arts education 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. Support is available for students interested in applying to post-secondary visual art programs.
Students will demonstrate active engagement in creating artistic works and resolving creative challenges. In addition, student artists will maintain a sketchbook as idea development.
Enhancement Fee: $35
In this course students create projects from a variety of 3D media such as clay, wax, plaster, wood, stone, cardboard, and recycled materials. Students explore personal themes and ideas and find ways to create them in 3D space. Over the course of the semester, three- dimensional form is explored through a variety of materials with a focus on ceramic processes. Support will be available for students interested or applying to post secondary visual art programs. Students will create three- dimensional (3D) artistic works using sensory inspiration, imagination, and inquiry. Student artists will maintain a sketchbook as idea development.
Enhancement Fee: $20
Studio Art 12 is designed for students who wish to pursue a special interest in drawing and painting. Students will be asked to develop skills and understanding in 2D art technique through observation, memory and imagination. This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop personal imagery in drawing and painting materials. Basic and advanced techniques will be taught using a variety of media including graphite, charcoal, pastel, collage, watercolor, mixed media and acrylics.
Support will be available for students interested or applying to post secondary visual art programs. Describe and analyze, using discipline-specific language, how artists use materials, technologies, processes, and environments in 2 Dart making. Student artists will maintain a sketchbook as idea development.
(MDRDS12)
This course puts students in the role of director as they work with the Drama 9/10 students. Student directors learn and use theatrical terminology; create and develop short, original scripts and monologues; select, cast and direct published formal scenes; assist actors in character development and script analysis; prepare ground plans and lighting plots; and operate lighting and sound equipment for performances.
(MDFT-12)
This course looks to analyze and create moving pictures. Students will produce their own moving pictures in a variety of assignments and genres (from commercials to short films), learning to select and combine moving picture elements, techniques, technologies, and processes. Students will also learn how to film and use video editing software.
Students will also learn a brief history of film, and will watch a range of films in different genres for analysis
(MDRTC12)
This course is the pinnacle of the Theatre Arts program where students apply critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills in performances. Cold readings, monologues, and full play performances round out the course. The curriculum core competencies require drama students to use creative processes to explore and create, reason and reflect, communicate and document, and connect and expand.
(MVAPH12)
Enhancement Fee: $50
Black and white photography will still be the main thrust with inclusion of a variety of experiences such as hand colouring, tinting, toning, and some digital work. Students will be introduced to a variety of photography and printing techniques. There will be a much greater emphasis on various ways of seeing images, quality workmanship and presentational prints. There will be a continued exploration of a variety of famous photographers and photographic styles. Some written work will be required as well as examinations of photographers' work. A limited number of cameras will be available to students at this level as well. The goal of this course is to have at least one community show with mounted and framed photographs on display.
COMMUNICATION – Photography uses its own unique sensory language for creating and communicating visual interpretive works.
THINKING – Photography provides opportunities to gain insight into the perspectives and experiences of people from a variety of times, places, and circumstances.
PERSONAL and SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – Identity is explored, expressed, and impacted through photographic art experiences. Photography provides creative experiences that can build community and nurture relationships with others.