Welcome to the Visual

Arts Department at S.D.C.I.!

Visual Arts at S.D.C.I. focus on studio work and the critical analysis of a wide range of art works. Students apply the elements and principles of design with increasing skill and creativity to produce art works that communicate emotions or comment on issues. They apply their skills using an array of media, including alternative media and current technologies, to create two- and three-dimensional art works for a variety of purposes.

Throughout the 9-12 program, students create increasingly complex art works that integrate the fundamental components of design known as the elements of design (colour, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value). Students continue to explore design principles (balance, contrast, emphasis, harmony, movement, proportion, rhythm and repetition, unity, and variety), organizing or arranging these principles in increasingly sophisticated ways to produce visual effects.

Students develop their understanding of how art works reflect and affect the history, values, and beliefs of various societies and cultures. By experiencing a wide range of art works, including the rich heritage of Canadian art, students enhance their understanding and appreciation of the range and significance of artistic expression.

The Ontario Curriculum, The Arts