Course Descriptions

This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.

Prerequisite: None

This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context

Prerequisite: None, however AVI1O is highly suggested

This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting digital art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for media such as illustration, mechanical flip books, photography, and animation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process and will create digital work through a process to reflecting and interpreting art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.  Studetns learn the Adobe Photoshop and Character Animator software, creating an animation from beginning to end to tell a story of their choosing.

Prerequisite: None, however AVI1O and/or AVI 2O is highly suggested

This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emerging technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others and explore a range of subject matter through studio activities.  Students will also analyse art works and study aspects of Western art history, as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world.

Prerequisite: AVI1O, AVI2O or AVI3O with permission

This course focuses on intensive studies in art history and critique. Students refine their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyse art forms; use theories of art in analysing and producing art; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian (including First Nations) art, and art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce a body of work demonstrating a personal approach, suitable for a university entrance portfolio.  The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.  

Prerequisite: AVI3M

*Note: Due to the academic content and depth of art history explored, AVI 3M1 is the necessary preparatory course. If students have AVI3O, a Prerequisite Waiver Form is necessary.