well as other songs of your own choice. You will be amazed at what you can learn in just a few short months! Students must provide their own acoustic guitar. Affordable rentals are available through Long and McQuade in Kamloops.

Enhancement Fee: There is an enhancement fee of $15.00 to cover music and an accompanist 

Art Studio 11 | MVAST11

Art Studio 11 teaches all aspects of foundational art. Students will make 2D and 3D artworks that provide an opportunity to communicate through art. Students will develop their knowledge of the elements and principles of art and design, and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a range of media, processes, and techniques. Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media will be explored. Students will engage in creating artistic works and resolving creative challenges while also exploring how art can be used for a larger purpose: to express self or important social ideas. In addition, student artists will maintain a sketchbook for idea development. 

Enhancement Fee: $20.00

Art Studio 12 | 

Art 12 is designed to build on previous skills from Art 11. Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed mediums are used. 2D and 3D projects become more elaborate as students develop their skills and confidence in a range of techniques and build upon their own individual style. Students will demonstrate active engagement in creating artistic works and resolving creative challenges. In addition, student artists will maintain a sketchbook for idea development. 

Enhancement Fees: $20.00 

Photography 11 or 12 | MVAPH11

Exploring and Creating: Create photographic images collaboratively and individually using imagination, observation, and inquiry that apply skills engaging the body and mind demonstrating creative thinking through ideas inspired by exploration. 

Reasoning and reflecting: Apply thinking skills in the exploration, design, creation, and refinement of photographic images. 

Communicating and Documenting: Use photographic images to communicate and respond to social and environmental issues occurring locally and globally as they connect to personal values. 

Connecting and Expanding: Create personally meaningful photographic works that demonstrate an understanding of, and appreciation for, personal, social, cultural, environmental, and historical contexts.