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 forum for student expression of events from the school year. Reporting is done by students through words, photographs and story-related art, graphics and design. This course is designed to increase a student’s skill in desktop publishing activities, decision-making, problem-solving and word processing. The class is completely responsible for the creation of the entire yearbook and students are assigned individual pages to complete on deadline (offered outside the timetable).