Fine Arts

Art Studio 11 allows students to experience all aspects of art. Art Foundations provides a balanced program of study in drawing, painting, sculpture, painting, ceramics and printmaking. Students will develop their knowledge of the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a wide range of media, processes and techniques. 

Art Studio 12 is designed to build on previous skills from Art 11. Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media will be used. Projects become more elaborated as students develop their skills. 

Studio Art 2D 11 is designed for students who wish to pursue a special interest in drawing and painting. Students will develop skills and understanding in drawing and painting from observation, memory, and imagination. Basic and advanced techniques will be taught using a variety of media that may include graphite, charcoal, pastel, collage, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media and silk painting. Students will learn a variety of techniques and use a variety of materials to create their artwork. Students will have the opportunity to develop personal imagery. 

Studio Art 2D 12 is designed for students who wish to pursue a special interest in drawing and painting. Students will develop skills and understanding in drawing and painting from observation, memory, and imagination. Basic and advanced techniques will be taught using a variety of media that may include graphite, charcoal, pastel, collage, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media and silk painting. Students will learn a variety of techniques and use a variety of materials to create their artwork. Students will have the opportunity to develop personal imagery.

Studio Art 3D 11 teaches the impact of 3-D visual art as a foundation for creating art. Students will have the opportunity to use relief as well as additive and subtractive methods in their work. Knowledge about the sculpture materials used, their history and the tools needed to work them will be acquired. About half of the course will focus on ceramic methods. Students will learn basic and advanced hand building methods as well as work on the pottery wheel. Other sculptural materials may include papier mache, plaster, wire, styrofoam, recycled materials, etc. Students will develop their knowledge of the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of the various materials. 

Studio Art 3D 12  is an extension and elaboration of knowledge and skill in three dimensional art. This course teaches the impact of 3-D visual art as a foundation for creating art. Students will have the opportunity to use relief as well as additive and subtractive methods in their work. Knowledge about the sculpture materials used, their history and the tools needed to work them will be acquired. About half of the course will focus on ceramic methods. Students will learn basic and advanced hand building methods as well as work on the pottery wheel. Other sculptural materials may include papier mache, plaster, wire, styrofoam, recycled materials, etc. Students will develop their knowledge of the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of the various materials. 

This course is an introduction to the use of a single lens reflex camera, shooting and development of film, enlarging and basic print manipulation techniques. Students will develop each concept through specific photo assignments. Students will demonstrate knowledge of material covered by planning, shooting, printing and assembling a portfolio of work suitable for exhibition prior to the end of the course. This course often requires that students work independently, so individuals must be mature and self-motivated. 

ACT UP! Do you like to have fun and be active with your friends? Students who choose Theatre Company 11 want to grow their Acting, Film-Making, Public Speaking and Teamwork skills. Acting 11 involves Games, Theatre Sports, Film-making, Scene Writing, Character Creation, Sound-Track Creation, Scripted and Student-written plays. As in all Acting courses you work at improving your skill level at your own pace. Acting, like Science, is a discovery process. You get to explore with your friends and be creative. As this is a performance class, students will be required to rehearse outside of class time, and to participate in public performances. 

Theatre Company 12 is designed to provide a theater and film background for those that are new to this creative field of study, and an in depth opportunity for students whose passion is performance. Acting for film and stage is the focus. This course has a performance requirement and we have at least two public shows per semester. Students will be expected to write and act in at least one short film, one musical theater performance, and one public show. NorKam senior actors write and create the Remembrance Day Assembly each year, as well as direct one-act plays of their choice for our Film and Play Festival. There is an expectation that actors at this level are self-disciplined and responsible. Students must be prepared to spend some time in rehearsal outside of class.