Visual Arts 11-12

Students can take multiple art courses in Grades 11 and 12 but should not enroll in courses above their grade level.

ART STUDIO 11 AND 12 (MVAST-11/MVAST-12)

Art Studio is an introductory course to a variety of art media. Students can expect to learn about the elements and principles of art and design, as well as, the basic techniques of both 2-D and 3-D art, which may include any of the following: printmaking, drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic arts and sculpture.

STUDIO ARTS 2D 11 AND 12 (MSADP-11/MSADP-12)

Studio Arts 2D has a more independent and self-directed approach; therefore, it is appropriate for students who have already taken an Art Foundations course. Projects will usually be based on a theme chosen by the teacher. Students must be self-motivated and prepared to work independently in a variety of drawing, painting, and printmaking media. Recommended: Completion of an Art Studio course.

STUDIO ARTS 3D 11 AND 12 (MSACS-11/MSACS-12)

Studio Arts 3D has a more independent and self-directed approach; therefore, it is recommended students have an Art Foundations course. Projects will usually be based on a theme chosen by the teacher. Students must be self-motivated and prepared to work independently in a variety of 3D media. Recommended: Completion of an Art Studio course. Class size limit: 6

MEDIA ARTS 11 AND 12: YEARBOOK (MVAMT-11/MVAMT-12)

The HSS Yearbook serves as a record of students’ engagement in school life. Yearbook students report on academic, artistic and athletic achievements through words, photographs and story-related art, graphics and design. This course is designed to increase skill in desktop publishing activities, decision making, problem solving and word processing. The class is responsible for the creation of the entire yearbook, and students are assigned individual pages to complete on deadline (offered outside the timetable).